Q2 Results 12th November 2026 Highlights: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.
Microsoft Outage: Why did Microsoft Outlook and other products go offline globally?
Users across India awakened to find their workplace inboxes inaccessible, while others across the world lost hours of productivity
What we know after Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO
Colette Kress who has been Nvidia's chief financial officer and executive vice president since 2013 will step into the role of interim CEO
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Hydrogen with 2.5x speed boost, four reasoning levels
The model is being made available across Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, Gemini for business, the Gemini app and Google Search
Nvidia crisis prompts scrutiny of Lutnicks role in chip policy
Commerce chief under scrutiny over BIS actions and export-control gaps tied to Nvidias China ties, even as Trump pledges support and lawmakers prepare inquiries
Costco eyes broader India tech footprint as AI bets grow
The Hyderabad center, with over 70 employees, supports global operations and is expected to grow to several hundred staff in 56 years, says Costco CIO Javier Polit
Nvidia PE falls to 14-year low, but CEO exit and AI worries cloud the bargain
Stock down 12% this week at 12 times expected earnings; interim CEO Colette Kress to face investors as analysts still forecast strong AI chip demand
South Korea says Google has removed Korean coordinates from maps under export permit
The Korean government said it planned to suspend or revoke the permit if serious breaches of the conditions occurred
Microsoft 365 outage drags on as company observes limited recovery
A map posted by Downdetector on X showed the outage affected users across the Americas, and parts of Europe, Asia and Africa
Why Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO: Affairs, China spy allegations and what happens next
Reports of two alleged relationships, national security concerns and questions over corporate leadership have placed the chipmaker under intense scrutiny
Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook, Teams and Microsoft 365 services
Users reported difficulties accessing email accounts, sending messages and loading inboxes as disruptions spread across Microsofts workplace applications and services
Is Outlook Down? Widespread Outage Hits Microsoft Apps
Thousands also reported issues with Microsoft's workplace messaging app Teams, as well as its AI assistant Copilot and wider Microsoft 365 services.
Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps
Microsoft said that a portion of its infrastructure was experiencing elevated load which it said was likely contributing to the connectivity errors; it determined a number of servers were unexpectedly unavailable due to a problem that caused them to fail during automated checks
Researchers solve a physics puzzle about radiation that could lead to tougher electronics
Researchers have solved a longstanding physics puzzle, explaining why electronic devices can fail catastrophically when exposed to radiation. Their findings may hold the key to engineering new electronics that can better withstand extreme environments, with applications ranging from nuclear energy to space exploration.
Keralam to set up consortium to fund startups: Chief Minister VD Satheesan
The Ggovernments vision is to develop Keralam into a global destination for investment and entrepreneurship
Zee Entertainment Board approves buy-back of equity shares aggregating upto 600 crore
The company had announced a Board meeting on November 6 to examine investor concerns on the recent decline in the market price of equity shares and consider a proposal for buy-back
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang controversy: Megaspeed vows cooperation with US investigations
The Singapore-based technology company issued its first public response as questions over US export controls and corporate governance intensified.
Investors worry the AI trade needs Nvidia's Huang and its largesse
The market fears that higher stakes loom: if Nvidia, under new leadership, steps back from funding data centers, the AI boom could lose momentum
OpenAIannounceslocalAIprocessinginIndiawithAPI inferenceresidency
Available initially for the GPT-6 Luna model, this offering builds on OpenAIs existing data residency options in India and helps organisations adopt AI for work that requires in-country processing.
Why is Nvidia so powerful in the AI world, and what could Jensen Huangs scandal really cost?
Until now, investors have supported the company, and Jensen, as visionary underwriters of the entire AI ecosystem. If that changes, or the company otherwise loses its way, a shortage of GPUs may be the least of the AI industrys problems
HFCL secures international export orders worth 834.36 crore for optical fibre cables
The contracts are scheduled to be executed by June 2027
Binance hack reveals crypto's uphill battle against hackers
Cryptocurrency exchanges present unusually attractive targets because hackers can identify wallets holding enormous sums of readily transferable digital assets and, in some cases, the employees with access
Nvidia preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang: U.S. media
The New York Times reported that Jensen Huang was also involved in a second extramarital affair, with Nvidia's vice-president of health care, Kimberly Powell
Nvidia board prepares to discuss ousting CEO Jensen Huang, WSJ reports
Reports of two extramarital affairs have put the chief executives position under scrutiny as the companys board prepares to meet
Organic semiconductor sheet enables light-driven water splitting without external voltage
EPFL researchers have shown that a single organic semiconductor layer can drive either hydrogen or oxygen evolution, depending only on the molecular layer beneath it. Using this effect, they built the first organic semiconductor-based photocatalyst sheet that splits water using simulated sunlight with no applied bias.
