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China’s Xiaomi, Huawei leave Apple, Samsung in the dust as global smartphone market recovers
While Apple and Samsung both saw slight declines in shipments, Xiaomi experienced a notable 15.4 per cent growth in its shipments. This growth is attributed to the brand’s aggressive push into mid-range and budget segments
Nothing likely to launch Phone (3) by March this year, tipster leaks email from CEO Carl Pei
Pei's email detailed that the Nothing Phone (3) aims to redefine personal computing devices, making life easier for users by integrating AI in ways that previous models did not
Hackers broke into Azure OpenAI, generated tonnes of ‘harmful’ content, claims Microsoft
While Microsoft has not disclosed the exact nature of the content created by the cybercriminals, it confirmed that it violated the company’s policies and terms of service
After Apple, Tata Electronics plans to manufacture phones for Xiaomi and Oppo
Tata Electronics’ ambitious plans don’t stop with Xiaomi and Oppo. The company is also in discussions with other major companies like Microsoft, Dell, and HP, seeking to further diversify its client base through laptop manufacturing
OpenAI cosying up to Trump, recommends investing heavily in AI if US wants to beat China
At the heart of OpenAI’s recommendations is the desire to promote AI made in the US, ensuring that emerging technologies are not shaped by authoritarian governments like China. According to OpenAI's VP for global affairs, Chris Lehane, AI is now as essential as electricity
Apple may have to pay $1.83 billion in fines if found guilt in UK trial App Store trial
The complainants argue that Apple forces developers to charge higher prices for apps and in-app purchases to cover the hefty 30 per cent commission, who claim Apple’s practices are monopolistic and unjust
US TikTok users flock to another Chinese social media called RedNote over potential ban
In addition to RedNote and Lemon8, several other video apps are also trending. Flip, a social shopping platform featuring short-form videos, is gaining attention, currently ranking at number 14 on Google’s Play Store and number four on Apple’s App Store
Apple fighting shareholders who want to end DEI hiring, asks investors to vote against proposal
A group of shareholders, led by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), has put forward a proposal that wants to see Apple abandon its DEI practices
Apple's USB-C not completely secure, hacktivist breaks open Apple’s Type-C port's security
A security researcher demonstrated how he managed to break into the ACE3 USB-C controller, a crucial component used in the iPhone 15’s USB-C port. This controller handles both charging and data transfers on the device, making it an essential part of the phone's functionality
Want to manage your screen time better and improve productivity? Apple’s iOS 18’s here to help
With features line dynamic widgets, iPhone mirroring, and a customisable lock screen, iOS 18 makes it a whole lot easier to get rid of distractions, especially when you're at work
Apple Arcade rings in 2025 with 10 new games and many fresh updates
Apple will also launch the PGA TOUR Pro Golf as part of Apple Arcade in the first week of February. The gaming subscription service has unveiled seven new titles, all free from pesky ads or in-app purchases
Brazil orders Meta to explain changes to fact-checking program in 72 hours
Meta's announcement has sparked alarm in Brazil, where the government sees Meta’s policy changes as a potential threat to public discourse. Zuckerberg justified the change by criticising the bias he says crept into the original programme
X launches new profile labels to mark parody accounts, tries to solve a problem that Musk created
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, now X, brought sweeping changes to the verification programme. Musk criticised the old system, arguing it was arbitrary and elitist, favouring certain individuals while excluding others. Unfortunately, the new system backfired
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says Elon Musk 'is working on exactly the right things'
Huang lauded Musk’s focus on three key areas of artificial intelligence: cognitive intelligence at his xAI startup, autonomous driving innovations at Tesla, and the development of the Optimus humanoid robot
Epic Games CEO criticises Meta, Google, Apple for pretending to be Republicans, supporting Trump
Tim Sweeney accused Big Tech leaders of pretending to be Democrats, but somehow, they find themselves now pretending to be Republicans, just to stay on the good books of the new administration
US DoJ & FTC back Elon Musk's charge against OpenAI's Microsoft partnership, for-profit transition
The FTC has been keeping tabs on OpenAI for a while, with investigations probing its practices and partnerships. A study into AI investments by major tech players like Microsoft is expected soon
Advertisers’ concerned over Meta's ‘free speech’ overhaul, Zuckerberg's attempts to cosy up to Trump
By scrapping its fact-checking programme and relaxing hate speech rules, Meta risks losing the trust of brands, which generates a major chunk of its $135 billion annual revenue. Advertising executives have voiced apprehensions, with some calling the changes a “commercial conundrum.”
