CERT-In flags high-risk vulnerabilities in Apple products, warns of security threats
The national cyber security agency has identified flaws across Apple software components, including WebKit, Kernel and media-processing frameworks, posing multiple security risks.
Info Edge appoints Sanjeev Bikhchandani back as CEO & MD, after Hitesh Oberoi steps down
Bikhchandanis appointment is scheduled to run until April 26, 2031, in line with his existing shareholder-approved term, the company said
Semiconductors could sidestep a key solar-energy trade-off through a newly identified mechanism
A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a novel semiconductor that overcomes a key limitation of light-harvesting materials. The results, published today (Oct. 28) in Nature, could enable more efficient solar panels with higher outputs.
Tanla Q2 PAT up 17% at 146 crore
Revenue rose 25.3% to 1,351.7 crore from 1,078.5 crore, while EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) grew 20.8 per cent to 2,14.3 crore
Apple bets MacBook Pro buyers will pay more for touch screens
Apple plans to unveil new 14- and 16-inch high-end MacBook Pro models at its Pro and Tell event
Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media
Jury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young users, with Meta and, for the first time, Snap as defendants.
Google sees AI as an economic equaliser for Indias small businesses
Google Indias Preeti Lobana highlighted AIs potential to transform business operations and strengthen small enterprises as India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Apple phasing out full Rosetta support in upcoming macOS updates
Going forward, its support will be limited strictly to select older, unmaintained games that rely on Intel-based frameworks
Sarvam drives 87% of Indic AIs 2026 funding: Tracxn
Sarvams two 2026 rounds were the largest part of the surge, and outside them the set raised $54 million across seven rounds
Gnani AI launches Prisma v3.0, a speech-to-text model trained on Indian phone calls
Prisma v3.0 is trained on Indian telephone audio and heavily code-mixed speech
Oracle's Larry Ellison dismisses 'SaaS apocalypse' fears, says AI will make software better
Business software has so far never been fully finished for any one industry, Ellison says
Indus Towers Q2 net profit slips 2.5% to 1,793 crore
Indus Towers consolidated revenue rose 4% to 8,516 crore, and EBITDA edged up 0.4% to 4,633 crore
COAI bats for standard power outdoor use of lower 6 GHz band
Enabling them would ensure the 500 MHz of delicensed spectrum is fully used and can be accessed by all service providers
India among Oracle NetSuite's highest-priority markets, says Asia head Suxena
One of the biggest advantages India has is that we have a young population which is actually now native to using cloud and AI: Suxena
OpenAI plans to buy Google's AI chips: Report
OpenAI in June unveiled its first custom AI chip designed with Broadcom, and said it planned to deploy the processor by the end of this year
Three South Korean financial firms including Bithumb report data breaches, Yonhap says
Daishin Securities said about 38,000 customer records were leaked and emergency measures were taken, Yonhap reported
OpenAI plans to buy Googles AI chips
The reported plan would deepen ties between OpenAI and Alphabets Google, which compete in AI products and search but have increasingly struck commercial deals.
Why were you shown that ad? Most platforms still won
Article 39 of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) requires very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs), including social media platforms like Instagram, shopping platforms like Temu and app stores like Google Play, to provide a database of all advertising shown and transparency as to who paid for each ad, which user demographics were targeted and how many users were reached in each country.
Researchers develop wearable sensors to track movement during sports and exercise
What does a good biceps curl look like? Walk into a busy gym, and the answer may vary from one person to the next. Some people learn by watching a trainer, while others copy fellow gym-goers or follow videos on their phones. Without regular supervision, beginners may not recognize when their form changes or a movement is being performed incorrectly.
Flash heating offers faster way to recover critical metal from e-waste
Many electronic devices use flame-retardant plastic as casing in order to reduce the risk of electrical fires. This plastic is formulated using a metal called antimony along with organic bromide compounds. In fact, 39% of the world
Voluntary buyouts offer Big Tech an alternative to layoffs
Experts say buyouts offer a relatively graceful way to reset costs, remove unnecessary layers, and redirect investments
Stay tuned to businessline for more business, financial and stock market news.
