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Anticipation is already sky-high over Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series months ahead of its expected launch in September, in line with the company’s traditional release timeline.
Kolkata/IBNS: Around 200 women drivers and navigators in 50 cars will showcase their driving skills at “Aparajita”, an all-women car rally organised by the Ladies Circle of Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad (DKS) to celebrate International Women’s Day in Kolkata on Sunday (the International Women's Day).
Coding alone may no longer guarantee a job in the future, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has warned while advising young people to focus on learning Artificial Intelligence skills, media reports said.
Misplaced luggage is a common travel frustration, often leaving passengers waiting days for updates on where their bags might be.
International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, marks a global moment to recognise the social, political, and cultural contributions of women. In Kolkata, many of these histories are closely tied to Dalhousie Square — now known as B.B.D. Bagh — the administrative and political heart of colonial-era Calcutta.
Tech giant Samsung on Friday announced early deliveries of its most advanced AI-driven smartphone lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, for customers who pre-booked the devices in India.
OpenAI has launched GPT‑5.4, its latest AI model, brings together the best of the company's recent advances in reasoning, coding, and agentic workflows into a single frontier model.
Tech giant Apple has unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop designed to bring the Mac experience to more users at a significantly lower price point.
Bengaluru/IBNS: A new report released by 1to1help has revealed a sharp rise in the use of professional mental health support in 2025, driven largely by a surge in participation from younger employees.
Apple has announced a new family of displays engineered to pair beautifully with Mac and meet the needs of everyone, from everyday users to the world’s top pros.
Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, has unveiled the four colour options for the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) ahead of its global debut.
Apple on Tuesday announced the new iPad Air featuring M4 and more memory, giving users a big jump in performance at the same starting price.
Apple on Monday announced iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup.
Samsung Electronics and Vodafone on Tuesday announced that the companies have successfully completed the first call utilizing Samsung’s virtualized RAN (vRAN) solution and Intel1 Xeon 6 SoC (system-on-chip), marking a first milestone in Europe.
Kolkata’s design landscape gets a major boost as Design Cultures 2026 – The Art of Contemporary Living opens at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, bringing together some of India’s most celebrated design brands, studios and creative minds under one roof.
Anthropic has launched Anthropic Academy, a new online learning platform offering free courses designed to teach users how to work with the company’s Claude AI models, media reports said.
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform, a personal AI platform designed to unlock the next generation of truly personal, always-on, intelligent wearable computing devices.
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced the launch of TCS Workspace Experience Studio engineered with Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX).
At MWC 2026, HONOR advanced its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) vision and accelerated ALPHA PLAN through three connected pillars: Alpha Phone, Alpha Store and Alpha Lab. Building on its long-term commitment to human-centric AI, Honor offered a preview of Robot Phone, a bold exploration of embodied intelligence and a new species of smartphone that reimagines how future AI devices could integrate motion and spatial awareness.
Leading AI device ecosystem company Honor has entered into a strategic technical collaboration with ARRI, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of professional camera technology for cinematic storytelling. This landmark partnership marks a significant step in extending established cinematic standards into the rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging.
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.
OpenAI and Amazon has announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate AI innovation for enterprises, startups, and end consumers around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YouTube has announced that Background Play and Downloads features would be available with the Premium Lite subscription service.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has advised students that they should think about careers that are more related to people.
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.
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.
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