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Can Mark Zuckerberg's new smart eyewear make phones obsolete? . Mark Zuckerberg has a vision for us all, and it involves smart eyewear. At the Meta Connect 2025 event, the tech entrepreneur unveiled a new range of smart glasses powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) tech. Priced between $379 and $799 (Rs 33,398 and Rs 70,406), they have features that allow users to give up being glued to their phones

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China drops Google anti-trust probe, says report amid deal over TikTok's future in US -- The investigation into Google, formally launched in February, focused on the dominance of its Android operating system and how it affects Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Oppo and Xiaomi that rely on the software

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Microsoft links promotion to new attendance policy: Return to office by Sept 19, for at least 3 days a week -- The mandate will initially apply to Seattle-area employees residing within 50 miles of Microsoft offices, according to an internal memo from Chief People Officer Amy Coleman

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What's the cost of keeping Elon Musk away from politics? A trillion dollars, it seems -- Tesla has proposed a record-breaking $1 trillion compensation plan to retain CEO Elon Musk and secure his focus on ambitious projects like autonomous taxis and humanoid robots. The move comes as Musk personally purchased $1 billion in Tesla shares while facing criticism over political involvement

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China targeting Nvidia as Trump shields TikTok: Xi pushing to cast Beijing as US tech supplier -- China is pressuring Nvidia as TikTok talks advance with Xi Jinping aiming to cast Beijing as a technology supplier while Trump holds firm on tariffs

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New ChatGPT version coming especially for teens, but parents will be in control -- In case OpenAI identifies a user as a minor, they will automatically redirect them to the age-appropriate version of ChatGPT that will block graphic and sexual content and can involve law enforcement in rare cases of acute distress, the company said

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OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: The core finally gets stronger -- The OnePlus Nord CE5, though not drastically different in concept from its predecessors, now gets a lot more powerful processing hardware and great battery backup

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?'

1 month 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

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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

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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

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Did Tesla try to replace Elon Musk behind the scenes? -- Tesla is denying a bombshell report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk due to his growing political commitments and controversial public image. Despite denials from Chair Robyn Denholm and Musk himself, questions remain amid falling profits, consumer backlash and Musk's high-profile role in Donald Trump's administration

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Americans can soon have driverless SUVs, Texas testing goes next level -- Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions

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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

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Is the internet dead? What's this theory that OpenAI's Sam Altman says might be true? -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has suggested there may be truth to the Dead Internet Theory, which claims much of today's online content and social media activity is generated by bots and AI rather than humans. His comments have put a spotlight on synthetic content and the growing influence of artificial intelligence online

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'Trump now trains his tariff gun at chipmakers not shifting production bases to US -- President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US. The comment came ahead of his dinner with major technology company CEOs.

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Will Chinese tech firms defy Xi pressure and buy Nvidia AI chip? Report says they want to... -- Chinese tech firms perceive the potential B30A pricing, reported by Reuters for the first time, as a good deal, they added. One said the B30A promises to be up to six times more powerful than the H20

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$6 billion windfall: Is crypto now the Trump family's biggest business venture? -- The Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, has quickly become its largest source of wealth, with locked holdings valued at around $6 billion. The launch of its $WLFI token drew massive trading volumes and scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as Donald Trump balances presidential duties with his family's expanding crypto empire

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Talking to chatbots can lead to 'AI psychosis'. Is this a growing mental health risk? -- AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are now everyday tools, but psychiatrists warn of a disturbing trend dubbed 'AI psychosis'. A small group of users report delusions, emotional dependence or losing touch with reality after long conversations with chatbots

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Why is AI startup Perplexity offering $34.5 billion for Google Chrome? -- AI startup Perplexity has made an unprecedented $34.5 billion all-cash offer to buy Google Chrome, aiming to acquire the browser's massive user base amid a looming US antitrust ruling against Google. Backed by major investors, the San Francisco-based firm says the deal would preserve Chrome's openness while investing billions in its future development

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ChatGPT co-creator appointed head of Meta AI Superintelligence Lab -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of OpenAI's ChatGPT, will serve as the chief scientist of Meta Superintelligence Labs. The move came months after Meta went on to poach AI talent from competitors

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Elon Musk's AI firm issues apology after Grok chatbot praises Hitler and spews Antisemitic rhetoric -- Elon Musk's AI firm xAI issued an apology after its chatbot Grok posted multiple antisemitic posts, lauding Hitler.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance -- The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel's new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we've seen, it's a game-changer

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Project Kuiper: Amazon satellite internet could begin in 5 countries by early 2026

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Meta gave millions to new AI project poaches, now it has a problem

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Ahead of Trump-Xi call, China accuses Nvidia of breaching anti-monopoly laws; tech giant denies

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How ChatGPT is becoming everyone's BFF and why that's dangerous

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America ready for self-driving cars, but it has a legal problem

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Days before Trump visit, UK enters $543 mn Google Cloud deal to boost national security

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Apple delays launch of 'made-in-India' new iPhone Air in China over 'approval' issues

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Alibaba, Baidu begin using own AI chips as China shifts away from US tech amid Nvidia row

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When is Apple's new iPhone 17 coming to India? How much of it is 'made in India'?

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Wall Street closes higher, S&P 500 hits record as tech titans surge

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Thinnest iPhone ever, new AirPods: What Apple unveiled at 'Awe Dropping' event

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Apple goes slow on AI in its new iPhones, but holds price steady amid Trump tariff pressure

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What is the US HIRE Bill and why is India's $250-billion IT sector worried?

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iPhone 17 Air could be really slim, but it won't have poor battery life. Here's why

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