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Forget the Moon’s south pole: 4 other lunar sites could help humans build a base and prepare for Mars, new report suggests
The southernmost region of the Moon has emerged as a crucial focus for contemporary lunar exploration, particularly in the quest for water ice. Other notable sites, such as Bhabha Crater and Orientale Basin, are also under consideration for study. These areas promise to offer vital information about the Moon's past and feasible locations for human settlement.
High-voltage reality: ‘Data hubs need stable grids more than sops’
As states roll out the red carpet to attract private investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, delivering uninterrupted power to project sites from day one would be crucial for their success, they said.
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 81: Momentum in numbers will decide fate of this auto ancillary's stock
A few years back, the important question for this auto ancillary supplier was whether its investments and customer programmes would begin producing enough revenue. Today, the numbers look very different. Annual income has jumped, exports have risen, and a large overseas-linked order has helped deliver a record quarter. How much of the improvement is repeatable, and how much reflects an unusual opportunity?
MINI Cooper Oxford Edition launched in India at Rs 55.5 lakh: Check features, specifications, colours and availability
MINI Cooper Oxford Edition specifications: MINI has launched the Cooper Oxford Edition in India at Rs 55.50 lakh (ex-showroom) on Friday, October 16, celebrating 25 years of modern MINI production at Plant Oxford in the UK. Available in limited quantities, the special edition features Union Jack-inspired styling, two exterior colour options, JCW sport seats, a 240mm circular OLED touchscreen and a 204 hp petrol engine. Bookings are open at authorised MINI India dealerships, with deliveries commencing immediately.
What businesses should look for in a logistics partner during the festive rush
During the festive season, every delivery is a brand promise in motion, and the businesses that recognise that early are usually the ones customers return to long after the celebrations are over.
IVCA joins Headstart as co-host of Bharat Pitchathon 2026; launches national DeepTech founder intelligence initiative
IVCA has announced a collaboration with Headstart Network Foundation to enhance India's DeepTech entrepreneurship ecosystem. This partnership includes hosting Bharat Pitchathon 2026 and launching the IVCA Bharat DeepTech Startups: National Pulse initiative. The National Pulse aims to gather insights from founders across various regions, capturing their experiences and challenges.
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
Microsoft is pushing a "hybrid intelligence" future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips and will cost more than $2,500, the company announced Wednesday. The new Surface Ultra will use Nvidia's state-of-the-art AI chip, RTX Spark, which the semiconductor giant announced earlier this year.
Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple
Microsoft said it was releasing Microsoft Execution Containers, a tool to prevent agents from accessing data and doing unauthorized tasks when running on a laptop or desktop machine. Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia will use the tools, Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president for Windows and devices, said at the event in San Francisco.
Microsoft, Nvidia CEOs to unveil new AI laptop at San Francisco event
Microsoft is set to unveil a groundbreaking laptop featuring Nvidia's chips, aimed at bolstering local AI functionalities. This ambitious move intends to transfer previously cloud-dependent complex tasks to individual devices, streamlining operations. However, both Microsoft and Apple face hurdles due to escalating hardware expenses in the competitive AI landscape. This event symbolizes a longstanding partnership between Microsoft and Nvidia, which is crucial for the future of advanced computing.
Apple’s smart home hub is reportedly arriving October 13, as Alexa+ heats up India’s smart home market
Apple is gearing up to introduce a suite of new smart home devices, such as a hub, the HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV. This initiative signals Apple's commitment to the smart home market amidst rising competition from Amazon, which recently rolled out the Alexa+ in India.
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ Habits
As U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pursuing a fundamentally different strategy: embedding AI into users’ everyday habits. The authors argue that this “habit moat” approach may prove more durable than competing on raw capability alone. Whereas Western firms position AI as a destination consumers consciously visit, companies like Alibaba integrate AI into existing routines such as shopping, payments, food delivery, and travel booking, reducing friction until using AI becomes automatic behavior. Once AI capabilities become “good enough,” marginal technical improvements matter less than becoming the default path through recurring customer tasks. The authors outline four strategic imperatives for Western leaders: focus on behavioral cues rather than feature gaps, subsidize customer behavior instead of subscriptions, embed AI invisibly into existing workflows, and optimize for repeat usage rather than first-time adoption. The central warning is stark: AI may not replace employees first—it may instead capture the critical customer moments businesses currently own.
Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
The prospect of legal accountability is unclear. Lawsuits are a possibility, but some legal experts believe any criminal investigations would face an extremely high burden given the autonomous nature of the attacks and the absence of evidence the AI models were designed with the intent to hack into other networks.
