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Apple set to debut touch-screen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October

On October 13, Apples smart home event is likely to include its first smart home hub with a display, a new HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV set-top box

The Hindu Businessline 10 Oct 2026 4:46 pm

Anthropic restricts internet access in internal AI evaluations after Claude bypasses safeguards

Anthropic says its investigation uncovered several instances of unintended model behaviour, prompting it to expand its review beyond cybersecurity evaluations

The Hindu Businessline 10 Oct 2026 4:25 pm

Salesforce renames AIForce to SIForce as Trump

Salesforce is renaming its AIForce agent platform to SIForce, chief executive Marc Benioff said on Friday, as Katherine Li reported for Business Insider. The era of Super Intelligence is here. AIForce is officially SIForce, Benioffwrote on X. The change covers the agent platform only, not the companys name. Following the presidents lead Benioff is the [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 10 Oct 2026 3:18 pm

Ramp hits $60bn valuation in $1.85bn round, Bloomberg reports

Fintech start-up Ramp has raised about $1.85bn at a valuation of roughly $60bn, Rebecca Torrence reported for Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Dragoneer Investment Group and Thrive Capital led the round, and Founders Fund also wrote a large cheque, the people said. The $60bn figure is before the new money is counted. $16bn [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 10 Oct 2026 3:03 pm

Law firm Quinn Emanuel maps how AI data centre debt could unravel

A memo from US law firm Quinn Emanuel sets out how the debt behind the AI data centre boom could turn into a wave of lawsuits. Liz Hoffman reported that it was doing the rounds again this week for Semafor. The 20-page client alert was first published inMarch. It is unusual because it names specific [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 10 Oct 2026 2:53 pm

Cirrus Logic made rival bid for Synaptics, Bloomberg reports

Chipmaker Cirrus Logic made a surprise offer for Synaptics last month, trying to break up its agreed sale to Onsemi, Liana Baker and Yiqin Shen reported forBloomberg. Cirrus Logic is the Party A named in an updated Synaptics filing on Thursday, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. It is unclear whether Cirrus is still [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 10 Oct 2026 2:46 pm

Super Micro case

A former contractor charged alongside Super Micro Computers co-founder has pleaded guilty to helping smuggle AI servers to China, Bob Van Voris reported for Bloomberg. Ting-Wei Willy Sun entered his plea in a Manhattan federal court on Thursday, as part of a deal with prosecutors. US authorities have described him as a fixer. A $2.5bn [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 10 Oct 2026 2:21 pm

India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure

Gautam Batra, Associate Director Product Marketing at Xiaomi, noted that consumer appetite remains resilient even as raw material expenses drive retail price adjustments across the industry

The Hindu Businessline 10 Oct 2026 11:24 am

Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani, shares reports on Reliance-BJP links

The latest post comes amid Musks scathing criticism of Mukesh Ambani over a persistent delay in the launch of Starlink satellite broadband services in India

The Hindu Businessline 10 Oct 2026 10:00 am

TCS withholds quarterly bonuses for senior staff after missing performance targets

The decision comes amid pressure on traditional IT services demand, even as artificial intelligence-related revenue rises and investors respond positively

The Hindu Businessline 10 Oct 2026 5:58 am

Mike Ditka death: NFL hall of fame, Chicago Bears legend Iron Mike became restaurateur after retiring as coach

Mike Ditka was tough and gruff, the quintessential Chicago Bear. He did everything from order off the menu to knock defensive backs on their butts with a growl. His adopted hometown reveled in every minute.

