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Amazon Prime Day 2026 India: Dates, deals, AI shopping tools, and more | Technology News

Amazon Prime Day 2026 India: Dates, deals, AI shopping tools, and more | Technology News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 24, 2026 05:32 PM IST Amazon has announced that the 10th edition of Prime Day in India will take place from July 4 to July 6, offering 72 hours of deals, product launches and entertainment exclusively for Prime members. The event will begin at 12 am on July 4 and continue until 11.59 pm on July 6 through the Amazon shopping app and website. To mark the milestone edition, Amazon has also introduced discounted Prime membership plans. The annual Prime membership is currently available for Rs 999, down from Rs 1499, while Prime Lite and Prime Shopping Edition plans are being offered at Rs 599 per year, down from Rs 799 and Rs 299 per year down from Rs 399 respectively, for a limited period. The company said Prime Day 2026 will feature more than 500 new product launches from over 100 Indian and international brands. Technology is expected to remain a key focus area with launches and deals from brands including Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO, Redmi, HP, ASUS, Lenovo and boAt. …

Instagram expands TV app to Samsung TVs, tests longer-form and live content formats | Technology News

Instagram expands TV app to Samsung TVs, tests longer-form and live content formats | Technology News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 04:23 PM IST Instagram has expanded the availability of its TV app to Samsung Smart TVs in the United States and announced a series of new features aimed at making video viewing a more social, shared experience on larger screens. The meta-owned platform said Instagram for TV is now available on Samsung Smart TVs released from 2020 onwards in the US. The app was previously available on Amazon Fire TV and Google TV devices. With the latest rollout, Instagram said it now reached a majority of connected TV devices in the country. Alongside the expansion, the company is testing several features designed around how people watch content together in living rooms. These include interest-based channels that group videos such as comedy, sports and creators, making it easier for viewers to discover content collectively. Instagram is also introducing the ability to cast Reels from a smartphone directly to a television. The feature available on Google TV and Fire TV devices, allows users to share videos, including content saved to their …

What are AI agent loops, and could they soon make prompting obsolete? | Technology News

What are AI agent loops, and could they soon make prompting obsolete? | Technology News

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Following the debut of ChatGPT in 2022, the way people interacted with artificial intelligence (AI) revolved around one simple idea: Users write a prompt, share enough context, and the AI model generates a response. In the process, prompt engineering quickly emerged as a coveted skill. The better the prompt, the better the output. For a time, prompting was the interface. Then came AI agents, capable of carrying out tasks autonomously with a little hand-holding from human users. Users can assign tasks, review the agent’s work, and step in when needed to provide guidance or approval. Now, that workflow is also beginning to evolve. Developers are setting up recurring systems with a defined purpose that the AI agents iterate until complete. This is known as loop engineering. It eliminates the need for a user to type in a prompt using their fingers in order for the AI agent to work on their behalf. Several AI experts have urged more developers to embrace loop engineering. Boris Cherny, the head of Anthropic’s Claude Code, said that he does …

World Music Day 2026: Six women artists discuss why Indian industry needs to reclaim risk

World Music Day 2026: Six women artists discuss why Indian industry needs to reclaim risk

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Music today sits at an interesting intersection of technology, identity, and rapidly changing listening habits. But for many artists, the core idea of what makes music meaningful has stayed surprisingly constant. Whether it is playback singers, indie composers, DJs or singer-songwriters, women across India’s music landscape are reshaping the conversation around creativity, authenticity, and industry expectations. Music Day Special: Women artists on what defines good music, risk, creativity and India’s evolving soundscape. On World Music Day 2026, female voices from across genres—Shalmali Kholgade, Jasleen Royal, Kayan, DJ Nina Shah, Prateeksha Srivastava and Lisa Mishra—reflect on what good music means today, what the industry still misunderstands, and how artists are navigating a world shaped by both creativity and algorithms. Good music is still about feeling, not formulas Across all six artists, one idea comes up repeatedly: good music is not defined by trends or charts, but by how deeply it stays with you. For Shalmali Kholgade, the definition has remained steady over time. “I don’t think my idea of good music has changed since the time …

