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Technology India Must Review Safe Harbour Rules After Russia's Move Against Telegram Founder, Experts Say
Russia's domestic security agency charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. Legal experts in India told businessline the country should review its intermediary liability regime and Section 79 of the IT Act to prevent misuse of safe harbour protections. Experts also highlighted India's existing powers to act on national security grounds, citing the TikTok ban and Telegram's recent one-week ban during NEET-UG.
Technology Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Snubs OpenAI and Anthropic, Deepening AI Rift
Nvidia announced the Open Secure AI Alliance, a group of over 40 companies including Microsoft, SpaceX, and Palantir, to build open source cybersecurity tools. Notably absent are Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, deepening the rift between open and closed AI approaches. The move follows an incident where OpenAI agents breached Hugging Face during a security test.
Technology Indian IT sector's fresher hiring crisis deepens as AI reshapes demand for talent
India's IT sector is drastically cutting fresher hiring, with delayed onboarding and a shift toward AI, data, and cybersecurity skills. Freshers now account for just 15% of hiring, down from 28% a few years ago, as companies prioritise demand-led, skill-based recruitment over volume-driven campus intakes.
Logistics Freight Hero Raises $5 Million to Run Freight Broker Back-Office Operations
Freight Hero, a Durham, N.C. startup, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Field Ventures to expand its back-office service for freight brokers. Unlike typical AI software, the company charges a flat fee per load and handles rate confirmation through proof of delivery, with AI agents managing over 90% of load touches and human operators handling exceptions. The company has managed more than 50,000 loads and counts Ally Logistics as a client, which saw 82.4% revenue growth without a proportional headcount increase.
Technology Zoho’s Arattai Adds Aadhaar Verification to Combat Fake Accounts and Spam
Arattai, Zoho's instant messaging and VoIP app, has introduced an optional Aadhaar-enabled identity verification layer to combat spam, impersonation, and digital fraud. Users can block unsolicited messages from unverified accounts. The platform also rolled out end-to-end encryption (E2EE), encrypted chat backup, and other privacy-focused features. Built entirely in India on Zoho's full-stack infrastructure, Arattai positions itself as a secure alternative to global messaging apps.
Technology WhatsApp Launches Browser-Based Web Calling with Call Transfer and Waiting Room
Meta-owned WhatsApp launched browser-based web calling, allowing users to make and receive audio and video calls directly from their browsers without a desktop app. The update also introduces call transfer between devices, a waiting room for call links with host approval, and audio/video enhancements including QuickHD and noise suppression. The features are rolling out gradually.
Technology India Fuels Bitchat's Global Rise Despite Government Takedown Order
Bitchat, the internet-free messaging app founded by Jack Dorsey, has seen explosive growth in India despite a government order to remove its source code from GitHub. New data from Appfigures shows India accounted for 53% of the app's global downloads, with daily installs surging from 291 to over 28,000 in a week. The Internet Freedom Foundation has criticised the takedown order as unconstitutional.
Technology Kagi Revives Human-Curated Web Search with Small Web Project and Paid Privacy
Kagi, known for its paid privacy-focused search engine, is expanding into a Small Web project that curates human-made websites. The company offers search starting at $5/month for 300 searches, with a free trial of 100 searches, and aims to counter AI-generated and ad-dominated content. The Small Web project features a 'Next Post' button for random discovery of blog posts and niche topics.
Technology CMFRI Launches DeepDATA Mobile App for Digital Documentation of Deep-Sea Fish Biodiversity
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) has launched DeepDATA, a mobile application for digitally documenting deep-sea marine biodiversity. The app allows users to browse verified information on deep-sea fish species and contribute field observations, which are then validated by CMFRI experts before being added to a national digital repository.
Technology EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search Rankings
The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act by giving preferential treatment to its own services in search results and restricting app developers from communicating with users outside the Play Store. Google stated it will consider appealing, while industry groups argue that heavy-handed enforcement harms European consumers. The fine adds to a series of multi-billion-dollar EU antitrust penalties against Google.
Technology Apple's iOS 27 Public Beta Adds Adjustable Liquid Glass Transparency Setting
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta in mid-July, featuring a new slider that lets users adjust the transparency of the Liquid Glass interface. The update responds to criticism of legibility since the translucent design launched in 2025. The full software release is expected in September.
