Google to Test AI: Google is set to make history by launching its first artificial intelligence hardware into orbit. In a bold move dubbed Project Suncatcher, the tech giant will send a prototype satellite carrying its custom-built Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) into low-Earth space next week. This isn’t just a publicity stunt—it’s a serious engineering…
UPI transactions 145 billion H1 FY27 UPI transactions 145 billion H1 FY27 India’s Unified Payments Interface has once again shown why it has become the country’s default way to pay. In the first half of financial year 2026-27, UPI processed around 145 billion transactions, a 27 per cent rise from 114 billion transactions recorded in…
Google Ads new advertiser tools: Introduction: Advertising Enters a More Automated Era Google Ads new advertiser tools: is moving into a new phase in which artificial intelligence, first-party data, creative automation and improved measurement play a much larger role. For advertisers in India, these changes are especially important because the digital advertising market is becoming…
Apple Mac AI agent security has announced plans to tighten privacy controls on macOS after warning that increasingly capable AI agents could misuse broad access to personal information stored on a Mac. The move focuses on the system’s “Full Disk Access” permission, which can allow an app to read highly sensitive data, including files, email,…
Arivihan $10 million funding: Indore-Based Startup Plans Wider Reach Arivihan $10 million funding: Indore-based edtech startup Arivihan has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by existing investors Accel and Prosus Ventures. The company also received an additional $200,000 from existing GSF angel investors, taking its total funding raised to more than…
Banks on 27 September: Yes—many banks will be open on Sunday, 27 September 2026, but not all. Public Sector Banks (like SBI, PNB, Canara) and Regional Rural Banks have been told to function normally that day. Private banks (HDFC, ICICI, Axis, etc.) will mostly follow their usual Sunday holiday schedule unless they issue a separate…
Apple iPhone 18 Pro: has officially acknowledged a frustrating software bug affecting the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the company is preparing a fix that should arrive early next week. The issue, which has left some early adopters exasperated, causes the device to freeze and then reboot unexpectedly—often right…
YouTube Gives AI Shopping: New Tools Aim to Change How Indians Discover and Buy Products YouTube AI Shopping: YouTube is preparing for a major expansion of its shopping ecosystem in India by combining creator recommendations, artificial intelligence and partnerships with leading e-commerce platforms. The company has announced new AI-powered shopping features that will allow viewers…
OpenAI $30 billion funding: is reportedly aiming to raise at least $30 billion in a new private funding round, targeting a valuation of around $1.4 trillion. The move comes as the company delays its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), opting instead for a large “bridge” round to fuel growth and AI safety work. OpenAI $30…
OPPO K14 Plus India launch: has officially launched the K14 Plus 5G in India, marking a significant entry into the competitive mid-range smartphone segment with an industry-leading 8,000mAh battery and a premium 144Hz AMOLED display. The device was unveiled on September 29, 2026, and will go on sale starting October 8, 2026, exclusively through Flipkart…
