TECHNOLOGY
Apple announces March 4 ‘special Apple Experience’ event: What to expect
Apple has confirmed a special press event for March 4, hinting at a packed product slate that could include new Macs, iPads, and the rumoured iPhone 17e. Branded as a “special Apple Experience”, the event suggests something slightly different from the company’s usual keynote format.
TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 16 emerges as India’s best-selling smartphone despite Q4 market slowdown
India’s smartphone market cooled in Q4 2025 after a festive-led surge in the previous quarter, but premium devices continued to gain ground. While overall shipments declined, Apple, vivo and fast-growing brands like Nothing still found ways to grow.
TECHNOLOGY
Indian government issues warning for Google Chrome users over major security flaws; urges users to apply...
CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert for Google Chrome desktop users, warning of a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution and urging immediate installation of the latest security updates.
TRENDS
Could AI make PhDs less relevant? Inside Jad Tarifi’s warning
The AI entrepreneur argues that by the time students graduate, what they learned may already be outdated.
TECHNOLOGY
Why Hollywood sees ‘viral’ Chinese AI videos as a serious threat
Hollywood studios and creative unions are pushing back hard against Seedance 2.0, a new AI video generation model from ByteDance, accusing it of enabling widespread copyright infringement and unauthorised use of actors’ likenesses.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple expands retail footprint in India with sixth store in Mumbai
Apple is deepening its India retail push with the opening of its sixth Apple Store later this month. The new outlet, Apple Borivali, will be the company’s second store in Mumbai and signals Apple’s growing confidence in India as a key consumer market.
TECHNOLOGY
Nvidia brings GeForce Now app to Amazon Fire TV Stick, enabling cloud gaming on televisions
Nvidia has launched its GeForce Now app for Amazon Fire TV Stick, allowing users to stream PC games directly on televisions, supporting Bluetooth controllers, multiple platforms, and 1080p gameplay without a console.
TECHNOLOGY
Spotify says its best engineers aren’t writing code anymore, AI is doing it
Spotify executives say AI coding tools have reached a turning point, with top developers no longer writing code by hand as the company accelerates product launches using generative AI.
TECHNOLOGY
'Your AI hates...,' Elon Musk calls Anthropic ‘misanthropic and evil’
Elon Musk has accused rival AI lab Anthropic of bias and hostility toward humans, escalating a public feud as competition between leading AI companies intensifies.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp, Telegram blocked in Russia, pushing millions towards state-backed alternative
WhatsApp has effectively been erased from Russia’s internet, cutting off one of the country’s most widely used messaging platforms as the Kremlin accelerates its push towards state-controlled alternatives.
TECHNOLOGY
HP launches new DeskJet all-in-one printers for home users in India with Wi-Fi at a starting price of Rs 6,999
HP has introduced a new range of DeskJet all-in-one printers in India aimed at home users, offering wireless connectivity, recycled plastic construction, and prices starting at Rs 6,999.
TECHNOLOGY
Hackers created a Google Gemini clone using 100,000 prompts: Here’s how Google stopped it
Google revealed hackers attempted to clone its Gemini AI using large-scale prompt attacks, prompting new safeguards against model extraction, intellectual property theft, and emerging risks targeting custom AI systems.
TECHNOLOGY
Instagram is not an addiction but more like bingeing on Netflix shows, Adam Mosseri tells court
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri told a US court that social media can be overused but should not be confused with clinical addiction, comparing Instagram habits to binge-watching Netflix as Meta defends its design choices in a closely watched mental health trial.
TECHNOLOGY
Valentine’s Day gift guide: 10 picks from Dream, Amazon, Samsung, Apple and other brands that you can consider
From smart rings and coffee machines to projectors, trackers and smartphones, this Valentine’s Day tech gift guide highlights 10 thoughtful gadgets that combine everyday usefulness with modern convenience.
TECHNOLOGY
Google adds a faster ‘remove sexual image’ button to Search, but prevention remains elusive
Google is making it easier to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images from Search results. It is a meaningful quality-of-life update for victims, even if it does little to stop such material from appearing in the first place.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI fires senior policy executive who raised concerns over ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’
OpenAI has dismissed a senior policy executive months before the planned launch of a new “adult mode” for ChatGPT, with the company denying any link between her exit and internal objections to the feature.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung unveils SmartThings Home Care for 2026 Bespoke AI ACs, brings proactive monitoring and faster repairs
Samsung has introduced SmartThings Home Care for its 2026 Bespoke AI air conditioners in India, enabling automatic issue detection, proactive service alerts, and quicker first-visit repairs through connected monitoring.
TECHNOLOGY
Snapchat’s Digital Well-Being Index 2026 puts India at the top as parental support strengthens Gen Z resilience online
Snapchat’s latest Digital Well-Being Index ranks India highest among six countries, highlighting strong parental involvement and support networks that help Gen Z navigate online risks more effectively.
TECHNOLOGY
Orange is the new 'gold': How Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro turned heads and sales in China
After three difficult years, Apple has staged a sharp comeback in China. And according to analysts, part of the credit may belong to an unexpected factor: a bright orange iPhone.
TECHNOLOGY
Salesforce layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut as AI push and leadership changes accelerate
Salesforce has quietly cut hundreds of roles this month, underscoring how the company’s AI-first strategy is reshaping its workforce even as it undergoes a significant leadership transition.
TECHNOLOGY
One in four smartphones currently in use worldwide is an iPhone, claims report
The global smartphone installed base grew modestly in 2025, but Apple quietly tightened its grip, with iPhones accounting for roughly 25 percent of all active smartphones worldwide, driven by longer replacement cycles and deep ecosystem loyalty.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI’s Codex crosses 1 million downloads as AI coding wars heat up
OpenAI says its standalone Codex app has crossed one million downloads in its first week, a milestone that underlines how fast AI-powered coding tools are being adopted, even as limits for free users loom.
TECHNOLOGY
From iPhone to Ferrari: Ex-Apple iconic designer Jony Ive reveals interior of Ferrari’s first EV
Ferrari has lifted the curtain on the interior of its first electric car, developed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Called the Ferrari Luce, the EV blends classic Ferrari tactility with Ive’s signature Apple-era minimalism, offering a glimpse of what Apple’s abandoned car project might have looked like.
TECHNOLOGY
Google employees accuse company of enabling ICE surveillance
The open letter calls on leadership to disclose all dealings with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, and to divest from partnerships workers say conflict with Google’s ethical commitments.
