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Mental Health Support Sees Sharp Rise in 2025 as Youth Participation Skyrockets

Mar 06, 2026, at 12:06 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: A new report released by 1to1help has revealed a sharp rise in the use of professional mental health support in 2025, driven largely by a surge in participation from younger employees.

Carl Pei unveils Nothing Phone (4a) colours ahead of global debut

Mar 04, 2026, at 03:50 pm

Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, has unveiled the four colour options for the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) ahead of its global debut.

Apple unveils stunning new studio display XDR with 2000 Nits brightness and thunderbolt 5, check out the price

Mar 04, 2026, at 03:45 pm

Apple has announced a new family of displays engineered to pair beautifully with Mac and meet the needs of everyone, from everyday users to the world’s top pros.

Apple unleashes M4-powered iPad Air: Faster, smarter — same. Check out the price

Mar 03, 2026, at 07:56 pm

Apple on Tuesday announced the new iPad Air featuring M4 and more memory, giving users a big jump in performance at the same starting price.

Next-gen connectivity: Samsung and Vodafone unlock AI-driven networks

Mar 03, 2026, at 06:37 pm

Samsung Electronics and Vodafone on Tuesday announced that the companies have successfully completed the first call utilizing Samsung’s virtualized RAN (vRAN) solution and Intel1 Xeon 6 SoC (system-on-chip), marking a first milestone in Europe.

Apple’s iPhone 17e brings big upgrades at a mid-range price. Check out the price

Mar 03, 2026, at 06:22 pm

Apple on Monday announced iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup.

Kolkata’s design scene gets a glam makeover! Inside the stunning design cultures 2026 showcase at KCC

Mar 03, 2026, at 04:36 pm

Kolkata’s design landscape gets a major boost as Design Cultures 2026 – The Art of Contemporary Living opens at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, bringing together some of India’s most celebrated design brands, studios and creative minds under one roof.

Anthropic launches free ‘Anthropic Academy’ to train users on Claude AI

Mar 03, 2026, at 02:40 pm

Anthropic has launched Anthropic Academy, a new online learning platform offering free courses designed to teach users how to work with the company’s Claude AI models, media reports said.

Honor pushes AI boundaries: Robot phone, humanoid robot, and magic V6 take center stage!

Mar 02, 2026, at 04:31 pm

At MWC 2026, HONOR advanced its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) vision and accelerated ALPHA PLAN through three connected pillars: Alpha Phone, Alpha Store and Alpha Lab. Building on its long-term commitment to human-centric AI, Honor offered a preview of Robot Phone, a bold exploration of embodied intelligence and a new species of smartphone that reimagines how future AI devices could integrate motion and spatial awareness.

TCS and Zscaler revolutionize digital workspaces with AI-powered Experience Studio — boost productivity by up to 30%!

Mar 02, 2026, at 04:20 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced the launch of TCS Workspace Experience Studio engineered with Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform for next-gen AI wearables

Mar 02, 2026, at 04:16 pm

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform, a personal AI platform designed to unlock the next generation of truly personal, always-on, intelligent wearable computing devices. 

You won’t believe the ARRI magic coming to Honor’s next-gen devices!

Mar 02, 2026, at 03:36 pm

Leading AI device ecosystem company Honor has entered into a strategic technical collaboration with ARRI, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of professional camera technology for cinematic storytelling. This landmark partnership marks a significant step in extending established cinematic standards into the rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging.

“Highest usage ever”: Elon Musk reveals massive traffic surge on X amid Iran-Israel tensions

Mar 01, 2026, at 06:42 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Sunday announced that social mediaplatform X recorded its highest-ever usage amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking a historic milestone for the company.

Tech titans unite! OpenAI, Amazon join forces in game-changing strategic partnership

Feb 28, 2026, at 09:57 am

OpenAI and Amazon has announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate AI innovation for enterprises, startups, and end consumers around the world.

Smart rings just got smarter: Ultrahuman launches Ring PRO and ‘Jade’ biointelligence AI

Feb 28, 2026, at 12:14 am

Ultrahuman on Friday announced two major advancements to its ecosystem: the launch of Ring PRO, its third-generation smart ring engineered for performance, and Jade by Ultrahuman, described as the world’s first real-time biointelligence AI.

