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Samsung relocates consumer electronics HQ, trims US jobs amid mobile business woes
Samsung's US consumer electronics business faces job cuts as the company shifts focus toward its booming chip division.
Why AI notetakers are raising serious privacy and security concerns
AI notetakers promise effortless meeting summaries, but experts warn they could expose confidential conversations, corporate secrets and personal voiceprints. As businesses increasingly adopt AI-powered meeting assistants, questions over data storage, privacy, consent and legal risks are becoming impossible to ignore
China's low-cost AI models are changing the global AI race. Here's why Silicon Valley is worried
As Chinese firms continue to improve performance while keeping prices low, the AI race is no longer just about building the smartest model—it is increasingly becoming a battle over who can deliver the best value
China's Kimi K3 challenges US AI leaders with frontier-level performance at lower cost
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has unveiled its latest open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, with early results suggesting it could compete with some of the world's most advanced AI systems developed by leading US companies
Google employees submit 4,500-signature petition seeking layoff protections amid AI spending surge
More than 4,500 Google employees have backed a union-led petition demanding stronger job security measures as Alphabet continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence. The campaign comes amid ongoing workforce reductions across Big Tech, where employees increasingly fear AI-driven restructuring despite strong corporate financial performance.
Wells Fargo layoffs: Bank cuts 79,000 jobs in 6 years, says AI will drive more workforce reductions
Wells Fargo expects its workforce to shrink further as artificial intelligence and technology improve efficiency across the bank. Even as it plans additional headcount reductions, the lender says it will continue recruiting in key growth markets and expanding hiring for technology, cybersecurity and customer-facing roles.
Satya Nadella questions Anthropic's Claude Fable limits, says restrictions 'don't make sense'
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has criticised Anthropic's decision to restrict certain requests made to its most advanced AI model, Claude Fable. His remarks come amid intensifying competition among AI companies, as businesses increasingly seek affordable, customisable models and rivals challenge the dominance of leading foundation model developers.
UK opens TikTok investigation over child safety measures under Online Safety Act
Britain's media regulator has launched a formal investigation into TikTok to examine whether the platform is doing enough to shield children from harmful content. The probe comes weeks after the UK tightened restrictions on young users' access to social media, gaming and live-streaming platforms.
Microsoft is working on AI-powered cyber defence tool to take on Anthropic's Mythos: Report
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft is reportedly preparing a new platform that can detect and repair software vulnerabilities using multiple AI models. The move signals the company's ambition to offer enterprises a cheaper alternative to specialised AI security tools while strengthening its position in the fast-growing cybersecurity market.
Tata Electronics may start India’s first chip fab with older 90nm technology: Report
Tata Electronics is preparing to begin India’s first large-scale semiconductor wafer manufacturing using a much older 90-nanometre process technology than originally projected, highlighting the challenges of building a domestic chip industry from the ground up, Bloomberg News reported.
iPhone 18 Ultra: Apple's first foldable is just two months away, here's how much it may cost in India
Apple's long-rumoured foldable iPhone is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. Reports suggest the premium device could cost more than ₹2 lakh in India, while Apple is also said to have raised production targets, signalling growing confidence in demand for its first foldable smartphone.
After GLM-5.2, Kimi K3 signals China's AI race with the US is heating up
China's latest open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, has arrived just days after GLM-5.2 made headlines for challenging leading US systems. Together, the launches suggest China's AI industry is progressing far faster than many expected, raising fresh questions about whether the technological gap with American companies is rapidly disappearing.
PayPal rejects $53 billion Stripe-Advent takeover bid as undervalued
PayPal’s board sees a $53 billion takeover bid by rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International as undervaluing the company and facing regulatory and financing hurdles, a person familiar with the matter said, potentially setting the stage for negotiations over the future of the U.S. payments giant.
Verizon layoffs: Nearly 3,000 employees affected as company sells 274 stores, trims workforce
Verizon is reshaping its retail business with another round of restructuring, including the sale of hundreds of company-owned stores and fresh corporate job cuts. The changes come as the US telecom giant looks to streamline operations and strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive wireless market.
