Indian IT’s mega deals spike on AI push, but there’s not much to celebrate yet

Indian IT’s mega deals spike on AI push, but there’s not much to celebrate yet

In October-December, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and Infosys reported three mega deals combined, the most in nine quarters, according to their earnings filings. These involve deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform clients’ legacy information technology (IT) infrastructure. Yet, Fortune companies are reducing the number of IT vendors they work with…

A Deep Dive Into the Tools Reshaping Digital Photography – Research Snipers

A Deep Dive Into the Tools Reshaping Digital Photography – Research Snipers

Artificial intelligence continues disrupting established technology categories, and image editing represents one of the most accessible applications of machine learning for everyday consumers. What was once the exclusive domain of professional designers wielding complex software has transformed into instant, automated capabilities available to anyone with a smartphone or computer. The Technology Behind AI Image Editing…

S’pore investing over S$1 billion in national AI research plan from 2025 to 2030 – Mothership.SG

S’pore investing over S$1 billion in national AI research plan from 2025 to 2030 – Mothership.SG

News The plan builds on Singapore’s broader AI ambitions announced by PM Wong in December 2023. January 25, 2026, 04:59 PM The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) said on Jan. 24 that Singapore is investing more than S$1 billion in its National AI Research and Development Plan (NAIRD) to strengthen public artificial intelligence…

How Vietnam makes influencer marketing work | Analysis

How Vietnam makes influencer marketing work | Analysis

In early 2024, a single TikTok livestream in Vietnam generated an astonishing VND 75 billion in sales, approximately US$3 million. Hosted by the TikTok account ‘Quyen Leo Daily’, the stream targeted family-oriented consumers and owed much of its success to popular influencers who ignited excitement and engagement, driving strong sales momentum.   It’s not unusual…

AI productivity is about to become visible and investable

AI productivity is about to become visible and investable

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is head of European equity strategy and head of global derivatives strategy at UBS Much of the debate around artificial intelligence and productivity has so far been theoretical, or focused on inputs rather…

How Generative AI is Finally Teaching Our Gadgets to Talk Back Like Humans

How Generative AI is Finally Teaching Our Gadgets to Talk Back Like Humans

Generative artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping voice technology and AI-powered hardware, enabling devices to understand and respond to natural human language in ways that were once futuristic science fiction. Advances across major tech platforms are accelerating this transformation, and analysts say improved comprehension and context understanding are making voice AI a central interface for everyday…

Cabinet official warns budget review delay threatens digital transformation in Taiwan | Taiwan News

Cabinet official warns budget review delay threatens digital transformation in Taiwan | Taiwan News

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Further delays to review the 2026 general budget will affect the nation’s digital transformation, an official from the Cabinet’s Directorate-General of Personnel Administration said on Saturday.   The official said that DGPA’s new initiatives for this fiscal year include an AI government talent development program and a smart and sustainable human…