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Engineers challenge 90-year limitation in digital audio sensing
What does a faint heartbeat have in common with a thunderous concert? Both present a challenge for digital technology: capturing the quietest details without losing the loudest sounds.
OpenAI rolls out new features to help US businesses list themselves in ChatGPT
OpenAI is introducing Businesses in ChatGPT in beta version in the US
Cyient, 3-GIS partner to offer integrated network solutions in global markets
The agreement combines engineering expertise, network software and an AI-driven platform to help customers improve data use and operational efficiency
EU to make addictive app features easier to switch off
The European Union will on Wednesday unveil new rules to crack down on influencer marketing, ban online features that trick Europeans and force platforms to give users the right to turn off
Googles AI chip expansion could open new HBM opportunities for Samsung, SK hynix
Googles growing customer base and new partnerships could broaden the market for memory suppliers beyond Nvidias dominant graphics processing unit ecosystem
WhatsApp to simplify communication on app, add financial services
Metas head of WhatsApp Kunal Shah shared a post outlining some largely expected outcomes for the messaging platform
JFrog flags fake job interview scam masquerading as hiring platforms
Jfrogs research team has flagged AccuraSoftHire as a decoy company armed with a careers site, client testimonials, a LinkedIn page, job ads on mainstream boards and ID-verified recruiters.
OpenAI lets businesses claim ChatGPT profiles, adds AI agents for US e-commerce firms
Through a tool called Business Hub, companies can claim their business in ChatGPT and, once verified, update key details and add product feeds with pricing and availability
WhatsApp to bring bill payments within chats, use AI to save time, says CEO Kunal Shah
The Newly appointed CEO Kunal Shah says the platform will focus on AI-powered assistance to enable users to complete everyday tasks within chats while retaining end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls.
Alleged spy plot targeting CEO Jensen Huang raises questions about Nvidia's future
The scandal is a growing liability for Huang and Nvidia at a delicate time for the AI industry after the midterm elections in the US ushered in a wave of Democrats promising tougher regulation
Q2 Results Today, 11th November 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.
IBM to stop US visa, green card sponsorship for majority of Consulting jobs
The decision comes as Washington tightens scrutiny of foreign worker hiring, with several major technology companies and outsourcing firms facing restrictions
'I don't want to...' SKY Opens Up on Tough Post-World Cup Phase
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav opens up about the challenges he faced after being dropped from the national team following the T20 World Cup triumph. He shares how the birth of his daughter helped him shift focus and rediscover his passion for cricket, leading to a renewed determination to play for Mumbai and eventually for India.
TSMC to invest up to $1 billion in Anthropic, OpenAI
TSMC is set to invest up to $1 billion in the AI landscape, directing $500 million each to Anthropic and OpenAI. As Anthropic prepares for its IPO, this financial move by TSMC underscores its belief in a booming AI industry. With surging demand for AI chips, TSMC also aims to enhance its production capabilities, reinforcing its role in evolving AI infrastructure.
Anthropic Targets Valuation of Up To $1.4 Trillion For Blockbuster IPO
Anthropic said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it aims to sell 825 million shares of Class A common stock at a Wall Street debut price estimate of etween $70.00 and $78.00 per share
Anand Mahindra says India has a compelling AI opportunity beyond the global hype
The Mahindra Group chairman points to Indias software capabilities, systems integration expertise and domestic market as key strengths in artificial intelligence
Mangalurus Zupple Labs get DRDO mandate to develop blockchain evaluation standards
The project aims to contribute to the standardisation and evaluation of blockchain technologies required for defence applications
Meta launches AI age verification globally to protect teens on Instagram
The AI tool helps determine whether the user is an adult or a teen
Cognizant forms Claude frontier group with 25,000 associates
Cognizant has trained or certified more than 44,000 of its associates across business units and corporate functions on Claude
The allegations have intensified scrutiny of the chipmakers China sales as US export restrictions and national security concerns remain in focus
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's struggles evoke sympathy and disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan
Any setback for Huang could deprive the AI industry.