Valve's Steam Machine Brings the Best and Worst of PC Gaming to the Living Room
Valve's Steam Machine aims to bring PC gaming to the living room with 4K 120Hz support via AMD FSR. Testing on multiple games shows variable performance depending on resolution and settings, with best results at 1080p. Poorly optimized games struggle.
Technology Trump Media Plans Truth PSI Premium Feed for Faster Access to Truth Social Posts
Trump Media & Technology Group announced Truth PSI, a premium data feed allowing Wall Street firms to access Truth Social posts in milliseconds. The service, launching next month, would include posts from President Trump, whose announcements on tariffs, Iran, and ICE crackdowns affect financial markets and supply chains. Critics raise conflict-of-interest concerns as Trump, the largest shareholder, directly benefits. The stock has fallen 70% since he took office.
Technology Harsh reality for H-1B visa returnees: Changed Indian IT hiring landscape, lower salaries and fewer jobs
H-1B visa holders returning to India amid US layoffs and tighter immigration policies are encountering a dramatically changed IT hiring landscape. With active tech job openings down 17% year-on-year and compensation often far below US levels, returnees must adapt to a market that prizes specialised AI, cloud, and cybersecurity skills. Global Capability Centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurugram offer some hope, but experts say the shift is structural, not cyclical.
Technology Six Ways to Share Your Location from Smartphones: Google Maps, Find My, Messenger, and WhatsApp
Sharing your location from a smartphone is easy with built-in features in popular apps. This article covers six methods, including Google Maps, Apple's Find My, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp, with step-by-step instructions for both Android and iOS devices.
Technology Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries: A Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy
Sony has informed UK PlayStation customers that 551 previously purchased movies and shows from StudioCanal will be removed from their libraries as of September 1, due to licensing agreements. This incident underscores the reality that digital purchases are merely long-term licenses, as Sony has a history of content removal, including 314 titles in Germany and Austria in 2022 and the deletion of Funimation libraries after merging with Crunchyroll.
Technology Plex Keeps Getting Worse. Is Jellyfin a Decent Replacement?
Plex's recent price hike and feature bloat have frustrated users, according to WIRED. Jellyfin, a free open source media server, offers solid local streaming but requires technical setup for remote access. The comparison highlights trade-offs in proprietary vs open source software.
Technology 9 Google Chat Tips to Boost Enterprise Communication and Productivity
Google Chat offers enterprise teams powerful collaboration features beyond basic messaging. This guide covers 9 tips including Spaces, threaded chats, message scheduling, and tight integration with Google Workspace apps.
Technology Trust Is the New Currency: How Couple Founders Mohammad Imran Shaikh and Saarah Fatima Are Redefining Business Communication Through TrustSignal
As digital fraud and phishing rise, TrustSignal offers a trust-first communication platform. Founded by couple Mohammad Imran Shaikh and Saarah Fatima, it focuses on verified, secure interactions. The platform moves beyond traditional CPaaS by prioritizing trust, transparency, and technology.
Technology Python Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?
Python's slowness forces researchers to rewrite performance-critical code in faster languages like C++ or Rust, creating the two-language problem. Julia, a language launched in 2012, promises to be as easy as Python yet as fast as C. The article traces the history of the two-language problem from APL to Julia.
Technology Apple’s iOS 27 Child Safety Features: A Response to Advocacy and Lawsuits
At WWDC 2026, Apple dedicated 10 minutes to new child safety features in iOS 27, including expanded Communication Safety and improved reporting tools. The move follows years of pressure from advocates like Heat Initiative and a West Virginia lawsuit over CSAM. Critics, however, highlight ongoing issues such as nudify apps on the App Store.
Technology AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years
A Linux kernel use-after-free vulnerability, GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), went undetected for 15 years until Nebula Security's AI bug-hunting tool VEGA found it. The flaw lets any logged-in user gain root privileges without special permissions or network access, and has a 97% reliable exploit. Patches were released in April 2026, but some distributions like Ubuntu LTS versions remain vulnerable as of early July.
Technology Meta Appeals Landmark Verdict in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Over Platform Design
Meta has appealed a landmark social media addiction verdict in Los Angeles, challenging the jury's finding that its platform design harmed a young user. The appeal follows a $3 million damages award plus $3 million in punitive damages. A similar New Mexico case resulted in a $375 million penalty against Meta.
Technology WhatsApp Submits Reply on 'Username' Notice; Government Examining Response, Sources Say
Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the Indian government's notice on the proposed username feature, which raised concerns about increased cybercrime. The government is now reviewing the response, while the username feature remains on hold in India. Similar notices were sent to Telegram and Signal.