VIT Chennai to host Marketing Conclave 2026 on AI and the future of marketing
The October 30 event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats and networking opportunities covering emerging marketing trends and entrepreneurial challenges
Waaree Energies explores data centre entry as Q2 FY27 profit falls 15%
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Waaree Energies reported consolidated net profit attributable to owners of 719 crore, compared with 842 crore in the year-ago period
Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro and iMac with faster on-device AI performance
The launches come ahead of the companys October 28 event in Los Angeles, which is expected to spotlight new Mac hardware
HCLTech expands Climate Action Grant to 24 countries, to give $1.25 million to four NPOs
The company launched the HCLTech Grant for Climate Action in the Americas in 2023 to support locally relevant solutions to pressing climate and environmental issues
Sarvam inks 5-yr pact with Defence Ministry for AI projects across armed forces
Under the agreement, Sarvam will design, develop and deploy AI applications catering to operational, training and decision-support requirements of the armed forces, besides providing technical support
BharathCloud opens 2nd Hyderabad office, plans to hire over 500 employees
The facility is also set to house the firms Global Network Operations Centre
The number of wireless mobile subscribers increased from 1,293.43 million at the end of August to 1,300 million at the end of September, registering a monthly growth rate of 0.51%
India needs resilient semiconductor supply chains to move up the value chain
Industry leaders highlighted opportunities in advanced packaging, quantum technology and photonics, while calling for better training to meet semiconductor industry needs
Cognizant signs five-year technology transformation deal with EBRD
Cognizant will deliver technology services spanning digital and workplace management, cloud infrastructure, data and security, software engineering, automation and AI
Anthropic points to AI dangers, soaring sales in IPO filing
The listing would be the first by one of the standalone companies leading the race to build advanced AI, ahead of its main rival OpenAI, the ChatGPT-maker
Anthropic's potential mega IPO joins ranks of world's biggest listings
The listing could become one of the largest debuts ever, reshaping benchmarks, investor flows, and the broader US equity narrative
Apples Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking
Reports of the problem first surfaced on Reddit and other social media sites
Tunable gate electrodes could help semiconductors operate at lower voltages
Smartphones and computers process information by switching the current that flows inside semiconductors on and off. The gate electrode delivers the signal that controls this switching. Until now, gate electrodes have typically been made from metals whose electronic properties are fixed.
Printed electronics turn mattress protectors into fall-risk monitors
Australian medtech company Sleeptite and RMIT University researchers have secured a U.S. patent for smart bedding technology designed to monitor residents
TRAI finalises authorisation framework for FAST channels
In addition to existing permitted or authorised television channels, a framework has been recommended for simple registration of Internet-native linear television channels
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees: Report
The reported offer comes as the companys workforce plans draw attention, with Microsoft yet to respond to a request for comment.
