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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon C chip to bring AI-powered laptops

Qualcomm is pushing deeper into the affordable laptop market with its new Snapdragon C platform. Designed for entry-level Windows devices, the chip promises all-day battery life, lightweight designs and AI-powered features, signalling the company’s growing ambition to bring AI computing beyond premium laptops and into budget-friendly machines.

This AI pendant hears everything. That’s both the magic and the problem

NeoSapien’s Neo 1 promises to remember every conversation so journalists don’t have to. But after testing the wearable through noisy rallies, breaking-news chases and multilingual interviews, one question remains. Can AI really replace the reporter’s notebook?

Who is Hemant Taneja? The Indian-origin investor backing Anthropic’s AI rise

Indian-origin investor Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, is making Silicon Valley’s biggest AI bet yet by backing Anthropic’s rapid rise in the global artificial intelligence race

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work

Heads of several Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are deploying AI across a host of functions - from marketing and content creation to finance and human resources - to automate time-consuming, repetitive tasks that once required hours of manual effort.

Google’s AI data centre boom in Vizag sparks fears over water, land and India’s AI future

As global tech giants race to build AI infrastructure across India, local communities are beginning to push back. In Visakhapatnam, Google’s massive planned AI data centre hub has triggered fears over water shortages, land displacement and whether developing nations are paying too high a price to stay relevant in the AI race.

From catwalks to boxing match: Humanoids hit the runway at a fashion show in South Korea | Watch

South Korea’s fascination with humanoid robots is moving far beyond factories and research labs. Days after a robot dressed as a Buddhist monk took part in a temple ceremony, humanoids are now walking fashion runways, dancing to K-pop, boxing before crowds and becoming the stars of an ambitious robot-powered entertainment future.

Anthropic overtakes OpenAI in valuation battle, becomes world’s most valuable AI startup

Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI to become the world’s most valuable AI startup after a $65 billion funding round that values the Claude-maker at $965 billion, intensifying the global race for AI dominance

Did Trump profit? Ethics alarms over $9.7 billion Pentagon deal to Dell amid stock transactions

US ethics watchdogs have raised concerns after the Pentagon awarded Dell a $9.7 billion contract, amid disclosures showing President Donald Trump purchased Dell stock and publicly promoted the company, triggering questions over potential conflict of interest

Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.8 with new effort controls, updated pricing, and enhanced AI capabilities

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.8 with faster performance, lower costs, improved reliability, dynamic workflows, and new user-controlled effort settings for AI task

Apple foldable design leaks via case makers, missing telephoto camera and power buttons stand out

Fresh leaks from accessory makers may have revealed the design, of Apple’s first foldable ahead of its expected 2026 debut

Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra review: Strong gaming performance, massive battery under a budget

The AI+ Nova 2 Ultra packs a bright AMOLED display, gaming-focused shoulder triggers, dependable battery life and solid everyday performance into an affordable package. While the software still needs refinement, the phone manages to stand out in a crowded segment, and one particular feature ended up becoming surprisingly addictive during testing.

Apple to spotlight on-device AI capabilities and custom silicon advantage at WWDC 2026: report

Apple is expected to use WWDC 2026 to showcase its on-device AI strategy powered by custom silicon, while reportedly expanding Gemini integration and revamping Apple Intelligence features

YouTube rolls out AI-powered podcast recommendations and adaptive ‘Auto Speed’ playback for premium users

YouTube has introduced new AI-powered podcast features for Premium users, including smart recommendations, adaptive playback speed, and an “On the Go” listening mode

Wix announces major layoffs, CEO points to AI automation and exchange rate challenges

Wix is cutting nearly 20% of its workforce as the company cites rapid AI advancements and currency-related financial pressures

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon C platform for affordable laptops from Acer, HP, Lenovo, and more

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon C platform for affordable entry-level laptops, focusing on power efficiency, AI features, fanless designs

Intel unveils Arc G3 handheld gaming chips, set to power Acer Predator Atlas devices

Intel has unveiled its new Arc G3 handheld gaming chips, which are expected to debut in Acer’s upcoming Predator Atlas 8 gaming handhelds with upgraded cooling and battery options

iOS 27 leak reveals redesigned Siri app, new ‘Search or Ask’ AI interface ahead of WWDC

Leaked screenshots ahead of WWDC suggest Apple is revamping Siri in iOS 27 with chatbot-style conversations, third-party AI integrations, and a new “Search or Ask” interface

EU fines Temu €200 million over illegal product sales and violations of digital regulations

The European Union has fined Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to curb illegal products on its platform

Tired of Google AI Overviews? Here are search engines worth trying instead

Google’s AI-powered Search overhaul has frustrated many users with awkward summaries, spelling mistakes and cluttered results. If you are ready for a cleaner, calmer or more private way to browse the web, several alternative search engines now offer everything from ad-free searches and AI-free modes to privacy-focused browsing and eco-friendly internet experiences.

iPhone 18 Pro launching soon: Will it be a better upgrade than the iPhone 17 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Pro series raised expectations with one of Apple’s biggest upgrades in recent years. Now, leaks surrounding the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro suggest Apple may be preparing an even bigger leap, with improvements expected in battery life, AI performance, camera technology, satellite connectivity and the overall display experience for users.

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house

For major advertisers across industries, from consumer goods to truck manufacturing, AI's ability to speed up and scale campaign creation is proving appealing as they look to rein in marketing costs.

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout

ByteDance, the parent of short video platform TikTok, is targeting deployment of its proprietary CPU in its own servers and data centres to support internal operations, as it prepares a massive rollout of agent-based products including its Coze platform.

Will you pay for WhatsApp and Instagram? Everything you must know about Meta's new subscription plan

Meta has officially launched Instagram Plus, WhatsApp Plus and Facebook Plus subscriptions globally, adding premium features, deeper analytics and AI-powered tools across its apps. From anonymous Story viewing to custom WhatsApp themes and advanced creator tools, Meta is betting users may finally be willing to pay for a more personalised social experience.

Google AI overview can explain rocket science, but struggles to spell simple words

Google’s AI-powered Search overhaul is facing fresh ridicule after users discovered hilariously wrong spelling answers from AI Overviews. From misspelling “journalism” to struggling with simple letter counts, the feature has sparked debate over whether AI is making Search smarter, or simply making basic internet tasks far more complicated than necessary today.

India’s cybersecurity agency sounds alarm on AI-powered attacks, urges firms to patch flaws within 12 hours

India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has released an urgent new framework warning that AI-powered cyber attacks are accelerating faster than traditional defences can handle. The blueprint urges organisations to patch critical vulnerabilities within hours, adopt zero-trust security models and prepare for increasingly automated, AI-assisted attacks targeting digital infrastructure, cloud systems and software supply chains.

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says AGI may arrive by 2029, warns world is unprepared

Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis believes artificial general intelligence may arrive within the next few years, warning that society is still unprepared for the pace of AI progress. He says current AI agents are only an early glimpse of what is coming and urged governments to accelerate safety planning before capabilities outgrow oversight.

Google engineer faces US charges in $1.2 million Polymarket insider betting scandal