The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the New Aadhaar App in 2026, giving Aadhaar holders a mobile way to carry, update, share and digitally verify their identity. The app is important because it aims to replace routine paper-based Aadhaar checks with consent-led, selective data
Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone may have received an early preview after a functional-looking mock-up of the device appeared online. Canadian tech YouTuber Lewis Hilsenteger, known for his Unbox Therapy channel, recently showcased what appeared to be a Chinese-made mock-up of Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone. The
NVIDIA will acquire artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, in one of its biggest deals. The chipmaker is expanding beyond processors and deeper into the fast-growing open-source AI market. NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang confirmed the deal, which aims to strengthen the company’s ties
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, describing it as the “world’s most intelligent” AI model. The company said it has moved ahead of rival Anthropic in software engineering, science and cybersecurity. The launch comes just over a year after the company introduced GPT-5, as OpenAI seeks to
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres is putting growing pressure on the infrastructure needed to support it. Technology leaders warn that shortages of electricity and skilled workers could slow the pace of global data centre expansion. The demand is extending beyond chips and
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, has called for faster approvals, reliable power supply and easier access to ready-to-use land to support the rapid expansion of India’s data centre industry. Speaking in Japan, Goyal said India has a major opportunity to strengthen its
A humanoid robot has gone viral after appearing to react to a customer who pushed it inside an electronics store in Russia. The unusual exchange has sparked comparisons with scenes from the Terminator film series and prompted a wave of jokes about robots fighting back. A
The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is set to double, reaching $344.36 billion by 2032, up from $166.35 billion in 2025. The rapid growth is due to increased demand for advanced chips driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The market is forecast to expand
New York City has imposed a one-year ban on AI usage for students in public elementary and middle schools, creating one of the strictest AI restrictions in a US school district. The policy will cover about 600,000 students through eighth grade during the upcoming school year,
Adobe has acquired Rilo, an India-based marketing intelligence startup, in a deal that includes licensing its technology and acquiring its team, TechCrunch reported on September 2. The financial terms were not disclosed. The deal marks Adobe’s second acquisition from India, following its purchase of video platform