Q2 Results Today, 26th October 2026 Highlights: Stay tuned to businessline for more Q2 updates
The company restructured the Zee Studios and movie acquisition vertical to accelerate growth
AI drives productivity, but fails to spark broad based growth in IT
AI is becoming increasingly embedded in service delivery, operations, software engineering, and business transformation programs, with providers reporting higher levels of AI-related demand and stronger disclosure of AI business metrics
Nazara Technologies reports net profit of 35.36 crore in Q2 led by gaming revenue
Revenue from operations reached its highest-ever quarterly high at 803 crore, increasing 53% annually and 87% quarterly
Q2FY27: North America lagged Europe in revenue growth for Indian IT firms
Along with Europe, the UK, Asia Pacific, and other emerging markets also outperformed North America
Amaravati to host NIELITs Quantum and AI University Campus
NVIDIA to associate with AI Living Labs initiative
INOX India & partners open semiconductor training centre in Vadodara
The initiative aims to address the shortage of specialised technical talent as India builds its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem
Backdoor attacks on Indian SMB systems jump 52% in H1 2026: Kaspersky
Kaspersky Security Network data showed 4.52 lakh backdoors were detected between January and June, up from 2.97 lakh in H1 2025 and 4.08 lakh in H2 2025
AIs impact must be evaluated at a task level, finds IIT Madras report
The study argues that the size of this impacted bundle varies with task structure, sector, regulatory setting, and the economics of AI access itself
Tata Communications to spend $450 million on AI connectivity infrastructure
The project will connect cloud services firms, global capability centres and other organisations such as banks to data-centre clusters
HCLTech, Japan's Rapidus announce partnership for next-generation semiconductor technologies
Indian IT services company HCLTech and Japan's Rapidus Corporation have announced a partnership for next-generation semiconductor technologies, with two dedicated development centres inaugurated in Bengaluru and Hubli to support the Japanese chipmaker's semiconductor engineering requirements. According to a regulatory filing by HCLTech on Monday, the two centres will provide specialised semiconductor engineering capabilities, including mask design, design infrastructure, process design kit development, design technology co-optimization and layout design. The partnership will also focus on building a pipeline of Indian engineering talent to meet Rapidus' evolving workforce requirements in Japan. Building a strong engineering ecosystem is essential as Rapidus advances our mission to establish next-generation semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in Japan, said Atsuyoshi Koike, Representative Director and CEO of Rapidus Corporation. He added, Through this collaboration with HCLTech,...
AI could change how young employees start their careers in India: IIT Madras Paper
The paper, titled How AI Is Reconfiguring Work in India, argues that AI's impact on employment should be assessed by examining individual tasks rather than assuming that entire occupations
L&T Technology Services, Nokia announce engineering collaboration
Under the agreement, LTTS will set up an Offshore Development Center in India to support Nokia's engineering and R&D initiatives
The report highlighted a sharp rise in AI adoption among graduates of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme
Why did Tinders scam detection fail, and what should Indian users do?
U.S. lawmakers shared troubling statistics about how dating app users on Tinder and Hinge were matching with scammers, due to outdated AI protections
Q2 Results Today, 26th October 2026 Live Updates: Stay tuned to businessline for more Q2 updates
Moonshot resets subscriber quotas afterKimi K3.1 Pro launch issues
Subscribers with usage below 25% received a reset to zero
To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion, in spite of doubts
Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models
OpenAI resumes frontier AI training after security overhaul, discloses flaw in widely used software
Separately on Thursday, AI safety evaluators METR and Redwood Research said they found several new vulnerabilities in OpenAIs internal system
Musk says SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt deal, predicts neocloud shakeout
Musk attributes the successful debt raise to the company's investment-grade status and revenue from its Starlink satellite internet and launch businesses
Anthropic's Claude accessed Georgia state vote count data behind paywall
Claude didnt access the states voter registration system or change or pull any voting records, Anthropic said
AI can uncover hidden software flaws, but raises new security risks
On October 21, PHP released fixes for two critical vulnerabilities that could enable unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), urging users to update to the latest supported PHP 8 versions
Revenue gains take time to materialise even as Indian IT sees strong bookings
HCLTech reported a total contract value (TCV) of $3.25 billion in new deal wins in Q2, up from $2.4 billion in Q1
Smartphone and earbud makers import more components from Vietnam as domestic prices surge
Electronics imports from Vietnam are set to rise further this year from $5,364.61 million in FY26, industry sources say
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored
The restoration follows a new US diplomatic push to end the war
Netweb Tech Q2 profit surges manifold to 137 cr
Netweb Techs revenue from operations jumps multifold to 1,323.3 crore in Q2 FY27 from 303.7 crore in same period last year
Ramco Systems Q2 profit plunges on higher expenses
Ramco Systems Q2 FY27 net profit drops to $0.05 million, down from $1.47 million a year ago
OpenAI resumes frontier AI training with enhanced security, no internet access
Concerns are mounting over the ability of increasingly capable AI agents to identify and exploit software flaws, including in guardrails
AI-discovered software flaws could trigger more internet disruptions, experts warn
Cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence is accelerating the discovery and exploitation of software flaws, leaving organisations less time to respond
AI law consultation paper coming soon, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government is preparing regulatory and manufacturing initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, mobile phones and semiconductors, with consultations and projects planned.
