Moneycontrol PRO

MC Tech Desk

MC Tech Desk

MC Tech Desk

FIFA’s tech playbook: 4 new innovations debuting at the Club World Cup

TECHNOLOGY

FIFA’s tech playbook: 4 new innovations debuting at the Club World Cup

FIFA says these features are trials, but if they work as intended, the 2025 Club World Cup could lay the groundwork for football to become more smarter and tech-savvy.

Intel to layoff more employees in July: What we know so far

TECHNOLOGY

Intel to layoff more employees in July: What we know so far

The focus of the layoffs appears to be Intel’s factory workforce, especially within its internal manufacturing division known as Intel Foundry. Techgig reports that this part of the business will be at the heart of the restructuring.

Microsoft may be working on a 'special' Copilot AI for the US Pentagon: All the details

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft may be working on a 'special' Copilot AI for the US Pentagon: All the details

While Microsoft has declined to confirm the identity of the large customer, the Pentagon’s vast digital footprint makes it a natural fit. The US military is already heavily integrated with Microsoft software and cloud services.

Google says it is sorry for the cloud outage, flawed updates led to disruption of worldwide services

TECHNOLOGY

Google says it is sorry for the cloud outage, flawed updates led to disruption of worldwide services

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian echoed the apology on X, calling the disruption regrettable and reaffirming the company’s focus on reliability.

The Washington Post targeted by cyberattack, email of select journalists hacked

TECHNOLOGY

The Washington Post targeted by cyberattack, email of select journalists hacked

The attempted breach was first discovered last Thursday, prompting a swift internal response that included resetting login credentials for all employees by Friday.

5 things nobody told you ChatGPT could do

TECHNOLOGY

5 things nobody told you ChatGPT could do

From planning your wardrobe to making up bedtime stories, this AI assistant can surprisingly do a lot of things. Here are five things you can do with ChatGPT that just might blow your mind.

Job cuts in India: How you can use ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grok and other AI tools to create your resume that can help you find a job

TECHNOLOGY

Job cuts in India: How you can use ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grok and other AI tools to create your resume that can help you find a job

Using free AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Grok, you can quickly create a tailored, polished resume online by following a few simple steps and customizing it to your profile.

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Elon Musk wish Father’s Day with these messages

TECHNOLOGY

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Elon Musk wish Father’s Day with these messages

Tim Cook wished a happy Father’s Day to dads at Apple and around the world in a warm message shared on X.

Google to cut ties with Scale AI after Meta buys nearly half the company

TECHNOLOGY

Google to cut ties with Scale AI after Meta buys nearly half the company

Google had reportedly planned to pay Scale AI around $200 million this year for training data essential for developing Gemini, its answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Happy Father's Day 2025: 5 tech gifts that you can give to your father

TECHNOLOGY

Happy Father's Day 2025: 5 tech gifts that you can give to your father

Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity to appreciate all the hard work and love your dad shows every day. If you’re unsure what to gift him this year, here are 5 thoughtful gift ideas that blend practicality, health, style, and technology — perfect for honoring him in a way that makes his daily routine smarter, more comfortable, and more enjoyable.

Over 80,000 passwords compromised in a password-spraying attack; Office, Teams, Outlook and other Microsoft account details exposed

TECHNOLOGY

Over 80,000 passwords compromised in a password-spraying attack; Office, Teams, Outlook and other Microsoft account details exposed

A massive password-spraying attack has compromised over 80,000 Microsoft accounts, affecting Outlook, Teams, and Office. Security experts advise MFA, strong password policies, and vigilance to stay protected.

Gmail Unsubscribe scam alert: What is it, how it works and tips to stay protected

TECHNOLOGY

Gmail Unsubscribe scam alert: What is it, how it works and tips to stay protected

The Gmail unsubscribe scam uses fake unsubscribe buttons in malicious emails to trick users into visiting phishing sites or downloading malware. Protect yourself by using your email provider's unsubscribe option and marking suspicious emails as spam.

