TECHNOLOGY
‘Microsoft did horrible things to Slack’: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warns OpenAI could be next
To understand the context, back when Slack was gaining popularity as a workplace messaging app, Microsoft launched its own rival, Teams, and bundled it for free with its Microsoft 365 suite.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk won’t back down in his fight against OpenAI, here's why
Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and left the board in 2018, alleges that the company has strayed far from its original open-source, nonprofit mission.
TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 16e boosts Apple as US smartphone sales dip 2% in Q1 2025
The premium segment, defined as devices priced above $800, took the hardest hit as both Apple and Samsung saw declines in their flagship sales
TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 17 may look a lot like Pixel and Google is already joking about it
Instead of the usual layout, Apple seems to be going for a horizontal camera bar across the back, which looks a lot like what Google Pixel phones have had for years.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft launches new Surface Laptop, Surface Pro in India: Key details
The devices, announced ahead of Microsoft’s Build conference, bring Copilot+ to more users at lower price points while emphasizing portability, battery life, and new Windows 11 AI features.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple announces Pride Collection 2025 ahead of Pride month
To go with the band, Apple is also rolling out the Pride Harmony watch face and a matching wallpaper for iPhones and iPads. The watch face features bold rainbow stripes that shift and move as you lift your wrist to check the time.
TECHNOLOGY
Gears of War: Reloaded comes to PS5, breaks Xbox exclusivity
This isn’t the first Xbox-first game to make the cross-platform jump: Forza Horizon 5 recently drifted onto PS5
TECHNOLOGY
Google accidentally leaks the next big redesign of Android, here's what it revealed
Described as Google’s “most researched” design system to date, Material 3 Expressive aims to make Android more intuitive and accessible
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
UAE kids will learn about AI much before they learn Algebra
From the 2025–26 academic year, artificial intelligence will officially become part of the school curriculum for everyone from kindergarteners to 12th graders.
TECHNOLOGY
"We want to build a brain for the world", says Sam Altman as OpenAI stays nonprofit, announces restructuring
Under the new structure, the nonprofit OpenAI Inc. will retain full control over the for-profit PBC, and become one of its major shareholders.
TECHNOLOGY
India’s smartphone market shrinks 7% in Q1 2025, 5G and premium devices surge
According to a research report, despite the overall dip, the premium and 5G segments defied the trend, with strong growth driven by AI integration and affordable 5G offerings.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple may bring under-display Face ID for iPhone 18 Pro models
Apple is rumoured to be developing a version of its 3D facial recognition system that can function beneath an OLED display—an engineering feat that has long posed challenges due to the infrared technology Face ID relies on.
TECHNOLOGY
Haier launches new OLED TVs in different sizes, price starts at Rs 1,29,990
The Haier TVs are designed for users who want a big-screen experience with better picture and sound quality, and come with smart features that are becoming increasingly common in modern TVs.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung is offering huge discounts on smartphones, air conditioners and other devices: Check out the deals
Samsung is back with its biggest summer sale—Fab Grab Fest—and it’s packed with some of the best deals across smartphones, TVs, ACs, home appliances and more.
TECHNOLOGY
CMF Phone 2 Pro is now available for purchase on Flipkart: Check price and specifications
The latest smartphone from Nothing’s budget-friendly sub-brand CMF is officially up for sale in India starting today, May 5, 2025, across Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Vijay Sales, Croma, and major retail outlets.
TECHNOLOGY
'We will slightly reduce bonus': Google notifies employees about change in appraisal program via email
According to the email, Google will increase the number of these top ratings during annual reviews. Employees who earn this top grade can expect higher bonuses and equity in their 2026 compensation.
TECHNOLOGY
PUBG addiction leaves 12-year-old Delhi boy with partial paralysis and spinal deformity
A 12-year-old boy from Delhi ended up with partial paralysis and a severely bent spine — all linked to his addiction to PUBG and nonstop gaming.
TECHNOLOGY
iPhone 16e drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon: Should you buy it?
Despite being more affordable than the iPhone 15, the iPhone 16e comes with Apple Intelligence, Apple's latest suite of AI features, which the 15 doesn’t offer.
TECHNOLOGY
Ahead of I/O 2025, Google teases how it plans to take on ChatGPT with Gemini AI
Josh Woodward, VP at Google, laid out the vision in a detailed post on X, signaling a strategic shift toward an assistant that not only understands users but anticipates their needs—without constant prompting.
TECHNOLOGY
Spotify dodges ‘Apple tax’, can now push external payments on iOS app
Spotify called the change a milestone and a fresh start for developers seeking a fairer mobile marketplace.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung S24 Ultra gets Rs 45,000 price cut on Amazon: Here’s how you can grab the deal
Samsung’s flagship phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, has received a jaw-dropping price cut of Rs 45,000 as part of the Amazon Great Summer Sale.
TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Great Summer Sale deals with up to 70% off on laptops, smartphones, appliances and more
Business customers can avail cashback up to Rs 9,999 per order for three pre-paid purchases
TECHNOLOGY
Top 10 smartphone deals you shouldn't miss on Flipkart right now
Flipkart is offering some fantastic deals across a wide range of smartphones from budget models to premium flagships.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple loosens App Store rules after court order in legal battle with Epic Games
Apple has now updated its guidelines accordingly, applying the new rules only to the US storefront for now.
