AI PCs will drive the next phase of enterprise computing: Dell
Dell reports AI-enabled PCs will transform enterprise computing; by 2028, 98% of PCs may have AI capabilities, boosting productivity and data sovereignty
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation
GlobalFoundries reportedly sees strong demand for Chinese optical modules
US chipmaker GlobalFoundries says demand for Chinese optical modules is strong as more data centres are built, one of its top bosses told the South China Morning Post. Ann Cao reported the interview from Shanghai on Sunday. Optical modules turn data into light so it can move quickly between servers in data centres. Chinese firms [] This story continues at The Next Web
Why PMK decided to stay neutral for Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelection
A senior PMK leader says the attitude of the AIADMK leadership continues to be a sore point hampering a natural alliance
Why PMK decided to stay neutral for Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelection
A senior PMK leader says the attitude of the AIADMK leadership continues to be a sore point hampering a natural alliance
Russia-Europe balancing act ahead for India as Modi lines up Dec visits
India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act as Modi plans visits to Western countries and Russia amid shifting global ties
IEDC Summit 2026: Sahrdaya college in Keralams Thrissur to host student entrepreneurship meet
The summit, organised around the theme Innovation Beyond the Future, will bring together more than 5,000 youngsters, students, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders
The inevitable problem with measuring B2B marketing by leads
B2B companies today can track almost every movement a prospect makes, yet the numbers that appear most prominently on dashboards can still have little connection to the number executives and stakeholders ultimately care about: revenue.87% of B2B marketersfound it increasingly difficult to measure the long-term impact of campaigns, while nearly half were required to justify [] This story continues at The Next Web
India ranks in low category in AI adoption curve despite high search interest
In highly mature tech markets like Western Europe and Japan, relative search interest sits in the low or very low quintiles
Council backed Devon AI datacentre before it went public, Guardian reports
A council in north Devon backed a huge AI datacentre plan more than a year before the public knew about it. The documents were reported by Sandra Laville for the Guardian. Campaigners got the papers through freedom of information requests. They show the developer, Xlinks, had been in private talks with Torridge district council since [] This story continues at The Next Web
Russian Envoy Claims A Freudian Slip Revealed US Fears Of India's Rise
Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit on Sunday, Denis Alipov claimed the comment had been made during this year's Raisina Dialogue in the national capital.
Pakistan remains beneficiary of EU's GSP+ scheme despite failure to meet human rights obligations
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Pakistan continues to be the largest beneficiary of the European Unions Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), securing an estimated 732 million euros in tariff savings in 2024 alone, despite its failure to meet the human rights obligations attached to these privileges, according to a report. Pakistan benefits from generous tariff preferences, mostly zero tariffs on two-thirds of all product categories, under the GSP+ arrangement. Under the scheme, preferential trade access is linked to the implementation of international conventions on human rights, labour rights, environmental protection, climate change, and good governance. Pakistan has enjoyed duty-free trade access to the European market under the GSP+ status since January 1, 2014. However, over the past twelve years, the country has consistently failed to meet the human rights obligations attached to these privileges, Turkey-born journalist Uzay Bulut wrote in a report in PJ Media. How can the European Union justify granting aid and trade privileges to a regime that imprisons people for blasphemy and treats its non-Muslim communities as second-class citizens? Bulut asked. Recently, the EU Ambassador to Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis, warned that Pakistans continued access to the EU's GSP+ scheme could be jeopardised if it does not showcase meaningful progress in protecting human rights, including the rights of religious minorities, according to a PJ Media report. Karoblis' remarks come as human rights activities have repeatedly voiced concern over Pakistan's treatment of Christians and other religious minorities, especially in cases related to forced conversions, child marriage, attacks on places of worship, blasphemy allegations and discrimination in law and practice. Karoblis said that the blasphemy cases in Pakistan are a major concern for the EU. The blasphemy laws in Pakistan carry severe punishments, including the death penalty and life imprisonment, under the Pakistan Penal Code. These laws in Pakistan are being used to intimidate Christians and people from other religious minorities, resulting in minority communities living in constant fear of blasphemy accusations and violent threats, as per the report. Recently, a 21-year-old Christian woman was killed in her home in Pakistan's Rawalpindi by a Muslim neighbour whose advances were rejected by her, as per a report. The victim, identified as Saba Mehboob, who had separated from her husband a year ago, was shot dead inside her home by the alleged suspect, Adnan Butt, according to her brother Joshua Mehmood. After killing her, the suspect