Technology

Anthropic disclosed internal metrics showing AI (Claude) now leads a significant portion of its own model-building work. The company launched a Life Sciences Verification Program and reportedly established a wet lab for drug discovery research.

Apple began shipping newly manufactured iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units produced in India via chartered flights to the US and other markets. This marks a major milestone in Apple's diversification of manufacturing away from China.

The Financial Times says medical AI’s advances have not yet translated into big improvements in real-life care.

The Financial Times says SB Energy’s initial public offering is set to test investor appetite for Masayoshi Son’s AI bet.

The Financial Times says technological innovations have permanently changed the terms of military conflict.

CNBC, citing sources, reports that the companies are pursuing smaller deals in a race to deploy AI capacity.

Business Today reports that India’s next semiconductor phase prioritizes chip design, advanced packaging, research and workforce development, widening the push beyond fabrication.

Snap began consumer preorders for standalone Specs AR glasses featuring 51° FOV waveguide display, dual Snapdragon chips, and ~4-hour battery. The company launched Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI assistant integrated across iPhone/Mac/glasses.

IGN reports that Masahiro Sakurai couldn't find a suitable successor, so the award won't return to the Japan Game Awards.

Huawei announced plans to launch Ascend 960DT (training) in Q1 2027 and 960PR (inference) in Q3 2027—accelerated by quarters. It highlighted UnifiedBus interconnect technology for large clusters supporting up to 1M processors and annual upgrade cadence through 2029.

Crusoe announced a Series F round (led by Atreides, Mubadala, Valor; including Nvidia and Founders Fund) to build large AI data center campuses and factory-built modular units (

CNBC reports that restrictions on Pokémon card listings triggered a selloff in the Japanese online marketplace's stock.

Nikkei Asia describes the Samsung-backed atomic deposition specialist as eyeing the battery and chipmaking markets.

Business Insider reports that Bank of America analysts see basic inference becoming increasingly commoditized, while frontier capabilities remain differentiated.

Business Insider says the company's new job listings offer clues about its robot ambitions.

Barron’s says building its own chips has given Apple ongoing competitive advantages.

Business Insider describes AI as creating security problems and pressure to find highly skilled cybersecurity talent.

Inc42 reports that the digital lender plans to raise the money from 34 investors through a preferential share issue. Participants are set to include Axis Mutual Fund, Groww and Bandhan Small Cap Fund.

In a brand post, The Economic Times promotes an interview with Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on payments at population scale, presenting “AI paying for you” as inevitable.

The Straits Times reports that the technology speeds up immigration clearance for riders and their passengers, starting September 18.