Loreto College hosts job fair and signs MoU to strengthen academic collaboration

Feb 27, 2026, at 06:26 pm

Kolkata: Loreto College hosted its job fair, "Recruitment Rendezvous 2026", on February 18, bringing together employers and students in an initiative aimed at strengthening industry-academia engagement and promoting women’s empowerment.

Type ‘Punch the monkey’ on Google and watch what happens next

Feb 26, 2026, at 04:55 pm

Search engine Google has joined the global Punch fever, delighting users with a special interactive surprise. Anyone who types “Punch the monkey” into the search bar is welcomed by animated baby monkey faces surrounded by hearts, celebrating the internet’s newest viral sensation.

Punch effect! IKEA orangutan plush toy sells out after viral macaque video

Feb 26, 2026, at 02:30 pm

IKEA has sold out its orangutan plush toy after it gained widespread attention following the viral video of Punch, the baby macaque that has captured hearts across the internet.

YouTube Premium Lite just got a massive boost — Here’s what you can now do

Feb 25, 2026, at 05:12 pm

YouTube has announced that Background Play and Downloads features would be available with the Premium Lite subscription service.

As AI takes over tech, Anthropic CEO urges youth to choose people-focused careers

Feb 25, 2026, at 03:03 pm

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has advised students that they should think about careers that are more related to people.

US popular bakery Cheesecake Factory makes India debut with first store in Bengaluru

Feb 24, 2026, at 11:05 pm

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, one of America’s most popular dessert brands, has entered the Indian market with its first outlet in Bengaluru and its globally celebrated cheesecakes that have delighted diners for nearly five decades.

Tata’s Voltas launches AI AC that thinks for you — And slashes your power bill

Feb 24, 2026, at 06:01 pm

Voltas Limited, the air-conditioning brand from the House of Tata, has introduced its Summer 2026 portfolio, headlined by the AI-enabled Vertis Inverter Split AC range. The new lineup marks a significant advancement in intelligent cooling technology tailored specifically for Indian conditions.

AI alliance unveiled: India, Italy, Kenya sign strategic tech deal

Feb 24, 2026, at 04:42 pm

A trilateral Letter of Strategic Intent was signed by Italy, India and Kenya to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Ubisoft taps franchise legends to redefine Assassin’s Creed future

Feb 24, 2026, at 04:28 pm

Vantage Studios, a subsidiary of Ubisoft, has announced the appointment of three senior leaders to spearhead the long-term vision, creative direction and continued growth of the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

India gets Amazon’s second-largest office in Asia – A game-changer for Bengaluru’s tech scene

Feb 24, 2026, at 10:27 am

Spanning 1.1 million square feet, Amazon’s second-largest single-building corporate campus globally sets new benchmarks for collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in India’s technology capital.

Captain Cool’s next big play: Swaraj Tractors extends strategic tie-up with MS Dhoni

Feb 23, 2026, at 08:17 pm

Swaraj Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group, on Monday announced the renewal of its partnership with MS Dhoni as the brand’s endorser.

UPSC aspirants misled? Coaching institute fined Rs. 15 lakh

Feb 23, 2026, at 06:29 pm

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 15 lakh on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for issuing misleading advertisements related to the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 results.

Samsung supercharges Galaxy AI with massive multi-agent expansion

Feb 23, 2026, at 03:53 pm

Samsung Electronics has announced the continued expansion of Galaxy AI, reinforcing its vision for a rich, open and integrated multi-agent ecosystem. Built around Samsung’s vision of AI that reduces effort and steps across everyday tasks, Galaxy AI is designed to help users get things done more naturally with greater choice, flexibility and control.

Bloomsbury India releases book on AI policy, regulation, economic impact

Feb 22, 2026, at 11:02 pm

Bloomsbury India has published Governing Artificial Intelligence (AI): From Technological Breakthroughs to Global Regulations and Market Power, a timely and policy-relevant examination of how AI has evolved from a technical innovation into a powerful force reshaping economies, markets, and governance systems worldwide.

90 million jobs at risk? Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani’s big AI warning

Feb 22, 2026, at 05:53 pm

Chairman of Infosys, Nandan Nilekani, has warned that artificial intelligence could put more than 90 million jobs at risk globally while simultaneously creating 170 million new opportunities — signalling a profound shift in the future of work.