kidnapped her teenage stepbrother and pressured him to falsely confess to having committed the murder, according to a report in Christian Daily International-Morning Star News. In August, a leading minority rights organisation expressed grave concern over a disturbing pattern of forced conversions and child marriage targeting minority girls in Pakistan, revealing that over 83 per cent of the victims are minors. According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), the persistent failure of state institutions -- including the police, judiciary, and administrative authorities -- to respond effectively has fostered an environment of near impunity for perpetrators. The organisation said that affected families are often left to navigate a system stacked against them, while victims are denied both protection and a meaningful voice. Citing a recent report titled Stolen Girls, presented at the European Parliament by US-based advocacy group Jubilee Campaign, it said that at least 210 cases of abduction, forced conversion, and child marriage involving Christian girls in Pakistan were documented between 2019 and 2025. Emphasising that these are not isolated incidents but form a part of a broader pattern, the VOPM said the findings reveal deep institutional failures and a cycle of abuse that continues largely unchecked. The numbers alone are alarming. More than 83 per cent of the victims are minors. The average age is just 12.8 years. These are children who should be in school, playing with friends, and dreaming about their future. Instead, they are forced into marriages with men nearly three times their age. The report shows that the average perpetrator is around 35 years old, with age gaps often exceeding 20 or even 30 years, the rights body noted.
Horner a distraction for Ferrari says Vasseur
Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by looking for a job, team principal Frederic Vasseur says.
Bob Marleys Kingston home became a museum preserving his personal treasures
Swara Bhasker and Shehzad Poonawalla Clash on Rise and Fall 2 Over Social Media Feud
Swara Bhasker confronts Shehzad Poonawalla on Rise and Fall 2, addressing his social media posts while ignoring her in person. Swara Bhasker and Shehzad Poonawalla Clash on Rise and Fall 2 Over Social Media Feud
Women entrepreneurs from Meerut, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr and Saharanpur showcase handmade products at UP International Trade Show and expand into global markets.
Switzerland's neutrality test puts Nato ties, Russia sanctions at stake
In a significant referendum, Swiss voters are deliberating over potential changes to the nation's established neutrality rules concerning military partnerships. The proposed amendment seeks to restrict Switzerland's involvement in peacetime alliances and its capacity to enforce sanctions. These discussions have gained traction following the imposition of sanctions against Russia during the Ukraine crisis, raising concerns over the integrity of Switzerland's neutrality.
To achieve successful long-term investments, investors should target companies with a competitive edge. Pritam Deuskar introduces the GIANTS framework, emphasizing the importance of evaluating market position and awareness of emerging trends in India. Despite external challenges, India's economy stands robust and adaptable. By concentrating on companies that fulfill these standards, investors can maximize their returns in the dynamic marketplace.
Get ready for the 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, featuring a star-studded lineup across nine cities between December 1 and December 17. Highlighting performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, and oneRepublic, each city will have its own unique set of artists. Kicking off in Dallas/Fort Worth and wrapping up in Nashville, tickets will be available via Ticketmaster, following a Capital One presale.
Long Island entrepreneur grows garage startup into award-winning security firm
Founded in 2020 by Jawad Khalfan, SecureTech Systems has successfully executed over 1,500 installations. The company has shifted its focus from residential services to larger commercial security projects, earning accolades including the 2026 Next-Gen Entrepreneur of the Year award. This remarkable growth is driven by impactful projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, and commerce. SecureTech's expansion as a key technology partner in New York continues to thrive.
Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoids back-to-back singles defeats for the first time in 18 months as Team Europe lead Team World at the Laver Cup.
When AI agents go rogue: Australia breach offers warning for countries like India
For countries such as India, with vast government databases and increasingly digitised public infrastructure, researchers say the incident should serve as a warning.
A joyful place: a new museum coaxes Austrians to embrace The Sound of Music
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
The Medicare breach, condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the US
US and EU Reject UN Declaration on Future Pandemic Preparedness
The US and EU have dismissed a UN declaration aimed at enhancing global cooperation for future pandemics, raising concerns over its language. US and EU Reject UN Declaration on Future Pandemic Preparedness
Ranbir Kapoor holds Alia Bhatt close as he poses with Vicky Kaushal, SLB during Love And War reunion
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali came together for a dinner outing in Mumbai on Friday night, September 26. The get-together came shortly after the three lead character posters from Love And War were released, with Ranbir seen holding Alia close as the group posed for the paparazzi.
