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Elon Musk's Starlink reveals plan for India, check price & internet speed here - . Elon Musk-owned Starlink has revealed its internet plan for India. Check the price and speed here.

3 hours 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

4 hours ago

Microsoft wiring AI models into Excel to turn it into infrastructure for future agents: Satya Nadella -- Nadella said Microsoft is developing an AI analyst that can autonomously use tools like Excel, envisioning a future where organisations either guide such systems or let fully autonomous agents operate with built-in access to the software humans use today

4 hours ago

Vivo X300 Series Launched in India: What's new, specifications, price and initial impressions -- The new Vivo X300 and X300 Pro have the potential to be the best phones of 2025 in their respective categories.

9 hours ago

Oppo Find X9 Review: A good all-round package that could have been priced a little better -- The Oppo Find X9 should be able to take a sizable chunk of the flagship market in India from OnePlus with a slight price correction.

2 days ago

EU slaps 120-mn-euro fine on Elon Musk's X, igniting tensions with Trump administration -- The European Union on Friday imposed a 120-million-euro ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X for violating the bloc's digital regulations, setting the stage for what could become a new flashpoint with President Trump administration

2 days ago

Cloudflare down: Outage hits websites & apps like Groww, Zerodha, Claude & Canva -- A Cloudflare error caused several websites and apps like Groww, Zerodha, Claude, and Canva to go down today.

2 days 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

18 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

3 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

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

11 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

13 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

18 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.

18 days ago

'Baby shark, doo, doo...': How a 90-second children's video created a $400-million brand -- Pinkfong's transformation from a small South Korean startup into a global children's media powerhouse began with a 90-second video released in 2016. 'Baby Shark Dance' became the most-watched YouTube video ever, driving new franchises and now an IPO that valued the company at nearly $400 million

19 days ago

US-China tech war has an unexpected winner: AI prodigy with $23 bn fortune -- The tech war between the United States and China has helped Chinese tech entrepreneur Chen Tianshi become one of the world's richest self-made billionaires. Here's how it happened

21 days ago

What is Threema, the Swiss messaging app that helped Delhi blast accused? -- Investigators probing the deadly Red Fort car explosion say the accused built a concealed communication system using Threema, a Swiss encrypted messaging app, which is banned in India. Authorities allege the three suspects relied on the platform's anonymity-driven architecture to prepare for multiple attacks before the plot was disrupted

24 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

Australia: Meta starts removing under-16s from Instagram and Facebook

3 hours ago

Best phones under Rs 75,000 (Dec 2025): Oppo Find X9, iQOO 15 to Apple iPhone 16

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Apple likely to defy Indian directive to preload government app onto every smartphone: Reports

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AI is already taking away salary hikes, and yet it's what everyone wants

2 days ago

Sam Altman declares code red to improve ChatGPT as OpenAI pauses other initiatives

2 days ago

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple folding smartphone priced at $2,443

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Why Indian govt wants smartphone makers to pre-install an app on all devices

3 days ago

Are humanoid robots spooking the Chinese government?

4 days ago

Why you might get logged out of WhatsApp Web every 6 hours in India

6 days ago

iQOO 15 Launched in India: Key features and specifications, price, initial impressions and more

6 days ago

History Today: When OpenAI launched ChatGPT, revolutionising the way we see AI

6 days ago

You can soon watch movies, live sports on phone without the internet. Here's how

6 days ago

Noise Master Buds Max Review: Good midrange wireless headphones tuned by Bose

6 days ago

Social media ban for under-16s? The idea's catching on

6 days ago