Fires, protests, pollution: Apples supply chain woes in India
The incident in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, is the latest to hit Apple's supply chain in India, which is central to the U.S. tech giant's push to diversify manufacturing beyond China.
Anthropics plan for nearly $70 billion IPO briefly circulated to banks, then retracted
Filing showed $70-80 share range and $26 billion from tech giants; company to update later as roadshow expected to begin Tuesday
Googles controversial Search and AI policy for schools | Explained
A childs thwarted suicide attempt in the U.S. has put the spotlight on the risks of Googles Gemini AI and the companys controversial decision to package Search and AI features together for students
Australia tightens AI oversight rules after OpenAI agent breached government website
Australia will make it mandatory for artificial intelligence companies to immediately report when their AI models go rogue, and open models for evaluations, the government said on Tuesday, after an OpenAI agent breached a government website in June. Prime Minister Anthony Alb
Trump says FBI looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with 'Chinese agent'
The sudden emergence of Nvidia CEO Huang's infidelity has created concerns about whether China has been able to access the cutting-edge chips designed by Nvidia that are powering the development of artificial intelligence
No ordinary CEO: Why Nvidias Jensen Huang is indispensable to the AI industry
From celebrity-like fan following to billionaires seeking his chips, Huangs influence extends well beyond Nvidias position as a semiconductor supplier
Paras Semiconductors partners with US firm BroadPak to develop advanced packaging facility in India
The proposed facility will bring together specialised technology, manufacturing know-how and engineering expertise to address next-generation semiconductor packaging requirements
Internal probe into CEO Jensen Huang and
Shares of Nvidia tumbled more than 5% Monday after the computer chipmaker, central to the artificial intelligence race, opened an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the
Researchers from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Center for Advanced Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits (CASIC) have developed an ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductor gallium oxide (Ga
Simplify Alpha opens AI centre, plans to raise headcount to 1,000
The company plans to build specialised engineering teams combining AI expertise with knowledge of the US health insurance sector
Nvidia probe into CEOs affair raises troubling questions for AI
Nvidia shares slid about 5% in premarket trading after Huang disclosed the romantic relationship in a memo to employees, a decline that would mean a roughly $225 billion loss in market capitalisation
Indian IT stocks strengthen buoyed by weakness in the global AI trade and attractive valuations
The IT sector emerged as the strongest-performing sector, gaining 17.69 per cent over the month, leading ahead of healthcare and bank services
SplashBI opens Hyderabad GCC, to invest over $100 million
It has also earmarked $4 million for an AI data centre to strengthen its AI infrastructure and capabilities
Government putting transmitters in border areas to block international network: Sources
Customers near the border areas such as Ladakh, Sikkim and others had complained of telcos billing them of the network they havent used
Top IT service firms see dip in share of revenue from healthcare sector
Cognizant, which has the largest exposure to the sector compared to its peers, posted the sharpest decrease with healthcare revenue dropping 160 basis points
Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail
Online companies and free speech advocates say the law could give regulators too much discretion to decide what is harmful, placing pressure on platforms to take down content
Is Instagrams free Edits app safe for your data?
Before you cut a single clip in Edits, you have to hand something over to Meta
Samsung's US chip plant nears trial run in December, mass production planned for 2027
The company has installed equipment, set up production lines, and started performance checks, with trial operations possibly starting mid-to-late December
Nvidia Board launches probe into alleged spy plot after CEO admits affair
The investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Nvidias China connections, national security concerns and questions about the companys leadership succession
Team unlocks large-scale Fourier transforms for analog in-memory computing
Fourier transforms are mathematical calculations that can be used to identify the frequencies that make up a signal and shed light on their individual contributions. These transforms have been used, for example, to unveil patterns in sounds and images, ranging from gradual changes in intensity to fine repeating motifs or details.