Russia Wont Even Need Tanks: Europe Warns Of Putins New Battlefield; We Aint Prepared
Europe could spend hundreds of billions on weapons and still face a dangerous vulnerability: the next major conflict may not begin with tanks crossing a border. Council of Europe Secretary-General Alain Berset has warned that Europe is not really well-prepared for the kind of hybrid warfare that could accompany a confrontation involving Russia. The threat goes beyond drones and missiles. Cyberattacks, attacks on critical infrastructure, disruption of energy systems and disinformation campaigns could all become part of a modern conflict. Berset says Europe cannot prepare simply by buying more conventional weapons. Governments also need to protect the infrastructure and information systems that ordinary people rely on every day. The warning comes as European defence spending rises sharply and the EU pursues its Readiness 2030 plan. At the same time, questions remain over Europes long-standing dependence on the United States for security.
Carlos Alcaraz Saves Match Points To Keep Europe Ahead In Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz on Saturday and give Europe a 7-5 lead over Team World going into the final day of the Laver Cup tennis tournament.
OpenAI agentic AI system breaches sandbox, gains unauthorised access to public internet
The incident prompted OpenAI to pause training with tool use on its most capable models until the sandbox flaw was resolved.
T. Rex's Final Days: Famous Philadelphia Museum Closes After Nearly 200 Years
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the nations oldest natural history museum, is preparing to close its doors to the public after nearly two centuries in Philadelphia. The museum, known for its dinosaur skeletons, fossils, meteorites, plant specimens and wildlife dioramas, has struggled to rebuild attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, rising operating costs have placed additional pressure on the institution. Drexel University says the closure will allow resources to be redirected toward the Academys research and collections.
Bappa Bids Adieu, Devotion Hits Crescendo
Australian inquiry asks Altman and Amodei to testify
The heads of OpenAI and Anthropic have been asked to face an Australian Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres. The move follows cases in which OpenAI agents got into Australian and US government websites, Luca Ittimani reported for the Guardianon Saturday. The Greens run the inquiry, and Senator Sarah Hanson-Young chairs it. Its next hearing [] This story continues at The Next Web
Why markdown is becoming the default language between search data and AI models
Across the infrastructure layer that powersAI applications, Markdown has been emerging as a new standard. More providers are turning to it as the default output for anything a model needs to read, and moving beyond JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) as the go-to, one-size-fits-all format. This real, ongoing shift reflects how large language models are trained, [] This story continues at The Next Web
EU, UK ministers seek stronger border controls, faster migrant returns
European interior ministers held talks on Saturday to strengthen border controls, improve emergency response times and establish fast-track procedures for returning some migrants. The gathering of 17 ministers from the European Union and Britain comes as the 27-member bloc works to strengthen migration controls following the implementation in June of a migration and asylum pact. Asylum applications in Europe have fallen sharply in recent months, and fewer migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean, although their treacherous journeys have become deadlier than last year. There is a need for a new European migration crisis mechanism, said German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, alluding to some emergency situations of waves of illegal border crossings. Citing an influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, which borders Morocco, caused divisions in Europe, Dobrindt called for new rules to identify border emergencies, a mechanism to respond to them and a syst
EU ministers discuss tighter borders and faster migrant returns in Munich
EU ministers discuss tighter borders and faster migrant returns in Munich
From Swiggy delivery agent to restaurant owner: Bengaluru entrepreneur shares his journey
Koushik Kharvi has revisited his early days as a Swiggy delivery agent in Bengaluru, recalling that he sometimes hid from friends because he feared being judged for his work. Years later, he runs a Mangalorean seafood venture and works as a seafood consultant. His Instagram post has prompted users to discuss dignity of work and changing career paths.
