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Most AI tools allow you to opt out of sharing your usage with the model provider to improve future versions. Meta has taken that idea and put a price tag on it. For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, it is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about […]
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Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the loss of the traditional safety premium on US Treasuries is pushing the neutral interest rate higher, potentially keeping borrowing costs elevated. He also warned that the US cannot simply grow its way out of its $40 trillion debt burden without bringing structural deficits closer to zero.
OpenAI just dropped GPT-6 Astra, and the company isn't being shy about what it thinks this means. Executives are calling it a 'generational leap' across cybersecurity, coding, science, and computer use, and it's the first model to hit OpenAI's own 'critical cybersecurity capability threshold.' That's a big deal for an industry that's been arguing about the definition of AGI for years, and now OpenAI is putting a stake in the ground. OpenAI just pulled back the curtain on GPT-6 Astra, and the framing is unmistakably bigger than a typical model update.
OpenAI just shipped GPT-6 Astra, and the company isn't being shy about what it thinks it built. Executives are calling it a 'generational leap' across cybersecurity, software engineering, science, and computer use, and it's the first model to trip OpenAI's own 'critical cybersecurity capability threshold.' One OpenAI leader is already floating the AGI label. That's a big claim, and the industry is paying attention. OpenAI's next flagship model is out, and the company wants everyone to know it's not just another incremental bump.
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
OpenAI said companies participating in its application-based cybersecurity program will be first to get access to Astra.
Options traders are kicking off the historically worst month for stocks by piling on bullish bets on a handful of retail trading favorites.
UltraTech Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Sterlite Technologies, Solex Energy, CreditAccess Grameen, Innovision, Ramco Systems, and Welspun Investments are among the stocks likely to remain in focus in trade on September 4.
US 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. The rise comes as Treasury yields remain elevated amid inflation concerns, government borrowing needs and Middle East tensions, while Fed Governor Christopher J. Waller signals a possible pause on rate hikes.
Kanohar Electricals, Arcil and Glass Wall Systems announce IPO price bands as Lumino Industries lists at a 35% premium and Rays of Belief sees nearly 108x subscription
Qualcomm just made its boldest move yet in the wearables race, backing Indian health-tech startup Ultrahuman in a $70 million round that values the smart ring maker as more than just a sleep tracker. The bet: turn a piece of jewelry into a legitimate computer. With a Qualcomm-powered chip reportedly in the works, Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027, according to [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/qualcomm-backs-ultrahuman-in-70m-round-on-bet-to-turn-smart-rings-into-computers/).
Smart rings just got a serious chip upgrade. India-based wearable maker Ultrahuman has closed a $70 million funding round backed by Qualcomm, with the two companies now building a next-generation ring powered by Qualcomm silicon. The deal signals a major bet that wearables are shifting from simple fitness trackers into pocket-sized computers, and Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027, according to [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/qualcomm-backs-ultrahuman-in-70m-round-on-bet-to-turn-smart-rings-into-computers/).
OpenAI just turned its back on more than $1 billion in annual revenue rather than stay in business with a company owned by Elon Musk. According to [WIRED](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-elon-musk-cursor-billion-revenue/), OpenAI had internally projected its partnership with AI coding startup Cursor would generate over $1 billion a year, but pulled the plug the moment Musk's SpaceX acquired the company. Sometimes the biggest business decisions aren't about the money. [OpenAI](https://openai.com) just proved that by walking away from a partnership with [Cursor](https://cursor.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have cloud gaming capped starting in November.
The NSE is revising the pre-open session rules from September 7, 2026, splitting the order-entry into two phases and banning market orders in the second phase. These changes aim to enhance alignment with Sebi's Closing Auction Session and improve market operations.
Major automakers in the U.S. are urging Congress to ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software.
Nvidia just dropped a free tool that could change how people run AI at home. Called Personal AI Router, or PAIR, the open-source software links up every compatible computer on your home network, turning a spare gaming PC or an old laptop into extra horsepower for running large language models locally, no cloud subscription required. Nvidia is done waiting for consumers to buy into the idea that AI has to live in someone else's data center.
