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AirPods 5 arrive with ‘best-in-class’ Noise Cancellation: Here’s what’s new

Apple has announced AirPods 5, delivering the 'industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)' in an open-ear design and even better sound quality, at an outstanding value.

India’s deep-tech push goes global: 37 startups showcase innovation at BRICS Summit

The Union Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, is organising the ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ on September 11-12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to showcase India’s deep-tech innovations.

No industry skills after college? This government scheme offers paid apprenticeships and job opportunities

Kolkata/IBNS: The Board of Practical Training under the Ministry of Education celebrated the Regional Apprenticeship Day in Kolkata under the theme “Empowering MSME’s through NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme): Catalyzing Regional Growth via Structured Apprenticeships”.

iPhone Duo costs ₹3 lakh in India: Netizen says fly to US and save ₹30,000; internet debates

New Delhi/IBNS: Apple has joined the race for foldable smartphones, unveiling the iPhone Duo on Wednesday as it takes on established players such as Samsung, which has already released several generations of foldable devices.

‘Reheating our leftovers’: Samsung takes brutal dig at Apple’s first foldable iPhone

Apple has joined the race for foldable smartphones with the unveiling of the iPhone Duo, taking on its primary competitor in the smartphone market, Samsung.

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8: Apple’s first foldable takes on Samsung

Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the launch of the iPhone Duo, taking on established players such as Samsung, which has already built several generations of foldable devices.

iPhone 17 price shock in India: Apple hikes prices by up to Rs. 22,000 after new launch

New Delhi/IBNS: Tech giant Apple has hiked the prices of several existing iPhone models, including the iPhone 17, in India following the launch of its newer-generation phones on Wednesday.

AI Time Machine: Piyush Goyal’s 80s look has social media talking. How can you create it using ChatGPT

If a time machine were ever invented, it would probably have matched perfectly with the recent AI-generated 1980s photo trend that has swept across social media platforms like a gust of wind.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launched: Foldable iPhone steals spotlight, A20 Pro chip, upto 45 hours playback

Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, bringing a series of hardware upgrades over last year’s Pro models.

Could AI kill all humans by 2036? Anthropic researcher says risk is above 10%

A senior researcher at Anthropic has warned that he believes there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade.

Sony, Aramco team up on AI: Could this transform industrial operations?

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Aramco have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing industrial AI capabilities through sensing, artificial intelligence and other mutually agreed technologies across complex industrial environments.

Home Theatre experience at Rs 69,999? Zebronics unveils Juke Bar 11000

Tech brand Zebronics has launched the Zeb-Juke Bar 11000, a flagship 1,610W RMS home audio system designed to transform living rooms into immersive entertainment spaces.

Logitech launches $99 AI keypad that could change how developers code. All details here

Tech major Logitech on Tuesday announced MX Keypad, the AI control center designed for multi-app, multi-agent coding to put developers in command of their evolving workflows.

Harry Potter fans, look away! Realme unveils magical new 16 Pro 5G Edition. Why is it special?

Realme has unveiled the Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, a special version of its mid-range smartphone featuring a design inspired by the popular Harry Potter franchise.

Samsung and ASML join forces for next-gen chips in major AI era push

Samsung Electronics and ASML on Tuesday announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, strengthening collaboration on High NA EUV lithography and advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies aimed at driving the next generation of innovation in the AI era.

‘We are carrying a legacy’: Iman Chakraborty’s Parampara brings over 150 young musicians together

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali folk and Rabindra Sangeet singer Iman Chakraborty’s Iman Sangeet Academy hosted its annual showcase, Parampara, on Friday, bringing together more than 150 students from Kolkata, and different parts of India and overseas.

‘No one is prepared’: OpenAI scientist warns of AI’s rapid rise

OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has warned that humanity should exercise “extreme caution” as artificial intelligence advances rapidly, saying people may not be prepared for the consequences of continued progress in machine intelligence.

Liquid Network in crisis? 4,000 BTC withdrawn as exchanges pause LBTC transfers

Liquid Network, a Bitcoin-based payments and settlement network, on Sunday said purported white-hat hackers have withdrawn from its  Liquid Federation wallet.

Indian-origin software engineer earns nearly Rs 1 lakh a day from her ‘side hustle’ in US

An Indian-origin software engineer has left the internet surprised after revealing how much she earns from her mehendi art skills in the US.

‘We are the worst storytellers’: Suhel Seth on India’s failure to market itself at 'Kitaab' book launch

Author and columnist Suhel Seth was in Kolkata for the latest edition of ‘Kitaab’, a signature literary initiative of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), in association with Rotary International and Ehsaas Women of Kolkata at Taj Bengal. Seth was present to launch his book WTF India: Are We Losing the Plot?, engaging in a candid conversation on India’s politics, governance, urban development, culture and the responsibilities of citizens. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...