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3 days ago

Google launches Disco, an AI-first browser to take on ChatGPT Atlas - . Google has launched Disco, an experimental AI-first browser that turns browsing activity into custom web applications, as it steps up competition with a new wave of AI-powered browsers led by OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas.

9 hours ago

Google to build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia-funded defence pact -- Google will construct three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, with the project funded by Australia under the Pukpuk defence treaty.

9 hours ago

Zuckerberg falters on his biggest bet? Metaverse budget to be slashed 30% next year, says report -- Meta Platforms appears to be scaling back one of the boldest and costliest ambitions in the tech sector with reports indicating that CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to cut the company's metaverse spending by roughly 30 per cent in 2026.

18 hours ago

Trump effect? From X to Starlink, Europe itching to end dependence on American technology -- Europe is accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on US digital platforms and infrastructure, pursuing digital sovereignty through regulation and homegrown technologies amid geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over American tech dominance.

1 day ago

ChatGPT is now a murder accused: How a son killed his mother before dying by suicide -- A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman's estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs

1 day ago

US court sentences TerraUSD creator Do Kwon to 15 years for $40 bn crypto collapse -- Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur whose digital tokens collapsed and wiped out an estimated 40 billion dollars in 2022, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for what the judge called an "epic fraud".

1 day ago

ChatGPT-owner OpenAI releases Pro, Thinking AI models in tech race with Google -- While Google can draw on its vast online ad revenue to fund AI development, OpenAI has been pouring tens of billions of dollars into computing infrastructure despite not yet turning a profit

1 day 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

23 days 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.

1 month ago

After $12 billion in losses, Ford shifts electric vehicle strategy -- Ford had appeared to gain an edge over other traditional automakers when it launched three models between 2021 and 2022. But slowing EV demand, aggressive price cuts by Tesla and higher material costs have squeezed profits across the industry

4 months ago

Tesla finally rolls into India with first showroom in Mumbai: Are there takers for Elon Musk's EV car? -- After a long, long wait, Tesla has finally arrived in India, opening its first showroom in Mumbai. Its Model Y, priced between Rs 61-69 lakh on-road, is up for sale. But can Indian customers afford Elon Musk's EV?

4 months ago

Will fallout with Trump hurt Musk's business in China too? -- Local competitors like BYD and Xiaomi have made major gains in the Chinese EV market while the country's authorities have pulled back privileges granted to Tesla earlier. Musk's fallout with Trump is also turning out to be bad for business

4 months ago

Can Foxconn save Nissan's struggling Oppama plant despite Japan govt's concerns? Talks on -- Oppama, one of Nissan's key domestic plants since 1961, has an annual production capacity of 240,000 vehicles. However, its utilisation rate fell to just 40 per cent last year, well below the 80 per cent typically required to break even

4 months ago

Punishment, appeasement... Indians react to Delhi fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles -- Delhi's ban on refuelling end-of-life vehicles from Tuesday has ignited a fierce debate. Many feel targeted and ask 'is it a punishment for those who maintain their cars well?'

4 months ago

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports -- Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

4 months ago

India tweaks guidelines for Made-in-India electric cars, allows importing vehicles at lower tariff -- Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy called the policy a strategic move to make India a manufacturing base for EVs, stating that the plan provides a strong policy framework to attract both foreign and domestic manufacturers

4 months ago

Musk's driverless dream: Tesla announces June 12 rollout for robotaxi in Austin -- Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk's company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

4 months 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

4 months ago

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children -- Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world's biggest digital platforms

5 days ago

Are humanoid robots spooking the Chinese government? -- China's once-celebrated humanoid robotics boom is now under the lens as Beijing warns of runaway growth, excessive product duplication, and inflated investor expectations. With more than 150 companies racing ahead despite weak commercial demand, policymakers fear the sector's rapid expansion may be edging toward instability

11 days ago

History Today: When OpenAI launched ChatGPT, revolutionising the way we see AI -- On November 30, history witnessed the release of ChatGPT in 2022 and revolutionised global engagement with artificial intelligence. The day also saw Michael Jackson's Thriller reshape pop culture in 1982, and Barbados gain independence in 1966

13 days ago

After Australia, Deloitte's AI scandal in Canada: A global consulting crisis in the making? -- Concerns over AI use in public-sector consulting have increased after Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador uncovered unverifiable citations in a $1.6 million Deloitte health workforce report. The revelation mirrors a recent Deloitte scandal in Australia, raising questions about the growing risks of AI-generated material influencing major government decisions

16 days ago

What was Project Mercury that Meta quietly shut down after it exposed social media harm? -- Newly unsealed court filings reveal that Meta quietly ended Project Mercury, an internal study showing that users who took a break from Facebook felt less anxious and socially pressured. The disclosures — part of a sweeping US lawsuit targeting multiple social platforms — raises questions over whether tech giants withheld evidence of potential mental-health risks to young users

19 days ago

Are AI toys putting young children at risk this holiday season? -- Children's advocacy groups are warning parents against buying AI-powered toys this holiday season, saying they expose kids to unsafe conversations and weaken creativity. With more than 150 experts backing Fairplay's new advisory, concerns are rising that AI toys marketed as educational companions may actually replace real play and imaginative learning

23 days ago

White House eyes to sue states that pass AI laws — Trump's July bid had failed -- US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly drafting an executive order that would direct the country's Department of Justice to sue American states that are passing laws regulating Artificial Intelligence.

23 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.

1 month 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

1 month 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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.

4 months ago

Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review: The right dose of style and substance -- This compact and stylish speaker does pack a punch and also offers some interesting features.

4 months ago

New space race picks up pace: Bezos, Musk rivalling for data centres in orbit; Pichai too

9 hours ago

Elon Musk says he is looking forward to serving India with Starlink

18 hours ago

Musk's SpaceX targets more than $25 billion raise in blockbuster 2026 IPO

1 day ago

Is China's DeepSeek using smuggled Blackwell AI chips? Nvidia says...

1 day ago

Why are tech giants Microsoft and Amazon betting big on AI in India?

1 day ago

Will Australia's under-16 social media ban influence other countries? What is India thinking?

1 day ago

China to keep an eye on what Nvidia sells after Trump allows it to export H200 chips

1 day ago

PM Modi holds back-to-back meetings with Cognizant, Microsoft and Intel CEOs, secures major investment pledges

2 days ago

Is social media damaging your child's ability to focus?

3 days ago

Can you store your digital data in space? Sundar Pichai thinks Google can shoot the moon

3 days ago

Illegal U-turns, impatient lane change: Self-driving cars behaving like human drivers

3 days ago

Japan turns to AI, robot caregivers to tackle dementia crisis

3 days ago

A world first: Australia's under-16 social media ban alarms global platforms

3 days ago

Trump bows to China pressure? US seeks compromise over Nvidia H200 AI chip export, says report

3 days ago