AI-powered robotic arm transforms Carrara marble into a full-scale statue of Tyche
Robotics and digital fabrication are bringing new techniques to traditional stone carving, as demonstrated by a full-scale marble statue of the Greek goddess Tyche completed by Robotor in Carrara, Italy. The company used a Computer Numerical Control system and a multi-axis robotic arm to carve the sculpture from a solid block of Carrara marble. AI-powered software helped calculate tool paths, while diamond-coated milling heads removed most of the excess stone. Human sculptors completed the final surface adjustments after the automated process.
The 30-Minute Medicine Problem
How India's largest ePharmacy is building an in-house quick-commerce engine across cities and why moving medicines in under an hour is far more complicated than it looks
In 2026, Australian researchers combined satellite images and desktop mapping to uncover more than 1,000 previously uncharted coral reefs
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled over 1,000 previously hidden coral reefs off the northern coast of Australia, utilizing innovative satellite imaging techniques. This extensive mapping has exposed underwater ecosystems that were once shrouded in sediment. Importantly, these reefs, similar in significance to the Great Barrier Reef, highlight their critical role in marine biodiversity and coastal defense.
View: The US is badly losing its trade war with China
Xi Jinping's upcoming visit marks the first Chinese state visit to the United States since 2015. US-China trade policies initiated in 2018 have not achieved their intended goals, despite some superficial successes. China's trade position has strengthened, and it continues to be a leading manufacturer and exporter. US tariffs and export controls have led to unintended consequences that impact American companies and consumers.
Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonic’s MirAIe Lifestyle platform
Biomoneta’s microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including intensive care units, operating theatres, IVF facilities and neonatal care facilities
EQT Group plans to invest $50 billion in India by 2030: Jean Eric Salata, Chairman
Swedish buyout firm EQT plans to invest $50 billion in India over the next four years, roughly twice the $26 billion it has invested since entering the country in 1998. A large part of the investment will go into data centres and renewable energy, with EQT planning to deploy at least $2 billion annually in private equity through 2030 across manufacturing, pharma, financial services and sports.
Navya Naveli Nanda says nani Jaya Bachchan had hair down to her ankles in her youth. ‘Guddi’ star reveals 5,000-year-old beauty regimen: ‘We had no shampoo…’
In an interview, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda had a chat with her grandmother and mum, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, on the beauty trends they followed when they were young. The ‘Guddi’ star revealed that when she was young, she had no shampoo yet had thick, long hair.
AI at population scale: Rahul Chari’s charter for the next 300 million
At Global Fintech Fest 2026, PhonePe co-founder and CPTO Rahul Chari laid out an AI philosophy built on intent-led experiences, engineering scale and operational efficiency.
DRDO to set up new missile testing range in West Bengal’s Junput
India's DRDO plans a new weapons and missile testing range at Junput in West Bengal. This facility will supplement the existing Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur. The proposed range aims to expand India's defense testing capacity along the eastern coast. Officials confirm the project is moving forward after a previous delay. The Junput range will become another major hub for DRDO's development efforts.
The more AI banks deploy, the bigger the cyber battlefield gets
Indian banks and fintech firms face growing AI-powered cyber threats. Attackers use AI to find vulnerabilities faster than before. Financial institutions are deploying AI to detect and respond to these evolving threats. This creates a new cybersecurity arms race for the sector. Banks must also manage new risks from AI agents accessing sensitive data.
MoS Shobha Karandlaje opens Bengaluru MSME technology centre to train 10,000 annually
In Bengaluru, a new Technology Centre has been launched with the goal of training 10,000 individuals each year. This facility is dedicated to enhancing electronics system design and manufacturing skills for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With comprehensive training and production assistance, this centre aims to significantly uplift the capabilities of MSMEs.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max & Duo India price revealed: Check how much they cost & when you can order
Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max in India. These new iPhones will be available for purchase starting September 18. Pre-orders for the devices commence on October 16. The Pro models feature the new A20 Pro chip and upgraded camera systems. Enhanced battery life and advanced AI focus tracking are also highlighted.
PwC India partners with Claroty for cyber-physical security in manufacturing, healthcare
Under the agreement, PwC India will combine its cybersecurity advisory, execution, and risk transformation capabilities with Claroty’s specialised asset-visibility and threat-detection software platform.
Singapore defends SIA’s Air India investment, says overseas growth is essential
Singapore's transport minister defended Singapore Airlines' Air India investment. The airline needs overseas expansion due to limited domestic travel. Singapore Airlines finances its investments from internal resources. The Air India transformation is a long-term strategic commitment. This investment aligns with the airline's multi-hub strategy.
Inside the Mesh: How autonomous AI agent teams actually ship in production
Autonomous AI stopped being a research demo the moment enterprises needed more than one agent talking to more than one system. Real autonomy isn't a single model making a single decision, it is now several specialist agents coordinating, disagreeing, escalating, and handing off to a human at exactly the right boundary.
Microsoft's giant Surface Hub delayed till 2016
Microsoft's Surface Hub digital whiteboard won't reach customers until 2016. Users were told of the delay by Microsoft officials Wednesday.
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