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Groq CEO Jonathan Ross says ChatGPT suffers from two problems
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Wall Street is losing patience with ‘AI Layoffs’, Goldman Sachs warns, even as job cuts loom in 2026
A recent Goldman Sachs analysis shows that companies announcing layoffs are now seeing their share prices fall, rather than rise. On average, stocks dropped around 2 percent following layoff announcements
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Jeff Bezos says he gave early Amazon investors a 70% chance of losing their money
Speaking at the DealBook Summit in conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bezos described the gruelling process of raising Amazon’s first round of funding in 1995. At the time, the internet itself was barely understood, let alone trusted as a platform for commerce.
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Microsoft AI chief pushes back on AGI hype, says there is no race and no winner
Mustafa Suleyman, the former Google DeepMind co-founder who now leads Microsoft’s AI division, has spoken openly against the idea of AGI as a race that can be won.
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Big Tech’s AI memory crunch turns brutal as Microsoft and Google face problems
At the heart of the crisis is the explosive demand for high-bandwidth memory and advanced DRAM used in AI accelerators and data centre servers. Only three companies globally can produce these components at scale
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Google AI Pro vs AI Ultra: All the Gemini features you get, costs, and more
Free Gemini is now genuinely useful, AI Pro offers strong value for professionals and creators, and AI Ultra is effectively an all-you-can-use AI stack priced for those who plan to live inside Google’s AI ecosystem.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold fails durability test as triple hinges prove too fragile
The Galaxy Z TriFold failed a high-profile durability test after hinge damage and display failure under reverse bending, highlighting the structural risks of Samsung’s triple-fold design.
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Work from home no longer the norm, says world's largest recruiter, with only these exceptions
Office attendance is becoming mandatory again for most corporate employees in 2025. Remote work is no longer a broad entitlement. It is a bargaining chip, reserved for those with scarce skills or exceptional value.
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iPhone Air 2 may still launch in 2026 despite growing talk of a delay
A new leak claims the iPhone Air 2 could still launch in fall 2026, contradicting reports that Apple has delayed the device until 2027 following weak sales of the first model.
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OpenAI continues exploring ads inside ChatGPT as user growth accelerates
OpenAI is reportedly testing internal ad formats that could one day appear inside ChatGPT responses. As ChatGPT edges closer to becoming a mainstream gateway to information, commerce and decision making, the pressure to balance growth, revenue and trust will only intensify.
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Rockstar once explored GTA set in Tokyo, Rio and Moscow but walked away from the idea
Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij has revealed that GTA games set in Tokyo, Rio and Moscow were once discussed, but the studio chose to stick with American settings to avoid risking the franchise’s global appeal and financial success.
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Apple’s foldable iPhone could Be compact by design, not by compromise
Apple’s foldable iPhone may feature a smaller outer display by design, prioritising a 4:3 unfolded screen optimised for multitasking and an iPad-like experience over traditional phone use.
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Apple Intelligence in China will face a 2,000-question test on what it must not answer
Apple Intelligence in China must pass a strict regulatory test involving 2,000 sensitive questions and refuse at least 95 percent of them, reflecting the country’s tight controls on AI-generated information.
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Google Pixel 8 gets photo sphere-inspired panorama mode with latest camera update
Google has added a Photo Sphere-inspired Panorama mode to the Pixel 8 series via a Pixel Camera update, offering guided capture, Night Sight support, and improved image stitching.
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Google’s Demis Hassabis says Meta’s Yann LeCun is ‘plain incorrect’ in fresh AI intelligence debate
A public disagreement between Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun has reignited debate over whether general intelligence truly exists, with Hassabis calling LeCun’s claims “plain incorrect” and defending the idea of broadly general intelligence in humans and AI.
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Italy orders Meta to pause WhatsApp ban on rival AI chatbots
Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp policy banning rival AI chatbots, citing concerns that the move may harm competition while favouring Meta’s own AI services.
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Nvidia deepens AI hardware lead With Groq deal and high-profile talent hire
Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq, hired its founder and president, and acquired assets reportedly valued at $20 billion, giving it access to alternative AI chip technology without fully acquiring the company.
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Apple 'killed' 25 devices, including iPhones, Macs in 2025: Here’s the full list
Apple discontinued 25 products in 2025 across iPhones, iPads, Macs, wearables and accessories, marking the end of the iPhone SE line, the decline of the Plus models, and a broader shift towards a more streamlined hardware portfolio.
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WhatsApp prepares new controls for linked devices and smarter chat storage management
WhatsApp is testing new features that show connected peripherals like the Apple Watch more clearly and introduce a simpler, more detailed interface for clearing chat messages and managing storage.
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Apple continues testing ultra-thin glass in bid to hide foldable iPhone crease
Apple is reportedly testing variable-thickness ultra-thin flexible glass to reduce or eliminate the visible crease on its first foldable iPhone, ahead of a possible 2026 launch.
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iOS 26.3 opens AirPods-style pairing to third-party accessories in EU under DMA rules
iOS 26.3 introduces AirPods-style proximity pairing and notification support for third-party accessories in the EU, driven by Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
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Google’s Android Emergency Location Service in India: Explained
Google has launched Android Emergency Location Service in India, with Uttar Pradesh becoming the first state to integrate the feature into its 112 emergency response system, enabling faster and more accurate location sharing during emergencies.
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Why having 1TB storage is becoming the 'new normal' for gaming laptops
Gaming laptops with 1TB SSD storage offer faster load times, space for large game libraries and better long-term usability, with strong options available across budget, mid-range and premium segments in India.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra drops to Rs. 69,999 at Croma’s December Sale: Here’s how the offer works
Croma’s Cromtastic December Sale brings the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra down to an effective price of Rs. 69,999 with exchange and bonus offers, making it one of the most attractive flagship deals this festive season.
