AI, Physical AI to reshape India’s ER&D opportunity: NASSCOM

NASSCOM said in Bengaluru on Tuesday that AI and Physical AI are reshaping India’s engineering research and development landscape. NASSCOM President Rajesh Nambiar said, “Physical AI adds an important new dimension to this opportunity.” India’s ER&D services revenue is projected to cross $100 billion by 2030, creating many new global opportunities.

iPhone 18 Pro Max release date: Apple’s new launch plan may look different this time

Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9. Reports suggest pre-orders could start on September 12, shifting from the usual Friday schedule. While the company has not confirmed these dates, the event may also feature a new foldable iPhone and Apple Watch.

India’s AI ambitions face a physical challenge: Building enough data centres, power and connectivity

India’s data centre capacity could rise from 1.5-1.6 GW today to 7 GW by 2030. Experts said India needs a coordinated approach to build this physical infrastructure. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta said, "India needs a very important mission for infrastructure in the digital economy." This growth requires more power and water.

Around 26% of government school teachers use AI regularly and 72% feel positive about it

Around 26% of government school teachers use AI regularly and 72% feel positive about it, says a report by JanAI. Teachers use AI to simplify concepts and prepare worksheets. Madan Padaki said, “Our government-school teachers are not waiting to be persuaded. They have already picked up the tool.”

UpGrad-Unacademy merger complete; Ultrahuman's $60 million raise

UpGrad completed its acquisition of Unacademy for just over $200 million on Tuesday. CEO Gaurav Munjal said, "I'm not going to dress these facts up." Meanwhile, smart-ring maker Ultrahuman raised $60 million in a funding round led by Qualcomm Ventures. These deals mark a major shift in the Indian startup sector.

Alphabet shares fall 6% in a month as AI talent departures raise investor concerns

Alphabet shares fell 6% in a month as AI talent departures raise investor concerns. Investors worry about slower Google Search growth and high spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Eric Sheridan said, "I think they have a lot of talent. They have a very deep bench." Google Cloud revenue grew 82%.

Fambot introduces an 'AI chief of staff' for families

Fambot introduced an AI chief of staff to help families manage daily logistics. Founders David Reich and Greg Karlin built the tool to handle school events and emails. Reich said, "I just want to unplug, spend some time with my kids, be present, do some homework together." It simplifies busy lives.

This startup is fuel-injecting hydrogen to make cargo ships more efficient

Startup Newlight developed a hydrogen-injection system to make cargo ships more efficient. The tech cuts fuel use and emissions by over 20 percent. During a recent 8,500-nautical mile voyage from Singapore to Ghana, the system reduced fuel consumption by 24 percent. Co-founder Haran Cohen Hillel said, "It was amazing."

AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use

AI security startup AIR raised $50 million to help companies vet the tools and skills their AI agents use. Founders Yair Saban and Niv Hoffman started the firm to monitor software supply chains. Saban said, "You don't have that with skills or plugins or MCPs, and it's a shame."

Sonos introduces new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years

Sonos announced the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and Sonos 27 software in New York City. The update brings AI integration and a new voice assistant this fall. Brandon Holley said, "Custom agents can be given different voices and roles." These new tools aim to improve home audio control for users.

All about new Apple CEO John Ternus: Net worth, education and is he married?

John Ternus took over from Tim Cook as Apple’s new CEO on Tuesday, September 1. The engineer, who built hardware for the iPhone and Mac, joined the company in 2001. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Ternus now leads the firm after a long career.

AI rules vs innovation: US urges G20 to avoid new regulations as China’s open-weight models advance

The United States is urging G20 countries to avoid new artificial intelligence regulations to protect innovation. US tech adviser Michael Kratsios will present the “Carolina Principles” at a meeting starting Tuesday in North Carolina. The US wants to stop new regulatory bodies as Chinese open-weight models gain global market ground.