CFTC proposes federal framework for leveraged crypto trading as Congress stalls regulation

The proposed framework would create a new category of federally regulated crypto trading venues, with requirements covering market manipulation, proof of reserves and trade intermediation. Exchanges offering leveraged products would need to clear those offerings with CFTC staff. The proposal comes as the Trump administration’s regulators face pressure to provide clarity following Congress’ […]

AI boom adds $845 billion to tech billionaire wealth in 2026: Who gained most

The world’s tech billionaires added a combined $845 billion to their fortunes in the first nine months of 2026, helped by the artificial intelligence boom and rising technology stocks. From Elon Musk and Michael Dell to new AI and chip fortunes, here are some of the biggest stories behind the surge.

Anthropic begins local inference for AI models to process data in India

Anthropic will process Claude requests on servers in India through Amazon Bedrock, giving banks, government bodies and other regulated organisations greater data residency and compliance controls. Reliance, CRED and other customers have already tested the service in private preview.

Supreme Court Asks Govt, What’s MDR On UPI: If Neither Tax, Nor Fees, Then What?

The Supreme Court has questioned the legal basis of India’s new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI payments above Rs 2,000, asking the government to explain what exactly the charge represents if it is neither a tax nor a fee. The court, however, refused to temporarily stop the new MDR framework, which is scheduled The post Supreme Court Asks Govt, What’s MDR On UPI: If Neither Tax, […]

OpenAI Fires Contractors For Using AI To Train AI Models

OpenAI has reportedly removed multiple contract workers from projects designed to improve its artificial intelligence models after discovering that some of them were using AI tools to complete tasks that required human judgement. The unusual situation highlights a growing problem for the AI industry: companies increasingly depend on human workers to evaluate AI systems, even The post OpenAI […]

Meta’s New Smart Glasses Have No Camera

Meta has unveiled a new generation of smart and virtual reality glasses, expanding its push to make wearable technology a bigger part of everyday computing. The company announced the products at its annual Connect conference, including lightweight VR glasses, camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses and a new audio-only version that removes the camera completely. The post Meta’s New Smart […]

Haier P7 Pro Review: It has blockbuster ambitions, delivers the spectacle and leaves a few loose ends | HT Verified

The Haier P7 Pro turns the living room into a convincing home cinema, but display reflections, blooming, and software quirks stop it short of perfect.

The MacBook Air could be one of the smartest laptop buys this festive season

Apple’s latest lightweight laptop combines a premium design with strong everyday performance, making it an interesting festive season upgrade.

Noise Master Buds Open launched in India with Sound by Bose: Price and features

Noise has launched the Master Buds Open in India as its first open-ear earbuds, featuring Sound by Bose Technology, a 28-hour battery and an open-ear design.