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DeepSeek ramps up recruitment in China, emerges as one of the best paymasters to attract young talent
Fresh graduates and AI enthusiasts wasted no time after the Lunar New Year break, heading to DeepSeek’s headquarters in search of opportunities. Most applicants see DeepSeek as a symbol of national pride for its remarkable AI breakthroughs
Apple begins production of M5 silicon chip, new iPad, Macs on the horizon
The new M5 chip is expected to power upcoming iPads, MacBook models, and potentially the next version of the Vision Pro. Apple is partnering with TSMC to fabricate the M5 chip using its advanced 3nm process technology. TSMC has already begun manufacturing the base M5 chip
Huawei’s revenue jumps 22% YoY in 2024, sets new record despite US sanctions
Although this year’s revenue did not surpass Huawei’s all-time high of 891 billion yuan in 2020, it stands as the second-highest in the company’s history, underscoring its steady recovery since the imposition of sanctions
Chinese researchers designed and built an autonomous flying drone that uses LiDAR for precision flying
The quadcopter drone, called SUPER, can reach speeds of up to 20 metres per second, all while expertly dodging obstacles. It’s not just about speed, though. This drone is smart enough to detect even the thinnest wires and navigate in the dark
Several iOS and Android apps infected with malware that steals crypto info, 'reads' screenshots
SparkCat's is concerning because it has bypassed stringent app store reviews, infecting apps that seemed completely legitimate. SparkCat has been embedded in several apps across the Apple App Store and Google Play and is designed to steal sensitive cryptocurrency wallet data
Google scraps diversity hiring goals as it reviews Trump's DEI curbs
The tech giant on Wednesday said that it is reviewing some of its equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With this, Google has joined a slew of US businesses that have either scaled back or completely gotten rid of their diversity initiatives
Apple’s new Invites app for iPhones is a fun new way to socialise IRL, create custom invites for parties, events
Invites, Apple's latest app for iPhones lets you create personalised invitations, track RSVPs, set up shared photo albums, and even attach a playlist to hype up your guests before the big day
Apple's upcoming wireless earphones could come with heart rate monitoring, launch this month
One of the standout features of the upcoming wireless earphone lineup could be heart rate monitoring, a function previously speculated for the AirPods Pro, but which was never materialised. With a fitness-friendly focus, the Powerbeats Pro 2 is expected to retail at around $250 in the US
IT Min Ashwini Vaishnaw, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discuss possible avenues of collaboration
Altman reaffirmed India’s importance to OpenAI, describing the country as a key market for the company and a potential global leader in AI. He acknowledged India’s rapid adoption of AI technology, noting that the country’s users on OpenAI platforms have tripled in the past year
Sam Altman’s U-turn on Indian AI; Says ‘India’s AI growth is “incredible,” should be a global leader’
Sam Altman’s current endorsement of India’s AI capabilities marks a notable shift from his previous stance. In a 2023 interview, he had expressed doubts about India being able to develop AI models comparable to OpenAI's software
Ex-Google engineer charged with economic espionage for stealing secrets to boost Chinese AI models
According to US authorities, Linwei Ding joined Google in 2019 and was involved in covertly stealing information related to Alphabet’s AI projects and chip technology. He reportedly founded a startup in China in 2023 and applied to a government-backed talent programme in Shanghai
Ola’s Krutrim AI launches ‘open-source’ model to take on DeepSeek, to work closely with NVIDIA
Krutrim AI Labs has already rolled out its latest language model, Krutrim-2, which boasts 12 billion parameters. According to the company, the model excels in handling Indian languages, achieving a near-perfect accuracy score on benchmarks like IndicXTREME and IN-22
China goes after Intel, NVIDIA, Google in response to Trump's trade war, announces new US tariffs
Along with Google, NVIDIA and Intel are also facing potential antitrust probes by Chinese regulators as part of this broader retaliatory strategy. In addition to the antitrust investigations, China has also imposed new tariffs and tightening export controls on several critical minerals
Cybercriminals are using AI to ramp up attacks on macOS in 2025
The rise of "agentic AI" that could have a major impact on both defenders and attackers. Agentic AI can act independently, making it capable of performing tasks like network monitoring, patching vulnerabilities, and identifying threats
ChatGPT on WhatsApp goes multimodal, can now 'see' and 'hear' what you share with it
From now on, ChatGPT on WhatApp will be able to "see" and "hear" the things you send it, whether that's a photo or a voice note. This makes ChatGPT feel more like the app or web portal version, allowing for more spontaneous interactions
