While the tech world has been waiting for OpenAI’s much-rumoured AI phone, a Chinese startup has moved first. Shanghai-based AI company StepFun has unveiled the StepX Neo, the world’s first agentic smartphone, a device built around a native large language model (LLM) instead of the
India is stepping up its investment and planning to induct indigenous Kamikaze drones. The army is moving to acquire long-range, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled loitering munitions capable of striking targets up to 1,000 kilometres away. The proposed system marks one of India’s most ambitious efforts to strengthen
HCLTech is making a major move into India’s rapidly expanding data centre industry, announcing plans to invest up to ₹3,500 crore to build data centre infrastructure. With an initial capacity of 50 MW, the investment marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen
Bharti Airtel is preparing for its next phase of expansion by looking beyond traditional telecom services, with chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal identifying financial services, data centres and cloud as the company’s biggest future growth opportunities. The strategy, outlined in Airtel’s latest annual report, follows the company’s
The Indian startup funding ecosystem witnessed a sharp rise in activity last week. The number of deals declined, though, highlighting investors’ continued preference for well-established companies over younger ventures. Indian startups raised $219.2 million in 18 funding rounds, up 28.3% from $170.9 million raised across 24
BSNL has unveiled a satellite phone worth Rs 1,34,166, which is costlier than the iPhone 17 Pro. One might ask why a satellite phone is more expensive than a smartphone. After all, modern smartphones offer powerful cameras, advanced processors, AI features, and even limited satellite
Assam has taken a significant step towards becoming a key player in India’s semiconductor industry with the announcement of a ₹1,164-crore partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Announced as part of the Assam Budget 2026–27, the initiative aims to create a strong manufacturing
India and New Zealand have once again elevated their bilateral relations with a strategic partnership, marking a major step in defence, trade and Indo-Pacific cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to New Zealand. Following talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, both countries
The modern smartphone is arguably the most successful and impactful consumer product in human history. Yet, for most of us, what happens beneath that sleek piece of curved glass remains a total mystery. If you were to crack open a modern smartphone, you would not
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 and the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Policy 2026. The decisions were taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The two policies aim to encourage startups, attract large investments, improve digital