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2026 9:57 pm

Giant lineup of Friday Apple TV deals from $5: Blumhouse horror, Fast

Todays lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Blumhouse of Horrors 15-Movie Collection, Bumblebee, Fast & Furious 10-Movie Collection, Ford v Ferrari, loads of Naruto, Ronin, that terribly awesome original Street Fighter flick, The Aviator, and more. On your way down scope out M6 Mac mini at $150 off, M5 MacBook at $200 off , and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, and, while AirPods Pro 3 have now jump up $20, thats still a solid deal at $50 off. Fridays Apple TV deals are waiting below. more

9To5Toys 9 Oct 2026 9:54 pm

EU and China strike interim trade deal which could cut Chinese hybrid exports by half, EU trade envoy says

EU and China strike interim trade deal which could cut Chinese hybrid exports by half, EU trade envoy says

ABC News 9 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Belgium calls for activation of EU blocking statute to protect ICC

Belgium has called for the activation of the EU blocking statute to protect the International Criminal Court, Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Friday, after US President Donald Trump's administration announced sanctions on the court. Belgium strongly

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 9:05 pm

Coal-derived carbon nanodots enable next-generation 2D electronics

Silicon-based microelectronics have powered the digital revolution, but their performance and efficiency are starting to reach limits imposed by the fundamental properties of silicon itself.

Phys.org 9 Oct 2026 8:50 pm

Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup

Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.

TechCrunch 9 Oct 2026 8:32 pm

CDS offers 5-year defence procurement roadmap, admits to policy gaps in tech procurement

Chief of Naval Staff Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan urged the industry to invest more in defence R&D

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

We have grown faster than industry in our data center business: Airtel Business CEO

He said the companys data centre business and connectivity business, both have also grown faster than the market

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 8:11 pm

German auto industry group cautiously welcomes EU-China trade deal

A deal between the European Union and China to cap imports of Chinese plug-in hybrids is a positive sign but it is too early to say whether this will help address unfair competition, the VDA German auto industry association said on Friday. The VDA expressly welcomes all prog

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 7:58 pm

Sam Altman says Trump

Sam Altman said the superintelligence accord that President Donald Trump signed with AI executives is a good start, but that the industry will need more. He said it in the second of two interviews with Vanity Fair, recorded in San Francisco on 2 October. The magazine published both interviews on 5 October. Guiducci recorded the [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 7:50 pm

Netflix prepares layoffs affecting about 5% of staff ahead of Q3 results

Netflix is preparing to cut about 5% of its workforce, with an announcement possible as early as next week, Puckreported on Friday, citing people familiar with the plans. Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year, so a cut of that size would affect roughly 800 people. The report comes three [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 7:48 pm

Europe In Chaos! After France, Belgium ROCKED By Violent Protests; Bikes BURNT, Rocks Hurled On Cam

As France continues to face violent protests, another European nation has erupted in chaos. Belgian capital Brussels witnessed protests as masked protesters clashed with riot police against rising living costs and government austerity measures. The violence unfolded when dozens of protesters dressed in black allegedly hurled rocks and firecrackers at police near Brussels' central railway station before setting several fires, including one involving city bikes and electric scooters. Police responded with tear gas, water cannons and baton charges, disrupting traffic and public transport across the Belgian capital. The clashes came as around 30,000 people joined a union-led rally demanding better purchasing power, while Belgium struggles with public debt and prepares its next budget.

The Times of India 9 Oct 2026 7:46 pm

Paintings Stolen From Renoir Museum Are Recovered, Authorities Say

Officials also said that six suspects had been arrested in the robbery, which targeted a museum in southern France last month.

The New York Times 9 Oct 2026 7:25 pm

EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes

Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 7:10 pm

EAM Jaishankar visits National Palace and Museum in Ethiopia's Addis Ababa

Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday visited the National Palace and Museum in Addis Ababa on Friday. Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sudhakar Dalela, and other officials accompanied EAM Jaishankar during his visit to the National Palace and Museum. Sharing glimpses from his visit on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, Visited the National Palace and Museum in Addis Ababa today. It vividly captures Ethiopias rich culture, heritage and history. Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa, with discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation. The two ministers held discussions on global developments, strengthening multilateral engagement and partnership between India and the African Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at his office today. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed ways to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in education and culture, trade and investment, and digitalisation, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X. The Indian Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation for Ethiopias impactful participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India, it added. EAM Jaishankar noted that the Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia is based on shared values, common aspirations and South-South solidarity. Delighted to meet Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The India - Ethiopia Strategic Partnership is based on our shared values, common aspirations and historic South - South solidarity. Had wide-ranging discussions on strengthening our bilateral ties, covering trade, investment, development projects to infrastructure, maritime, security, technology and culture. Also exchanged perspectives on global developments, as well as strengthening our multilateral engagement and India - African Union partnership, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X following the meeting. EAM Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa and expressed his keenness to advance strategic partnership with Ethiopia through productive engagements. He arrived in Ethiopia after concluding his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye for the warm reception. Look forward to productive engagements to advance our Strategic Partnership, EAM Jaishankar posted on X. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit to Addis Ababa, EAM Jaishankar will hold meeting with Ethiopia's leadership to discuss the entire gamut of bilateral ties and exchange perspectives on regional and global matters of mutual interest. He will also chair the Regional Heads of Mission (HoMs) Conference in Addis Ababa.

