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How the H-1B crunch could ultimately strengthen India's tech ecosystem? . As H-1B visa uncertainty and AI-led layoffs unsettle global tech workers, SaveSage Founder and CEO Ashish Lath says the disruption may benefit India over time. While short-term challenges remain, he believes India's strong tech talent and digital infrastructure position it as a future global tech powerhouse, reports Firstpost's Arya Pandey.

1 hour ago

Zupee Layoffs: Online gaming platform cuts 200 jobs as a part of restructuring -- Zupee confirms its second wave of layoffs this year, affecting around 200 employees. Despite the layoffs, the online gaming platform has announced a comprehensive relief and support plan for the impacted workforce.

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Google introduces 6 new features that transform Chrome into a digital assistant: Here is how they work -- Google has recently announced a list of new features powered by Gemini AI. These features include, auto browse, personal intelligence, multitasking side panels and more. Let's delve deeper into these features.

4 hours ago

Former Meta contractors claim WhatsApp chats aren't private, prompting US investigation: Report -- After a group of plaintiffs filed a legal complaint, Meta contractors claim that WhatsApp chats are not private. According to the Bloomberg report, special agents from the US Department of Commerce have been examining allegations made by former Meta contractors who said they and some staff had unfettered access to WhatsApp messages.

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Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds -- Apple expects revenue for its fiscal second quarter to grow 13 per cent to 16 per cent, versus a 10 per cent rise that analysts expected. The company also forecast operating expenses of $18.4 billion to $18.7 billion, slightly above spending in the first quarter.

7 hours ago

Nothing Phone 4 not launching in 2026, CEO Carl Pei confirms Phone 4a and audio expansion plans -- Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirms that the company is focusing on Phone 4a and its audio hardware. In an interview, Pei also said that Nothing is not keen to rush to launch the next flagship device, the Nothing Phone 4.

9 hours ago

DeepSeek receives conditional approval to purchase Nvidia H200 GPUs -- China has approved DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia H200 AI chips under regulatory conditions still being finalised, marking a breakthrough in US-China tech tensions despite strong domestic demand and Beijing's previous import hesitation.

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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

2 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.

11 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.

15 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.

15 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.

2 months 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

5 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.

17 days 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.

17 days ago

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

26 days 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

21 days 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

21 days 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

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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

21 days 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.

21 days 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

21 days 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.

21 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

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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

16 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

16 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

18 days 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.

27 days 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

Why are hundreds of H-1B visa holders 'stuck' in India? -- Hundreds of Indian professionals on H-1B visas are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled and postponed visa interviews scheduled for mid-December. The delays, linked to expanded social media vetting under the Trump administration, have left workers with expired visas and employers unsure how long they can wait

1 month 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 month ago

Will Australia's under-16 social media ban influence other countries? What is India thinking? -- Australia has officially barred all under-16s from social media. With major platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, among others, now legally required to block young users, countries across Europe, Asia and the US are reassessing their own policies. Experts in India say the real solution may lie in education, awareness and behavioural reform

1 month ago

Is social media damaging your child's ability to focus? -- A new long-term research, tracking over 8,300 children in the US, has found a clear link between social media use and the rise in inattention symptoms between ages 10 and 14. While TV viewing and video games did not affect concentration, apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat were associated with declining focus

1 month 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.

2 months 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

2 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

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.

6 months ago

Is AGI the future of artificial intelligence — or its end? Godfather of AI has his own fears

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In Graphics | Is Europe breaking up with US tech?

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Microsoft's $357 billion rout is second-worst ever; only Nvidia's DeepSeek shock was bigger

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Tech layoffs 2026: Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, HP and others slash jobs amid restructuring

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Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with Tesla and xAI

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Trump administration clashes with Claude-maker Anthropic over AI's use in weapons: Report

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Best phones under Rs 20,000 (Jan 2026): CMF Phone 2 Pro, Motorola G96 5G to Poco X7 5G

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Tesla to retire its flagship models to make room for Optimus robot production

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Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

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Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI: Report

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Economic Survey flags 'alarming' rise in digital addiction among India's youth

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Economic Survey 2026: India to treat data as a national resource to power in-house AI innovation

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Economic Survey 2026: India is not running after big AI model, but follows a bottom-up AI approach

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India should consider age-based limits for social media, chief economic adviser says

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