UK's Online Safety laws ‘not up for negotiation’, says UK PM Starmer's cabinet to Big Tech
UK's Online Safety Act, passed last year, requires social media platforms to remove illegal content, enforce content moderation, and give users tools to filter harmful material. While not explicitly naming the UK, Zuckerberg criticised Europe for its growing legal frameworks
Mark Zuckerberg criticises Apple's 'lack of innovation', business practices on Joe Rogan's podcast
Mark Zuckerberg was particularly vocal about what he perceives as Apple’s stagnation in producing new, groundbreaking technology, despite the success of the iPhone, which has dominated the smartphone market for almost two decades
Biden slams Meta for scrapping fact-checking in US, calls the move 'shameful'
The International Fact-Checking Network has warned of devastating consequences if Meta broadens its policy shift beyond US borders to the company's programs covering more than 100 countries
Oppo Reno 13, Reno 13 Pro launched in India, features Dimensity 8350 SoC; Check price, and specs
Both, the Oppo Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro are powered by the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, ensuring efficient performance. They come equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offer up to 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage
Poco X7 & X7 Pro 5G launched in India, features Dimensity 7300 & 8400 Ultra SoC; Check price, and specs
The Poco X7 Pro 5G stands out with its MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra SoC, ensuring a smooth and robust performance. The base model, Poco X7 5G, is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset
CES 2025: Noise marks its debuts at tech convention, launches Luna Ring Gen 2.0, ColorFit Pro 6 series
Adding to its impressive lineup, Noise unveiled the Noise Air Buds 6, featuring up to 32dB of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an impressive 50-hour playtime
Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s Llama team to steal copyrighted works to train AI, alleges lawsuit
The plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally used copyrighted works without permission. Newly unsealed documents suggest that Zuckerberg himself approved the controversial decision despite internal concerns
CES 2025: Dolby wants to turn cars into theatres, launches Dolby Vision in a car, expands Atmos to more cars
Dolby's focus this year is on two major fronts: expanding its already popular Dolby Atmos technology to more vehicles and introducing Dolby Vision, its high-end visual tech, to cars for the first time
NVIDIA slams Biden for new chip rules, says measures trying to ‘preempt’ Trump
NVIDIA’s vice president of government affairs, Ned Finkle, criticised the proposed rules, arguing that targeting mainstream AI chips under the guise of an anti-China policy is counterproductive
‘Total chaos’ at Meta as employees protest Zuckerberg & platforms' changed Anti-LGBTQ+ stance
Employees have voiced their frustration on Meta’s internal platform, Workplace, with posts expressing anger, disappointment, and even resignation. Many LGBTQ+ employees have taken time off to focus on their mental health, while others are openly considering leaving the company
Elon Musk says xAI ran out of all human-made data on the internet in 2024, may move to synthetic data
Elon Musk noted that tech firms might now have to rely on synthetic data—material created by AI itself—to train and refine their models. This marks a significant shift in how cutting-edge AI systems like ChatGPT are developed
Promised yourself to be more fit in 2025? Here’s why the Apple Watch can be your ultimate health companion
Whether it's getting fitter, tracking your progress, or simply building healthier habits, the Apple Watch can be your perfect partner. With a host of features designed to keep you active, monitor your wellbeing, it’s like having a personal trainer, health coach, and safety officer
Opinion: Localized AI models, Robust Data Sovereignty, and Distributed Compute: The Key to Unlocking AI for an Amazing India
The world’s most popular AI models today are mainly trained using data in the English language, with an an Anglo-centric lens. It is critical to have large language models (LLMs) trained in Indian language data, tailored to understanding Indian nuances, and generating text in Indian languages