bhaskarlive 9 Oct 2026 7:08 pm

EU commissioner says recent Turkish actions widen gap with its EU membership goal

Turkey is moving further away from its objective of joining the European Union because of its recent efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community and limit media freedoms, the EU commissioner for enlargement said

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 7:01 pm

SDMCET gets four-star rating for innovation and entrepreneurship

The rating recognises the institutions efforts to foster creativity, problem-solving and an entrepreneurial mindset among students

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 6:43 pm

Ex-Deutsche Bank top trader's rate-rigging conviction quashed

Christian Bittar,

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 6:41 pm

Study cautions against blind trust in medical imaging AI

In a recent study using four AI models, when researchers removed information of chest X-rays provided to the models, their ability to identify the relevant regions declined

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 6:40 pm

Europe Inc heads for another quarter of strong profits, defying global gloom

Major European companies are expected to report substantially higher third-quarter earnings, defying a challenging backdrop in global markets as borrowing costs in some of the world's biggest economies hover near multi-year highs. Companies on Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index are expec

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 6:38 pm

Giorgia Meloni files to trademark her voice against AI deepfakes

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO record lists a sound mark filed on 5 October in her own name, as an individual, through the Italian firm Praxi Intellectual Property. As of 9 October, the application was still under examination. The [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 6:07 pm

FOREX-Euro steadies as oil retreats, but set for fifth straight weekly drop

The euro was headed for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday, though the selling streak lost momentum as France's beleaguered bond market stabilised and a fall in energy prices and US yields took the steam out of the dollar's rally. The

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 5:48 pm

GEU Facilitator Recruitment 2026

Graphic Era University (GEU) has released the notification for the post of Facilitator. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 12 October 2026. Further details are available at geu.ac.in.

FreeJobAlert 9 Oct 2026 5:34 pm

US, European telecom stocks slide as SpaceX spectrum deal rattles sector

US and European telecom stocks tumbled on Friday after SpaceX's acquisition of low-band spectrum heightened concerns over growing competition from satellite-based

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

China, EU reach hybrid vehicle trade understanding, keep talks alive on EV dispute

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic reached understandings on trade, investment and market access issues at talks in Beijing, including on hybrid vehicles and EVs, China's commerce ministry said. The understanding on hybrid vehicl

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 5:03 pm

Baltic countries seek EU ban on Russian grain transit

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 4:58 pm

GEU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Graphic Era University (GEU) has released the notification for the post of Assistant Professor. Eligible candidates can apply online at geu.ac.in till 05 October 2026.

FreeJobAlert 9 Oct 2026 4:54 pm

OpenAI expects a $70bn revenue run rate by year-end, Bloomberg reports

OpenAI expects its annualised revenue to reach or exceed $70bn by the end of the year, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The company shared the forecast with investors in talks over its latest funding round, according to people familiar with the matter. They said growth in its enterprise business is driving most of it. A day [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 4:41 pm

Healthcare AI cannot improve outcomes until it understands the human context behind every claim

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but many of the industrys biggest operational problems remain unresolved. Hospitals continue facing administrative bottlenecks. Providers still struggle withdocumentation burdens. Insurers continue navigating authorization complexity. Patients are still waiting weeks or months for treatment approvals that directly affect their recovery and quality of life. The scale of the challenge [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 4:34 pm

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to Become Available in Thailand From October 16

Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced 11 regulations for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, effective October 16. The initial framework permits funds tracking Bitcoin and Ether, with listings restricted to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Fund managers must meet investment, custody, and investor protection requirements, while digital assets must be held with licensed Thai custodians. The effective date does not guarantee that ETFs will begin trading immediately.