A new AI assistant wants deep access to your family's daily routines, from school pickups to grocery lists, but it's making an unusual promise in return: it won't use any of that data to train AI models or hand it off to third parties. Ollie is betting that promise is enough to carve out space in a crowded market dominated by tech giants who've built empires on exactly the kind of data harvesting Ollie says it won't do, according to [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/ollie-is-betting-privacy-can-win-the-ai-assistant-race/).
Nvidia just dropped a free, open-source tool that turns your scattered home computers into a makeshift AI data center. The Personal AI Router (PAIR) discovers compatible machines on your network, links them together, and pools their compute power for local AI inference. It's a clever move that could reshape how enthusiasts and small teams run large language models without cloud bills. Nvidia just made a quiet but potentially significant move in the local AI space.
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
The move brings the pre-open process in line with the Closing Auction Session framework, creating a more consistent auction structure around price discovery at the start and close of the trading day
Indian stock market will operate normally on September 4, Krishna Janmashtami, allowing trading in equities, derivatives, and commodities. The festival is not recognized as a holiday in 2026 for BSE and NSE. Next trading holiday is Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026.
Google just gave its Workspace apps a voice. The company is rolling out conversational AI features powered by Gemini that let users search their inbox, draft documents, and jot down notes just by talking, no typing required. It's a move that pushes Google deeper into the voice-first productivity race, and it lands right as rivals scramble to make their own AI assistants feel less like chatbots and more like coworkers. Google just quietly flipped a switch that could change how millions of people interact with their inbox and documents every day.
Google is betting that talking to your inbox beats typing into it. The company just announced three new voice-activated features rolling out across Gmail, Docs, and Keep, letting Workspace users draft emails, edit documents, and capture notes hands-free. It's the latest sign that Google wants voice, not just text, to be a primary way people interact with its productivity suite. [Google](https://google.com) just gave Gmail, Docs, and Keep users a new way to get things done: talking instead of typing. In a post published on the [Google Workspace blog](https://blog.
Calcutta Stock Exchange shares have more than doubled in the unlisted market in three months as hopes of a revival gain momentum. The exchange is seeking to pause its voluntary exit process and explore opportunities across equities, derivatives, bonds, currencies and commodities, though any revival will require regulatory approvals and potential anchor investors.
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
The infrastructure company is toward the end of a three-year business plan that has boosted revenue and significantly cut the company's losses.
Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with "dollar for dollar" duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.
For stock investors, 2026 has meant constantly adjusting to geopolitical and economic pressures — and most importantly, protecting profits.
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The Indian stock market closed lower Thursday, with Sensex down 417 points and Nifty falling 41 points, pressured by high oil prices, bond yields, and geopolitical tensions. Despite strong domestic growth, near-term market direction hinges on global risks and crude oil volatility.
Sebi will review derivative settlement prices after market feedback. The Closing Auction Session's impact on expiry-day settlement is a concern. Traders reported sudden option price swings during the auction window. This review follows the equity cash segment's Closing Auction Session introduction. A consultation paper on proposed changes will be issued soon.
Fosun Pharma plans to divest 5% equity in Gland Pharma through a Rs 2,279.5 crore block deal at Rs 2,763 per share. Gland Pharma reported a 47% rise in Q1FY27 profit and operates globally, with strong R&D and growth.
Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending in key Senate races including Texas and Maine, days after Musk met with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Move follows major uproar against the newly implemented mechanism
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Google just dropped its next big weather bet. Scientists at Google DeepMind and Google Research today released WeatherNext 3, a new AI forecasting model that sees atmospheric patterns with more clarity and updates predictions more frequently than its predecessors. It's the latest sign that deep learning is quietly rewriting how meteorology works, and Google says the model will soon power features across its own products. Google just made its latest move in the race to reinvent weather forecasting with artificial intelligence. Scientists at [Google DeepMind](https://deepmind.
