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

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

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.

IBNSMar 01, 2026
Tech titans unite! OpenAI, Amazon join forces in game-changing strategic partnership

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

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

IBNSFeb 28, 2026
Smart rings just got smarter: Ultrahuman launches Ring PRO and ‘Jade’ biointelligence AI

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

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.

IBNSFeb 27, 2026
Loreto College hosts job fair and signs MoU to strengthen academic collaboration

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

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.

IBNSFeb 27, 2026
Type ‘Punch the monkey’ on Google and watch what happens next

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

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.

IBNSFeb 26, 2026
Punch effect! IKEA orangutan plush toy sells out after viral macaque video

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

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.

IBNSFeb 26, 2026
YouTube Premium Lite just got a massive boost — Here’s what you can now do

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

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

IBNSFeb 25, 2026
As AI takes over tech, Anthropic CEO urges youth to choose people-focused careers

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

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

IBNSFeb 25, 2026
US popular bakery Cheesecake Factory makes India debut with first store in Bengaluru

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

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.

IBNSFeb 24, 2026
Tata’s Voltas launches AI AC that thinks for you — And slashes your power bill

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

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.

IBNSFeb 24, 2026
Ubisoft taps franchise legends to redefine Assassin’s Creed future

Ubisoft taps franchise legends to redefine Assassin’s Creed future

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.

IBNSFeb 24, 2026
AI alliance unveiled: India, Italy, Kenya sign strategic tech deal

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

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

IBNSFeb 24, 2026
India gets Amazon’s second-largest office in Asia – A game-changer for Bengaluru’s tech scene

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

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.

IBNSFeb 24, 2026
Captain Cool’s next big play: Swaraj Tractors extends strategic tie-up with MS Dhoni

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

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

IBNSFeb 23, 2026
UPSC aspirants misled? Coaching institute fined Rs. 15 lakh

UPSC aspirants misled? Coaching institute fined Rs. 15 lakh

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.

IBNSFeb 23, 2026
Samsung supercharges Galaxy AI with massive multi-agent expansion

Samsung supercharges Galaxy AI with massive multi-agent expansion

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.

IBNSFeb 23, 2026
Bloomsbury India releases book on AI policy, regulation, economic impact

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

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.

IBNSFeb 22, 2026
90 million jobs at risk? Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani’s big AI warning

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

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.

IBNSFeb 22, 2026
Meet Asha Sharma: The Indian-origin executive now leading Microsoft Gaming

Meet Asha Sharma: The Indian-origin executive now leading Microsoft Gaming

US technology major Microsoft has appointed Indian-origin executive Asha Sharma as Chief Executive Officer of its gaming division, at a time when the industry is witnessing rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence.

IBNSFeb 22, 2026
India can meet short-term AI power demand but needs sustained solutions, German Digital Minister says

India can meet short-term AI power demand but needs sustained solutions, German Digital Minister says

Germany’s Federal Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger, said the country can manage the near-term surge in electricity demand fuelled by artificial intelligence but will need more durable, long-term solutions to sustain future growth.

IBNSFeb 22, 2026
Battle of the bots: Indian startup Sarvam challenges global AI giants with ‘Indus’

Battle of the bots: Indian startup Sarvam challenges global AI giants with ‘Indus’

Indian AI firm Sarvam has launched a chat app, Indus, as a competitor in the sector, which is witnessing tough competition among OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
OpenAI's growth story in India: ChatGPT crosses massive 100 million weekly users mark

OpenAI's growth story in India: ChatGPT crosses massive 100 million weekly users mark

US-based Artificial Intelligence firm OpenAI has said its ChatGPT platform is used by more than 100 million users weekly in India.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
Claude Code Security: Anthropic is now using AI to find flaws in software

Claude Code Security: Anthropic is now using AI to find flaws in software

US-based AI company Anthropic has unveiled Claude Code Security, a new feature within its web-based Claude Code platform designed to detect and fix software vulnerabilities.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
Inside PM Modi’s grand musical lunch: Tabla maestro Prodyut Mukherjee captivates global leaders

Inside PM Modi’s grand musical lunch: Tabla maestro Prodyut Mukherjee captivates global leaders

Prodyut Mukherjee, Grammy Jury member and GiMA award-winning tabla maestro, captivated an esteemed gathering at the Lunch Music Concert hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
Google CEO Sundar Pichai at IIT Kharagpur Expo stall — Amplify initiative grabs spotlight

Google CEO Sundar Pichai at IIT Kharagpur Expo stall — Amplify initiative grabs spotlight

IIT Kharagpur showcased its Amplify Initiative at the Summit Expo in collaboration with Google Research India during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
Inside PM Modi’s grand musical evening: Tabla maestro Prodyut Mukherjee captivates global leaders

Inside PM Modi’s grand musical evening: Tabla maestro Prodyut Mukherjee captivates global leaders

Prodyut Mukherjee, Grammy Jury member and GiMA award-winning tabla maestro, captivated an esteemed gathering at the Lunch Music Concert hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
OpenAI chief Sam Altman says AI will reshape jobs — but society will adapt

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says AI will reshape jobs — but society will adapt

OpenAI chief Sam Altman has said Artificial Intelligence will fundamentally reshape the job market, but stressed that society will eventually adapt — just as it did during past technological revolutions.

IBNSFeb 21, 2026
Google releases Gemini 3.1 Pro: Why is this model better?

Google releases Gemini 3.1 Pro: Why is this model better?

Google has unveiled Gemini 3.1 Pro, a more advanced version of its flagship AI model, according to media reports and an official blog post.

IBNSFeb 20, 2026
'Chowringhee' author is no more! Veteran Bengali novelist 'Shankar' dies at 93

'Chowringhee' author is no more! Veteran Bengali novelist 'Shankar' dies at 93

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali novelist Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known by his pen name Shankar, died at a hospital on Friday afternoon, family members confirmed.

IBNSFeb 20, 2026
WhatsApp’s new feature lets new group members see old chats instantly

WhatsApp’s new feature lets new group members see old chats instantly

WhatsApp has rolled out Group Message History, a new feature aimed at making group chats more seamless and inclusive for new members.

IBNSFeb 20, 2026
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