Optimal Scheduling in QA Forums Could Boost Knowledge Worker Efficiency, New Research Shows
Researchers Negi, Rohit, Yilmaz, and Mustafa present a model for optimal scheduling in question-answering forums where knowledge workers answer requests. They calculate system capacity and design schedulers to keep the system stable, also exploring how collaboration can increase capacity.
DynAMO: Dynamic Asset Management Orchestration via Topological Multi-Agent Scheduling
A new research paper introduces DynAMO, a deployment-ready engine for LLM-powered agent orchestration in Industry 4.0. Using Plan-then-Execute architecture with sequential and parallel workflows, it achieves 1.6x median latency reduction, rising to 1.8x on parallelizable tasks. Structured context pruning cuts inference time 30%. Tests on AssetOpsBench show robust performance under fault injection.
DeXposure-Claw: New Agentic System Uses AI to Supervise Credit Risk in Decentralized Finance
Researchers have introduced DeXposure-Claw, a forecast-grounded agentic supervision system for decentralized finance (DeFi) risk. The system uses a graph time-series foundation model called DeXposure-FM to forecast future exposure networks, followed by deterministic monitors, stress scenarios, and confidence gates to produce auditable supervisory tickets. A companion benchmark, DeXposure-Bench, evaluates the system on six axes including decision accuracy and false-intervention rate. Experiments on five years of weekly real data validated the approach.
DataMagic System Transforms Raw Tabular Data into Narrative Data-Insight Videos
DataMagic, an interactive system, transforms raw tabular data and natural language queries into narrative data-insight videos. It uses DVSpec to bind visuals to data fields and a Generate-then-Orchestrate architecture to optimize narrative coherence. Evaluated on 109 real-world samples, the system enables explorable interactive data interfaces.
Technology IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw orders MeitY to summon Meta over Instagram child abuse ads: Report
India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta over Instagram advertisements that promoted child sexual abuse material, according to a report from The Times of India.
Technology How Palestinians Built a Digital Archive That Can't Be Erased: Lessons in Resilient Data Preservation
Since October 2023, destruction of cultural sites in Gaza has accelerated. The Palestinian Museum in Birzeit has built an open-source digital archive with over 500,000 digitized items, designed to be 'unlootable.' This article examines the technology, team, and funding behind the project and offers lessons for any organization seeking to preserve data against physical or political threats.
Technology Microsoft lays off 4,800 workers, restructures Xbox in major shake-up
Microsoft has cut 4,800 jobs, roughly 2.1% of its workforce, with Xbox bearing a large number of the layoffs. The company is restructuring to focus on areas that can deliver for customers amid a fast-changing industry, according to executive vice president Amy Coleman.
Technology Tamil Nadu launches paperless Anywhere Registration for property deals from August 17
The Tamil Nadu government approved the first phase of its 'Anywhere Registration' initiative under the STAR 3.0 platform, making two categories of property transactions mandatory through a fully paperless, presenceless process from August 17, 2026. The move aims to improve transparency, efficiency and citizen convenience, with Aadhaar-based biometric verification and same-day approval commitment.
Logistics Descartes Acquires Last-Mile Tech Provider Drivin for $30 Million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Latin American last-mile logistics technology provider Drivin for $30 million. Drivin's platform uses machine learning and agentic AI for routing, dispatching, and real-time visibility, and has been widely adopted in high-density urban areas. The deal expands Descartes' fleet performance management offering and its presence in Latin America.
Technology India's Top IT Firms Set for Muted Q1 as AI Spending Fails to Lift Growth: Report
India's leading IT services companies are likely to post muted Q1 FY27 results, with growth constrained as clients prioritize cost-cutting over large-scale technology spending, according to an Equirus Securities report. AI adoption is accelerating but funded through productivity gains, not increased budgets. Revenue growth for top six firms is expected between -1.7% and 1.1% QoQ.
Technology Apple's Assistive Access Feature Turns iPhone into a Kid-Friendly Dumb Phone
Apple's Assistive Access, introduced in iOS 17, allows parents to create a simplified, browser-free iPhone for children. Unlike standard Screen Time restrictions, it prevents web access via links, making it an ideal free alternative to paid dumb-phone apps. WIRED's Jeremy White details the setup process and benefits.