Anthropic strikes $3.4 billion deal for data centre generators
The AI startup bought commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators for $3.4 billion in late September from OnePWR Solutions, a San Antonio, Texas-based equipment supplier
The NSE has maintained nanosecond-level response times over the past year, securing its position as the fastest exchange globally
Top AI adopters in customer service gain over 50% KPI improvements: EY report
Business value generation, however, remains uneven
AvenuesAI Q2 profit climbs 6% to 72 crore on higher demand
AvenuesAI Q2 FY27 revenue jumps 47% year-on-year to 2,879 crore
U.S. FBI and regulators issue warning about cyber-attacks targeting industrial refrigerators
The U.S. regulators warned organisations about ongoing cyber threat activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain monitoring systems, shortly after these hacks led to huge amounts of food waste across European supermarkets
BSNL plans roaming pact with Vodafone Idea in 12-13 more telecom circles
The proposed arrangement comes as BSNL expands its 4G footprint and Vodafone Idea seeks funds to support its capital expenditure plans.
OpenAI to press ahead with data-centre expansion despite midterm sweep, CFO says
One of the corporate faces of the AI boom, OpenAI has moved quickly to counter fears that a shift in congressional power could slow the industrys growth
Activists invade site of Microsoft's planned data centre in Amsterdam
It's so many things, so many struggles that come together in this data centre, Geef Tegengas spokesman, Nathan Timmer, told AFP
Amazon rolls out text-based shopping through Alexa
Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases
Amazon lets US customers shop through text messages using AI-powered Alexa
The move expands Amazons AI-powered shopping services as competition intensifies over access to online marketplaces and automated purchasing tools
Microsoft to wind down Oracle AI computing arrangement amid cloud partnership review
The move reflects changing computing requirements at Microsoft, while Oracle shares declined amid the reported decision during Fridays trading session.
IT firms prioritise margins amid sluggish revenue growth
Four Tier I companies saw revenue growth under 3% in Q2 FY27, yet kept the industrys highest operating margins, per UnearthInsight
Jio launches industry-first 3-year plan at 10,000
The plan ensures unlimited 5G data, unlimited voice calling, 2.5 GB high-speed data per day and 100 SMS per day
Airtel brings back 299 plan amidst subscriber churn
Airtel reported higher ARPU of 5.9 per cent YoY and 2.7 per cent sequentially
Check Point finds vulnerability in ChatGPTs Lockdown Mode
Researchers at Check Point Research found a way around it through HTML previews that enables silent data theft, phishing and malware delivery
Wipro appoints Angan Guha as President and CEO for Americas 2 SMU
Guha, who will take up his assignment on December 8, will serve on the Wipro Executive Leadership Team
Sonata Softwares Q2 revenue rises 15% y-o-y
The companys International IT-services business reported revenue of 797.9 crore, up 9.3 per cent y-o-y
Why AI cannot think like humans do
AI could come closer to anticipating what might happen and using that prediction to act. This alone, however, does not show that AI perceives, learns or understands the world as we do.
Why your smartphones and gadgets arent lasting as long as they should
From difficult repairs to rapidly outdated models, planned obsolescence is driving electronic waste and leaving consumers with fewer affordable choices.
Coforge joins SpaceX partner network to deploy Grok AI tools for enterprises
Coforge will participate as a Transformation Partner, developing industry-specific Grok solutions and deploying them within clients' existing systems and workflows
Sydney, Nov 6 (Conversation) Is your new phone already slowing down or your expensive earphones acting up? Youre not imagining it. Our products are no longer designed to last, with some barely working a few years before ending up in landfill. Shortening the lifespan of a product is a strategy known as planned obsolescence. My new research takes a closer look at this concept and argues that, by strengthening existing laws, it is possible to make products that last while reducing costs for consumers and the environment. Mountains of e-waste Modern devices like laptops and smartwatches are made of a
AI boom turns advanced chip packaging into the next battleground
Chipmakers and equipment manufacturers are accelerating investments in new technologies as packaging capacity struggles to keep pace with demand
X says Delhi Police notices seeking removal of free-speech groups accounts were fake
The platform told a high court that purported takedown orders targeting the Internet Freedom Foundation and SFLC.in were not issued by the police.
