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Apple hit an all-time high this week, but HSBC says the stock still has room to run. The bank upgraded the AI name to buy and hiked its price target to $366 from $260. This growth comes as Apple started new product launches and pushed further into artificial intelligence technology.
Google Vids now has AI avatars and Gemini Omni to help users create videos. You can use simple prompts to edit clips or make a digital version of yourself. These features are available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Every video will include a SynthID watermark for better transparency.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said AI should be a "symphony of global collaboration" at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. China started the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation with 29 nations. Xi also promised 5,000 AI research projects to help developing countries grow their technology in the coming years.
A viral video claiming PM Narendra Modi announced an investment scheme promising Rs 25 lakh monthly is fake. The Press Information Bureau confirmed the clip used AI to trick people. "This video is fake and AI-generated," they said. Officials warned citizens to stay alert as cyber fraud cases keep rising.
Salamanca City Central School District will use an AI robot named Sally in classrooms this fall. The machine comes from Realbotix, a company linked to sex doll manufacturing. Each robot cost $57,590. Officials said the program features strong school-specific safeguards for content and privacy to protect all the students involved.
The author tested 10 popular portable speakers to find the best deep bass options for 2026. After rigorous testing, only seven models made the final cut. The JBL Charge 6, Bose SoundLink Max, and Sony ULT FIELD 7 stood out for their clear audio and powerful, chest-thumping bass performance.
TCS announced it will hire up to 8,900 Forward Deployed Engineers, or FDEs, earlier this week. These professionals help integrate AI tools into client systems. Harsha Thappari said, "A Forward Deployed Engineer is like a military strategist sending out small, specialised units to a battlefield with clear objectives." Many companies now need them.
Samsung launched the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi speakers in India this week. These speakers feature a unique circular design and support Q-Symphony for better TV audio. Prices start at Rs 27,900. Meanwhile, Gigabyte started selling its first made-in-India gaming laptop, the Gaming A16, across the country.
India’s smartphone shipments fell 10 per cent year-on-year between April and June 2026. High memory prices pushed up costs, weakening demand across the market. However, Nothing became the fastest-growing brand with 105 per cent growth. Akis Evangelidis said, "Our focus on design and innovation continues to resonate deeply" with many Indian users.
Arion Kurtaj, the hacker sentenced to a secure hospital in 2023 for leaking GTA 6, is now in prison. He got moved ahead of a retrial scheduled for November. Kurtaj previously caused millions in damage to companies like Uber and Nvidia. He remains a high risk for further cybercrime activities.
Europe’s antitrust regulator ordered Google to open its Android system and search data to rivals. The company must share search data from January 2027, with Android changes starting July 2027. The European Commission said, “The aim of these measures is to allow companies to be able to offer European users.”
Silicon Valley investor Michael Moritz shared his views on AI and venture capital. He said, “It’s become very difficult because there’s such an enormous amount of money flowing in.” Moritz led Sequoia from 1995 to 2012. He now thinks many companies will struggle as AI changes the tech landscape forever.