This engineer made ChatGPT play chess against a 1977 video game console and the results were embarrassing

TECHNOLOGY

This engineer made ChatGPT play chess against a 1977 video game console and the results were embarrassing

In fact, Caruso says the chatbot repeatedly asked to restart the match, clearly flustered by its poor performance.

Flagship smartphones launching in 2025: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra, Nothing Phone 3 and more

TECHNOLOGY

Flagship smartphones launching in 2025: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra, Nothing Phone 3 and more

2025 brings a busy flagship phone lineup, from iPhone 17 Pro and Z Fold 7 Ultra to Nothing Phone 3, Pixel 10, Vivo X200 FE, and Poco F7.

Apple AirTag helps London couple track down stolen car after police delay: Here’s how

TECHNOLOGY

Apple AirTag helps London couple track down stolen car after police delay: Here’s how

The couple located the vehicle parked on a residential street. After some issues with the car’s remote security, they successfully unlocked it and brought it home.

Free Aadhaar update deadline extended to June 2026: Check date, list of details you can change and steps to update them

TECHNOLOGY

Free Aadhaar update deadline extended to June 2026: Check date, list of details you can change and steps to update them

UIDAI extends free Aadhaar update deadline to 14 June 2026. Update proof of identity and address online for free through myAadhaar.

No Apple Intelligence for these iPhones, iPads and Macs even with iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26: Check if your devices are on the list

TECHNOLOGY

No Apple Intelligence for these iPhones, iPads and Macs even with iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26: Check if your devices are on the list

Here’s a complete list of Apple devices that do not support Apple Intelligence, even after updating to iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26:

Google Gemini AI brings summaries to PDFs, makes filling Forms easier

TECHNOLOGY

Google Gemini AI brings summaries to PDFs, makes filling Forms easier

The tool, available in over 20 languages, presents these actions in the Drive side panel for quick follow-ups.

Instagram introduces Trial Reels, Quiet Posting, and more to help users take creative risks

TECHNOLOGY

Instagram introduces Trial Reels, Quiet Posting, and more to help users take creative risks

Instagram is rolling out new tools and programs designed to lower the pressure of posting and encourage experimentation.

“Don’t do it in the dark room…” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hits back at Anthropic’s Dario Amodei over AI job loss warnings

TECHNOLOGY

“Don’t do it in the dark room…” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hits back at Anthropic’s Dario Amodei over AI job loss warnings

Amodei, who leads AI safety-focused startup Anthropic, has repeatedly raised alarms about AI taking over jobs and becoming a potential existential threat.

This once-popular iPhone is now considered a ‘vintage’ product by Apple

TECHNOLOGY

This once-popular iPhone is now considered a ‘vintage’ product by Apple

Meet Alexandr Wang, the Young CEO Meta is betting billions on to power its AI dreams

TECHNOLOGY

Meet Alexandr Wang, the Young CEO Meta is betting billions on to power its AI dreams

With CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushing AI across all products, from smart glasses to Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta wants to lead the charge toward artificial superintelligence (ASI)

How to link your Aadhaar with IRCTC account and add aadhaar-verified passenger to book Tatkal tickets as per new rule

TECHNOLOGY

How to link your Aadhaar with IRCTC account and add aadhaar-verified passenger to book Tatkal tickets as per new rule

Tatkal booking has always been a tough competition due to high demand and limited seats. To streamline this process and make sure it reaches the people who need it the most, IRCTC has made Aadhaar authentication a prerequisite for booking Tatkal seats.

Apple announces free repair program for this Mac in India: Check eligibility and other details

TECHNOLOGY

Apple announces free repair program for this Mac in India: Check eligibility and other details

This is a global repair program, though Apple notes that service may be restricted to the original country or region of purchase. That’s something international buyers or users who have moved countries may want to keep in mind.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347