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Apple temporarily shuts UAE offices and five stores amid escalating Middle East tensions
Apple has temporarily closed its UAE corporate offices and five retail stores after escalating regional tensions prompted government guidance urging private companies to limit in-person work and shift to remote operations.
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Sam Altman defends Pentagon deal as critics question AI safeguards
OpenAI’s fast-tracked Pentagon agreement has ignited criticism over surveillance risks and AI safeguards, with Sam Altman conceding the rollout was rushed while defending the company’s national security red lines.
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Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic AI use, sets six-month phase-out
Trump has ordered all US federal agencies to halt use of Anthropic's Claude AI, giving a six-month phase-out period amid a national security dispute with the Pentagon.
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Husband wanted to use ChatGPT to create a sustainable housing setup ends up killing himself: Here’s what happened
Joe Ceccanti, a technologist aiming to build sustainable housing, became deeply absorbed in ChatGPT, leading to mental health decline and his death. His family is suing OpenAI, alleging chatbot features contributed to his psychological spiral.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman answers questions on Pentagon deal, accountability, and whether governments can 'nationalise' AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hosted an AMA on X addressing questions about the company’s Pentagon deal, AI governance, and broader industry concerns.
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"This is attempted corporate murder": Former Trump adviser slams White House over Anthropic dispute
A former Trump adviser has sharply criticized the administration’s escalating dispute with Anthropic, calling potential efforts to force divestments and label the AI firm a supply chain risk “attempted corporate murder.”
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Claude becomes most downloaded app in US after Anthropic-Pentagon row
Anthropic’s Claude app surged to the top of Apple’s US App Store rankings days after the Trump administration moved to block government agencies from adopting the startup’s AI technology.
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Holi 2026: From electric pichkari to waterproof speakers, here are gadgets you can buy
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ChatGPT closes in on 1 billion weekly users as OpenAI’s growth accelerates
ChatGPT now has 900 million weekly active users and 50 million paying subscribers, OpenAI announced, bringing the AI chatbot within reach of the 1 billion milestone. The update comes alongside a massive $110 billion private funding round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation.
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From contract partner to security risk: The Anthropic–Pentagon dispute explained
A high-stakes dispute between Anthropic and the US Department of War has escalated into a federal ban, with President Donald Trump ordering agencies to stop using the company’s AI tools. At the centre of the clash are two red lines: mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.
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OpenAI strikes classified AI deal with US Department of War, cites safety guardrails
OpenAI has reached an agreement with the US Department of War to deploy its AI models within classified networks, marking a major expansion into defence infrastructure. The company says strict safeguards will apply, including bans on domestic mass surveillance and human control over the use of force.
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Global smartphone shipments set for record 12.4% drop in 2026 as memory crunch bites
After four quarters of recovery, the global smartphone market is staring at its sharpest annual decline on record. Counterpoint Research forecasts a 12.4% year-on-year drop in 2026, driven not by weak demand but by a severe memory supply crunch that could drag the industry down until late 2027.
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WhatsApp Web down: Users report login failures, message sync issues across regions
WhatsApp Web appears to be facing an outage, with users reporting problems accessing the platform and sending messages. According to data from Downdetector, complaints surged sharply on February 26, indicating a possible disruption in service.
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Tim Cook teases “big week ahead” as Apple set to launch new iPhone, iPads and MacBooks
In a teaser posted on X, Tim Cook described “a big week ahead” that starts Monday morning. The short video shows hands reshaping an incomplete Apple logo into its familiar form, with a grey, aluminium-like finish hinting at new hardware.
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eBay to lay off hundreds of employees in latest round of job cuts
eBay said in a statement that the move is part of efforts to reinvest across the business and better align its organisational structure with strategic priorities.
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Explained: What is Perplexity Computer, what it can do, and more
Despite the name, Computer is not hardware. It is an orchestration layer designed to coordinate models behind the scenes.
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Apple Borivali opens in Mumbai as company expands India retail footprint
Apple Borivali is positioned to serve customers across Mumbai, particularly in the city’s northern growth corridors. Located inside Sky City Mall, the store will offer Apple’s full range of products and services
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ChatGPT becomes second most downloaded app in the world, trails only TikTok
New State of Mobile 2026 report shows AI Assistants among fastest-growing categories by downloads, revenue and time spent
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"Markets got it wrong": Jensen Huang on why AI agents will use software tools, not replace them
Just hours after Nvidia posted another blockbuster quarter, Huang pushed back against the idea that so-called agentic AI will cannibalise the software industry. Instead, he said, AI agents will rely on existing software tools to get work done, not eliminate them.
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Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra price in India revealed and it starts at Rs 4225 per month
Samsung has announced India pricing for the Galaxy S26 lineup, confirming starting prices, limited-time storage upgrade offers, pre-order benefits and delivery timelines across online and offline channels.
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Aravind Srinivas announces voice mode for Comet web browser, bringing full hands-free browsing control
Aravind Srinivas announced Voice Mode for the Comet web browser, enabling hands-free browsing through spoken commands, allowing users to open websites, switch tabs, search online, and navigate pages without manual input.
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Anthropic launches new Cowork and plugins to streamline finance workflows across enterprises
Anthropic has rolled out major updates to Cowork and its plugin ecosystem, focusing on finance teams with new connectors, private marketplaces, and workflow tools designed for enterprise-wide automation.
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How a man accidentally hacked 7,000 DJI robot vacuum cleaners using PS5 controller
Software engineer Sammy Azdoufal discovered a major security flaw in DJI robot vacuum cleaners, exposing data from about 7,000 devices worldwide. The vulnerability allowed access to live feeds and floor maps, highlighting risks in poorly secured smart home devices.
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Holi 2026: 10 AI prompts to turn your photos into cinematic-style Holi celebration photos using Google Gemini
Holi 2026: Transform your everyday photos into cinematic Holi celebration images using Google Gemini Nano Banana Pro with detailed prompts, realistic lighting effects, and artistic styles for vibrant festival-ready visuals.
