Tech News India, 5 November 2026

India flags Chinese-linked AI tools in hacking campaign against financial firms

India's cybersecurity agency named the hacking group behind a wave of AI-driven attacks on financial firms and identified its tools, at least two of them linked to China, adding India to a growing list of countries where

Reported by 2 outlets: Mint.

Daksham Capital Launches ₹300 Cr Consumer Fund, Marks First Close At ₹125 Cr

Multi-family office and wealth management group Daksham Capital has launched its maiden consumer-focused fund, Daksham Growth Ventures (DGV) Fund I,…

CERT-In Flags AI-Driven Cyberattacks On Indian BFSI

India’s cybersecurity watchdog CERT-In has issued a critical warning to entities in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector…

China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion takeover of ABB's robotics division: FT

Softbank had agreed to buy ABB's robotics business in October last year, as CEO Masayoshi Son sought to establish SoftBank as a core player in the development of artificial intelligence.

Google Photos to Cut Bin Retention Period to 30 Days; May Soon Let Users Create Calendar Events From Posters

Sony posts 45% Q2 profit rise on movies, games boost

Contributors to the stronger performance, which led the Japanese entertainment and technology conglomerate to hike its full-year profit outlook by 9%, included the hit movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day".

HP Appoints Emma Walmsley as Its Next CEO; Will Succeed Current Interim CEO Bruce Broussard in January 2027

HP has named Emma Walmsley as its new CEO, the company announced on Wednesday.

Why it matters The computer-solutions company says that Walmsley will take the reins of HP on January 4, 2027. (Gadgets 360)

AI to reshape India's office space demand, workforce seen at 48 million by 2030: Report

AI is expected to change the nature of India's office space demand rather than reduce it, with the country's office-using workforce projected to grow from around 38 million in 2025 to 48 million by 2030, according to a study by Cushman & Wakefield.

Mobile phone retailers expect 10% price hike post Diwali even as sales drop

All India Mobile Retail Association projects a staggering 50% volume drop after mid-Novmber that could persist over an extended period

Shiprocket Turns Profitable In Q2, Revenue Jumps 35% YoY To ₹674 Cr

Ecommerce enablement platform Shiprocket turned profitable in the September quarter, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹0.6 Cr against a…

Diwali 2026 tech gifting guide: 5 gadgets worth buying to surprise your loved ones

ANC vs ENC: Which noise cancellation feature do I need in my earbuds for music, calls and travel?

Look at how both technologies, ANC vs ENC, reduce unwanted noise, their real-world benefits, limitations and what buyers should prioritise before purchasing.

Lenskart Shares Jump 11% To All-Time High After Q2 Profit More Than Doubles

Shares of omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart surged as much as 11.1% to an all-time high of ₹767.4 on the BSE…

Rising memory costs may push mobile prices up 30%, could trigger second-hand device market: Jefferies

Rising memory costs, driven by growing demand from the artificial intelligence industry, could push prices of low-end smartphones up by around 30 per cent and force consumers to delay fresh purchases or opt for second-hand devices, according to a report by Jefferies.

What Canva’s layoffs reveal about its AI challenges | Explained

While the popular graphic design platform is preparing to lay off almost a quarter of its company, dedicated Canva users and customers had shared their concerns much earlier

Tonbo Imaging Turns Profitable In Q2 With ₹23.5 Cr PAT

Defence tech company Tonbo Imaging swung to a consolidated net profit of ₹23.5 Cr in the September quarter of FY27…

Nothing Teases Launch of Its First ‘AI-Native’ Device With a Screenless Design, as Carl Pei Maps Evolution of Consumer Tech

Nothing will launch its first “AI-native product” in December, the company Founder and Chief Executive Officer announced in an article published on X.

Why it matters Pei revealed that the device will sport a screen-free design. (Gadgets 360)

Nothing to launch its first AI-native product next month

According to Carl Pei, AI’s primary value lies in professional productivity and solving the technology’s critical “context gap.”

AI sharpens cat-and-mouse hacking battle as companies strengthen defences

From hacked supermarket fridges and a record cryptocurrency theft at Binance to an emergency over flaws in widely used web software, companies worldwide are facing a wave of cyber threats executives say AI is accelerating

Reported by 2 outlets: Mint.

GIGABYTE 40th anniversary campaign launched in India: How to win rewards worth up to ₹15,500

Microsoft rejects multibillion-dollar AI deal with UK's Nscale

The report comes weeks after Microsoft pulled out of a deal to anchor Nscale's flagship data centre project in Loughton, Essex, after power connection delays pushed its expected supply date into the 2030s

SaaS Company Amagi’s Q2 Profit Jumps Nearly 30X To ₹74.8 Cr

Google unveils $15 billion data centre investment in Malaysia

Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services.

Redmi Turbo 6 Max Tipped to Pack Xiaomi's Biggest Smartphone Battery Yet at 11,000mAh

Figma banking on AI credits, in-house model to lift margins

Figma is leaning on cashing in on its AI features through credits and using its first-party model to power tasks on its design software platform to bolster its margins, finance chief Praveer Melwani told Reuters on Wednesday.

U.S. Democrats' midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

Apple, which has avoided ‌Big Tech’s massive AI spending but is feeling the sting of an AI-fueled surge in memory chip prices, jumped nearly 7% ‌to a record high

Australia data centre inquiry finds inadequate checks, stops short of moratorium

An inquiry into data centres by Australia's most populous state found approvals failed to consider the cumulative effect on resources and infrastructure but stopped short of calling for a moratorium, prompting a blistering rebuke from its chair.

Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand

Arm said its server-chip architecture accounted for more than 50% of deployments at major cloud providers in 2025 and is expected to exceed 60% by the end of 2026.

Jio Rolls Out Rs. 15 Unlimited 5G Data Pack With 24-Hour Validity for Streaming, Gaming and Downloads

Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid data pack in India. The telecom service provider says its new recharge option is aimed at subscribers who need additional data for activities such as 4K video streaming, online gaming, large downloads, and remote work.

Projectors promise a bigger screen, but switching from a smart TV comes with compromises

Projectors promise bigger screens and immersive viewing, but there are several things to consider before replacing your smart TV with one.

Arnold Su on how ASUS is rethinking the creator laptop with its new ProArt range

Arnold Su speaks to HT Tech about ASUS’ ProArt strategy, the shift towards local AI computing and the changing needs of creators in India.