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Samsung hints at smarter AI-powered health features for its next Galaxy Watches

Samsung teases AI-powered Galaxy Watch lineup ahead of July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event.

Google turns Images into a Pinterest-like discovery hub with AI image generation

Google revamps Google Images with AI image generation and a personalised discovery experience.

EU relaxes battery rules for wearable tech, removing a key hurdle for Meta's smart glasses

EU moves to exempt smart glasses and other wearables from removable battery rules, easing rollout hurdles.

Elon Musk vows purge after Grok Build reportedly uploaded entire Git repositories to the cloud

Security researcher finds xAI's Grok Build CLI uploaded .env secrets and full Git repositories to the cloud.

Spotify doubles down on AI with a ChatGPT-like music assistant

Spotify rolls out AI-powered voice conversations to help Premium users discover music and podcasts

'Digital exhaust': How smartphone data allegedly helped Iran track US troops during the conflict

Iran-linked surveillance campaign reportedly tracked US troops through mobile phone data, raising fresh security concerns.

'A precious window' before AGI: DeepMind's Demis Hassabis proposes US-led AI watchdog

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposes US-led coalition to vet advanced AI models before release.

WhatsApp beta reveals an iCloud alternative for iPhone chat backups

WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup service for iPhone, offering an alternative to iCloud.

Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy display under scrutiny as users report red-tinted screens

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra users report pink-tinted displays as company investigates the issue.

'Google Search imposed as the default': Swiss watchdog probes Google over search engine choice

Swiss competition authority investigates Google's removal of Android search choice screen.

iPhone 18 Pro to launch in September, here is everything we know about Apple's upcoming flagship

Apple is still weeks away from unveiling its next-generation iPhones, but the rumour mill is already painting a detailed picture of the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. From a redesigned display and a more capable camera to a new A20 Pro chip and higher prices, here's everything the leaks suggest so far.

Explained: Why AI's next major security challenge could be terrorism

Fresh research from the University of Cambridge and a new CSIS report suggest terrorist groups are increasingly using mainstream AI tools for planning, logistics and operational support. But experts say AI is making extremists more efficient—not necessarily more powerful.

Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first Govt-driven AI University

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that Karnataka will establish India's first governmentdriven Artificial Intelligence University, reaffirming the state's ambition to become a global leader in responsible AI innovation.

Umang portal: Researchers flag several flaws in the app, is your Aadhaar or EPFO data at risk?

Two cybersecurity researchers have reported vulnerabilities in the government's Umang portal that they claim could expose sensitive information, including Aadhaar numbers and EPFO details. The government says it has begun fixing the issues. Here's what the researchers found, how officials responded and what it means for users.

Anthropic reveals why Claude gives different answers in Hindi and English

Anthropic has unveiled new research showing that Claude's behaviour changes depending on both the AI model and the language used. Based on more than 3,00,000 anonymised conversations, the study identifies four behavioural dimensions that could help explain why users in different languages experience the chatbot differently.

India's antitrust regulator fines HP, 21 resellers $15 million in bid-rigging case

India's competition watchdog has imposed penalties totalling around $15 million on HP India and 21 of its resellers after finding they colluded to manipulate bids for government procurement contracts. The regulator also directed the companies to end the practice and strengthen their competition law compliance programmes.

Volkswagen layoffs could hit 1 lakh as CEO warns of deeper cost overhaul

Volkswagen is weighing further workforce reductions that could bring total job losses to around 1,00,000, according to an internal message from CEO Oliver Blume. The proposed restructuring comes as Europe's biggest carmaker grapples with shrinking profits, intense Chinese competition, tariff pressures and excess manufacturing capacity.

Anthropic brings India-specific pricing for Claude AI, Pro plan starts at Rs 2,000

Anthropic has introduced India-specific pricing for its Claude AI subscriptions, allowing customers to pay in rupees instead of US dollars. The change simplifies billing, includes GST in listed prices and reflects India's growing importance as one of the company's biggest markets for artificial intelligence services.

Apple vs OpenAI: Ex-employee accused of exploiting security bug to steal confidential data

Apple has accused a former engineer of exploiting a previously unknown security flaw to access confidential company files after joining OpenAI. The lawsuit alleges the employee downloaded sensitive information on unreleased products, reigniting concerns over insider threats, corporate espionage and the challenges of revoking access after employees leave.

Apple iOS 27 public beta is here, but should you install it now?

Apple has opened the iOS 27 public beta to eligible iPhone users, offering early access to its biggest software update before the official release later this year. From the new AI-powered Siri to performance upgrades, here's how to install the beta—and why many users may still want to wait.

US weighs new AI release framework as cheaper Chinese models reshape the global race

The Trump administration is discussing a new framework for releasing advanced open-source AI models as Chinese rivals rapidly gain ground. With businesses increasingly adopting low-cost Chinese AI systems and hardware breakthroughs promising lower energy consumption, US's AI strategy is entering a new phase shaped by competition, security and economics.

HCLTech sheds nearly 3,300 employees in biggest workforce cut in two years