Technology drives progress only when democratised: PM Modi at VivaTech in Paris

Technology drives progress only when democratised: PM Modi at VivaTech in Paris

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Technology can facilitate progress only when it is democratised, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at France’s largest startup event on Thursday, urging European businesses to take advantage of India’s talent pool, targeted incentives and scale in developing frontier technologies. PM Modi participated in the 10th edition of VivaTech in Paris along with French President Emmanuel Macron Modi participated in the 10th edition of VivaTech in Paris along with French President Emmanuel Macron and addressed a gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders to highlight India’s vision for human-centric artificial intelligence and other cutting edge technologies. “When it comes to technology, along with innovation, what matters is access. Technology can lead to progress only when it is democratised. India believes that in this era of disruption, technology must deliver for all,” he said. AI, he said, must improve lives, widen access, drive growth and help sustain a healthy planet. “Our participation as the AI Country Partner at VivaTech 2026 reflects this very vision. For India, AI means ‘All Inclusive’,” he added. Modi highlighted India’s credentials …

QS World University Rankings, Free Trade Agreement and Small Modular Reactor

QS World University Rankings, Free Trade Agreement and Small Modular Reactor

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Trade to sailor safety, Modi and Trump look to turn a new page Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. What’s the ongoing story: In their first meeting in over a year following the strain in bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Wednesday walked the tightrope, projecting a positive path ahead with a trade deal soon, a strategic commitment to security, and remarks that rekindled hopes of skilled Indian professionals. Key Points to Ponder: • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump first meeting in over a year-what were the highlights of the meeting? • The relationship between India and the US-know in brief • How has the relationship between India and the US changed after operation Sindoor? • What are the areas of cooperation between India and the US? • What are the contentious issues between India and the US? • What steps and measures taken by GOI …

How technology is changing the way people play games

How technology is changing the way people play games

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Online gaming has grown significantly in popularity, offering players a convenient and accessible way to enjoy their favourite games. In the past, access to traditional gaming venues was limited because many countries restricted or prohibited land-based establishments. The rise of online gaming platforms changed that, allowing players to access a wide variety of games from home. This shift has been driven largely by technological advancements, which continue to reshape how people play and interact with digital entertainment. In this article, we explore the role technology has played in transforming the gaming experience. Technology has been the driving force behind the growth of online gaming platforms, enabling players to enjoy their favourite games from virtually anywhere. Instead of visiting a land-based venue, players can access a wide range of gaming options through their computers or mobile devices. As internet connectivity, mobile technology, and software development continue to advance, the online gaming experience has become more convenient, immersive, and accessible than ever before. In the following sections, we’ll explore the key technological innovations shaping the industry today. …

ByteDance in talks with China’s Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips | Technology News

ByteDance in talks with China’s Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips | Technology News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 09:26 AM IST Chinese technology company ByteDance is in talks with Shanghai-based Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips for inference work and is also considering a similar deal with Baidu, according to two sources familiar with the matter. If a deal is agreed, Iluvatar CoreX would become ByteDance’s third major domestic supplier of graphics ⁠processing ​units (GPUs) after Huawei and Cambricon, the sources added. TikTok parent ByteDance is also considering using Baidu’s Kunlunxin chips, they said, declining to be named as the talks are not public. Tencent is already a Kunlunxin chip customer, according to one of the sources. ByteDance, Iluvatar CoreX, Baidu and Tencent did not respond to requests for comment. The potential deals ​demonstrate ​that efforts by Chinese chipmakers to offer alternatives to foreign AI ⁠chips are gaining traction as Beijing promotes the use of locally developed chips to improve self-reliance amid U.S. export controls on advanced chips. Chinese GPU and AI chipmakers captured ‌nearly 41% of China’s AI accelerator server market last year, eroding Nvidia’s once-dominant …

Nothing Ear (3a) leak suggests new colours and a budget-friendly price tag | Technology News

Nothing Ear (3a) leak suggests new colours and a budget-friendly price tag | Technology News

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 13, 2026 08:14 PM IST Nothing may soon expand its audio portfolio with a new pair of affordable wireless earbuds. According to a recent leak, the company is working on the Nothing Ear (3a), a successor to the well-received Nothing Ear (a) that was launched in 2024. The leak, first reported by Dealabs, suggests that Nothing Ear (3a) is currently in development, but there is no official launch date yet. The report does not reveal specific hardware upgrades or new features, but it does provide details about pricing and colour options. One of the biggest highlights is the reported price. The Nothing Ear (3a) is expected to cost €99 in France, which could translate to a price of around $99 in the United States. If accurate, the earbuds would sit well below the flagship Nothing Ear (3), which launched earlier this year, making them an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers. The original Nothing Ear (a) gained popularity by offering many of the premium features found in Nothing’s higher-end earbuds at a …