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PM Modi meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, praises tech giant’s expansion and investment plans for India
Microsoft’s long-standing presence in India has been instrumental in fostering this growth. Since setting up operations in Hyderabad, the company has expanded its workforce to 10,000 employees and made significant infrastructure investments
CES 2025: NVIDIA launches new RTX 5000 series of gaming GPUs starting at $549, RTX 5090 to cost $1,999
The RTX 50-series packs some serious tech upgrades. These include GDDR7 memory, PCIe Gen 5 support, and DisplayPort 2.1b for 8K displays at 165Hz. NVIDIA claims the flagship RTX 5090 will deliver twice the performance of its predecessor, the RTX 4090 while fitting into smaller PC cases.
CES 2025: NVIDIA launches a new AI Chip, RTX 5000 GPUs, and new platform for robots and self-driving cars
CEO Jensen Huang took the stage to unveil a slew of exciting innovations aimed at both consumer and enterprise markets, underlining NVIDIA’s leadership in AI-powered technologies
CES 2025: Intel announces new Core Ultra (series 2) processors, AI Optimization for Edge computing
Intel’s new Core Ultra 200HX and H series processors cater to creators and gamers. Intel has also introduced the Core Ultra 200U series mobile processors. Intel is also made strides in edge computing with new Core Ultra processors
CES 2025: AMD announces new Ryzen gaming and AI PC processors, to offer Commercial AI PCs with Dell
AMD’s expanded portfolio of AI PC processors sets a new benchmark for performance. The Ryzen AI Max Series, designed for premium thin and light notebooks, leads the charge with up to 16 “Zen 5” CPU cores, 40 AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units
MAMI announces 2nd edition of Filmed on iPhone category, industry veterans to mentor upcoming filmmakers
The selected filmmakers will be mentored by an illustrious panel of industry veterans, which include Actor and director Konkona Sen Sharma, celebrated filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery, acclaimed director-producer Vikramaditya Motwane, and renowned filmmaker Vetri Maaran
Italy planning $1.6 billion deal with SpaceX's telecoms security services
The proposed five-year agreement aims to equip the Italian government with top-level encryption for telephone and internet services, alongside additional communication capabilities for its military in the Mediterranean region
Starlink in Pakistan soon says Elon Musk, awaiting green light from government
Discussions between Pakistan and Elon Musk's Starlink are already underway, with Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirming active negotiations during a recent parliamentary session, Musk has also confirmed that Starlink is set to launch in Pakistan, pending government approval
New Year, New Scam: 2025 sees Online 'Brushing Scam' pick momentum
While receiving unexpected packages may seem harmless or even amusing, the risks are far-reaching. A report from McAfee highlights that brushing scams aren’t just about fake reviews — they’re also about exploiting sensitive personal data
iPhone battery supplier TDK rolls out new silicon-anode batteries to keep up with AI devices, EVs
These advanced batteries, which offer higher energy density than traditional graphite-based cells, are already being adopted by major Chinese smartphone brands. Silicon-anode batteries represent a significant leap in mobile technology, offering up to 15% more capacity
Microsoft to invest over $80 billion on specialised AI data centres in fiscal year 2025
While Microsoft's announced $80 billion investment in data centres all over the world, more than half of that amount will be directed towards data centres in the United States as the US continues to be a frontrunner in the global AI race, thanks to private capital investment
iPhone SE4 to be branded as iPhone 16E, feature same design as iPhone 14, single rear camera
The iPhone SE4 or the iPhone 16E is rumoured to adopt the sleek design of the iPhone 14, complete with a 6.1-inch OLED display and a notch for Face ID. Under the hood, it’s expected to feature the A18 chip, supporting Apple Intelligence, alongside a single 48MP rear camera
Apple, Samsung and other foreign brands continue to struggle in China as Huawei sweeps market
For Apple, a market once brimming with potential is facing an uphill battle. While the iPhone remains a popular name, the broader market forces in China are leaning heavily towards supporting homegrown tech brands
Apple CEO Tim Cook personally contributed $1 million to President Donald Trump's inauguration
Cook’s donation is part a broader trend of tech leaders keen to curry favour with Trump’s administration. Executives from Meta, Amazon, and other Silicon Valley powerhouses have also been spotted mingling at Mar-a-Lago and contributing hefty sums to the inauguration fund
Meta takes down AI-powered profiles on Facebook, Instagram after backlash
Meta is removing Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI-generated characters that it launched in 2023, after some users discovered them and shared viral conversation, promoting backlash.