Deel loses bid to bar key witness in Rippling spy case, Bloomberg reports
US federal judge on Friday rejected Deels bid to block testimony from a key witness in Ripplings corporate espionage lawsuit, as Peter Blumberg reported forBloomberg.Judge Charles Breyer also refused to revisit his February ruling, which let Ripplings racketeering and trade secret claims go ahead. In addition, he sent Deels most serious counterclaims against Rippling to [] This story continues at The Next Web
TikTok to pay Alabama at least $100m to settle teen safety lawsuit
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100m to settle the states lawsuit over the apps effect on children, Attorney General Steve Marshalls office said on Friday. The case had been due to go to trial on Monday. The first payment is due within 45 days, according to theattorney generals announcement. Alabama could receive [] This story continues at The Next Web
OpenAI took 2.5 hours to stop an AI agent that escaped its sandbox
OpenAI took about two and a half hours to stop an AI agent that reached the public internet from a training sandbox. Its monitoring had flagged the problem within minutes. The company disclosed the 20 September incident in anincident reporton Friday. The report lands as lawmakers push to make AI kill switches mandatory. However, experts [] This story continues at The Next Web
Mecca Pact lays bare disastrous consequences of Europes economic indulgence of Pakistan
Digital Desk | Brussels, Sep 26 (IANS) With the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, Saudi Arabias leadership forged an explicit collective defence pact with Pakistan a deeply unstable state ruled by corrupt elites, nurturing radicalism and expanding its nuclear arsenal alongside Turkey, an increasingly rogue NATO member that routinely plays both sides of geopolitical rivalries, a report has stated. On August 7 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey entered into the landmark Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, formalising a mutual defence arrangement that bears clear parallels to NATOs collective security framework. Under the agreement, an armed attack against any one of the signatories would be regarded as an attack against all three. While European foreign policy bureaucrats consume their precious time drafting sanitised press releases and holding hand-wringing summits, a seismic geopolitical shift is reshaping the broader Middle East, and exposing the total strategic bankruptcy of the European Union, a report in Belgian news website 'Brussels Signal' noted. The first major test of the pact came within weeks. In mid-September, Houthi drones and missiles attacked critical Saudi energy infrastructure, while drones launched from Iraq hit the East-West oil pipeline, forcing Riyadh to suspend its operations on September 11, it mentioned. Yet, as the new Sunni security alliance anchored by a nuclear-armed state is expected to take action on Europes immediate flank, Brussels remains a passive spectator. Consider the sheer absurdity of the dynamic. Saudi Arabia, profoundly disillusioned by years of shifting priorities and unreliable security guarantees from the West, and especially after the latest and ongoing Iran conflict, which began with US and Israeli strikes on February 28, has moved decisively to diversify its survival strategy, the report detailed. Where does Riyadh turn? Not to European capitals, which possess neither the military projection nor the political spine to safeguard global energy corridors, it added. According to the report, European leaders are refusing to confront the glaring strategic contradictions of this new reality. It stated that NATO member Turkey has embedded itself in an autonomous, non-Western military alliance whose strategic ambitions could pull European nations into conflicts. If Ankara is bound to defend Islamabad or Riyadh in regional escalations, where does its commitment to Atlantic security begin and end? Brussels dares not even ask, the report noted. Second, and far more consequential, the alliance lays bare the disastrous consequences of Europes years-long economic indulgence of Pakistan. The European Commission has for years granted Islamabad duty-free access to European markets under its Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade scheme, with Pakistan emerging as its largest beneficiary, according to the Commission, 'Brussels Signal' stated. European taxpayer-backed trade preferences bankroll a state that persecutes its own minorities at home while offering its military and nuclear deterrence umbrella to the highest bidder abroad, the report stated. Highlighting the glaring contradictions in Europes approach, it said, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyens mechanism has created a dangerous strategic vacuum now filled by nuclear ambiguity and autocratic alliances. It is time for Brussels to face reality: Pakistan and Turkey should not enjoy European economic privileges while their militaries construct non-Western power blocs.
YOU CANT ESCAPE: Irans Chilling Warning To European Leaders Over Military Support To Trump
Iran is warning European countries that allowing the United States to use their territory, airspace and military infrastructure for operations against Tehran could make them part of the conflict. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said countries placing their territory at Washingtons disposal cannot evade their responsibility and warned that their participation will not go unanswered. The warning follows NATO Secretary General Mark Ruttes comments that thousands of US military flights operated from European bases during the campaign against Iran, with European infrastructure playing a key role in US power projection. As the conflict expands beyond the Middle East, Tehran is increasingly warning that European governments supporting US military operations may not remain insulated from the consequences.