NDTV 9 Oct 2026 4:31 pm

8 best AI app builders for 2026

Which AI app generator turns a prompt into a working business app on your own data, with logins and roles from day one A year ago, AI app builder meant a tool that produced a convincing mockup. In 2026 the best AI app builders return something a team can log into: a database with the [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 3:59 pm

Sam Altman tells Vanity Fair Elon Musk is a bully he will still work with

Sam Altman called Elon Musk a bully and said he would still work with him, in an interview with Vanity Fair. The magazine published it on 5 October with its revived New Establishment list. The OpenAI chief executive tops that list. Vanity Fair global editorial director Mark Guiducci recorded the conversation in San Francisco on [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 3:50 pm

US suspends Microsoft and seven other firms from green card programme

The US government has suspended Microsoft and seven other technology companies from a federal programme that lets employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards. The other firms that are affected are Adobe, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro, Reuters reported. Vice President JD Vance announced the decision at the White House on Thursday and [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 3:04 pm

SpaceX to acquire low-band spectrum for mobile phone service

The deal will enable SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite service to become a major mobile carrier in the US

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 2:18 pm

Kerala launches Tech Keralam brand, IT Parks Affiliation Scheme to boost technology investments

The initiatives aim to connect technology companies, startups, research institutions, investors and infrastructure developers while expanding employment opportunities across the State

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 12:53 pm

OpenAI says it has fired three researchers for violating sensitive information policy

OpenAI fired three of its researchers last week after an investigation found they violated policies on handling sensitive information, the AI major said in post on X on Friday.

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 11:57 am

No impact on workforce strategy due to US ban: TCS

The companys workforce strategy in the US is anchored in hiring local talent, supported by a robust campus recruitment model, as per management

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 11:47 am

US Green Card suspension may prompt talent movement across IT firms, says Harish Bijoor

The US move has raised uncertainty for technology professionals awaiting permanent residency, with industry experts pointing to possible job switches and outsourcing shifts.

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 11:45 am

Netflix, streaming rivals dominate $6 billion Asia sports arena

Online platforms such as JioHotStar will pay 50% of regional sports rights fees this year, estimated at around $5.7 billion

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 10:33 am

Anthropic bans 'cruel' behaviour against its Claude AI

Already last year, the company said it was giving Claude the ability to end conversations in rare, extreme cases of persistently harmful or abusive user interactions

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 9:56 am

Fired researchers accuse OpenAI of 'chilling' safety efforts

I believe we were fired for prioritizing safety over the near-term interests of OpenAI as a corporation, one of the fired staffers, Mikita Balesni, wrote on X

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 9:39 am

OpenAI revenue gap report rattles AI stocks

Media reports late last month had pegged the figure at $70 billion based on information given to investors

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 9:24 am

Trump honours Satya Nadella as JD Vance suspends Microsoft from green card programme

The contrasting developments highlighted tensions between Washingtons push to prioritise American workers and its ambition to lead global technology innovation.

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 7:10 am

Microsoft says 80% of H-1B filings were for extensions, not fresh hiring

Microsoft defended its foreign-worker hiring practices after a US suspension, saying most H-1B filings involved employees already on its payroll

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2026 6:53 am

Yogi Adityanath Challenged to Contest from Ayodhya: Sapa Leader Ravidas Mehrotra

Sapa leader Ravidas Mehrotra challenges CM Yogi Adityanath to contest from Ayodhya, claiming his bail would be forfeited. Yogi Adityanath Challenged to Contest from Ayodhya: Sapa Leader Ravidas Mehrotra

Daily Kiran 9 Oct 2026 1:49 am

Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, says space internet service is weeks away

Amazon has built its 1,000th broadband satellite and says service is weeks away, having cut production from 27 satellites in six months to 27 a week, while the number in orbit is still 396. That shortfall cost it spectrum priority in July, and the FCC will hand it back early if Amazon proves it has [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 9 Oct 2026 1:11 am