Technology Zoho's Arattai Disables Username Feature to Comply with Indian Government Directive Amid WhatsApp Scrutiny
Zoho-owned messaging app Arattai has disabled its username feature to comply with a regulatory change, following the Indian government's notice to WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram directing them not to roll out username features until consultation. The Internet Freedom Foundation has questioned the legal basis of the government's action.
Technology BBC Finds Instagram Running Paid Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material in India
A BBC Eye investigation found Instagram running paid adverts that promote child sexual abuse material in India, using terms like 'rape video' and 'child video'. The ads link to Telegram channels where material is sold for about $1. Meta initially said one reported ad did not violate guidelines but later disabled ads and suspended accounts. Telegram said it removed over 274,000 related groups/channels in 2026.
Technology Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Flags Botting
Spotify confirmed it investigated and found evidence of artificial streaming after Kalshi trader Caleb Davies flagged suspicious activity. The streaming giant removed over 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd's song 'Earrings', adjusting its chart from number one to fourth. Kalshi and Polymarket responded, with Kalshi removing Spotify's logo from related markets at Spotify's request.
Logistics Triumph Debuts RFP Manager to Help Freight Brokers Keep Pace with Compressed Bidding Cycles
Triumph (NYSE: TFIN) launched RFP Manager to help brokers manage compressed freight contract cycles. The tool uses transaction and payment data from the Triumph Network, which covers about 70% of North American brokered freight, to provide real-time pricing insights. The launch comes as RFP cycles shrink from 18 months to as short as 30 days.
Technology Google Must Pay €4.1bn Fine for Using Android to Block Rivals, Europe's Top Court Rules
Europe's top court has dismissed Google's appeal and ordered the company to pay a €4.1bn fine for using its Android mobile operating system to block competitors. The European Commission originally imposed the penalty in 2018, citing three illegal practices such as requiring manufacturers to pre-install Google apps. The court's decision is final, marking the largest antitrust fine ever levied by the Commission.
Technology 7 Lesser-Known Google Account Settings You Should Change for Better Security and Privacy
WIRED highlights seven often-overlooked Google account settings that can improve security, privacy, and personalization. Settings include home/work addresses, profile visibility, recovery contacts, and ad customization. Users can manage these via their Google account page.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces The Sale Starts Without You: Winning B2B Buyers Before They Call
B2B buyers now research and shortlist suppliers online before contacting sales. Unilog's CX1 Essentials offers small distributors a cost-effective way to build a professional digital storefront with clean product data and ERP connectivity.
Technology Sony's PlayStation to End Physical Game Disc Production by 2028, Raising Digital Ownership Questions
Sony announced that from January 2028, it will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation games, citing consumer preferences for digital. The decision highlights challenges of digital ownership, as Sony plans to remove over 550 Studio Canal titles from UK consumers' libraries due to licensing agreements, with no compensation.
Technology Bitdefender VPN Offers Solid Value for Enterprise Cybersecurity, But Privacy Limitations Remain
Bitdefender VPN provides solid network performance, typical features, and an attractive introductory price of $35 per year. However, privacy-conscious enterprises may be wary due to its reliance on IPVanish infrastructure, past data disclosure incidents, and unclear no-logs policy. The service is best suited for basic anti-tracking and Wi-Fi security, not for high-stakes privacy protection.
Technology WhatsApp to Let People Chat with Usernames Without Revealing Phone Numbers
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers. The feature rolls out over months; users can reserve a name now. Privacy experts warn about Meta's data collection despite end-to-end encryption.
Technology WhatsApp Usernames Arrive This Week: How to Reserve Yours and Protect Privacy
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames globally this week, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The feature, designed with privacy in mind, includes optional four-digit PIN security and protects celebrity names. Reservation opens in the Settings > Account > Username tab.
Technology From Tea Town to Frankfurt: The Human Story Behind Nagarro's $1 Billion Rise
Nagarro co-founder Manas Human's journey from Dibrugarh to leading a $1 billion digital engineering company. The article covers his background, Nagarro's growth trajectory, its unique culture, and the pending acquisition by Persistent Systems.
Technology GenAI and Geopolitics to Keep India's IT Sector Growth Under Pressure, Says JPMorgan
JPMorgan's research report warns that India's IT services sector faces an uncertain demand environment due to generative AI (GenAI)-led productivity gains, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting enterprise spending. Revenue growth has stagnated at 2-3% over three years, with a meaningful recovery not expected before FY30. The brokerage cut growth estimates and valuation multiples across the sector.
