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'Biggest price jump in anything': Elon Musk reacts to Apple's latest price hike
As Apple passes rising memory chip costs on to consumers, several of its devices have become substantially more expensive worldwide. The price revisions have also drawn a reaction from Elon Musk, who described the increases as the "biggest price jump in anything" he has ever seen.
White House wants OpenAI to restrict GPT-5.6's initial release: Report
OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5.6 may not be released like its predecessors. A report claims the White House wants the company to limit early access to a handful of approved partners, underscoring growing concerns in Washington over powerful AI models with advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
Elon Musk moves X closer to becoming an 'everything app' with X Money rollout
Elon Musk has expanded X Money to a select group of premium users in the US, bringing X closer to his long-term vision of creating an "everything app" that combines social media, messaging and digital payments
Bumble is looking for a match — the dating app explores a sale as users swipe left
Bumble is exploring a potential sale as slowing growth, declining paying users and dating app fatigue weigh on its business. The company has reportedly hired Morgan Stanley to assess strategic options
Samsung plans $648 billion South Korea investment over a decade: Report
Samsung Group is reportedly set to unveil a 1,000 trillion won ($647.5 billion) investment plan for South Korea over the next decade, including up to 300 trillion won for new semiconductor factories, as the country doubles down on its AI and chip ambitions
Apple hikes MacBook prices by nearly 40% in India, iPad also gets expensive; iPhone unaffected
Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices as AI-driven chip demand pushes up memory and storage costs, while iPhone pricing remains unchanged.
Midjourney expands beyond AI images with ambitious healthcare scanning project
India seeks long-term assurances from the US on access to frontier AI technologies as both countries deepen cooperation on AI innovation, infrastructure and resilient supply chains.
Bungie hit by significant layoffs as Sony restructures Destiny and Marathon studios
Sony has confirmed major layoffs at Bungie following the end of Destiny 2's development, raising fresh concerns about the studio's future and long-term strategy.
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan highlights need for stable access to frontier AI models
India seeks long-term assurances on access to advanced AI technologies as it deepens collaboration with the US on AI infrastructure and innovation.
From Mac Mini to iPad Air: Check Apple's revised prices after major price hike
Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices in India by up to Rs 70,000 as AI-driven memory costs surge, signalling broader pricing pressure across the tech industry.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE emerges on BIS database, signalling upcoming India launch
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE edges closer to launch as BIS, Geekbench and certification listings reveal key specifications and performance details.
IBM unveils world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology amid AI computing race
IBM unveils sub-1nm chip technology as the semiconductor industry races to meet growing AI computing demands and extend Moore's Law.
Elon Musk backs Andrej Karpathy amid Claude tag backlash, calls for X algorithm overhaul
Elon Musk backs Andrej Karpathy amid X backlash over Claude Tag, calling for an overhaul of the platform's recommendation algorithm
Nothing Phone 4b design revealed ahead of July 7 launch, sparking fan reactions
Nothing Phone 4b unveiled with transparent design, compact Glyph Bar, and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 ahead of July 7 launch.
‘Saved so many lives’: Did Google really send alerts moments before earthquakes hit Venezuela?
While the destruction is widespread, some on X have said that they received Google alerts minutes before the earthquake struck, potentially saving a lot of lives
The game that lets players 'obliterate anything': Why Philippines blocked GoreBox
The Philippines has temporarily blocked GoreBox, a graphic online shooter game with over 10 million downloads, after investigators linked one of two teenage suspects in a deadly school shooting to the platform
Research shows Australia's social media ban has little impact on teens
Australia in December banned under 16s from the likes of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, in a crackdown designed to protect children from online bullying and "predatory algorithms"
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of largest-known AI model theft attempt, cites 28.8 million Claude queries
Anthropic has accused Alibaba and its Qwen AI unit of using nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate 28.8 million Claude interactions in what it calls the largest-known AI distillation campaign aimed at replicating its technology
Facebook tests new AI companion app designed for content creators
Meta Tests AI-Powered Creator Studio App to Help Creators Grow Without Relying on Third-Party Tools
MEA clarifies passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship
MEA Clarifies Passport Isn't Proof of Citizenship as Debate Grows; India Highlights Faster Passport Services and Expanded Network.
Qualcomm bets on modular acquisition to boost AI software and inference capabilities
Qualcomm is acquiring AI startup Modular to strengthen its data center and AI inference ambitions, enabling developers to run models more efficiently across diverse hardware platforms.
Microsoft says Copilot helped disrupt major Cybercrime network behind global malware attacks
Microsoft used AI-powered analysis to dismantle two major cybercrime tools, Amadey and StealC, uncovering a shared attack infrastructure linked to more than 140,000 infected computers worldwide.
OpenAI unveils first custom AI chip 'Jalapeno' in partnership with Broadcom
OpenAI has entered the AI chip race with Jalapeño, a custom inference processor developed with Broadcom to power ChatGPT and expand access to advanced AI.
Rockstar reveals GTA VI pricing, offers Vice City-themed bonuses for early purchases
Rockstar has priced GTA VI at $79.99, with pre-orders opening tonight and early buyers receiving exclusive Vice City-themed rewards and digital bonuses.
Nothing phone (4b) specs surface online ahead of launch: Here's what to expect
Ahead of its July 7 launch, the Nothing Phone (4b) has surfaced on Geekbench, revealing a Snapdragon 5 Gen 4 chipset, 8GB RAM, and Android 16.
India’s Silicon Valley on a flatbed: Metro disruption forces Bengaluru IT workers onto trucks | Watch
A technical fault on Bengaluru's Namma Metro left hundreds stranded during rush hour, forcing some commuters to hitch rides on trucks amid widespread transit chaos.
WhatsApp tests new warnings for chats with unknown numbers amid scam concerns
WhatsApp is rolling out a new warning system for chats with unfamiliar numbers, aiming to help users spot potential scams before conversations begin
Samsung Galaxy M47 set for India launch on June 29: Display, battery, processor and more
Samsung is preparing to expand its popular Galaxy M series with a smartphone aimed at power users and mobile gamers. The Galaxy M47 5G combines a large battery, AI-powered features, long-term software support and a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, targeting India's competitive mid-range smartphone market.
Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn't
New Delhi has largely blocked Chinese companies from entering the market since 2020 and now Beijing is clamping down on the export of its tech know-how. Yet ties between the two countries' carmaking industry are only growing.
Ex-OpenAI researcher returns to India, says the next great AI companies can be built here
After spending years at the forefront of the AI revolution in Silicon Valley, former OpenAI researcher Shyamal Anadkat is turning his attention to India. He believes the country has the talent, ambition and technical expertise to create globally influential AI companies, with confidence now emerging as the key differentiator.