US PERM suspension: Indian IT firms cut reliance on H-1B visas, says Nasscom

Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues, while H-1B visas continue to address short-term skill gaps in America

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 11:47 pm

Apple moves its deal team back under the CFO after seven years

Apple is moving its mergers and acquisitions team back under chief financial officer Kevan Parekh, who ended the companys net cash neutral policy in May in a move analysts read as room to buy things. It also promoted Carson Oliver to run the App Store, a job that is now mostly about European regulation. Apple [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 11:43 pm

Dealroom CEO says Europe

Europes venture-backed companies could be worth more than its industrial base within five years, Dealroom founder and chief executive Yoram Wijngaarde said. He spoke at Wave by Vento in Turin on Thursday. I think that the VC-backed ecosystem is going to overtake our industrial base in terms of total value created within the next five [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Trump to unveil $2.4B in AI credits to boost federal research

Five American technology companies are pledging $2.4B in AI tools and compute credits to federal science at a White House summit, with Nvidia giving $1B and Google the smallest share at $150M. The same administration suspended Microsoft from a residency programme hours earlier, and Britains regulator named three of the five donors that morning. Five [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 11:09 pm

Oracle moves gas by trucks to keep its AI data centres on schedule

Oracle is trucking compressed natural gas to AI data centres that cannot yet connect to a pipeline, at roughly four times the price of gas at a hub. Europe has the same grid bottleneck and is answering it the other way, with Spain proposing to refuse connections to any data centre not on 80% renewables [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 10:48 pm

Legora CEO says software sovereignty is an excuse not to compete globally

Legora co-founder and chief executive Max Junestrand says calls for European sovereignty in software are an excuse for companies that are not bold enough to go global. He spoke at Wave by Vento in Turin on Thursday. I think sovereignty in enterprise applications, or sovereignty in consumer apps, or sovereignty at the software layer is [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 10:42 pm

Little Disappointing: Prakash Padukone's Blunt Verdict On India's Asian Games Show

Former national coach Prakash Padukone on Thursday termed India's badminton performance at the Asian Games a little disappointing.

NDTV 8 Oct 2026 10:34 pm

Overlooked indium selenide phase enables wafer-scale logic transistors

Just as carbon atoms arranged in different ways can form either graphite or diamond

Phys.org 8 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Station F and Anthropic say the AI boom is drawing startups back in person

AI makes it possible to build a company from anywhere, but founders are still choosing to sit together, Station F director Roxanne Varza and Anthropics Aiden Blake said. They spoke on a panel at Wave by Vento in Turin on Thursday. Whats really interesting is were seeing more and more people coming since the AI [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 10:27 pm

Apple confirms its

Greg Joswiak, Apples senior vice president of worldwide marketing, posted a teaser video on X on Thursday. It shows the old rainbow Apple logo, embroidered, and sets a launch for Tuesday 13 October. Welcome home. October 13, Joswiak wrote. Apple invited the press to an Apple Experience in Tribeca, New York, at 9am Eastern time, [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 10:17 pm

TCS trumps Q2 estimates on global, AI-led growth; Net profit jumps 15% to 13,884 crore

Porsche and Best Buy wins boost growth; India business declines 10.3% sequentially

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 9:59 pm

Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback, teases Muse Charm product

CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new lineup of glasses at the social media giant's annual Connect conference at its Menlo Park headquarters

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 1:11 pm

Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback, teases Muse Charm product

CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new lineup of glasses at the social media giant's annual Connect conference at its Menlo Park headquarters

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 1:11 pm

Adobe will power Heathrow

Heathrow Airport has extended its partnership with Adobe and will rebuild its main website on Adobes AI customer experience software, the two companies announced on 8 October. The new site will run onAdobe CX Enterprise. The system uses AI agents, software that can carry out tasks on its own, to manage how a business attracts [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 12:44 pm

India targets 1 billion 5G users by 2030, up from 550 mn now: Scindia

Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Scindia said 5G in India has become the fastest-adopted 5G technology in the world

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 11:58 am

Anthropic introduces Claude Haiku 5.5 in competition to cheaper, open source models

Anthropic announced that the new Claude Haiku 5.5 was available at a much lower price than Haiku 4.5

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 11:56 am

Snapdragon X2 Plus puts AI at the heart of Lenovos new Yoga Slim 7x

Qualcomms mainstream AI silicon meets Lenovos flagship thin-and-light design and Microsofts Copilot+ PC software, sharpening the case for Arm-based Windows PCs. The result is a slick, smart, and savvy Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x.

