Apple is preparing to introduce a major upgrade to its digital assistant through a multiyear partnership with Google that will bring advanced AI capabilities to Siri using Gemini models. This collaboration represents a significant evolution in Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy, enabling more natural conversations, improved contextual understanding, and deeper integration across devices. The enhanced version of Siri is expected to arrive later this year and marks Apple’s most prominent

Success stories in technology are often presented as clean narratives of vision, speed and inevitable triumph. An idea is born, a product is launched, and adoption follows. For students and young entrepreneurs trying to understand how innovation truly unfolds, these stories can feel motivating yet incomplete. The more useful insights frequently emerge not from success, but from missteps that expose the limits of confidence, timing and execution. That perspective was at the center of

Gmail users could soon see one of the most requested features finally becoming a reality. Google appears to be preparing a major update that may allow users to change their “@gmail.com” email address, something that has traditionally been permanent since the day an account was created. While Google has long allowed users with non-Gmail login emails to update their address, those using a Gmail ID have largely been locked in, until now. Interestingly, early signs suggest that India could be

Meta is preparing a major comeback to the artificial intelligence industry with two new models named Mango and Avocado, expected to launch in the first half of 2026. These models are designed to challenge the dominance of OpenAI and Google, who currently lead the AI landscape. Mango will focus on generating high-quality images and videos, while Avocado will serve as Meta’s next large language model, built for text generation, complex reasoning, and coding capabilities. Both models are being

Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash as its new default AI model across the Gemini app and Search, saying it delivers faster performance and stronger reasoning skills than previous releases. The company claims Gemini 3 Flash not only surpasses 2.5 Flash, but also comes close to matching its advanced Pro model. The move strengthens Google’s position in the competitive AI market, where OpenAI recently released GPT-5.2. With Gemini 3 Flash now becoming the primary experience for millions of user

The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with high-speed development to transform Vizag into one of India’s biggest AI and cloud-technology hubs. A major milestone in this journey is the AI-powered data centre project being led by Raiden Infotech, associated with Google, approved in October 2025. The initiative is expected to bring a massive USD 15 billion investment into the state over the coming years. Nearly 1 GW of data-centre capacity is planned across Vizag and Anakapalli, mak

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has introduced full contactless payments on Metrobus, marking a significant expansion of the Tap. Ride. Go. system that first debuted on Metrorail earlier this year. Beginning Tuesday, riders across the region can use a contactless credit or debit card, as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, to pay fares directly at the bus card reader. The update is designed to reduce friction for daily commuters and casual riders, particul

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has urged caution as global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to fuel record valuations and intense competition across the technology sector. In an interview, Pichai described the present moment as remarkable for innovation, yet marked by clear signs that investor expectations may be stretching beyond what the industry can sustain. His comments arrive at a time when comparisons to previous periods of market exuberance, particularly the late

Warren Buffett has long admitted that one of his biggest investing oversights was failing to buy shares of Google in its early years. Two decades later, that regret has turned into action. Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a new position in Alphabet Inc valued at approximately 4.3 billion US dollars, marking one of the most notable shifts in the firm’s long-standing investment philosophy. The announcement immediately boosted market sentiment around Alphabet, with shares rising after the fili

Andhra Pradesh is quickly emerging as a major technology and data hub in India, with global giants like Google and Reliance investing heavily in the state. Following Google’s announcement of a Rs 87,000 crore mega data center, Reliance has now confirmed plans to establish a 1 GW AI-powered data center in Andhra Pradesh. The project will be powered by a 6 GWp solar energy initiative, reflecting a commitment to sustainable and green technology infrastructure.

​Anthropic announced plans on Wednesday to invest $50 billion in a large-scale U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative, beginning with new data center projects in Texas and New York. The company said the facilities will serve as core components of its long-term strategy to accelerate research and support enterprise clients across industries that depend on high-performance AI systems. The data centers will be developed in collaboration with Fluidstack, an AI cloud platfo

Reports have surfaced that Google is secretly building an artificial intelligence data centre on Christmas Island, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. According to a Reuters investigation, the facility is believed to be connected to a military cloud computing deal between Google and the Australian Department of Defence. The island, strategically positioned for maritime monitoring, is said to provide an ideal location for advanced AI and surveillance infrastructure. In

Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul is finally set for launch in March 2026, and this time, it comes with a major twist Google’s Gemini AI. According to Bloomberg, Apple will introduce a reimagined Siri as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations, positioning it as the centerpiece of its next wave of AI-driven innovations. The upgraded Siri aims to deliver smarter, more human-like conversations, deeper contextual understanding, and seamless integration across the Apple ecosystem from iPho

Google has announced plans to establish its largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub outside the United States in Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the most ambitious technology investments in India to date. The project, valued at USD 15 billion, is set to unfold between 2026 and 2030, transforming the southern state into a major centre for AI research, innovation, and digital infrastructure. The initiative represents a significant step in Google’s long-term strategy to expand its global AI ca

In a massive boost to India’s digital infrastructure, Google has announced a $10 billion investment to establish a giga-scale AI and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is part of a larger $15 billion plan over the next five years, marking the largest Google AI hub outside the United States, as confirmed by Google Cloud Global CEO Thomas Kurian. Kurian described the project as not just a technological investment but a transformational one. The facility will

Google, one of the most influential technology companies in the world, marked its 27th birthday by bringing back its original logo from 1998. The special Doodle displayed on the search engine’s homepage transported users back to the 90s with the company’s very first logo, a symbol of how far it has come in nearly three decades. This celebratory Doodle appeared in several countries including India, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Thailand, reminding millions of users of the

Google has rolled out its advanced AI-powered editing tools in Google Photos to more Android smartphones across the United States, moving beyond its Pixel 10 exclusivity. This update is powered by Gemini AI and makes photo editing easier and faster by letting users give natural language commands instead of manually adjusting multiple editing tools. With just a tap on the “Help me edit” option inside the Google Photos app, users can now type or spea

Google has reached an agreement with the city of Mountain View to fund extensive tree planting after removing hundreds of trees for an office project that it ultimately abandoned. The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved the deal on September 9, which requires Google to pay between $533,500 and $703,000 for planting hundreds of new trees throughout the city. The controversy traces back to 2019 when the council approved Google’s ambitious plan to expand its presence

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could reshape the internet in ways that threaten its openness and diversity. Speaking on WIRED’s Big Interview Podcast, Prince compared one potential outcome to a “Black Mirror” scenario, where a handful of tech giants decide what information people consume, much like patrons of Renaissance art influencing creative output centuries ago.

Google has once again become the focus of global attention after more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects were laid off in recent weeks. The workers, employed through outsourcing company GlobalLogic, were responsible for tasks such as rating responses from Google’s Gemini chatbot, reviewing AI-generated summaries, and ensuring that the systems produced accurate and natural-sounding answers. Despite their specialized roles