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Valentine's Day: Beware your perfect match could be an AI scam, FBI warns - . This Valentine's Day, AI-powered romance scams are rising rapidly. It's not just lonely hearts at risk, fake profiles, deepfake voices and emotional trickery are fooling online daters worldwide. Here is what is happening and what can be done to protect yourself.

10 hours ago

Bharat Bodh AI Conclave: IIT-B & Columbia University forge strategic partnership for industrial AI innovation -- At the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026, a landmark partnership was forged between IIT Bombay and Columbia University to establish a joint centre for artificial intelligence in manufacturing.

7 hours ago

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how? -- As outrage spreads over energy hungry data centers, politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers have found rare bipartisan agreement over insisting that tech companies and not regular people must foot the bill for the exorbitant amount of electricity required for artificial intelligence.

9 hours ago

AI Impact Summit 2026: How AI is driving the nation's healthcare transformation -- From smarter disease screening to improved telemedicine and predictive surveillance tools, AI's footprint across public health programmes is expanding rapidly, bringing both innovation and inclusion to the core of service delivery.

9 hours ago

Best phones under Rs 40,000 (Feb 2026): OnePlus 13R, Vivo T4 Ultra to Google Pixel 9a -- Here are the best phones within a budget of Rs 40,000 with ample processing power and photography prowess.

10 hours ago

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: India price, camera, chipset and everything else we know -- Apple is all set to launch its next-budget friendly device, the iPhone 17e. If the rumours are true, the iPhone 17e will debut on February 19. But, how different will it be from its predecessor, the iPhone 16e. Let's find out.

11 hours ago

CBS News layoffs: Network to cut 15% of jobs amid major newsroom overhaul -- Following the Washington Post, CBS News has also announced a fresh round of layoffs. Under the leadership of editor in chief Bari Weiss, the network has decided to cut around 15 per cent of its total workforce.

11 hours ago

Indians punishing Turkey over Operation Sindoor stance? Travel falls 25% -- Indian visitors to Turkey were down 25 per cent in 2025, according to data released by the Turkish tourism ministry. This comes as an aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

6 days ago

Tesla to retire its flagship models to make room for Optimus robot production -- Tesla is discontinuing two flagship EVs, the Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk wants to focus on its humanoid robot, Optimus.

14 days ago

Europe buys more electric vehicles than petrol cars for first time — despite Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' push -- Europe's car market has hit a turning point as fully electric vehicles edge past petrol cars for the first time — even as Tesla struggles for momentum and Donald Trump pushes a return to fossil fuels in the US

16 days ago

Tesla offers discounts up to Rs 2,00,000 in India as brand power fails to impress buyers -- After a slow and lukewarm response in India, Tesla has decided to offer a huge discount on a select models. Recent data cites that one-third cars of the first batch are still sitting inside the showroom.

25 days ago

Bajaj Chetak C2501 launched as affordable entry scooter -- Bajaj Chetak C2501 launches at Rs 91999 exshowroom Bengaluru as the lightest entry to its electric scooter range with 113km claimed range, 55kph top speed, 25kWh battery and 25L storage.

30 days ago

Royal Enfield bikes roar into BGMI with 4.2 update -- KRAFTON India partners with Royal Enfield to bring Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650 bikes into BGMI 4.2 update launching 15 January. A custom GT 650 with combat inspired mods like picatinny rails and balloon tyres debuts, with themed rewards live from 19 January to 22 February.

30 days ago

Three ways to find out if your vehicle is BS-IV or VI -- As India transitions to stricter emission standards, vehicle owners must know whether their cars or bikes follow BS IV or BS VI norms. Here are three simple ways to check your vehicle's compliance using official records, documents and manufacturing details.

