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Google is transforming Chrome into an AI-powered browser with autonomous features to match competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity that launched dedicated AI browsers with the aim to replace Chrome. The company announced bringing more Gemini features to Chrome on the 28th of January, 2026. This includes a new Chrome design with a side panel that keeps the Gemini chatbot available as users surf the web. The side panel will always stay visible no matter the tab users are on. Furthermore, this new feature will transform chrome into an intelligent assistant. Chrome will now be able to summarize articles, suggest products,…

Juspay, an Indian payment infrastructure company became the first 2026 Fintech unicorn after securing $50M in a Series D follow-on round consisting of both primary and secondary investments. The company reached a $1.2 billion valuation, cutting through the funding drought in Fintechs across the globe. Founded in 2012, Juspay builds core payment infrastructure for enterprises and banks worldwide. Today, Juspay processes more than 300 million transactions daily and handles up to $1 trillion in annual payment volume. The company handles payments for big companies like Google, Amazon and Flipkart. Juspay Breaks Through a Frozen Funding Market In January 2026, Bengaluru-based…

Luxshare precision industry, a major Apple partner, was allegedly hit in a ransomware attack in December 2025 and more than 1TB of confidential information was stolen. Luxshare Precision Industry is responsible for assembling many Apple products like Iphones, Airpods and they’re the exclusive manufacturer of the Apple Vision Pro. While Apple hasn’t confirmed the severity of the incident, security researchers say the leaked files could contain confidential designs and engineering documents for unreleased Apple products. With a supplier of that magnitude getting attacked, it may be impossible to keep consequences contained. The Luxshare Breach: What Really Happened Behind The Scenes…

Shadow AI is exposing sensitive enterprise data through unauthorized AI use therefore creating growing security and compliance risks. Generative AI adoption is growing rapidly across enterprises faster than the security teams can track and it is often in the shadows. Shadow AI refers to employees of an enterprise or organisation using Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity without approval from IT or security teams. These tools are very accessible which makes them very hard to track. In most cases, the intent isn’t malicious. It’s about getting work done faster. But because these tools are unauthorized, they are not covered…

In August 2025, LunaLock, a ransomware group launched with a unique extortion tactic. They threatened to use stolen digital art to train AI models and leak secure and personal data of users. This situation set the stage for a new era of cybercrime where attackers don’t just steal data, they exploit identity itself as a leverage and Artificial Intelligence drives that shift. LunaLock attacked a website called Artists&Clients and demanded a ransom of $50,000 in cryptocurrency. This group claimed to have stolen internal source codes, payment records, user messages, user identities and commissioned artwork. By targeting both the website’s infrastructure…

At the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, tech leaders moved from competing about building and using the fastest AI models to how to integrate these models into real world operations. The next phase of AI will not be defined by just innovation buzz but by transparency, accountability and alignment with human intent. CEOs at Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and other major leaders in the tech industry framed AI as a major backbone shaping several industries and warned that meaningful progress now relies on control and practical execution. What Changed About the AI Race at Davos 2026 Over the past…

Last year marked an unprecedented level of growth for Artificial Intelligence funding in the United States. According to comprehensive data analysis, exactly 55 US AI startups raised venture capital of about $100M or more during the year. This reinforces the strong confidence of investors in AI’s transformative potential across industries, from healthcare and enterprise software to foundational infrastructure and creative tools. The funding environment evolved significantly from the previous year’s peak while maintaining monopoly with billions of dollars being poured into AI infrastructure. Inside the Record-Setting AI Funding Wave Investors showed conviction in 2025 by backing companies with deep technical…

The widespread acceptance for Generative AI is expected to significantly accelerate cyber fraud and impersonation attacks in 2026, according to new research by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Recently, Generative AI has advanced significantly beyond simple text generation. It has evolved into a sophisticated tool with autonomous agents and hyper-realistic deepfakes that can bypass traditional security protocols at machine speed. To survive this era, security teams should focus on building systems that can withstand the relentless, automated deception. The Anatomy of the 2026 Fraud Surge In 2026, Generative AI threats will feature unexpected levels of speed, adaptability and autonomy. This…

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, executives from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and OpenAI warned companies to take charge of their AI risks now or face severe consequences for their business and society. These warnings came amid discussions about the rapid rise of AI and the threat it poses. In a meeting held at the annual Axios House Event in Davos, HPE president and CEO Antonio Neri said businesses can no longer leave their futures to chance. “I think a year or two ago, people were still trying to figure out what AI can do. I think now that they’ve…

Google has launched the ‘Google Market Access Program’, a strategic initiative aimed at helping Indian AI startups expand globally through the tech giant’s huge distribution network and access to important international markets. The initiative was announced at the Google AI Startups Conclave held on the 15th of January 2026. A New Chapter in Tech Expansion: Bridging the “Commercial Last Mile” Google said the initiative is designed to support startups at the critical scale-up stage, where access and credibility often determine long-term success. The Indian startups that are a part of this program will also have complete access to Google’s latest…