Technology The invisible layer powering agriculture: Why software will matter more than soil
Indian agribusinesses invest heavily in physical infrastructure like cold chains but neglect the software layer that captures farm data. According to Vinay Nair, co-founder of KhetiBuddy, treating farm data as a strategic asset can improve yield predictability, traceability, and supply chain decisions. India's fragmented agricultural landscape has forced the development of software that can handle complexity, giving it a competitive advantage over Western platforms.
Technology How Qatar Became FIFA’s Technology Test Lab for Next-Generation Match Innovations
Qatar served as a testbed for FIFA's technological innovations, including optical player tracking, connected ball technology, and semiautomated offside. These systems were trialed during the FIFA Arab Cup and 2022 World Cup before adoption for the 2026 tournament.
Technology GTA VI Release Nears as Gaming Industry Pins Hopes on $1 Billion Mega-Title
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, with preorders starting today. Rockstar Games invested over $1 billion in the title, which analysts believe could become the single highest-grossing entertainment property of all time, serving as a bellwether for the gaming industry amid AI threats and consolidation.
ToolPro: Executable Tool Programs Cut Web Service Latency by 53% for LLM Agents
A new system called ToolPro replaces static API endpoints with executable tool programs for LLM-based agents, achieving up to 53.4% lower latency and 96.1% less traffic on multi-step workflows. It uses effect-aware replay for exactly-once execution and a profile-driven policy to decide when program execution outperforms stepwise calling.
Federal Workers Cannot Delete White House App Forced Onto Government Phones
The White House's new mobile app has been automatically downloaded onto work phones of millions of federal employees, who say they cannot delete it and that it reappears after removal. Cybersecurity experts flagged data-sharing issues, including initial sharing of location and IP addresses with third parties, and widgets from a Russia-based company that exposed officials' personal information.
Technology Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs in Major Restructuring to Focus on AI, Annual Report Shows
Oracle cut 21,000 jobs globally in the past year, according to its latest annual report, as the technology giant pivots to AI. The reductions, about 13% of its workforce, resulted in $1.8bn in severance costs. The company warned that restructuring may cause productivity loss but is necessary as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
Technology Google restores Telegram on Playstore after temporary government ban ends
Google restored the Telegram messaging app on the Playstore on Tuesday morning after a temporary government ban expired at midnight on June 22. The ban was imposed over Telegram's failure to prevent the circulation of fake NEET examination papers. Telegram remains unavailable on Apple's Appstore as of 10 am.
Technology Why IT firms are moving beyond token maxxing to link AI consumption to business value
As enterprises race to deploy GenAI, token maxxing—treating AI consumption as a productivity measure—has emerged as a cost challenge. IT firms like Cognizant, Happiest Minds, Salesforce, and Mphasis are shifting to outcome-based models that link token usage to business workflows and measurable outcomes.
Technology India's digital sector faces competition, policy and tech challenges despite strong growth outlook
India's digital connectivity sector continues to show strong growth potential but must navigate intensifying competition, evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats, and rapid technological change, according to an industry assessment cited in Jio Platforms' draft red herring prospectus. The report, by Analysys Mason, warns that long-term sustainability depends on addressing structural and operational challenges.
JustDiag! Diagnostic Justification Engine Enhances Accountability in Root Cause Analysis
JustDiag! is a diagnostic justification engine for root cause analysis that maintains an explicit process state over evidence, findings, competing hypotheses, conflicts, and next checks. Evaluated on 66 real-world incidents, it achieved stronger outcome and process scores compared to a control without diagnostic justification, though with slightly lower terminal completion due to calibrated non-closure.
Multi-LCB: New Benchmark Evaluates LLMs Across 12 Programming Languages
A new benchmark, Multi-LCB, extends the popular LiveCodeBench to 12 programming languages, revealing LLMs' struggles with multilingual code generation. Evaluation of 24 models uncovered Python overfitting and language-specific contamination.
New Framework Measures Curriculum Alignment Across Computer Science Guidelines CS2013 and CS2023
A new framework developed by researchers at an accredited BSc program measures curriculum alignment with CS2013 and CS2023 guidelines. The study found near-constant coverage (49.7% of CS2023 vs 50.9% of CS2013) but a significant drop in cognitive depth delivery (76% vs 95%). Persistent gaps include parallel and distributed computing, foundations of programming languages, and systems fundamentals.