India Today's Ashraf Wani shares first-hand account of covering war in Lebanon

The smartphone app era is peaking, and the age of "Ambient AI" has officially begun. In this episode of Tech Today, Cyrus breaks down a massive shift in how we use technology, from Google’s latest software ecosystem to India’s giant leap into space infrastructure and a brand-new camera flagship. Big Tech Story: Google I/O 2026 Google is rewriting the rules of the internet by replacing traditional web links with an invisible, always-on AI layer. Gemini Spark: An always-on, cloud-based AI agent that runs complex workflows in the background even if your laptop is closed or your phone dies. Generative UI in Search: The biggest transformation in Google Search in 25 years. Search now dynamically builds custom mini-apps and interactive visual interfaces tailored directly to your queries. Workspace & YouTube: "Ask YouTube" lets you conversationally talk to videos to find exact details instantly , while "Daily Brief" parses your morning into a personalized audio summary. Smart Glasses: Partnering with Samsung, Google showcased screenless Android XR smart glasses dropping this Fall that look like everyday eyewear but act as real-time audio companions for your face. AI Guru: India’s First Orbit Data Center AI has a massive Earth problem. It eats up land, massive amounts of electricity, and water. So, India's tech disruptors are moving the hardware to the stars. The Space AI: Pixxel and Sarvam AI are launching Pathfinder in Q4 2026, India's first dedicated 200kg AI data center in orbit. Real-Time Insights: By bolting data-center grade GPUs onto a satellite with a hyperspectral camera , it processes complex data locally in space. Instant Action: Instead of waiting hours to download heavy files , it beams back instant text alerts, like pinpointing a pipeline leak the second it happens. Tech Review: OPPO Find X9 Ultra Is this a smartphone or a professional camera that happens to make calls? We review the ultra-premium OPPO Find X9 Ultra. Insane 10x Zoom: Features a 200MP main sensor and a revolutionary periscope structure that bounces light five times internally to achieve a true 10x optical zoom lens without an oversized camera bump. Flagship Specs: Packed with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor , refined ColorOS 16 , and a gorgeous 6.82-inch 144Hz AMOLED display hitting 3600 nits of peak brightness. Monster Battery: A massive 7050mAh silicon-carbon battery easily delivers 2 full days of heavy use, supported by lightning-fast 100W wired charging. What do you think about the shift to an app-less, agentic world? Would you wear screenless AI glasses? Let us know in the comments!

In an exclusive interview with India Today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic allies, confirming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the US for a standalone bilateral meeting in addition to the G20 summit.

China hosted the Russian and American presidents in consecutive state visits, positioning Beijing at the centre of global geopolitics. The Russian leader's two-day visit marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of a bilateral friendship treaty, resulting in a joint declaration advocating for a multipolar world and expanded trade using local currencies.

Rubio, initially caught off guard, asked for clarification. Upon learning which comments were being referenced, he dismissed the creators of those remarks as 'stupid people.'