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Satya Nadella tells Microsoft’s top leaders to commit to AI or…
Satya Nadella has told Microsoft’s top executives to fully commit to the company’s AI transformation or leave, as he pushes an urgent, high-intensity reset to avoid long-term irrelevance.
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WhatsApp now lets you reply to missed calls with instant voice or video notes
WhatsApp positions this as a modern take on voicemail, designed for users who want to relay information quickly when real time calls do not connect.
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Cisco CFO mocks HPE’s Juniper acquisition, says the 14 billion dollar deal is creating customer confusion
The senior Cisco executive argued that the overlap between HPE and Juniper’s product portfolios is causing hesitation among buyers trying to understand how the combined business will evolve.
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Apple buys 2 new buildings in Cupertino; crosses the $1 billion dollar mark in Bay Area property
Apple has purchased two more Cupertino buildings for two hundred and sixteen million dollars, pushing its recent Bay Area real estate spending past one billion dollars since June.
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Nvidia staffer calls Microsoft’s Blackwell cooling setup wasteful, here's why
The employee, who asked to remain anonymous, described the setup at one of Microsoft’s data centres as wasteful in an email circulated within Nvidia.
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YouTube chief Neal Mohan says Netflix is not on his mind, creators are the only priority
Neal Mohan was asked about comments made by Paramount chief David Ellison, who suggested that his proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. would position the new entity to compete more effectively with YouTube.
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Dell prepares for global memory shortages with price hikes across its commercial PC portfolio
Dell reiterated that its supply chain remains global and resilient, but warned that the broader market environment has become increasingly difficult.
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Google Translate brings real time headphone translations and smarter Gemini powered language tools
Google positions this as a tool for travellers, students, or anyone who needs to follow conversations, lectures, or media in a language they do not understand.
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Microsoft ramps up climate commitments with a major bet on carbon removal credits
Renewable and nuclear energy purchases remain an important component of Microsoft’s sustainability strategy, but the company recognises that power procurement alone cannot balance its long-term environmental footprint.
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Google and Apple rush out emergency fixes after zero-day attacks hit targeted users
The companies confirmed that at least some attacks were already underway before patches were prepared, suggesting that a government-backed actor or a commercial spyware vendor may be involved.
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Here’s what Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is really trying to achieve
New filings show that Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is less about Grok’s App Store visibility and more about trying to shift iOS in favour of X’s long-standing super app ambitions.
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iOS 26.2 is here: Here's what it brings for iPhone users
iOS 26.2 adds a new Screen Flash alert for notifications, sitting alongside LED flash alerts. The update also delivers extensive security fixes across system components.
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Google upgrades its AI clothing try-on tool: Now a single selfie creates a full-body virtual model
Google’s AI try-on tool now generates a full-body virtual model from a single selfie, expanding its fashion tech features and integrating more deeply with its Doppl app and Shopping ecosystem.
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Samsung may drop camera upgrade for Galaxy S26 to keep costs down
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26+ will reportedly reuse the same rear cameras from the last four generations after shelving planned upgrades to avoid raising prices.
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Over 2 lakh power banks recalled in the US after fire incidents: How to check if yours is affected
Over 200,000 Inui BI-B41 power banks sold via Amazon USA have been recalled after causing fires. Only four serial numbers are affected, and owners must stop using the devices and follow the official refund and disposal process.
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Google will now allow AI agents plug directly into Maps, Cloud and Enterprise tools, here's how
Google has launched managed MCP servers that let AI agents plug directly into Maps, BigQuery and more, offering easier integration, cross-model compatibility and enterprise-grade governance.
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Amazon overhauls DRM rules for Kindle Direct Publishing: Here’s what’s changing
Starting January 2026, Amazon will let DRM-free KDP titles be downloaded as EPUB and PDF files, though authors must opt in for older books and concerns over piracy may push some toward enabling DRM.
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Apple Glasses rumoured for 2026 launch: Everything expected in Apple’s first AI wearable
Apple is preparing AI-powered Apple Glasses for a 2026 launch, featuring multiple cameras, an efficiency-focused chip, Siri control and deep iPhone integration, with a display-equipped version planned later.
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Nvidia tests chip-tracking software amid rising allegations of smuggled AI hardware to China
Nvidia is testing optional chip-tracking software for its Blackwell processors as rumours grow about smuggled hardware reaching China, though the company denies seeing evidence of such activity.
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Google DeepMind to build first Gemini-powered materials discovery lab
Google DeepMind will open its first automated, Gemini-integrated materials discovery lab in the UK in 2026, pairing robotics with AI to accelerate breakthroughs while deepening cooperation with the UK AI Security Institute.
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Tesla’s Optimus robot falls during live demo, triggering debate over teleoperation claims
A viral video shows Tesla’s Optimus robot falling during a demo, sparking speculation that it was being controlled via teleoperation rather than autonomous AI, contradicting Musk’s claims.
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Disney lets Mickey, Simba and others appear in OpenAI’s Sora videos but…
Disney has licensed 200+ characters to OpenAI’s Sora, allowing AI-generated videos featuring Mickey, Simba, Cinderella and more, but with strict limits on actor likenesses, character integrity and training data.
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Hogwarts Legacy is free on the Epic Games Store: Here’s how to claim it permanently
Hogwarts Legacy is free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time. Once claimed, it stays in your library forever and can be downloaded anytime.
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Sergey Brin overtakes Jeff Bezos in global billionaires' list thanks to...
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has overtaken Jeff Bezos in the global wealth rankings after a surge in Alphabet’s stock, driven by Gemini 3’s strong performance and new endorsements.
