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iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max prices leak months before launch; Apple’s next flagship may start at Rs 1.34 lakh

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max prices leak months before launch; Apple’s next flagship may start at Rs 1.34 lakh

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.

IBNSMar 07, 2026
Aparajita All-Women Car Rally in Kolkata to celebrate International Women’s Day

Aparajita All-Women Car Rally in Kolkata to celebrate International Women’s Day

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).

IBNSMar 07, 2026
‘Learn AI tools, coding won’t guarantee jobs’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Gen Z

‘Learn AI tools, coding won’t guarantee jobs’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Gen Z

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.

IBNSMar 07, 2026
Google launches ‘Find Hub’ tool to help airlines track missing luggage

Google launches ‘Find Hub’ tool to help airlines track missing luggage

Misplaced luggage is a common travel frustration, often leaving passengers waiting days for updates on where their bags might be.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
City Heroines – Women’s Day special heritage walk through Dalhousie’s stories of reform and resistance

City Heroines – Women’s Day special heritage walk through Dalhousie’s stories of reform and resistance

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.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
Samsung starts early delivery of Galaxy S26 Series in India — Prices, AI features and more revealed

Samsung starts early delivery of Galaxy S26 Series in India — Prices, AI features and more revealed

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.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
Meet GPT-5.4: OpenAI’s powerful new AI can operate your computer

Meet GPT-5.4: OpenAI’s powerful new AI can operate your computer

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.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
Apple unveils MacBook Neo — Its most affordable laptop ever at Rs. 69,900

Apple unveils MacBook Neo — Its most affordable laptop ever at Rs. 69,900

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.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
Mental Health Support Sees Sharp Rise in 2025 as Youth Participation Skyrockets

Mental Health Support Sees Sharp Rise in 2025 as Youth Participation Skyrockets

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.

IBNSMar 06, 2026
Apple unveils stunning new studio display XDR with 2000 Nits brightness and thunderbolt 5, check out the price

Apple unveils stunning new studio display XDR with 2000 Nits brightness and thunderbolt 5, check out the price

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.

IBNSMar 04, 2026
Carl Pei unveils Nothing Phone (4a) colours ahead of global debut

Carl Pei unveils Nothing Phone (4a) colours ahead of global debut

Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, has unveiled the four colour options for the upcoming Nothing Phone (4a) ahead of its global debut.

IBNSMar 04, 2026
Apple unleashes M4-powered iPad Air: Faster, smarter — same. Check out the price

Apple unleashes M4-powered iPad Air: Faster, smarter — same. Check out the price

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.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
Apple’s iPhone 17e brings big upgrades at a mid-range price. Check out the price

Apple’s iPhone 17e brings big upgrades at a mid-range price. Check out the price

Apple on Monday announced iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
Next-gen connectivity: Samsung and Vodafone unlock AI-driven networks

Next-gen connectivity: Samsung and Vodafone unlock AI-driven networks

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.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
Kolkata’s design scene gets a glam makeover! Inside the stunning design cultures 2026 showcase at KCC

Kolkata’s design scene gets a glam makeover! Inside the stunning design cultures 2026 showcase at KCC

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.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
Anthropic launches free ‘Anthropic Academy’ to train users on Claude AI

Anthropic launches free ‘Anthropic Academy’ to train users on Claude AI

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.

IBNSMar 03, 2026
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform for next-gen AI wearables

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform for next-gen AI wearables

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.

IBNSMar 02, 2026
TCS and Zscaler revolutionize digital workspaces with AI-powered Experience Studio — boost productivity by up to 30%!

TCS and Zscaler revolutionize digital workspaces with AI-powered Experience Studio — boost productivity by up to 30%!

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).

IBNSMar 02, 2026
Honor pushes AI boundaries: Robot phone, humanoid robot, and magic V6 take center stage!

Honor pushes AI boundaries: Robot phone, humanoid robot, and magic V6 take center stage!

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.

IBNSMar 02, 2026
You won’t believe the ARRI magic coming to Honor’s next-gen devices!

You won’t believe the ARRI magic coming to Honor’s next-gen devices!

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.

IBNSMar 02, 2026
“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
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