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It's humans vs humanoids in China's 21 km half-marathon race. Who won?
21 robots joined thousands of humans to participate in a half marathon in China. This was the first time humans were pitted against humanoids in a sporting event in the country
Can Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram, WhatsApp? Antitrust trial against Meta could get political
A landmark anti-trust case against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta goes on trial with officials from FTC raise concerns that the case can get politicised as Zuckerberg lobbies with Trump
Is Amazon really buying TikTok? Who else wants a piece of the social media giant?
As the US government pushes for TikTok’s separation from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, multiple entities have shown interest in acquiring the app’s US operations. Amazon has submitted a late bid, though analysts doubt its viability. Other major contenders include Oracle, Blackstone Group, Andreessen Horowitz and Project Liberty
Furious Tesla investor to Musk: Return full-time or step aside!
In a few weeks, Musk took on a visible role in US President Donald Trump's second administration as he continues to lead the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, this involvement has caused concerns among Tesla investors as the company's stock continues to flounder throughout 2025
'Horror Story': The case against ChatGPT after it accused Norway man of killing his children
Arve Hjalmar Holmen, a Norwegian man, has filed a complaint against OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, after it falsely told him that he had killed two of his sons, and had been jailed for 21 years. The case is a result of so-called ‘hallucinations' of AI systems
Amazon's Echo devices will send all voice recordings to cloud from March 28
The move is seen as connected to the launch of its generative AI-powered Alexa Plus, which is slated to be released later this month
Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple Intelligence
There’s no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple’s lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things tricky
Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprises
At first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don’t be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficient
Best phones under Rs 60,000 (Feb-March 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G, Realme GT 7 Pro to Apple iPhone 16e
Our list of smartphones under Rs 60,000 this month has raw power written all over them
EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000
Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive too
Under pressure from DeepSeek, OpenAI to roll out bunch of new features for all ChatGPT users
Advanced Voice Mode, which allows users to have natural, free-flowing conversations with ChatGPT, has so far been exclusive to Plus subscribers. Now, OpenAI is rolling out a limited preview of the feature for all free users
President Donald Trump irked about Apple not killing DEI initiatives, may sign executive order soon
Apple’s stance on DEI has remained unwavering, despite pressure from conservative groups like the NCPPR, which had proposed changes to the company’s approach. Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear that the company would only modify its policies if legally required to do so
Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review: Compact size, massive punch
Considering its price, the Formovie Cinema Edge 4K offers a fantastic balance of high-quality visuals, smart functionality, and ease of use
Samsung working on Huawei Mate XT-like triple folding smartphone, likely to call it Galaxy G Fold
Unlike Huawei’s S-style design, where the screen folds in a zigzag pattern, Samsung’s G-style approach would fold all three display sections inward, keeping them protected when the phone is closed
Tesla’s EU sales dropped by half because of Elon Musk's antics in Germany’s elections
Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla sold just 9,945 cars in January 2025, a sharp 45 per cent decline from the 18,161 sold in the same month from a year ago
iPhone dictation bug allegedly replaces 'racist' with 'Trump', Apple says fix on the way
Apple has acknowledged the problem, explaining that it stems from a glitch in the speech recognition model used for dictation. Apple assured users that a fix is already in the works and will be rolled out soon
Indonesia to finally lift iPhone 16 ban after 5 months, despite no formal manufacturing plan from Apple
According to reports, Indonesia’s Ministry for Industry is set to grant Apple the necessary permits to sell the iPhone 16 series, thus lifting the ban, once Apple signs an MoU with Indonesia regarding its $1 billion dollar investments
Tim Cook says Apple's to continue with DEI programme for now, will only change if forced by law
Tim Cook addressed concerns about Apple’s stance on DEI. He explained that while the company remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, legal requirements could force them to make some adjustments in the future
Boult Partybox X80 Review: A feature-packed speaker with major party vibes
Party speakers often come with a few extra tricks, and the Boult Partybox X80 packs them all — multiple input options, microphone support, and dynamic LED lighting that reacts to the music. But how does it sound? And is it worth what Boult is asking for it
How DeepSeek’s AI models gave NVIDIA's H20 chips a major boost in China, sent demand rocketing
Even as Chinese chipmakers like Huawei continue to develop their own AI processors, NVIDIA’s H20 remains the industry standard. Analysts estimate that over 1 million H20 chips were shipped in 2024, generating $12 billion in revenue for NVIDIA
Asus unveils Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16 AI PCs in India, powered by new Qualcomm Snapdragon X SoCs
The Asus Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA) is powered by a Snapdragon X chipset, while the UX3407RA variant features the more powerful Snapdragon X Elite processor. Meanwhile, the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607QA runs on the Snapdragon X processor offers over 20 hours of battery life
Intel unveils new Xeon 6 server-grade CPUs to boost enterprise AI and networking needs
Intel’s latest Xeon 6 launch comes at a time when AMD is aggressively expanding its presence in the server market. AMD’s server CPU business grew to 35.5% market share in Q4 2024, showing steady gains over Intel
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon X Chipset in India, to power affordable Copilot+ AI PCs
One of the standout features of the Snapdragon X Chipset is its dedicated Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU), which enables AI performance of up to 45 TOPS. This ensures smooth AI-driven experiences, including Copilot+ features on Windows 11
Apple to invest $500Bn to build servers and hire 20,000 people to boost US AI capabilities
A major highlight of Apple’s ambitious plan is the construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston. This site will focus on producing servers for Apple Intelligence, which were previously manufactured abroad
Apple to launch new MacBook Air with M4 chip next month
Reports suggest that Apple has already started clearing out existing MacBook Air stock, a strong indication that the new models are just around the corner. The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs, currently running on the M2 chip, are set to receive a significant boost with the M4 processor
Apple removes its Advanced Data Protection services from the UK
Apple first introduced ADP as part of iOS 16.2 in early 2023, offering an extra layer of security for iCloud backups. Prior to this, Apple encrypted most data stored in iCloud but stopped short of encrypting backups, which left them accessible to law enforcement when legally requested
Alibaba to invest over $53 billion in AI over next 3 years in response to Trump's Stargate
Alibaba's cloud business has been seeing steady growth, with revenue climbing 13 per cent year-over-year to $4.35 billion in the last quarter. AI-related product revenue has surged for six consecutive quarters, recording triple-digit growth
After OpenAI's ChatGPT, Apple to soon add Google's Gemini to Apple Intelligence
Apple had previously made it clear that Apple Intelligence would work with multiple AI providers, and Google's Gemini was always on the list. Now, with a reference to Gemini spotted in the latest developer beta, it looks like the tech giant is getting closer to making this a reality
Apple Intelligence finally coming to India in April thanks to iOS 18.4 update, Beta version released
Apple has already launched the beta version of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, for developers to test the upcoming new AI features, giving a sneak peek into what’s coming next
Microsoft prepares itself to host OpenAI's GPT-5 and other models, as AI competition increases
GPT-5 is expected to be a major milestone for OpenAI, combining multiple AI tech into one seamless system. Microsoft is expected to launch GPT-5 integration around its Build developer conference, around May 19. The timing aligns with Google I/O, which will take place the same week