World Emoji Day: Think your emojis are random? Psychologists say they may reveal more about you than you realise
Billions of emojis are sent every day, often without a second thought. Yet behind every laughing face, red heart or nervous smile lies a fascinating question: are these tiny digital symbols simply decorative, or are they quietly reflecting the personalities of the people who use them?
X is using Grok to hunt down content thieves — and redirect creator earnings to the rightful owners
As creator monetisation becomes increasingly central to X's business, the platform is tightening the rules around copied content and engagement farming. Powered by a newer version of Grok, the system now identifies reposted material more accurately, redirects earnings to original creators and threatens repeat offenders with removal from the programme.
OpenAI's first hardware is here: Meet the Codex Micro keyboard for AI coding
The first OpenAI-branded gadget is not the AI companion many had imagined. Instead, it is a compact device built around Codex, reflecting the company's belief that the future of AI hardware may begin with improving developer workflows rather than reinventing personal computing.
India to take equity in chip startups under Semicon 2.0, exit after scale-up
India will take equity stakes in semiconductor startups under the Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 programme, co-investing with venture capital firms before exiting as companies mature to spur growth in the domestic chip ecosystem
Google AI Mode expands beyond search with Canva, YouTube, Instacart integrations
Google AI Mode can now connect with apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube to complete tasks directly from Search.
Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro as it struggles to meet internal performance targets: Report
Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro as it works to improve the model's coding capabilities amid rising competition.
OnePlus to cease North America, Europe operations after OnePlus 15 launch
OnePlus will exit North America and Europe after the OnePlus 15, with Oppo taking over operations in those markets.
Apple's iPad overhaul to begin with OLED mini, budget model in the works: Report
Apple is reportedly planning its first OLED iPad mini alongside refreshed entry-level iPad and iPad Air models amid a resurgence in tablet sales.
EU orders Google to open services to AI rivals under Digital Markets Act
EU regulators have proposed new Digital Markets Act measures requiring Google to open key Android and search features to AI rivals, including OpenAI, to boost competition.
TSMC commits another $100 billion to US chipmaking, taking total investment to $265 billion
TSMC pledged another $100 billion for US chip manufacturing and raised its spending outlook as booming AI demand drove a 77% jump in quarterly profit.
Meta Oversight Board study finds leading AI models less likely to criticize repressive governments
A Meta Oversight Board study found that leading AI models are more likely to refuse political criticism of governments with strict speech laws, raising concerns over censorship bias in AI responses.
Skyroot's Vikram-1 set to attempt India's first private orbital rocket launch on July 18
Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, carrying multiple technology demonstration payloads and symbolic artworks on its maiden Agaman mission.
Is OnePlus leaving India too? This is what the company says
Fresh rumours suggest OnePlus could eventually wind down operations outside China as part of a wider Oppo restructuring. But the smartphone maker has dismissed speculation about its future in India, insisting the country remains a key market and teasing new product launches in the weeks ahead.
Xiaomi's latest factory video hints at bigger ambitions for its humanoid robots
A new video shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shows the company's humanoid robot performing repetitive automotive production tasks inside one of its factories. While Xiaomi has not announced commercial plans, the demonstration suggests the company is steadily advancing its robotics programme alongside its smartphone, EV and smart home businesses.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Fresh leak reveals key differences ahead of July 22 launch
Samsung's next-generation foldables have surfaced in what appears to be the most comprehensive leak yet. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is tipped to bring a larger display, upgraded cameras and a bigger battery, while the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks set to remain the more affordable option in the lineup.
Mira Murati's startup Thinking Machines launches an open-weight AI model
Mira Murati's AI startup Thinking Machines has unveiled Inkling, its first open-weight foundation model, positioning it as a Western alternative to popular Chinese open-source AI systems. While it trails the top proprietary models overall, the company says Inkling delivers competitive performance, particularly on AI agent and customisation tasks.