Apple India revenue crosses 1 lakh crore in FY26, net profit rises 66%
Apple India reported strong financial growth in FY26, with revenue crossing 1 lakh crore and net profit rising sharply, according to Tofler.
Ambient radiation used to power battery-free temperature sensor
Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the creation of a graphene-based energy harvester that uses ambient radiation to run ultralow-power temperature sensors. This is the second sensor created by the team whose overall goal is development of autonomous sensor systems that draw power from multiple sources in the environment
Indias smartphone market records poorest Q3 in a decade this year
The impact is already visible in the mass market, where OEMs are restructuring portfolios by introducing more 4G and lower-specification models
Infosys cuts FY27 growth guidance to 1-2% amid weak demand environment
Net profit rose 6.2 per cent y-o-y and 0.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 7,823 crore.
Apple iPhone Duo goes on sale in India; Delhi buyers queue up at Saket store
The 256GB model is priced at 2,99,900, while the 512GB variant costs 3,24,900
Quantum computing could generate up to $2.7 trillion by 2035: McKinsey
Rising investment and emerging commercial applications are accelerating quantum technology development, even as talent shortages and manufacturing constraints cloud its outlook
Starlink's rising profitability may trigger aggressive broadband pricing: Bernstein
SpaceX's third-quarter connectivity results exceeds market expectations, with revenue rising 69% y-o-y and EBITDA growing 82%
Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like a doctor
Microsoft researchers say an AI tool that diagnoses patients step by step, as doctors do, was more than twice as accurate as general physicians
How to stay safe online from AI hacking
The PHP glitches in the underlying code itself could enable attackers to use them to take control of web servers to steal data, distrupt services or move through networks, NSA warns
SpaceX targets 13 GW of AI computing capacity by 2027 as demand surges
Strong demand for leased computing power is prompting SpaceX to expand its infrastructure plans, with UBS projecting substantial investment and revenue potential.
Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet
One day, you may be able to easily smell what you are looking at when browsing online. Sending smells over the internet has long been a dream, and while it may seem far-fetched, researchers have now taken a major step toward making it a reality.
PHP vulnerabilities explained: How two security flaws could expose millions of websites
Cybersecurity officials have urged organisations to take vulnerable websites offline as developers prepare patches for two critical flaws in PHP
PHP flaws spark global alarm, Indian firms scramble to patch systems
Govt talking to industry association to assess impact, says top official
What the eMudhra fiasco means to users, investors
CoinDCX confirms functioning of rogue wallets, siphoning user funds worth $16 million
On Thursday, an X user of the name DracyAri flagged that CoinDCX was suspected of having approximately $15.99 million and 5,783.81 TRX stolen
eMudhra issue: Government looking at domestic alternatives
Special team probes compromised keys as eMudhra exits global SSL/TLS certificate business
Tiny holes in silicon modulator create
AI data centers need to move lots of information quickly, and the demand for faster data transmission is only growing. Over very short distances, data centers can use traditional copper wires to connect chips right next to one another. But over distances longer than 1 m (3.3 feet), the connection requires fiber optic cables.
A crack in the code: PHP flaws raise cyber risks for Indian firms
Experts urge businesses to patch vulnerable systems amid rising risks of cyberattacks
eMudhra exits the global certificate business to focus on Core Enterprise Solutions
The company will assist affected customers to replace any certificate free of cost from partners through the transition
haf.vc invests 3 crore in Hunar.AI
The startup will use the funds for AI infrastructure, product development, sales and market expansion
Trust, Token and Trouble: eMudhra under scrutiny
Government probe follows sharp stock decline, eroding nearly 1,000 crore in market value
A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked
Details have been published of a critical flaw in the programming language PHP, which is the backbone of more than 70% of all websites. Left unfixed, the flaw would allow hackers to easily take over and compromise millions of websites and the information held on their servers. In response, multiple European governments and operators including the Port of Rotterdam have taken websites offline.
