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Who is behind Sarvam AI? Meet Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan, the duo redefining India's AI future - . India's homegrown AI startup Sarvam AI has captured global attention after its model, Sarvam Vision, outperformed heavyweights like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) benchmarks. But behind this remarkable success lies a story of innovation, ambition, and two visionary minds determined to build sovereign AI for India.

8 hours ago

EU orders Meta to give rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp -- The EU executive told Meta to give rival AI chatbots access to WhatsApp after a probe found the US giant to be in breach of the bloc's competition rules. The tech giant rejected the commission's preliminary findings.

7 hours ago

Best phones under Rs 30,000 (Feb 2026): Samsung Galaxy M56 5G, Motorola Edge 60 Pro to iQOO Neo 10R 5G -- Here are the best smartphones to buy under Rs 30,000 in India this month.

8 hours ago

'Budget makes digital infra a national priority': What are experts saying on India's semiconductor, data centre push? -- With a 20-year tax holiday for data centres and regulatory clarity, it's clear that digital infrastructure remains a national priority. Experts as well as markets reacted positively to the Budget's AI- and semiconductor-related proposals — even as they flagged some nuances.

9 hours ago

WhatsApp testing new Close Friends feature inspired by Instagram: All you need to know -- WhatsApp is getting more features borrowed from Instagram in the last 12 months and a new report claims we might see more added to the messaging app and its new armoury. The platform has offered Status updates for its users and the new update could see us get the close friends option that will limit the update with select contacts.

9 hours ago

Lost your dog? Amazon's Ring has a new AI feature to help you find them, here's how -- Losing a dog can feel like losing a family member. Now, Amazon's Ring, the company best known for home security cameras, wants to use artificial intelligence and a little neighbourly teamwork to bring furry friends home faster.

10 hours ago

'Don't confuse Engineering with statistical reconstruction': Tech leaders rebut Zoho founder's AI-driven career warning -- Tech leaders refuted Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's claim that software engineering should start planning an alternative career amid the AI boom. Capgemini Director Raghu Kishore Vempati countered Vembu's comment and wrote that the remark was premature and asked to refuse confusion between Engineering and statistical reconstruction.

12 hours 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.

10 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

12 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.

21 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.

26 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.

26 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.

27 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.

27 days 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

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

8 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

11 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

26 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

26 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

28 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.

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

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

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.

7 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.

7 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

Ocado layoff: UK tech firm plans to cut 1,000 jobs in latest cost-saving drive

7 hours ago

'Terribly harmful': Czech PM supports curbs on children's social media use

8 hours ago

Block layoffs: Jack Dorsey's fintech company plans to cut 10% of staff

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Meta, Alphabet face jury in landmark US trial over child social media addiction

13 hours ago

OpenAI's first AI earbuds won't be fancy — but the next one might be

9 hours ago

Taiwan rules out relocating major share of chip manufacturing to the US

10 hours ago

iPhones, iPads, and Macs: A look at Apple's lineup for early 2026

12 hours ago

SpaceX to prioritise building self-growing city on moon, Musk says

12 hours ago

Apple set to launch iPhone 17e soon, here's how much it might cost

12 hours ago

Starlink licence in Pakistan held up over data security, geopolitics and Chinese competition

16 hours ago

Qualcomm flags India's role in designing its most advanced 2nm chips

1 day ago

'We are not developing a phone': Musk quashes Starlink phone speculation

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Indians punishing Turkey over Operation Sindoor stance? Travel falls 25%

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Job cuts rise 118% in US for January — highest since 2009 as AI impact triggers anxiety

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