India’s mobile gaming market is booming. Backbone’s Maneet Khaira sees an $8.6 billion opportunity
The popularity of mobile gaming in India stems largely from its accessibility and affordability. Backbone hopes to capitalise on India's booming mobile gaming market which has been fuelled by affordable smartphones, cheaper data plans, and an enthusiastic player base
Fair & open internet in danger as President Biden's net neutrality framework struck down by appeals court
The court’s decision effectively ends FCC regulations that previously prohibited internet providers from slowing, blocking, or prioritising content for a fee, sparking concerns about potential “fast lanes” for wealthier companies and reduced access for others
Samsung wants to sell Apple camera sensors for iPhones, planning to develop a new 500MP sensor
For years, Apple has relied on Sony for its iPhone camera sensors, a rare instance of exclusivity in its supply chain. However, Samsung’s new design promises to deliver faster image processing and enhanced noise reduction, positioning it as a strong contender to break Sony’s hold
Meta to replace policy chief Nick Clegg, with prominent Republican Joel Kaplan in preparation of Trump 2.0
Nick Clegg’s departure follows Meta’s increasingly close interactions with key political players in the US, including a recent dinner between CEO Mark Zuckerberg and President-elect Donald Trump
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit over Siri eavesdropping on unsuspecting customers
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit claiming that Siri-equipped devices, including iPhones, recorded private conversations without user consent, sparking major privacy concerns over unauthorized data capture
Competition Commission of India to announce that Apple committed antitrust violations with the App Store
The dispute began when TWFS argued that Apple’s App Store rules and fees were anti-competitive. In 2024, the CCI released a preliminary report siding with TWFS, accusing Apple of abusing its dominant position in the digital market
Tesla stock plummets as EV giant reports decline in annual deliveries for the first time
Despite promotions like zero-interest financing, Tesla fell short of expectations in the fourth quarter, handing over fewer vehicles than forecasted, adding to concerns about weakening demand for its ageing lineup
Tesla's reaction to Cybertruck explosion shows EV company can remotely unlock, monitor and spy on its EVs
The recent Tesla Cybertruck explosion highlights the company's ability to remotely access and monitor its vehicles, raising questions about owner privacy and surveillance
Samsung to launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra later in January. Here's what to expect
With a release date rumoured for late January, the S25 Ultra promises to bring plenty of exciting upgrades and innovations to the table. Reports suggest the 256GB base model will launch at 1,449 euros or about Rs 1,30,000
Vladimir Putin orders Russian government depts, top bank to work with China to develop AI
Kremlin's initiative is part of a broader effort by Russia to build alliances with BRICS nations and other partners. Putin envisions creating an "AI Alliance Network" to pool resources and expertise
How a Chinese start-up is changing how AI models are trained and outperforming OpenAI, Meta
DeepSeek’s model boasts an impressive 671 billion parameters, placing it on par with some of the most advanced models globally. Yet, it was developed at a fraction of the cost incurred by giants like Meta and OpenAI, requiring only $5.58 million and 2.78 million GPU hours
Meta is planning to deploy millions of AI-bots on Facebook and Instagram as user base shrinks
These AI-bots, according to Meta’s vice-president of product for generative AI, Connor Hayes, will function similarly to traditional user accounts, complete with bios, profile pictures, and will have the ability to create and share AI-generated content
Researchers are developing AI system that will let humans 'talk' to animals
The Earth Species Project, a non-profit organisation, has unveiled NatureLM, an artificial intelligence model designed to decode animal communication. This breakthrough could revolutionise how humans interact with the animal kingdom
Elon Musk's X, Google’s YouTube may soon become illegal in Malaysia; Here's why
Malaysia’s internet regulator, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), disclosed that X argued it did not meet the user threshold. Meanwhile, Google has expressed concerns about how YouTube’s video-sharing features are classified under the new rules
Musk suspects Tesla Cybertruck blowing up near Trump hotel in Vegas to be an act of terrorism
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, was quick to address the incident, suggesting it could have been a deliberate act of terrorism. He linked the explosion to another recent attack in New Orleans involving a Ford F-150 rigged with explosives