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Motorola Solutions enhances AI-driven security platform to tackle complex safety and operational needs

At Intersec Dubai from January 12 to 14, Motorola Solutions showcased its latest advances in artificial intelligence, demonstrating how critical enterprises and security providers can move from reactive incident detection to proactive response, enhancing safety and operational awareness across large and complex environments.

AI giant Anthropic taps former Microsoft India head to lead its first Indian office

Mumbai/IBNS: American Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has named Irina Ghose as its Managing Director of India as the company gears up to open its first office in the country.

Abandoned carts no more? Unicommerce unleashes AI voice agent ‘Catalyst’ to call shoppers and seal the deal instantly

New Delhi/IBNS: Convertway by Unicommerce, a marketing automation platform for e-commerce and D2C brands, has launched a bilingual AI Voice Agent ‘Catalyst’- an automated voice-calling solution aimed at recovering abandoned checkouts and improving conversions through real-time, human-like conversations.

Game changer! TCS–AMD mega alliance to supercharge AI adoption worldwide

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) to help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernise legacy environments, and build secure, high performance digital workplaces.

Why Lucknow is becoming India’s next AI hotspot: Inside the IndiaAI–MeitY Mega meet

IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, will host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on January 12–13, 2026.

Study, work, play: ASUS launches powerful 2-in-1 Chromebook

Tech major ASUS recently announced the launch of the ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable  — the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly between laptop and tablet.

Instagram users on alert! 17.5 million accounts exposed in major data leak

Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has claimed that as many as 17.5 million Instagram accounts have been affected by a major data breach, with sensitive user information allegedly being stolen and circulated on the dark web.

From 10 cents to $15 million: The Superman comic with a wild Nicolas Cage twist

A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 — the comic book that introduced Superman to the world — has been sold to a private collector for a record-breaking $15 million, more than two decades after it was stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage.

Amazon’s Alexa Plus hits the web — Is ChatGPT about to lose the crown?

Tech major and online marketplace Amazon has launched the Alexa+ website, allowing users to interact with its virtual assistant directly through a web browser — a move that places the company in more direct competition with ChatGPT and other AI chat platforms.

Forget candlelight dinners—choremance is the new way to date

Imagine quietly noticing your date’s choice of soap or detergent, or striking up a conversation over a shared workout routine at the gym. Choremance, a new dating trend, is slowly making its way into modern relationships.

Google unleashes Gemini AI on Gmail — Your inbox will never be the same

Tech major Google has rolled out new generative artificial intelligence features for Gmail users, promising smarter and more user-friendly assistance within email inboxes.

Why Elon Musk’s X is facing a possible ban in the UK

London/IBNS: Elon Musk-owned social media platform X could face a possible shutdown in the United Kingdom after Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said she would support regulatory action if the company is found to be violating the country’s online safety laws, media reports said.

While Bollywood sweats it out, Akshaye Khanna sleeps 10 hours and skips breakfast

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna, currently enjoying renewed attention for his much-talked-about role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, has revealed a lifestyle routine that sharply contrasts with the fitness regimens often associated with film celebrities.

Motorola just changed the game: First foldable phone, ultra-premium signature, and AI that thinks for you!

Lenovo Tech World returned with an action-packed showcase of innovation, and this year’s event in Las Vegas was no exception.

This is the future of AI Clouds: Lenovo, NVIDIA launch Gigafactory at CES

Lenovo on Tuesday unveiled the Lenovo AI Cloud Gigafactory with NVIDIA at Tech World during CES 2026 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, deepening its strategic partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate hybrid AI adoption across personal, enterprise, and public AI platforms.

AI takes over Rajasthan: Top leaders unite to shape India’s tech-driven future

The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held on January 6, bringing together national and state leadership, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and members of academia to deliberate on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in governance, infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development.

AI drones take over coal mines: ECL sets new green mining benchmark

Eastern Coalfields Limited has taken a significant step towards strengthening environmental stewardship by deploying AI-driven drone monitoring in the Sonepur Bazari Area as part of a comprehensive scientific reclamation and green cover assessment initiative.

Goodbye desktops? HP’s elite board AI PC fits inside a keyboard

Tech major HP Inc. has unveiled the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree and the world’s first full AI PC built directly into a keyboard, aimed at redefining how and where modern work gets done.

Acer drops AI- powered gaming beasts with RTX 50 GPUs — Predator and Nitro laptops redefine performance

Tech major Acer on Tuesday unveiled its latest lineup of versatile gaming laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, promising high performance, premium graphics, and AI-driven capabilities.

Intel unveils Core Ultra Series 3 at CES 2026—The first chips built on Intel 18A

Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology that was designed and manufactured in the United States.

ASUS ROG joins hands with Hideo Kojima for jaw-dropping gamer gear

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a collaboration with world-renowned game studio Kojima Productions, as well as the launch of the ROG Flow Z13-KJP along with a new lineup of KJP peripherals.

Samsung unleashes Galaxy Book6 with 30-hour battery and powerful on-device AI at CES 2026

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro and Galaxy Book6 at CES 2026, introducing its most advanced Galaxy Book lineup to date.

Samsung stuns CES 2026 with world’s first 130-inch micro RGB TV—This is not just a TV

Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV (model R95H) at CES 2026, marking the debut of its largest Micro RGB display to date and signaling a bold new design direction for ultra-premium televisions.

ASUS ROG unleashes next-gen RGB OLED Tech at CES 2026 — Gaming displays will never look the same

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) on Sunday unveiled a lineup of next-generation gaming monitors at CES 2026, setting new benchmarks for visual immersion and performance.

Why Jaipur is about to become India’s AI powerhouse on January 6?

As part of India’s build-up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 will be held on January 6, 2026, in Jaipur.

Big AI decisions incoming: Guwahati hosts key human capital meet before India AI Impact Summit 2026

IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati, will convene the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5–6, 2026, at the IIT Guwahati campus.

The future of gaming displays: MSI unveils 34” QD-OLED monitors with insane HDR, AI panel care!

MSI on Sunday announced the launch of its latest gaming monitors, the MEG X and MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, featuring 34-inch 21:9 UWQHD panels with a blistering 360Hz refresh rate. These monitors leverage the latest 5th-generation QD-OLED technology with an RGB Stripe sub-pixel layout, delivering sharper text, vivid colors, and a superior gaming experience.

Most people quit their fitness goals by January—Apple Watch users don’t. Here’s why?

Apple Watch continues to position itself as the ultimate fitness and health companion, helping users reach — and stick to — their wellness goals in 2026. To support this momentum, Apple is rolling out new programs, challenges, and content across Apple Fitness+ this month.

Instagram chief warns AI will make feeds fake—creators must fight for authenticity

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has admitted that the social media platform may soon struggle to keep up as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly dominates content creation, making it harder to distinguish between real and synthetic posts.

No signal? no problem! BSNL launches VoWiFi nationwide across all circles

On New Year Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's premier state-owned telecommunications provider, is delighted to announce the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling.