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Apple expands parental controls for children
NDTV ProfitArchived
Apple previewed new child-safety features at its Worldwide Developers Conference, giving parents more control over children's app use, website access, content exposure, and communications. The tools will arrive with software updates this fall. Apple already offers child accounts
China plans $295 billion data-centre buildout
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China is preparing a plan to invest over 2 trillion yuan, about $295.43 billion, in data centres over five years, according to a Bloomberg report cited by NDTV Profit. The National Development and Reform Commission is among the agencies shaping a network of interconnected computi
Musk says AI may bypass traditional coding
NDTVArchived
Elon Musk said AI could soon make traditional coding unnecessary by creating optimised binaries directly for a desired outcome. He argued that source code may become an intermediate step that advanced AI systems no longer need. The comments come as coding assistants increasingly
Meta disrupts NSO-linked WhatsApp phishing attempts
Gadgets 360Archived
Meta said it disrupted a fresh wave of spear-phishing attacks against WhatsApp users after investigating user reports. The company alleged the attempts were carried out by an entity linked to Israel’s NSO Group, known for Pegasus spyware. Attackers allegedly tried to trick users
Apple unveils iOS 27 with revamped Siri and faster performance
Gadgets 360Archived
Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, introducing a standalone Siri app, upgrades to Liquid Glass design and faster app and photo loading. Apple says apps can launch up to 30% faster and photos load up to 70% faster on supported devices.
Vivo X Fold 6 confirmed to launch soon in China
Gadgets 360Archived
Vivo confirmed that the Vivo X Fold 6 will launch soon in China, though the exact date has not been announced. The foldable phone will ship with OriginOS 6 Fold and new AI features, including Atomic Workbench for using multiple Android apps at once.
Nvidia to partner with LG on humanoid robots and data centers
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia is partnering with South Korea's LG Group on humanoid robots, robotics and future data centers. The companies plan to build an AI factory supporting LG's robotics, autonomous driving, data center and GPU cloud businesses.
May US job cuts topped 97,000, highest since 2020
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol cited Challenger, Gray and Christmas data showing US employers announced over 97,000 job cuts in May 2026, the highest May total since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Layoffs rose for three straight months from 48,307 in February to 83,387 in April. AI was cited as the
WION reports AI agents shipped while GenZ debated CJP
WIONArchived
While Indian GenZ debated Cockroach Janta Party memes in May and June, WION argued enterprise subscriptions began automating analyst, coding, customer service, and back-office tasks Indian graduates once targeted. Wipro's WEGA platform already handles 42 percent of inbound calls
Siri overhaul and iOS 27 dominate pre-keynote expectations
TechRepublicArchived
MacRumors reported Apple may unveil a revamped Siri using Google's Gemini models under a multi-year deal, alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at WWDC starting June 8. Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2024 faced delayed rollout across devices. TechRepublic's liv
UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay to lead IndiaAI Mission
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The IndiaAI Mission appointed UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay as its new CEO and named MeitY Joint Secretary Sudeep Shrivastava as COO. The mission said it looks forward to advancing its objectives under the new leadership team.