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2026 11:54 am

India calls Musks Starlink approval allegations baseless and misconceived

The dispute comes as Starlink, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel await spectrum assignment and final clearances for satellite internet services

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 11:11 am

Some guardrails on ChatGPT for Teens dont work as promised, watchdog group says

Some of the guardrails for children that OpenAI included in its ChatGPT for Teens product do not work as intended and the chatbot poses an unacceptable risk to children

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 9:49 am

Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop

The trajectory for me is so clear. There will never be a moment where we will go and look and say: 'Oh, this runs locally, this runs in the cloud.' You will expect this hybrid intelligence to be everywhere and pervasive, CEO Satya Nadella said

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 9:25 am

China-based suspect used AI tools in South Korean bank hacks, says CrowdStrike

In a report published on Wednesday, CrowdStrike said it uncovered personal details linked to the suspected attacker while analysing AI coding-tool sessions and infrastructure

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 9:08 am

TCS Q2 Results LIVE: Analysts see margin expansion despite modest growth, shares in focus

TCS Q2 results today live updates, Q2FY27 live updates: businessline brings to you the latest Q2 results 2026 updates on our live, scroll down for more

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 8:27 am

How Telanganas MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs

The States move from Oracle to open-source PostgreSQL, completed in April 2026, shows both the potential savings and the technical and administrative hurdles involved in moving mission-critical government systems away from proprietary software

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 7:47 am

Samsung projects nearly nine-fold jump in Q3 operating profit on AI chip demand

Tight supplies of DRAM, NAND and high-bandwidth memory have lifted prices as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands globally

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 7:27 am

How toxic haze is causing Singapores landmarks to disappear

The BBCs Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesias worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.

BBC 8 Oct 2026 3:40 am

HubSpot to cut 660 jobs as the company pivots to AI

HubSpot is eliminating about 660 roles, 7% of its workforce, in a restructuring its chief executive calls an AI strategy shift while insisting it is not driven by AI efficiencies. Its SEC filing concedes the timetable depends on local consultation law, which in Ireland means a statutory 30-day minimum and criminal penalties for ignoring it. [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Oct 2026 12:20 am

San Francisco pauses new data centres in the hometown of AI

San Franciscos board of supervisors unanimously passed a 45-day moratorium on new data centres, extendable to 22 months, halting a Bayview expansion and a 49.5 MW Dogpatch project. Europe paused first and for a different reason, the grid, and now finds it cannot build the capacity the Commission wants. San Francisco has paused new data [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 7 Oct 2026 11:53 pm

Ultrathin mesh harvests energy from human heart cells to generate electricity

A team of engineers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has designed an ultrathin, flexible mesh that seamlessly integrates electronics with human cells to provide a continuous, reliable, powerful electrical supply. The study, published in Science Advances, provides a potential solution to one of the most difficult problems in wearable and implantable electronics: how to get rid of batteries.

Phys.org 7 Oct 2026 11:30 pm

Miro CEO says companies must redesign work around AI, not bolt it on

Miro co-founder and chief executive Andrey Khusid says adding AI to existing teams and processes will not deliver its full productivity gains. Companies need to redesign how work happens from the ground up, he said. He spoke at Wave by Vento in Turin on Wednesday. One of the big challenges is how not to put [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 7 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

Microsoft will block two Windows installer formats in Outlook from November

Microsoft will add .msix and .msixbundle to Outlooks blocked attachment list in early November, closing an email route for a packaging format its own threat researchers watched four criminal groups abuse in 2023. Renaming the extension still gets a package through, and the change lands as a default policy edit in every Exchange Online tenant, [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 7 Oct 2026 10:50 pm