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Agentic AI next frontier in ads and commerce, says Google Ads VP

Google Ads Vice President Dan Taylor says agentic AI could transform shopping journeys and advertising by simplifying decisions and enabling seamless commerce across the web

Razorpay unveils AI platform to automate payment operations for businesses

Fintech firm launches 'Agent Studio' built on Anthropic's Claude technology to deploy AI agents that manage tasks such as dispute resolution, cart recovery and cash-flow forecasting

Tech Wrap March 12: iQOO Z11x, WhatsApp for Pre-teens, Microsoft Xbox mode

iQOO Z11x 5G launched. WhatsApp's parent-managed accounts for pre-teens. Xbox mode on Windows 11 PCs. YouTube's 30-second non-skippable ads. Google Play update. Apple software updates

Can Apple's MacBook Neo topple Windows-based PCs' dominance in India?

Whether the MacBook Neo proves to be a disruptive force or remains a niche offering will become clear over time. For now, the question of buying a Mac is increasingly entering mainstream conversation

Canva's 'Magic Layers' turns AI images into editable designs: What is it

Canva introduces Magic Layers, a feature that transforms flat images into editable designs, allowing users to move objects, change text and refine layouts directly in the editor

Google Play to add more games, free trials, AI tips and more: What's coming

Google Play is expanding paid games with trials, AI tips and cross-device pricing, allowing players to discover, test and play titles across mobile and PC

India plans to launch $11 billion fund to support domestic chipmaking

India is hoping to woo major chipmakers to the world's most populous country with its engineering, design talent as well as subsidies in much the same way it's helped Apple Inc. expand in the region

iPhone 18 Pro Max could get bigger battery, heavier build: What to expect

The upcoming Pro models may also feature a smaller Dynamic Island, camera upgrades, Apple's C2 modem and the new A20 Pro chip, according to reports

YouTube rolls out 30-second non-skippable ads for TV viewers: What's new

YouTube is introducing AI-optimised ads for TV viewers that adjust between six-second, 15-second and a new 30-second format depending on how and where users watch videos

Microsoft to bring its console interface to Windows 11 PCs with 'Xbox Mode'

Xbox Mode brings new full-screen interface designed for controller-based gaming will, expanding Xbox FSE beyond handhelds such as Asus ROG Xbox Ally

OpenAI may bring Sora's video generation capabilities to ChatGPT: Report

OpenAI may integrate Sora into ChatGPT, letting users create AI videos directly in chat, a move that could expand access but may also raise concerns around deepfakes and misuse

Apple issues fix for security bug exploiting older iPhone, iPad, and iPod

Updates for devices as far back as iPhone 6s and iPod Touch 7th generation fix vulnerabilities associated with the Coruna exploit disclosed by Google and iVerify

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens: How to set up

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control contacts, group access, and privacy settings while promising end-to-end encryption for chats

Meta lays out roadmap for in-house AI chips to power expanding data centers

The new chips are part of the company's Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) program and the first of the new chips, called the MTIA 300 is in use

Apple's foldable iPhone to feature iPad-like interface when opened

The inside display will use a wide aspect ratio, a departure from the narrower formats of foldable phones currently on the market

Mission Mausam boosts cyclone forecast accuracy in coastal states

Mission Mausam and upgraded weather monitoring systems have improved cyclone forecast accuracy and lead time, helping coastal states reduce disaster losses

WhatsApp introduces new parent-managed accounts for children below 13

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for children under 13, allowing guardians to control contacts, groups and privacy settings from the primary device

AI opportunity in reimagining core biz processes: Infosys delivery head

Infosys chief delivery officer Satish HC says AI is opening opportunities to redesign enterprise processes and reshape delivery models, as companies accelerate adoption of AI-native services

AI hiring slowdown may hit Indian engineering freshers: Anthropic report

Anthropic's AI labour market report shows declining hiring of young workers in AI-exposed roles. Experts warn the trend could pressure India's engineering graduates

ISS captures dazzling night view of India from Arabian sea to Himalayas

The International Space Station (ISS) captured breathtaking night images of India glowing with city lights. The photograph shows illuminated cities stretching from the Arabian Sea to the Himalayas