India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in a global initiative focused on the development of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks. The US Department of Commerce announced India’s participation as countries look to coordinate their approach to 6G, with a focus on network
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the Indian fintech sector to move beyond digital payments and focus on the next generation of financial technologies, including Agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum computing. Speaking at the inauguration of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai,
Reliance Jio has expanded JioPC, its cloud-based PC service, to consumers across India. The service allows users to access a virtual computer through an existing laptop or desktop, meaning they do not necessarily have to replace ageing hardware to get access to more computing resources. JioPC
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for SHIELD, an S-band High-Power Microwave Integrated Evaluation System designed to assess how high-power microwave radiation affects electronic systems. The project is being developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF), which supports
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has called for stronger cooperation between India and the US in technology, education, innovation and investment. He also positioned Bengaluru as an important link between the two countries. Speaking at an event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, Shivakumar
OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki has issued a stark warning about the speed at which artificial intelligence is advancing, saying that “no one is prepared” for the consequences of rapidly increasing machine intelligence. In a post titled “An Alien Mind”, Pachocki said AI development could soon
What if your toothbrush could actually see the areas you are brushing? Dyson is taking electric toothbrush technology a step further with the CameraJet, a connected toothbrush that combines a macro camera, strobe light and water-flossing system in its handle. The device is designed to
Adobe has appointed Indian-origin technology executive Anil Chakravarthy as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Chakravarthy will take over as Adobe CEO on December 1, 2026, and will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Current CEO Shantanu Narayen will move to the role
WhatsApp has launched a new Bill Payments feature in India, allowing users to find, manage and pay household and utility bills directly within the messaging app. The new service uses the Bharat Connect (BBPS) network to process bill payments. It gives users access to 22,722
I do not wake up to an alarm. That sounds unnecessarily stressful. My bedroom simply decides that I have had enough sleep. At 8:30 every morning, the glass ceiling above my bed slowly changes from midnight black to a warm morning glow. The curtains open