The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.
XTGlobal Infotech announced its selection as a qualified technology partner under a multi-year Cloud Engineering and Technical Services program for a U.S. State Government technology authority. The agreement carries an initial two-year term with three additional one-year renewal options, creating a potential five-year contracting framework.
Scientists at Google Deepmind and Google Research released a new artificial intelligence model for weather forecasting today that sees our changing atmosphere more clearly and predicts its behavior more often. WeatherNext 3 is the latest wave of a sea change in meteorology brought out by deep learning techniques, and Google says it will start feeding […]
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Snowflake shares jumped 26% to $384 after the company reported a 37% rise in product revenue for the quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Its updated outlook predicts $6.07 billion in product revenue for the fiscal year, fuelled by increased AI and cloud platform adoption.
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During the Belgian state visit to India, Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to explore collaboration on both the unguided and laser-guided variants of Thales' 70-mm rocket systems, which are already in use by the Indian Armed Forces.
To establish local manufacturing of small arms and C-UAS systems
To collaborate on integration of Safran's engine data with Ramco Aviation Software
CreditAccess Grameen has successfully raised Rs 300 crore in September 2026 through private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issue launched was fully subscribed and bilaterally placed with Barclays Bank PLC, a qualified institutional buyer.
RBI data showed banks mobilised $127.2 billion through FCNR(B) deposits, while analysts expect the inflows to support liquidity, credit growth and lower rates
With executable order pipeline of Rs 846 cr till Dec'26
Tyson Foods has revised down its profit and sales targets for fiscal 2026 due to rising challenges within the beef segment. The company anticipates that declining cattle prices will adversely impact its margins. To adapt to these industry-wide cattle-cycle dynamics, Tyson Foods plans to either close or sell three of its beef plant operations.
Campbell's is aiming for substantial cost savings by 2030, after announcing a cut to its quarterly dividend to focus on debt reduction. In a surprising turn, the company's fourth-quarter revenue fell more sharply than expected by analysts. In this context, many lower-income consumers are moving to more affordable brands and store labels, leading Campbell's to revise prices across its entire product range.
A year after taking the permanent CEO seat at [Sonos](https://www.sonos.com), Tom Conrad is ready to cash in his chips. In a wide-ranging interview on [The Verge's Decoder podcast](https://www.theverge.com/podcast/988368/sonos-ceo-tom-conrad-ai-smart-home-fabric-app-redesign), Conrad laid out Sonos 27, a newly named software platform, MCP support for outside AI assistants, and fresh hardware, marking the company's clearest bid yet to move past its 2024 app disaster. [Sonos](https://www.sonos.com) just told the world it's done apologizing and ready to build again.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.74%, the S&P 500 gained 0.54%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.61%
For delay in completion of 'Ashiana Dwarka' Phase-5 located at Jodhpur
Retirement account balances rose in the second quarter amid market gains, according to Fidelity. At the same time, more savers tapped their accounts for cash.
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FCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions from reserve requirements, capital-efficient lending and longer tenors could improve returns. The brokerage analysed four scenarios, including deposit costs, leverage and rising rates, to assess the scheme’s benefits.
FCNR(B) deposits could boost banks’ return on equity despite a mild impact on net interest margins, according to Anand Rathi. Exemptions from reserve requirements, capital-efficient lending and longer tenors could improve returns. The brokerage analysed four scenarios, including deposit costs, leverage and rising rates, to assess the scheme’s benefits.
Nvidia just pulled back the curtain on its first wave of RTX Spark-powered machines at IFA 2026, and the pitch is simple: run serious AI models locally, no cloud required. Laptop and mini PC makers lined up alongside Nvidia to show off the new silicon, marking what could be the real starting gun for the so-called AI PC category that chipmakers have been teasing for two years. Nvidia just gave the world its first real look at machines built around the RTX Spark chip, and it did it on a big stage. At [IFA 2026](https://www.ifa-berlin.