1 month ago

Why has oil become the flashpoint in Trump's campaign against Venezuela? -- Oil is at the heart of US President Donald Trump's escalating confrontation with Venezuela. From tanker seizures to a declared blockade on sanctioned vessels, Washington's pressure campaign has targeted Caracas' primary source of income

1 month ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance -- Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India's low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

2 months ago

Tesla sets Elon Musk on path to be world's first trillionaire, clears his pay package -- Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world's richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

3 months ago

iPhone 17 to get a big price drop, here's how you can buy it for Rs 74,999 - . Flipkart's Republic Day Sale makes Apple's latest flagship more affordable, with discounts and bank offers bringing the iPhone 17 down to Rs 74,999. Check the offer here.

1 month ago

Top Gadgets of 2025 in India We Got Our Hands On -- Unique and useful gadgets beyond smartphones that caught our eye this year and elevated their respective segments.

1 month ago

Best Midrange Smartphones of 2025 in India -- Here are the top phones of 2025 that offer solid performance without breaking the bank.

1 month ago

Lava Prowatch X Review: A good fitness watch that could have been great -- An affordable yet feature-rich fitness watch held back by a few software bugs, which if fixed, can make this a great buy

1 month ago

Best phones under Rs 100,000 (March 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple iPhone 16 to Vivo X200 Pro -- Here are the best smartphones available under a lakh Rupees in India this month

1 month ago

Best phones under Rs 50,000 (Feb 2025): OnePlus 13R, iQOO 12 5G to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G -- Here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India at the moment

1 month ago

Best phones under Rs 40,000 (Feb 2025): Realme GT 6, Google Pixel 8a to Honor 200 Pro 5G -- Here are the top 5 smartphones to buy under Rs 40,000 in India this month

1 month ago

Best True Wireless (TWS) Earbuds around Rs 5,000 in India: From OnePlus Buds 3 to CMF Buds Pro 2 -- Looking for a pair of TWS earbuds around Rs 5,000? Here are your top 5 options in India at the moment.

1 month ago

Best phones under Rs 30,000 (Feb 2025): OnePlus Nord 4 5G, Realme GT 6T to Poco F6 5G -- Our list of smartphones under Rs 30,000 this month has a great mix of power and photography pedigree

1 month ago

Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Jan-Feb 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme P2 Pro 5G to OnePlus Nord CE4 -- There are some excellent smartphones going under Rs 25,000 currently. Here are our top picks.

1 month ago

Russia moves to block WhatsApp after Telegram curbs: What's behind the crackdown? -- Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp, escalating its crackdown on foreign tech platforms after restricting Telegram. With nearly 100 million users affected, Moscow is pushing a state-backed messaging app, MAX, as part of its broader 'sovereign internet' strategy. Here's everything you need to know

1 day ago

Anthropic vs Anthropic: Why is a Karnataka start-up suing the US AI giant? -- A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company's India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India's booming tech market

2 days ago

Alphabet lines up 100-year bond sale: Why this is rare -- Alphabet is tapping global bond markets with its largest-ever borrowing plan, including a rare 100-year bond. As AI-driven capital expenditure surges across Big Tech, the Google parent's multi-currency bond sale highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing investor demand worldwide

3 days ago

What is India's orange economy that Budget 2026 puts the spotlight on? -- India's Union Budget 2026 places the spotlight on the 'orange economy', covering creative sectors such as animation, gaming, design and live entertainment. Backed by the Economic Survey 2025-26, the government aims to boost jobs, skills, urban services and tourism through targeted policy support

12 days ago

Why are Americans deleting TikTok now? -- TikTok is facing a fresh backlash in the United States after restructuring its ownership under a new US-led joint venture. Concerns over censorship, data collection, political influence and technical outages have driven a surge in app deletions, even as overall user activity remains largely stable

15 days ago

Why is Pentagon embracing Elon Musk's controversial AI Grok? -- The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

30 days ago

Why are Google founders saying bye to California, where they made their fortune? -- As California weighs a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have begun scaling back their presence in the state. Dozens of their business entities have moved or become inactive, and major investments have shifted elsewhere. Some reports say they may even leave the state