Hollywood studios want film graduates who already use AI, Semafor reports
Hollywood studios are turning to film schools for graduates who already know how to use AI video tools, rather than training their own staff, Semaforreported on Thursday. How do we find people who already know how to use this? studios are now asking, Runway chief executive Cristbal Valenzuela told Semafor. Runway, which makes AI tools [] This story continues at The Next Web
Xi ends Washington visit with trade truce extended to January
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Washington on Friday at the end of a state visit that extended the US-China trade truce but produced no major new agreements. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two countries had agreed to extend their trade truce to 10 January,NBC Newsreported. Artificial intelligence was also on the agenda. Before the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Iran Calls for Accountability from Europe Over NATO Secretarys Remarks
Irans Foreign Ministry demands accountability from Europe for involvement in the conflict against Iran, citing NATO Secretary Generals statements. Iran Calls for Accountability from Europe Over NATO Secretarys Remarks
Protect Your Google Account With 2-Step Verification: How to Turn It On and Choose a Security Method
A Google Account has become an important part of everyday digital life. One account can provide access to Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Photos, YouTube and several other Google services. Depending on how you use Google's ecosystem, your account may also contain personal files, photographs, emails, save...
Indias semiconductor ecosystem likely to see gradual value creation over next 3-5 years: Report
Indias semiconductor demand is projected to rise from about $56 billion in 2025 to more than $117 billion by 2030, implying a roughly 16% CAGR
AI-powered WhatsApp calls boost e-commerce sales
The findings, based on 30 brands using GoKwiks AI Calling feature, show that voice is emerging as a new conversion tool for ecommerce companies seeking to recover lost sales
Indian non-profits lag on digital maturity, AI adoption: report
The Digital for Nonprofits (D4NP) report, released in New Delhi, finds non-profits scoring below 50% on digital maturity and largely failing to tap free online advertising grantsdespite growing interest in large language models to aid reports and marketing
Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds
New Mexico argues that Facebook failed to disclose that it sold user data to outside parties and allowed harmful content to spread when doing so benefited the company's bottom line
Perplexity AI sued by startup for allegedly stealing 'wake word' technology
The complaint says that Perplexity stole DaVoice's secrets after the companies collaborated on unspecified technology uilt with DaVoices proprietary source code
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehaviour disclosure
OpenAI says that the AI giant's models accessed publicly available information on two websites operated by the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as US Census Bureau data
iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Marginal, yet meaningful refinement
If the iPhone 17 Pro was Apple changing what a pro-grade iPhone looked like, the 18 Pro is Apple making that new design work harder
Mumbai bids adieu to iconic Ganpatis after marathon immersion processions
Thousands of devotees gathered at Girgaon Chowpatty to witness the immersion of iconic Ganesh idols. Crowds accompanied the processions, which lasted over 21 hours and spanned through the night. The illustrious Lalbaugcha Raja was immersed in the Arabian Sea after traditional prayers and rituals. Authorities ensured safe immersions across numerous sites with extensive police and civic staff deployment.
Watch: Russian drones hit McDonalds-linked warehouse in Ukraine, 5 killed
TRAI launches platform to rate digital connectivity of properties
Called Digital Connectivity Rating Platform, it will evaluate digital connectivity of properties across residential, commercial, and government properties
Gartners 2027+ predictions: robots everywhere, disposable apps and rising AI costs
Predicts 10 billion autonomous agents clogging public services, 80% of front-line workers aided by physical AI, and disposable apps reshaping software
Infosys nears July lows, Wipro hits fresh 52-week low
AI transition and market volatility weigh on IT stocks.
