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OpenAI hires Thinking Machines co-founders amid AI talent wars
OpenAI has reportedly hired three founding members from rival startup Thinking Machines Lab, escalating the battle for top AI talent.
Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro gets early OLED boost from Samsung
Apple reportedly intends to introduce OLED displays to its iPad mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac between 2026 and 2028, marking a significant upgrade in display technology.
AI-induced psychosis: How ChatGPT, others can trigger delusions
Reports are emerging about 'AI psychosis', a condition where interactions with artificial intelligence systems exacerbate or trigger psychotic symptoms in vulnerable individuals.
AI still can't handle simple date math—here's why that matters
Despite advancements in artificial intelligence, Google's AI Overview and other leading models continue to provide inaccurate responses to simple questions about the upcoming year.
Musk's xAI is hiring Hindi, Bengali speakers to train Grok
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is on the lookout for native Hindi and Bengali speakers.
Does paracetamol cause autism? UK study says otherwise
A systematic review published in The Lancet has debunked US President Donald Trump's controversial claim that paracetamol causes autism.
X revamps payouts: $1M for top article, new monetization model
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has announced a new monetization model for content creators.
California orders Musk's xAI to stop generating obscene images
The California Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's xAI.
YouTube now allows more controversial content to earn full revenue
YouTube has updated its advertiser-friendly content guidelines, allowing more videos on controversial issues to earn full ad revenue.
'Wikilaundering': PR firm accused of commissioning favourable Wikipedia edits
Portland Communications, a leading public relations (PR) firm founded by Tim Allan, has been accused of manipulating Wikipedia pages to favor its clients.
Google's AI video maker Flow now available to Workspace users
Google's innovative AI video creation tool, Flow, is now available for users with Business, Enterprise, and Education Workspace plans.
Epic Games has dealt a blow to Fortnite creators
Epic Games has announced a major update to its rules for Fortnite creators.
Bluesky adds cashtags, LIVE badges to boost user engagement
Bluesky, a social networking platform, is rolling out two new features: cashtags and LIVE badges.
TikTok launches PineDrama, a dedicated app for microdramas
TikTok has launched a new standalone app called PineDrama in the US and Brazil.
Activision Blizzard under probe for 'misleading' mobile game practices
Italy's competition authority, Autorita Garante della Concorrenza E Del Mercato (AGCM), has launched two investigations into Activision Blizzard.
ChatGPT to start showing ads
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is testing a new advertising feature in its free version for US users.
Sun Pharma launches skin cancer medication in US
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has launched its skin cancer drug, Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl), in the US.
You can now lip-sync Reels in 5 new Indian languages
Instagram has expanded its AI-powered voice translation and lip-sync feature for Reels to five new Indian languages.
Space travel changes brain structure, study reveals
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has found that long-duration space travel can alter the structure and position of astronauts' brains.
TikTok to launch age-detection tech in Europe amid regulatory pressure
TikTok has announced its plan to roll out a new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, according to Reuters.
Why Indian private satellites on PSLV-C62 mission weren't insured
The recent failure of ISRO's PSLV-C62-EOS-N1 mission has highlighted a major gap in India's private space sector: satellite insurance.
iPhone 4: Why the 16-year-old phone is trending again
The iPhone 4, a device that made its debut in 2010, is witnessing a major resurgence among young users. This trend is mainly driven by nostalgia and the phone's simple features.
Chinese hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US
A China-linked hacker group has been accused of using Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US government and policy-related officials.
China just 'months behind' US in AI race: DeepMind CEO
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that China is closing the gap with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) at an unprecedented pace.
Apple to manufacture AI chips in-house by 2026
Apple is gearing up to start production of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips, according to a report by Ming-Chi Kuo.
Google launches open AI translation models challenging ChatGPT Translate
Google has unveiled TranslateGemma, a new set of open translation models based on Gemma 3.
This popular PC game is coming to your iPhone
Apple has announced the addition of Sid Meier's Civilization VII Arcade Edition to its Apple Arcade platform on February 5, 2026.
Leak reveals full specs of Apple iPhone Fold, 18 Pro
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 series, including the highly anticipated foldable model, will come with Touch ID instead of Face ID.
Flipkart's AI shopping assistant 'SLAP' to launch next week
Flipkart is all set to launch its new conversational AI shopping assistant, Shop Like a Pro (SLAP), next week.
Ordered Trump Mobile phone? 6 months later, it's still missing
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to probe Trump Mobile's failure to deliver its promised phones.
US senators demand answers from tech giants over explicit deepfakes
A group of US senators has written to tech giants Meta, Alphabet, X, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok.
Canada investigates Musk's xAI over explicit deepfakes
Canada's privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk.
Spotify raises subscription prices once again
Spotify has announced a price hike for its subscription plan in the United States, marking the third increase in three years.
50% discount! Samsung Galaxy Ring drops to ₹15,999 on Amazon
Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wearable device designed for health tracking, has received its biggest price cut ever on Amazon India.
Meta pulls the plug on its metaverse for work
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will be shutting down Horizon Workrooms, its virtual collaboration space for workers.
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft heads to trial
A US District Judge in Oakland, California has denied OpenAI and Microsoft's attempts to dismiss Elon Musk's lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial scheduled for late April.
Nothing's first India flagship store is coming to this city
Nothing, the consumer tech company co-founded by Carl Pei, has announced its plan to open its first-ever flagship store in India.
Design a Mars meal for astronauts, win $750,000 from NASA
NASA has launched a global competition to tackle one of the biggest hurdles in human space exploration: feeding astronauts on Mars.
Wikipedia partners with Microsoft and Meta for AI content training
Wikipedia has announced partnerships with several tech giants, including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.
US struggles in space race as China makes lunar strides
The US is losing its grip on the space race, with China's successful lunar missions and strategic plans.
NASA brings astronauts home safely in first-ever space medical evacuation
NASA has successfully completed its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS).
Samsung Galaxy S26 may finally get faster charging support
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch in India and global markets next month.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT feature takes on Google Translate
OpenAI has launched a new translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, to take on Google Translate.
Realme's 10,000mAh battery phone could launch in India this month
Realme is gearing up to launch a smartphone with an industry-leading 10,000mAh battery in India.
All about NASA rocket that will carry humans to Moon
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission, a major milestone in human space exploration.
App downloads slide for 5th year, while spending hits record-high
According to Appfigures's annual report, the number of mobile app downloads has declined for the fifth consecutive year.
Google Trends gets Gemini-powered capabilities
Google has announced the launch of a revamped Trends Explore page, now with Gemini-powered capabilities.
YouTube now lets parents block kids from watching Shorts endlessly
YouTube has announced new parental control features, specifically designed to manage the time children and teens spend on YouTube Shorts.
Why Zuckerberg and his 28-year-old AI chief are clashing
Meta's ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) project is facing some major internal friction.
Gemini AI now uses your personal data for better responses
Google has launched a new feature called "Personal Intelligence" for the Gemini AI app.
Digg, the OG Reddit rival, is back with new app
Digg, a pioneer of early internet communities and a former rival to Reddit, has been relaunched.