30 days ago

Why is Southeast Asia still the global hub for online scam networks? -- Cambodia's extradition of tycoon Chen Zhi highlights a rare crackdown on the transnational scam industry that has defrauded billions worldwide. Yet, forced labour, trafficked workers, and sprawling scam compounds across Southeast Asia continue to fuel digital fraud operations

1 month ago

Elon Musk's Grok shares AI images of 'minors with minimal clothing', marking lapse in safeguards -- Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok landed in yet another trouble after it generated images depicting minors in minimal clothing on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

1 month ago

More than 20% of videos YouTube shows to new users are 'AI Slop'; Study gives insight into a new industry -- More than 20 per cent of the videos that the YouTube algorithm shows to new users are 'AI-slops', referring to low-quality AI-generated content, a new study has found

1 month ago

CMF Headphone Pro Review: A little funky but too much fun - . Nothing sub-brand, CMF has recently launched its budget-friendly over ear headphones in India. At Rs 6,999, the CMF Headphone Pro is well worth its asking price for its features and performance.

11 days ago

2 terrorists killed in Kupwara's Keran sector as 'Operation Pimple' continues, search underway -- Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday during an ongoing anti-infiltration operation in the Keran sector, officials said.

11 days ago

Best phones under Rs 75,000 (March 2025): Apple iPhone 16, OnePlus 13 to Google Pixel 9 -- Here are your top premium smartphone options under 75K in India at the moment

3 months ago

Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple Intelligence -- There's no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple's lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things tricky

6 months ago

Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprises -- At first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don't be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficient

6 months ago

EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000 -- Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive too

6 months ago

Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review: Compact size, massive punch -- Considering its price, the Formovie Cinema Edge 4K offers a fantastic balance of high-quality visuals, smart functionality, and ease of use

6 months ago

Boult Partybox X80 Review: A feature-packed speaker with major party vibes -- Party speakers often come with a few extra tricks, and the Boult Partybox X80 packs them all — multiple input options, microphone support, and dynamic LED lighting that reacts to the music. But how does it sound? And is it worth what Boult is asking for it

6 months ago

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ review: More of the same, but with a wicked AI twist -- While there aren't many meaningful hardware upgrades for the Galaxy S25 and S25+, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, coupled with the new Galaxy AI features make these devices an interesting entry point into Samsung's Galaxy

6 months ago

Noise ColorFt Pro 6 Max Review: A stylish fitness watch in need of a competitive price tag -- This elegant Noise watch is pretty good at health tracking but needs to fix a few chinks and get the pricing right.

6 months ago

Meta's 87,000 vs X's 30: Viral post reignites debate over tech bloat

11 hours ago

Elon Musk calls Anthropic's $30 billion AI funding 'misanthropic and evil'

12 hours ago

Google targeted by EU over online ad price practices unfair to advertisers

12 hours ago

AI Impact Summit 2026: India MEA lists 7 key focuses ahead of the global event

9 hours ago

OpenAI unveils Codex Spark, a new AI model that codes 15 times faster in real time

10 hours ago

IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring despite AI automation concerns

9 hours ago

From code to campaigns: AI giants take their rivalry to US political arena

13 hours ago

OpenAI says China's DeepSeek trained its AI by distilling US models, memo shows

10 hours ago

ByteDance's new AI video model goes viral as China looks for second DeepSeek moment

14 hours ago

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast acquires Step—new bank, crypto exchange on the cards?

14 hours ago

'It was ready to kill and blackmail': Anthropic's Claude AI sparks alarm, says company policy chief

9 hours ago

Brazil President Lula da Silva is coming to India for AI Impact summit

16 hours ago

OpenAI researcher quits, raises alarm over ChatGPT advertising plans

1 day ago

'Worse than Covid': AI's rapid evolution could wipe out jobs, warns entrepreneur Matt Shumer

15 hours ago