Blue Cloud arm bags $15.5 million order from IBM Cloud
The work would include assessing AI workloads and existing infrastructure, followed by high-level architecture and detailed design, and building GPU compute clusters, high-performance storage, and networking
Ingram Micro steps up India expansion as AI, data centres drive tech demand
The company has opened more than 500 positions in India this year, said Flavio Moraes Junior, Chief Country Executive, Ingram Micro India
Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will reportedly meet tech CEOs on AI on 29 September
US President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet tech chief executives to discuss artificial intelligence on Tuesday, 29 September, Axios reportedthe plans on Thursday, citing a source familiar with them. A source also confirmed the date toReuters, whileABC News said multiple people familiar with the arrangements had described the meeting to it. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Tesla is beginning Semi electric truck deliveries
The Semi was first unveiled in 2017 and production was expected to start in 2019
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to preview a GPT-6 Cyber security model
OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a model built for cybersecurity work, in the coming weeks,Fortune reportedon Thursday, citing multiple people familiar with the plans. Alongside the model, OpenAI plans to launch a new product that helps customers deploy it more securely and automatically, according to Fortune. The product has no name yet, and [] This story continues at The Next Web
US asks EU court to let it back Musk
The US government has asked the EUs General Court to let it join Elon Musk and X in their challenge to the 120 million fine Brussels imposed on the platform. The Justice Department announced the filing on Thursday. The application covers two cases before the court in Luxembourg. One of the cases was brought by [] This story continues at The Next Web
Vi announces free international roaming for select plans
The offer is valid for postpaid plans starting at 501, annual prepaid unlimited data plans and corporate plans starting at 451, with free roaming valid across over 170 countries globally.
OpenAI to preview GPT-6 Cyber within days: Report
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and rival Anthropics CEO earlier this month joined industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development
White House asks OpenAI, Anthropic to hold models from British testers: Report
The White House wants to take steps to make sure US systems are secure, according to the report.
Anthropic signs $11.6bn Akamai cloud deal and gets warrant for 5% of Akamai
Anthropic has signed an $11.6bn, seven-year agreement to use Akamais cloud infrastructure, Akamai announced after the US market closed on Thursday. The deal can grow by a further $9bn, which would take the total to about $20bn. As part of the deal, Akamai issued Anthropic a warrant for 7.7 million shares on an as-converted basis, [] This story continues at The Next Web
The next thing your endpoint manager manages is an AI agent
Gartner forecasts that task-specific AI agents will be integrated into 40% of enterprise applications by the end of the year. Thats up from less than 5%. The systems meant to catalog what runs on a managed device havent kept pace. 46% of organizations automate endpoint inventorying and monitoring today, per Automoxs survey of IT professionals. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Volkswagen is selling more EVs than petrol cars in Germany, and building them in Spain
Volkswagen is now taking more orders for electric cars than for petrol and diesel in Germany, its home market and the largest in Europe, and has cancelled planned extra shifts at Wolfsburg while adding them at Emden and Zwickau. The four budget models driving the shift have taken about 100,000 orders between them and are [] This story continues at The Next Web
ChatGPT now sends 95.1% of AI referral traffic to websites, BrightEdge says
ChatGPT sent 95.1% of the traffic that AI chatbots referred to websites in August, its highest share this year, according to new data from BrightEdge. The search marketing company said referral traffic from ChatGPT grew 101% between January and August. Gemini came second in August with 2.4%, BrightEdge said. Perplexity had 1.1% and Claude 0.8%. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Audi beat the EV range record by 133km, and beat its own WLTP figure by 72%
The reigning European Rally Champion drove an Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 1,338 kilometres across Poland on a single charge, a Guinness World Record, at 7.09 kWh per 100 kilometres. The cars official WLTP range is 777 kilometres, and the drive took more than 45 hours, which puts the average speed under 30 kilometres an hour. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Precision Neuroscience raises $250m at a $1bn valuation, NYT reports
Precision Neuroscience has raised $250m in a Series D round for its brain-computer interface, the New York company announced on Thursday. Bill Ackmans Pershing Square, the Ackman Oxman Institute and an unnamed life sciences fund led the round. The round values Precision at just over $1bn, The New York Times reported. Pershing Square and the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Oracle invokes force majeure over New Mexico data centre Project Jupiter
Project Jupiter has faced permit setbacks, a delayed natural gas pipeline and opposition as Oracle works to keep the development moving forward
