China’s first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday, in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country’s booming tech industry as advance ticket sales lag. More than 10,000 screenings of “Sanxingdui: Future Past”, a sci-fi thriller, are scheduled for…
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South African author publishes 370 books using AI in 20 months, claims $1 million in earnings – CNBC TV18
South African writer Coral Hart has published more than 370 books since February 2025 using artificial intelligence, a process she passionately defends despite criticism and threats. “Grifter”, “villain” — insults abound on social media to describe the author who, in her forties, has become the…
‘Black October’: Tech optimist warns that AI risks are no longer a future concern after cyberattacks – CNBC TV18
A tech enthusiast who has always been optimistic about artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about its growing risks after a series of cyberattacks. In a post titled “Black October”, he said the past 18 hours had changed how he looked at AI and warned…
iPhone Duo sells out on Blinkit in 5 minutes in Delhi-NCR; more stock expected soon – CNBC TV18
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has seen strong demand as sales began in India. The device sold out within minutes of becoming available on Blinkit in Delhi-NCR, with the quick-commerce platform planning to bring in more units in the coming weeks. Albinder Dhindsa,…
Why you should worry about AI agents inside bank accounts – CNBC TV18
We all want to be more efficient and use AI for everything. And as these tools get smarter, letting them manage our finances sounds just like the next step. But there could be a hidden cost to giving AI control over your money, and some…
iPhone Duo goes on sale in India today: Price, bank offers and where to buy – CNBC TV18
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale in India on Friday, October 23, but limited availability could make it difficult for buyers to get one on the first day. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened on October 16 through Apple’s online store…
Insta360 Mic wireless microphone launched: Price, features and availability – CNBC TV18
Insta360 has launched its new wireless microphone, the Insta360 Mic, in global markets. Designed for content creators, it comes with a customisable E-Ink display, onboard audio recording and AI-powered noise cancellation. The microphone also supports Bluetooth connectivity with select Insta360 cameras and is compatible with…
Google’s Pichai warns AI computing shortages could persist into 2027 – CNBC TV18
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that the artificial intelligence industry is struggling to secure enough computing capacity to keep pace with rising demand, with Google facing constraints that could make it difficult to fulfil customer requirements as far ahead as 2027. “Today, when you…
India ranks 11th among 18 countries most affected by PHP2Shell attacks: Check Point Research – CNBC TV18
India ranks 11th among the 18 countries most affected by PHP2Shell attacks, with an impact rate of 14%, above the global average of 10%, according to Check Point Research. Hungary recorded the highest impact rate globally, with 38% of organisations affected since the vulnerability was…
India’s smartphone market hits decadal low in Q3 2026, Samsung regains top spot: Counterpoint – CNBC TV18
India’s smartphone market declined by 20% year-over-year to a decadal low in the third quarter of 2026, triggered by a spike in mobile device costs due to record-high memory chip prices, according to a Counterpoint Research report published on Friday. India’s smartphone market is expected…