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Australia accuses China of hacking telecoms, stealing data worth $8B
Australia has accused China of hacking into its telecommunications networks and other critical infrastructure to steal sensitive information.
Google Maps now shows real-time speed limits in Noida
In a major step toward improving road safety, the Noida authorities have integrated Google Maps with real-time speed limits.
Japanese woman marries AI character she created using ChatGPT
A Japanese woman (32) has married an artificial intelligence (AI) character she created herself.
WhatsApp now lets you report bugs by shaking your phone
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets users report bugs by shaking their device.
Baidu unveils AI chips to reduce reliance on US tech
Baidu, China's leading technology company, has unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors.
Google Messages to let you tag people in group chats
Google is testing a new feature in its Messages app, the '@mentions' capability for group chats.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1, a smarter and more conversational AI model
OpenAI has unveiled a major upgrade in its GPT-5 series with the launch of GPT-5.1.
Jack Dorsey brings video sharing app Vine back to life
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has funded a project to revive the nostalgic six-second looping videos of Vine.
Anthropic is spending $50B to build data centers in US
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced a massive $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure.
You can now store passport, driver's license on your iPhone
Apple has launched a new feature, Digital ID, to simplify airport check-ins.
X's two-factor authentication glitch locks users out of their accounts
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing a major issue after a mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) change.
93% of Indian designers use AI tools, Figma survey reveals
A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Figma found that an overwhelming 93% of Indian designers already use these AI tools in their work.
Google making it easier to download unverified apps on Android
Google is set to ease its controversial sideloading restrictions on Android, a move that has drawn criticism from power users and independent developers alike.
Why Blue Origin postponed launch of NASA's Mars mission again
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch has been delayed due to extreme solar storms. It was carrying NASA's twin ESCAPADE orbiters to Mars.
Apple removes gay dating apps in China, sparking community concerns
Apple has removed two of China's most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from the App Store following an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).
Google sues Chinese group sending scam texts to users globally
Google has filed a lawsuit against "Lighthouse," a Chinese criminal organization that provides software and support to online scammers.
ByteDance launches AI coding agent for just $1.3 monthly
Volcano Engine, the cloud division of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has launched a new AI coding agent.
Scientists discover rare-earth elements in living plant for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of scientists led by Chinese researchers has found a naturally occurring mineral containing rare earth elements in a fern.
Google sued over Gemini AI spying on users' data
Google has been sued for allegedly using its Gemini AI tool to unlawfully monitor private communications of Gmail, Chat, and Meet users.
India mandates 24-hour takedown of non-consensual intimate content online
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that mandates online intermediaries to remove or disable access to non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) content within 24 hours of being reported.
Google Pixel update brings AI-powered notification summaries
Google has announced an update for its Pixel smartphones, bringing a new feature: notification summaries.
New Google feature lets AI assist you without exposing data
Google has launched a new platform, Private AI Compute, to bring the full power of its Gemini AI models to users while keeping their personal data completely private.
New ClickFix attacks trick users into installing malware unknowingly
ClickFix, a new method of cyber attack, is rapidly becoming a major security threat for unsuspecting users.
Nano Banana AI brings new editing features to Google Photos
Google Photos has introduced a host of new artificial intelligence (AI) features, including the ability to edit objects and people in photos.
AI pioneer Yann LeCun to leave Meta, start new venture
Yann LeCun, Meta's chief artificial intelligence (AI) scientist and a Turing Award-winning AI pioneer, is reportedly planning to leave the company.
Apple has launched a stylish bag to carry your iPhone
Apple has launched a new product, the iPhone Pocket, which is basically a knitted bag.
ChatGPT losing memories due to glitch: How to protect yours?
OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that learns from user interactions to provide personalized responses.
You don't need Xbox to play games in India anymore
Microsoft has officially launched its game streaming service, Xbox Cloud Gaming, in India.
Meta employees using company's AI chatbot to draft performance reviews
Following the recent layoffs in its AI division, Meta employees have started using the company's internal AI chatbot, Metamate, to draft their performance reviews.
Facebook is removing 'Like' button, but there's a catch
Meta has said that it will retire the iconic Facebook Like and Comment buttons from external websites starting February 10, 2026.
Google, Samsung working together to fix battery drain on Android
Google and Samsung are teaming up to tackle one of the biggest pain points for Android users: battery-draining apps.
Apple's iPhone Air 2 is not coming anytime soon
Apple has delayed the launch of its next lightweight smartphone, the iPhone Air 2, as per The Information.
You can now control Samsung's smart home devices using Siri
Samsung has announced an update for its SmartThings platform, bringing support for Siri shortcuts.
Amazon Music now lets you chat with others in groups
Amazon Music has launched a new beta feature called "Fan Groups" in Canada.
Devs can now create interactive projects using Google Maps data
Google Maps has introduced a suite of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including a builder agent and an Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
You can now use Gemini on your Google TV Streamer
Google has announced the integration of its advanced AI assistant, Gemini, into the Google TV Streamer.
Intel loses AI chief Sachin Katti to OpenAI
Sachin Katti, Intel's Chief Technology and Artificial Intelligence Officer, is leaving the company to join OpenAI.
Wikipedia urges AI companies to stop scraping its content
Wikipedia is taking a stand against the growing trend of generative AI models using its content without proper attribution or payment.
Apple removes LGBTQ+ dating apps from Chinese App Store
Apple has removed two popular LGBTQ+ dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its App Store in China.
OpenAI exploring consumer health products, including AI-driven personal health assistant
OpenAI is considering the development of consumer health products, including an AI-driven personal health assistant.