Samsung’s revamped Galaxy AI is the highlight of the S25 series. Here’s what I think having used it for a week
Like with AI on smartphones, Samsung again has the first mover’s advantage in introducing agentic AI on a smartphone. Naturally, AI features are a big deal for the S25 series. They’re front and centre, offering everything from smarter voice commands to photo editing magic
Australia bans DeepSeek from government devices citing national security
Australia's move follows similar actions taken by other countries. Taiwan, Italy, and some US federal agencies have already blocked DeepSeek on government devices. The ban has sparked a wider conversation about the risks of AI-driven tools and their potential to be used for surveillance
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel’s new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we’ve seen, it’s a game-changer
India leads Snap's digital well-being report for third year running, 78% Gen Z seek support for online safety
Snap Inc., found that 78% of Indian Gen Zs often seek assistance for online safety — an increase from 65 per cent in 2023. Parental involvement was also noteworthy, with 70% of parents actively checking in on their teenagers, the highest among all the countries surveyed
Tesla's EV sales in California fall off a cliff, Model 3 down by over 36%, analysts blame Elon Musk
Notably, sales of the Model 3 sedan, Tesla’s second-most important vehicle, fell by a staggering 36%. Overall, the electric vehicle (EV) maker saw a 12 per cent decline in annual registrations, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association
Elon Musk, in-charge of Trump's Technology Transformation Services, wants to use AI Agents in govt. tasks
The transition at TTS, following the appointment of Shedd and other Musk associates, has left many GSA staff members feeling confused and uncertain about the future of the agency.
Apple voices concern over EU's alt-app store laws as first porn app for iPhone raises safety issues
The DMA has shifted this dynamic in the EU, requiring Apple to allow alternative app stores. One of these, AltStore, has begun distributing the Hot Tub app, which it markets as “a private, secure, and elegant way to browse adult content.”
Canadian politicians want to impose 100% tariff on Teslas, cancel Starlink contracts because of Trump's trade wars
The Canadian government is also setting its sights on key figures associated with Trump’s administration, including Musk. In line with this, Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has suggested a 100 per cent tariff on Teslas and US alcohol, targeting those who support Trump’s policies
Maths and coding skills matter even in the age of AI, crucial to understand how it works, says Bill Gates
Despite the growing capabilities of AI-powered systems, Bill Gates insists that humans still need to grasp the fundamentals of mathematics and coding. He explained that while AI can handle specific tasks, it’s important for humans to deeply understand the concepts behind them
Download DeepSeek, go to jail for 20 yrs: US Senator Hawley proposes prison time for using Chinese AI
Senator Hawley bill proposes that American companies be barred from researching AI in China or collaborating with Chinese firms. It would also prevent US companies from investing in Chinese AI development
Sam Altman likely to visit India on February 5, meet PM Modi during trip
Altman’s visit coincides with a growing challenge to OpenAI’s dominance in artificial intelligence. Recently, Chinese firm Deepseek has shaken up the AI scene with its affordable and efficient model, R1, which has gained significant attention
Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses
In a statement, Governor Abbott warned that Texas would not tolerate the infiltration of its critical infrastructure through apps that harvest data. Building on the 2022 ban of TikTok, Abbott has now prohibited six additional apps—DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, and some stock-trading apps
Chinese astronauts claim to synthesise oxygen and rocket fuel in space artificially
The astronauts on the Shenzhou-19 mission at Tiangong Space Station used semiconductor catalysts to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and ethylene—a hydrocarbon commonly used in spacecraft propellants
End of DeepSeek? After Italy, several other countries get ready to ban Chinese AI company’s model
Just one week after its launch, DeepSeek’s rapid rise has attracted the attention of regulators from Italy, Taiwan, South Korea, France, Belgium, and even the US. Italy also banned both Hangzhou DeepSeek AI and Beijing DeepSeek AI, the two companies behind the AI model
OpenAI on the wrong side of history and needs a new open-source strategy says CEO Sam Altman
OpenAI, which has largely kept its models proprietary to maintain intellectual property and protect revenue, now finds itself in contrast with other AI developers like Meta, DeepSeek, and Mistral, who have embraced open-source models