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Giorgia Meloni likely to testify against Italy’s ‘paparazzi king’ in fake photo case: Report
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to personally give evidence in a defamation case against celebrity photographer and media personality Fabrizio Corona after his website allegedly spread false rumours about an affair involving the prime minister and digitally altered photographs to support the claims.
From top fan ticket access to AI audiobooks: Key features rolled out by Spotify
Spotify is expanding its platform with AI-powered podcast creation, personalised audio features, and fan engagement tools like ticket access to boost user interaction and streaming activity
Waymo pauses Atlanta services as Robotaxis end up driving into floodwaters
Waymo’s robotaxi fleet is facing safety and reliability concerns, with incidents involving floods, traffic violations, and accidents prompting recalls, investigations, and service pauses.
Amid rising AI-driven layoffs, Glean CEO Arvind Jain rejects idea of AI replacing humans
The entrepreneur argues that AI should act as a co-pilot by handling repetitive tasks while enabling humans to focus on judgment, creativity, and problem-solving
‘In the foothills of singularity’: GoogleMind CEO says AI story has just begun
Demis Hassabis and Google DeepMind are pushing aggressively toward an AI-driven future, as concerns grow over Google’s expanding influence and the rapid march toward AGI
Former Samsung executive reveals why the RAM crisis may ease earlier than expected
A former Samsung executive believes China’s aggressive RAM production push and a possible slowdown in the AI boom could ease the ongoing memory crisis sooner than expected.
Why Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s AI speech wasn’t booed like other tech titans
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak received rare applause for mentioning AI during a US commencement speech, while several other executives faced boos from graduates. His focus on 'actual intelligence' and human creativity struck a chord with Gen Z students worried about automation, layoffs, and AI-driven job disruption
Is your phone overheating in this summer heat? Here’s what you should do
If your smartphone has been heating up unusually fast this summer, you are not alone. Rising temperatures can affect battery life, charging speeds and overall performance. From avoiding direct sunlight to changing how you charge and use your device, a few simple habits can help keep your phone cooler and safer.
Best phones under Rs 50,000 (May 2026): Poco X8 Pro Max, Realme GT 7 Pro to iQOO 15R
Here are the best smartphones worth buying under Rs 50,000 in India this month.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s launched in India with flagship-like features, price starts at Rs 79,999
Oppo has expanded its premium smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s. The new devices bring flagship processors, Hasselblad-backed cameras, large batteries and fast charging technology, while targeting different price segments ranging from upper premium buyers to ultra-flagship Android smartphone users.
Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters
Under the framework, the developers would be asked to provide their models to the government 90 days before public release, and also give pre-public access to critical infrastructure providers such as banks.
Using AI for financial advice? Keep these 5 things out of your chats
As AI chatbots begin analysing bank accounts, subscriptions and spending habits through new finance features, experts are warning users to think carefully before sharing sensitive information. While AI money tools promise convenience, they also raise growing concerns. Here are 5 things you should never share with AI chatbots.
Amid Meta layoffs, Mark Zuckerberg is hiring a ‘beach water person’ in Hawaii
As Meta cuts nearly 8,000 jobs worldwide in its latest AI-driven restructuring wave, a curious new job listing linked to Mark Zuckerberg’s family office is drawing attention online. The billionaire is reportedly hiring a “beach water person” in Hawaii, a role that appears to be, in simpler terms, a lifeguard.
How Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could make him the world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could become the biggest stock market debut in history, potentially pushing the billionaire’s net worth beyond $1 trillion. From Starlink’s rapid growth to AI ambitions and Starship expansion, here’s how SpaceX’s public listing may set a benchmark at Wall Street
Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit
On Thursday, Judge Michael Wheelahan raised the payout to A$650,000 and ordered X to pay another A$100,000 to cover some of the regulator's legal costs.
Intuit layoffs: Finance software giant cuts 3,000 jobs amid growing AI shift
Intuit is slashing around 17 per cent of its workforce, as the software company doubles down on artificial intelligence. The move places TurboTax and QuickBooks maker Intuit among a growing list of profitable tech firms cutting staff while redirecting billions towards AI products, infrastructure and automation initiatives.
SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
In a Forbes video interview that aired this week, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted the company already has 10,000 satellites in orbit and eventually wants to launch 10,000 communications satellites per year, though he did not specify a timeframe.
Did ChatGPT just solve an 80-year-old maths problem? OpenAI thinks so
OpenAI claims one of its newest AI reasoning models has solved a maths problem that has remained unsolved since 1946. The company says the AI created an original proof challenging a long-standing geometry theory, and this time, several respected mathematicians appear to support the claim.
Can Nvidia stay king of AI chips? Jensen Huang says next boom is just beginning
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the next phase of the AI boom is only beginning as the chip giant forecasts stronger revenue, unveils new AI processors and battles rising competition from Big Tech and rival semiconductor firms
Google expands AI-powered advertising in search with Gemini-driven formats
Google is testing new Gemini-powered advertising formats and expanding its Direct Offers programme to deliver more personalised, AI-driven shopping and search experiences
Meta CEO tells employees no more company-wide layoffs expected this year: Report
Meta is restructuring its workforce to accelerate AI-focused initiatives, confirming no further company-wide layoffs this year while cutting roles, reallocating employees, and deepening its shift toward AI-driven products and operations.
Samsung Electronics labour union in South Korea to vote on tentative wage agreement
Samsung Electronics has reached a tentative pay deal with its South Korean union, averting a major strike over performance bonuses and profit-sharing amid strong AI-driven chip industry gains
Android 17 Introduces 'Continue On,' Google’s version of Apple’s Handoff: Here’s what It does
Google’s new “Continue On” feature, similar to Apple’s Handoff, enables users to seamlessly transfer tasks between Android phones and tablets, signaling a broader push toward tighter cross-device integration
Inside the GitHub Breach: The suspicious extension that exposed internal repositories and what went wrong
GitHub has contained a breach involving unauthorized access to thousands of internal repositories, allegedly linked to a malicious VS Code extension and claimed by the Team PCP hacking group
Concerns over Mythos AI driving a surge in hacking may be overstated, Reports indicate
Mounting concerns about Anthropic’s Mythos AI model potentially increasing cyber risk have been tempered by reports suggesting its real impact may be more limited than feared
‘Best time to buy a phone was yesterday’: Nothing India head explains why smartphones may only get more expensive
Smartphone prices in India are rising sharply in 2026, and Nothing believes the trend is only getting started. According to the company, soaring memory chip prices driven by the AI boom are forcing brands to rethink pricing strategies, making phones costlier even months after launch instead of gradually becoming cheaper.
Google I/O 2026: Will AI music tools like Google Flow Music make creativity easier or originality weaker?
At Google I/O 2026, Google unveiled Flow Music, an AI-powered tool that can generate full musical compositions from just a few notes. While the technology promises to simplify music creation, it also revives growing concerns around originality, artistic identity and whether AI-generated sound could overwhelm human creativity in the industry.
Google I/O 2026: Google wants AI to help scientists test ideas and analyse research papers
At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced Gemini for Science, a new suite of AI-powered research tools designed to support scientific discovery. From generating hypotheses and running computational experiments to simplifying dense scientific literature, the platform aims to reduce hours of manual research work and accelerate breakthroughs across scientific fields.
LinkedIn layoffs: Over 600 employees hit as company cuts engineering and marketing roles
LinkedIn has reportedly begun another major restructuring exercise, with more than 600 employees in California formally notified about upcoming job cuts. The layoffs span engineering, product and marketing divisions, even as the Microsoft-owned company continues to report strong revenue growth and shifts focus towards leaner operations and long-term priorities.
Meta layoffs: What the latest round of 8,000 job cuts means for employees, story in 5 points
Meta has reportedly started another major round of layoffs affecting nearly 8,000 employees globally, even as the company aggressively expands its artificial intelligence divisions. Workers across Singapore, the US and Europe are expected to be impacted as Mark Zuckerberg reshapes Meta into a leaner, AI-focused company with smaller and faster-moving teams.