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Challenges and opportunities of adopting AI for financial security in India’s growing digital economy
To fully harness AI's potential, India must address these complexities while building on its growing trust in digital platforms. This journey will define the future of financial security in the world's fastest-growing economy
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review: Get it for the gore of the gunplay and melee combat
With Space Marines 2, the environments are expansive, the enemy swarms breathtakingly large, and the action more intense, providing both veterans of the Warhammer 40,000 series as well as newcomers to go all-out bonkers in carnage
Apple launches online store app in India to extend focus beyond major cities
The launch of the Apple Store app comes as part of Apple’s larger efforts to expand its retail presence in India. In 2023, the company opened its first physical Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi. Apple plans to open four additional stores in Bengaluru, Pune, and other parts of Delhi and Mumbai
Apple among top 5 smartphone brands in India for the first time thanks to iPhone 15 and iPhone 13
This marks a turning point for Apple, which has long been competing in a market dominated by budget-friendly brands. Thanks to the rising popularity of its iPhone 15 and iPhone 13 models, and attractive trade-in offers, Apple has managed to establish a stronger foothold in India
Apple no longer the best selling smartphone brand in China, loses crown to Vivo
Vivo emerged as the market leader in 2024, claiming 17 per cent of China’s smartphone market, while Huawei closely followed with a 16 per cent share. Apple, now third, holds 15 per cent signalling a massive shift in consumer loyalty
Apple pauses notification summaries of news alerts in new iOS beta
Along with the pause in news notifications, Apple has introduced a new disclosure message. This appears when users first enable the notification summaries and warns that the feature is still in beta
US 'TikTok refugees' are signing up for Mandarin Chinese lessons en masse to use RedNote
Instead of trying to dodge the ban, millions of TikTok users are jumping over to RedNote. Since RedNote is primarily designed for a Chinese audience, it defaults to Mandarin. This has led to a surprising number of Americans flocking to Duolingo to learn Mandarin
Google won't add fact checks to search results and YouTube videos despite new EU law
Google has always resisted the idea of using fact-checking as part of its content moderation strategy, and it’s sticking to that stance. According to Google, the new requirements are not a good fit for its services, and it won’t be changing its content moderation policies to comply
Donald Trump and team plan to block or at least delay TikTok ban, want to see app sold to US business
Sources close to the matter have indicated that Trump’s team is contemplating an executive order that would temporarily suspend the law banning of forcing a sale of TikTok for 60 to 90 days
Biden administration decides not to ban TikTok, pushes the matter to Trump's table
Outgoing US President Joe Biden will not formalise the ban on TikTok and will leave the implementation of the controversial law in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump once he returns to the Oval Office, a White House official said
Realme launches 14 Pro series in India starting at Rs 24,999; Check specifications and features
One of the standout features of the Realme 14 Pro series is its unique design, including a colour-changing rear panel, a first for the brand. The Pearl White model, comes with cold-sensitive technology that alters the colour of the rear panel when temperatures drop below 16°C
Big trouble for PC users still on Windows 10, Microsoft to end support for Office apps from Oct 2025
Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11, with Yusuf Mehdi, the company’s executive vice president, calling 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." He encouraged people to prioritise upgrading to the new operating system
OpenAI bets big on agentic AI, unveils new Tasks feature
Right now, the Tasks feature is available in beta for ChatGPT Plus, Teams, and Pro users. The company has said it plans to expand it to those on the free tier soon. To use it, all you need to do is head over to the web version of ChatGPT and find the Tasks page in the profile menu
US blacklists over 24 Chinese tech company over Huawei using TSMC chips in SoC
The US Commerce Department added 25 companies based in China, as well as two in Singapore, to its Entity List. Being placed on this list means that these companies can no longer receive US goods or technology without a special license, which is usually denied
Nothing looks to raise $100 million, expand beyond smartphones & wearables as sales cross $1bn
