Today’s Daily Tech News – 28 July 2026

Following a recent rogue AI scare, Sam Altman is heading to the White House. The meeting will revolve around serious cybersecurity issues and understanding how OpenAI plans to protect its AI systems from misuse and hacking. Self-regulation is no longer the only path forward.

The Vivo S2 launch in India has officially been confirmed. Official teasers hint at an imminent launch featuring a brand new camera module that looks strikingly similar to the rumoured iPhone Air design, complete with a ring light.

Meta has officially apologized after a “technical glitch” led to the removal of a Facebook post by PM Modi. The Indian government is taking the removal seriously, and Meta officials are likely to be summoned for questioning.

Deepinder Goyal’s metabolic wellness wearable startup, Temple, has surged to a $375 million valuation. The massive jump comes as the company prepares for a broader market launch. Valued at $100M previously, employees stand to gain significantly.

Apple has released iOS 26.6! This crucial update doesn’t just fix bugs; it brings a massive 77 security patches and sets the stage for the highly anticipated iOS 26.7 iOS 27 update coming later this year. Update immediately!

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is here, unfolding like a premium notebook. Early reviews show it draws similarities with the rumoured design of the upcoming Apple foldable. Pre-orders are now live at Reliance Digital across India.

PM Narendra Modi met with Skyroot Aerospace founders Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, congratulating the team on the successful Vikram-1 launch. He called it a historic milestone unlocking youth potential in the private space sector.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern warning: AI could become the next financial shock. They are urging central banks to implement stress testing and contingency plans before AI system failures cause market chaos.

In a major data breach, Bank of Baroda was hit by a severe cyberattack. No data was lost—reports indicate that 1TB of highly sensitive customer information, loan records, and internal bank documents from branches across India have been leaked.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is calling for community-first AI growth. He stressed that AI infrastructure must offer tangible, local value and create jobs rather than replacing the workforce, urging tech leaders to rebuild broken trust.

In an unprecedented move, Nvidia is reportedly in talks to provide a $250 billion financial guarantee so OpenAI can lease a massive 10-gigawatt data center being built in Ohio. The entire campus project is estimated to cost nearly $500 billion!

Forget passwords? Google has launched a new “selfie video verification” feature. Users locked out of their accounts can now securely recover access by recording a quick video of themselves, enhancing security beyond standard 2FA.

Anthropic continues to push the boundaries, rolling out its newest AI model: Opus 5. The release brings a massive efficiency upgrade, rivaling top models from competitors and offering faster logic processing for enterprise clients.

SpaceX successfully launched Starship on another critical test flight today. This payload included the most advanced iteration of Starlink satellites, meant to deliver ultra-low latency internet across the globe.

The Indian Government has officially directed GitHub to pull down a Bluetooth-based chat application called ‘Bitchat’. The decentralized messaging app raised severe national security concerns as it bypasses standard cellular monitoring.

Bad news for your wallet! Google confirmed that the upcoming Pixel 11 family will see price “adjustments.” However, they also stated that the new Android OS will use significantly less RAM, keeping the phone lightning-fast. Same price as Pixel 10.

The central government’s Safe & Trusted AI pillar has officially approved 13 new technical projects aimed explicitly at combating deepfakes and algorithmic bias, positioning India as a global contributor to ethical AI governance.

Rumors are heating up! The standard iPhone 18 model might actually skip a late-year release and launch in Q1 2027. Consumers are now heavily weighing whether to wait for Apple’s delayed flagship or jump onto Google’s incoming Pixel 11.