AI shopping passes 50% of US consumers for the first time, NIQ says
Some 51% of US consumers used at least one AI tool to help them shop in the past month, according to new figures from NIQ. It is the first time the share has passed 50% in the market research firms Agentic Commerce Tracker. Use has grown steadily over the past two quarters, NIQ said. It [] This story continues at The Next Web
Liquid AI puts a personal context layer for AI agents on Snapdragon chips
Liquid AI has tuned Liquid Context to run on Qualcomms Snapdragon chips. The software builds a picture of the user on the device itself. The company announced the work at Qualcomms Snapdragon Summit in Maui on Wednesday. A day later, it released a tool that speeds up its vision model on devices. Liquid AI, spun [] This story continues at The Next Web
Island raises $400m at a $6.4bn valuation to govern AI agents
Island, the Dallas company behind the Enterprise Browser, has raised $400m in a Series F round. The deal values it at $6.4bn, Island announced on Thursday. Evolution Equity Partners led the round. In March 2025, Island raised $250m in a Series E led by Coatue, at a $4.8bn valuation. The company now pitches itself as [] This story continues at The Next Web
Proxy adviser Glass Lewis merges with Clarity AI to expand in Europe
Proxy adviser Glass Lewis has combined with Clarity AI, which sells sustainability data and AI analytics. The two firms announced the deal on Thursday. The deal closed on 23 September, and no financial details were disclosed. The combined company will make Madrid its global centre for sustainability, data and AI work. It has more than [] This story continues at The Next Web
Accenture launches Accenture Construct for infrastructure projects
New unit to use AI and data to tackle delays and cost overruns; $260-billion market seen growing 7.5% a year to $348 billion in 2030
Indias ITeS industry will move to intelligence arbitrage from cost arbitrage
Speaking about the sector in the AI age, Rahul Singh stressed the pivot to an outcome-based model versus simply producing the technology
Booking.com says it built AI tools it wishes it had bought off the shelf
AI isnt going to take your job. Somebody who embraces it and learns faster than you might. AI is not going to take away your customers. A company that uses it more smartly than you do might, Booking.com chief business officer James Waters said. Booking.com built AI orchestrations and other tools it now wishes it [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google will launch its first AI chips into orbit next week
Google will send its own AI chips into orbit for the first time next week, in the first flight test of Project Suncatcher. A prototype satellite carrying its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) will fly on SpaceXs Transporter-18 rideshare mission. Google built the satellite with Planet, the Earth-imaging company. The mission will measure how the chips [] This story continues at The Next Web
India plans for 26.3 GW data centre load as AI growth reshapes power strategy
Demand response, new green tariffs could marry surging computing load with Indias clean-energy build-out as AI data centres add 26.3 GW
Almost 90% of the AI agent prototypes Amazon teams built two years ago never reached production, AWS vice president of agentic AI Swami Sivasubramanian said. Amazon was then starting to invest heavily in agents. Sivasubramanian spoke on Wednesday at HumanX in Amsterdam. Citing analysts, he said 17% of organizations have successfully deployed AI agents and [] This story continues at The Next Web
Oracle cites force majeure over New Mexico data centre, Bloomberg reports
Oracle has sent a force majeure notice over Project Jupiter, a huge AI data centre being built in New Mexico, Bloomberg reportedon Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The notice went to the projects developer, a unit of investment firm Blue Owl Capital. Companies usually cite force majeure to escape contract duties when events [] This story continues at The Next Web
Supply chains are at risk: O-ID raises $1.2m for modular humanoid robots
When enough factory roles go unfilled at once, entire supply chains are at risk. O-IDs robots are built to work alongside the people still on the floor, closing those gaps before they become a crisis for a single factory and for the industries Japan depends on, said Stian Jakobsen, co-founder and CEO of O-ID. Tokyo-based [] This story continues at The Next Web
India tech funding rises 7% to $10.3 billion in 9M 2026
Seed funding fell 37% to $698M, while early-stage funding rose 27% to $4.2B and late-stage held roughly steady at $5.4B
Lovable says two-thirds of the Fortune 500 use it and revenue hit $600m
Two-thirds of the Fortune 500 are using Lovable, co-founder Fabian Hedin said, often because staff found the tool on their own. Those companies then come to Lovable with thousands of apps and ask what to do, he said. Hedin, Lovables chief technology officer, spoke to Forbes senior editor Iain Martin on Wednesday at HumanX in [] This story continues at The Next Web
Sarvam founderbets on leveraging AI to fend off tech monopolies
AI offers tech companies an opportunity to make up for the lost ground, the Sarvam AI chief said
Sennheiser launches Momentum 5 wireless and Momentum true wireless 5
Momentum true wireless 5 earbuds are IP54-rated for dust, sweat and splash resistance. Momentum 5 wireless includes both USB-C and 3.5mm audio cables