Nothing is exploring new product categories to broaden its lineup beyond smartphones and wearables. With around 600 employees, the company manufactures devices in China and India, and it’s working on enhancing the software experience by adding more AI features
TikTok to keep paying 7000 US employees even if SC does not halt ban
While the law could significantly affect TikTok’s operations in the US, the company stressed that it is focused on continuing to support its employees through this period
North Korea stole $659 million in crypto last year, say US, South Korea, Japan
The North Korean hackers are reportedly using sophisticated tactics to breach cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset custodians, and even individual users
Google testing AI-powered feature called PermissionsAI to block pop-up ads
PermissionsAI works by using Google’s “Permission Predictions Service” and Gemini Nano v2, which look at a user's past responses to similar requests. If users always deny pop-ups, PermissionsAI will quietly store the request out of sight
In US TikTok Ban, Meta and Google will emerge as true winners as they divvy up ad revenue
TikTok’s rapid rise, alongside the growth of Amazon, has presented a real challenge to Meta and Google. If TikTok is banned, more than half of the advertising dollars spent on the platform in the US would shift to Meta and Google properties
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: A gaming beast masquerading as an ultraportable laptop
Don’t be fooled by the svelte& sophisticated design of Asus ROG Zephyrus G16. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU that power this laptop make it an absolute beast
TCL launches the 115-inch X955 Max QD Mini LED TV, the biggest television in India
TCL's super-sized television, released at CES 2025, is priced at Rs 29,99,990 in India
US bans all Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars citing national security reasons
For now, the ban will apply to passenger vehicles weighing under 10,001 pounds, but there are plans to extend it to include larger vehicles like buses and trucks down the line. The restrictions will be rolled out in two phases
Meta plans to layoff at least 5% of its staff based on performance in latest move to revamp company
Meta's restructuring announcement is part of a larger restructuring effort at Meta, which began last year under what Zuckerberg called the “Year of Efficiency." The company has been focusing on cutting costs, optimising teams, and improving profitability
Intel to be split in two, VC and investment arm named Intel Capital to be spun into a different company
This decision is part of a broader effort to streamline Intel’s operations, improve efficiency, and make the company more agile. While Intel will still be involved as an investor, this change will allow Intel Capital to grow on its own, focusing more on expanding its portfolio
UK’s competition watchdog to investigate Google over search dominance
UK's CMA's investigation is focusing on how Google’s dominance in the market affects consumers, businesses, news publishers, and its rivals. With Google controlling more than 90% of searches in the UK, the CMA believes this dominance could be skewing the playing field
China trying to slow Apple's supply chain expansion in India, Vietnam, blocks critical materials & machinery
India has quickly becoming a major hub for iPhone assembly, tapping into its large, affordable workforce and government incentives. Vietnam, on the other hand, has become a key location for AirPods. China isn’t taking Apple’s shift lightly
EU reassessing fines against Google, Apple and other US tech firms because of Trump 2.0
The EU has led the way in regulating Big Tech, but the delay in these rulings highlights how much of the process is shaped by politics. Some of the key players who went after Big Tech, are nearing the end of their terms, with some seeking re-election
Chip designer Arm planning to hike prices, plans to build its own chips
Arm’s new direction comes on the back of a legal dispute with Qualcomm. The two companies had a row over royalty terms, which reached a head in December 2024. The issue stemmed from Arm’s purchase of Nuvia, a start-up with technology Arm wanted to use to make its own chips
NVIDIA to soon launch Arm-based CPUs for laptops, likely launch at Computex 2025, reveal leaks
NVIDIA's push into Arm-based SoCs for laptops signals a major shift in its strategy, moving beyond GPUs into a more comprehensive role in mobile and consumer computing. If successful, this could reshape the landscape for Windows on Arm devices
Tesla outsells Audi for the first time, despite selling fewer vehicles than expected
Audi's sales were heavily impacted by increasing competition in key markets like Europe and China, combined with weak demand for its electric models. While the German premium car brand, Audi, delivered 1.67 million vehicles, Tesla managed to outsell it with 1.79 million deliveries