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WWDC 2026: Apple Bets Big on AI With Nvidia-Backed Siri, iOS 27 Redesign; When and Where to Watch the Live Stream in India

WWDC 2026: Apple Bets Big on AI With Nvidia-Backed Siri, iOS 27 Redesign; When and Where to Watch Live Stream in India

Apple is also expected to introduce iOS 27, expanded Apple Intelligence features, and refinements to its glass-inspired design language. The move signals Apple's push to accelerate its AI capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on privacy and security.

11 days ago

India-origin app Guitar Wiz wins Apple Design Award in inclusivity category

Developed by Indian developer Bijoy Thangaraj, the app provides spoken guidance on guitar tuning, chords, pitch, finger placement and other essential skills for both beginners and experienced musicians.

12 days ago

The Silicon Empire Trembles: Inside the $610 Billion AI Mirage and Nvidia's Moment of Truth

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang backs higher pay amid AI boom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has voiced support for higher employee compensation amid the ongoing artificial intelligence boom, saying workers should be paid as much as possible and benefit from the industry's rapid growth

13 days ago

Codex weekly active users in India surge 27x so far in 2026: OpenAI

OpenAI noted that Codex is increasingly being used beyond software development for tasks such as research, document drafting, workflow management, and information synthesis, reflecting growing AI adoption across startups, businesses, and professionals.

17 days ago

Meta's new Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp subscriptions: Are the paid plans available in India?

Meta is expanding its subscription business beyond ads and verification services with new paid plans across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. The move is part of a broader initiative called Meta One, which aims to become the company's central hub for premium services and AI-powered experiences.

18 days ago

AI won't trigger 'jobs apocalypse' after all: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Speaking at a conference hosted by Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney, Altman said he initially believed AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT would eliminate far more entry-level white-collar jobs soon after its 2022 launch.

20 days ago

India enters Wi-Fi 7 era as TP-Link begins local manufacturing

The company believes local production of Wi-Fi 7 devices will boost India's digital infrastructure, support AI, cloud computing, IoT ecosystems, and strengthen the country's role in the global networking supply chain. TP-Link also plans to expand its India-made Wi-Fi 7 range across multiple categories for domestic and international markets.

20 days ago

Microsoft cuts Claude Code access as AI coding costs surge

Microsoft has reportedly reduced employee access to Anthropic's Claude Code due to rising AI-related operational costs and is encouraging engineers to use GitHub Copilot CLI instead. The move comes after widespread adoption of AI coding tools significantly increased enterprise computing expenses

21 days ago

Apple spotlights student entrepreneurs building startups on Mac in the latest chapter of its

How MacBooks are helping India's student entrepreneurs build apps, brands, businesses before graduation

Apple India's latest "Great Ideas Start Here" campaign spotlights Indian student entrepreneurs using MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to build startups from dorm rooms and college campuses while managing coding, AI workflows, content creation and app development alongside student life.

22 days ago

Apple introduces AI-powered sleep apnea detection for Watch users in India

The new Apple Watch feature uses the device's accelerometer and a "Breathing Disturbances" metric to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea by analysing sleep-related wrist movements over a 30-day period. Users can also export detailed PDF reports to share with doctors.

25 days ago

Apple blocked over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent App Store transactions in 2025

Leveraging human review and artificial intelligence to combat malicious activity, Apple rejected over 2 million problematic app submissions and blocked more than 1.1 billion fraudulent account creations in 2025

26 days ago

Your Phone Is Getting More Expensive Because AI Is Stealing Its Memory Chips

Why your next phone keeps getting expensive: Nothing's Akis Evangelidis on chip crisis nobody's talking about

Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis on why the DRAM shortage is breaking the economics of the smartphone you're waiting to buy.

26 days ago

Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple has named two India-origin apps, Katha Room and Guitar Wiz — among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Katha Room was recognised in the Social Impact category for promoting Indian folklore through Gond art-inspired storytelling

27 days ago

How to turn off Instagram's new Instants feature and remove photos you shared

Instagram recently rolled out a new feature called "Instants," allowing users to share disappearing photos with friends in real time. However, many users ended up accidentally sending photos because the feature instantly shares images once the shutter button is tapped.

May 15, 2026

Nothing Bengaluru Flagship Draws Over 61,000 Visitors, Generates $1.3 Million In 90 Days

Nothing's Bengaluru store off to great start: 61,000+ visitors, over Rs 12 crore revenue in 90 days

Nothing has reported strong early performance from its first India flagship store in Bengaluru, which opened on February 14, 2026, at Indiranagar's 100 Feet Road. The 5,032-square-foot outlet welcomed 61,931 visitors and generated over $1.3 million in revenue within its first 90 days.

May 14, 2026

Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max, These Indie Films Challenge Traditional Filmmaking

MAMI's latest 'Filmed on iPhone' initiative showcases how emerging Indian filmmakers are using smartphone technology to produce cinematic short films with professional-grade storytelling.

May 12, 2026

Google Search Crashes for Users Across Regions; '500 Error' Reports Flood Social Media

Google Search experienced a global outage on Tuesday morning, affecting users in India, the US and several other regions. Many users encountered a "500 Internal Server Error" message while trying to access search results, indicating a server-side technical issue within Google's backend infrastructure.