Anthropic warns AI is changing cyberattacks
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Anthropic analysed 832 accounts banned for malicious cyber activity between March 2025 and March 2026 and found that attackers are using AI in more dangerous ways. The company said 67.3% of banned accounts used AI for attack preparation, while more actors are now using AI after g
AirTrunk plans Rs 3 lakh crore India investment
NDTVArchived
Hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk plans to invest more than Rs 3 lakh crore in India by 2030 and develop 5 GW of data centre capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. The company entered India through the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra and has a 600 MW pipeline acro
Bybit joins Western Union's USDPT network
Gadgets 360Archived
Bybit has joined the USDPT network by Western Union as stablecoins continue to expand their reach across crypto markets and payment policy discussions. The Gadgets 360 report places the development within a wider June 2026 shift in digital-asset markets, where exchanges and payme
Chrome 149 fixes 429 security flaws
ForbesArchived
Google Chrome 149 patches 429 security vulnerabilities, including 22 critical flaws, according to reports on the Forbes-listed update. The release includes fixes for use-after-free issues, insufficient validation of untrusted input and serious flaws in components such as the ANGL
Bots surpass human internet traffic
NDTVArchived
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said bots have passed human traffic online for the first time in internet history. According to the graph he shared, automated requests made up about 57.5 percent of HTTP traffic, compared with 42.5 percent from humans, as AI agents and crawlers cont
Supreme Court drafts AI rules for courts
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The Supreme Court released draft regulations on artificial intelligence use in courts, inviting public comments by June 20. The proposal allows AI for case management, defect identification, cause lists, scheduling, docket prioritisation, transcription, translation, research supp
Altman opposes pre-approval for AI models
The HinduArchived
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will urge U.S. lawmakers not to require government approval before new AI models are released, The Hindu reported from Reuters. He instead wants more funding for AI testing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, which already works with companies such as OpenAI
DRDO and IAF successfully test RudraM-II missile
The Indian ExpressArchived
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II anti-radiation air-to-surface missile, The Indian Express reported. The missile is designed to neutralise enemy radar and communication assets. The Defence Ministry said tests under extreme release
India's chip ambitions need patient execution
The HinduArchived
Chip fabrication takes years, specialised equipment, talent pipelines and difficult yield optimisation before products reach markets. Packaging and import substitution may deliver earlier gains, but defence and electronics resilience require deeper capabilities. How can India kee
Ancient microbes reflect Otzi's final world
NDTVArchived
The study links active gut bacteria to Otzi's last meal of wild meat, ancient grains and fern. Researchers identified rare species such as Romboutsia hominis and Clostridium moniliforme, described as absent from many modern urban microbiomes but still found in some isolated commu
Microsoft tests AI wearable for agent workflows
People MattersArchived
Microsoft is testing early-stage wearable and desktop AI hardware concepts to help employees interact with digital agents, People Matters reported. The prototypes include a wearable access badge and a portable desktop cube with touch and voice controls. The devices are being pilo
Prime music benefits shift toward paid upgrade
Gadgets 360Archived
The Unlimited tier offers more than 100 million songs and podcasts, ad-free streaming, HD and Ultra HD audio, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos and offline listening. Amazon also plans a free, ad-supported Music tier in India. The change mirrors Prime Video's ad strategy, where users pa
Webb finds 3I/ATLAS unlike Solar System comets
BBC Sky at Night MagazineArchived
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in December 2025 after its close pass of the Sun, BBC Sky at Night Magazine reported. Scientists said Webb's mid-infrared chemical fingerprint showed the comet formed in a distant galactic environment differen
Daraxonrasib data lifts pancreatic cancer hopes
Clinical Trials ArenaArchived
Revolution Medicines presented Phase III RASolute 302 data for oral RAS(ON) inhibitor daraxonrasib at ASCO 2026, Clinical Trials Arena reported. In previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer, median overall survival reached 13.2 months versus 6.7 months with chemotherapy, wh
CEPI funds Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine work
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Global health organisation CEPI will provide roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate vaccines against Ebola Bundibugyo, The Telegraph reported, citing Reuters. The virus has affected eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with 282 confirmed Con
French study profiles high antibiotic prescribers
European Medical JournalArchived
A European Medical Journal abstract analysed antibiotic prescribing by 1,936 general practitioners in France's Centre-Val de Loire region during 2023 and 2024. Using the French National Health Data System, researchers found antibiotics were prescribed in 10.1 percent of 15 millio
Chinese firm builds AI tool to predict dissent risk
NDTVArchived
Chinese company Geedge Networks is developing AI technology that analyses location data and internet use to identify citizens who may criticise the government, NDTV reported, citing leaked documents and the New York Times. Vanderbilt researchers said the tool would generate profi
iPhone 18 Pro Max leaks point to September launch and Rs 1.54 lakh India price
MintArchived
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its September 2026 event. Leaks suggest a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display, A20 Pro chip with 12GB RAM, a 48MP rear camera, and a 5,100mAh battery. India pricing for the Pro Max may start near Rs 1.54 lakh for the base model