2.5 billion devices and counting: Apple’s ecosystem keeps getting bigger
Technology | Updated: Jan 30, 2026
- Apple now has 2.5 billion active devices in use worldwide
- Active device growth boosts Apple's services and recurring revenue
- iPhone demand remains central to Apple's record revenue and profit
GCC industry cheers Budget 2026, says it ends the challenging transfer pricing uncertainty
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget 2026 expands safe harbour for GCCs, raising threshold to Rs 2,000 crore
- Uniform 15.5% margin and automated approvals offer tax certainty for five years
- IT service consolidation and faster APA timelines ease MNC compliance.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 spotted on Google Play Console listing, key specs revealed
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Tecno Camon 50 and 50 Pro spotted with Android 16 and MediaTek Helio G99 chip
- Both phones may feature up to 8GB RAM and Full HD+ displays
- Global launch expected after MWC 2026 unveiling
Data Centre tax holiday to benefit Indian players, GPU infra big way: Yotta CEO Gupta
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Tax holiday for foreign cloud firms using Indian data centers extended to 2047
- Shift likely to increase GPU infrastructure outsourcing from India to foreign firms
- Indian resellers like Yotta, Adani, Airtel Nxtra to benefit from new tax regime
Budget eases tax rules for contract manufacturers, to help Apple scale up
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- India exempts foreign firms from machinery tax for 5 years in contract manufacturing.
- Policy change boosts local manufacturing for Apple and other electronics firms.
- Exemption for units in customs-bonded zones benefits export operations.
Budget's AVGC labs proposal a 'landmark step', will expand creative talent pool, top executives say
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Government to set up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges across India
- Rs 250 crore allocated to set up these labs
- Industry leaders: Move will boost India's creative economy and global competitiveness.
Payment industry disappointed with Rs 2,000 crore budget subsidy for UPI and RuPay debit card
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Payment industry unhappy with Rs 2,000 crore subsidy for UPI, RuPay growth
- PCI: Low incentives will hinder digital payment growth, especially in rural areas
- Industry urges government to permit controlled MDR for large merchants' growth.
RedMagic 11 Air launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery: Price, specs, and more
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- RedMagic 11 Air gaming phone launches globally, starting at $529
- Features 6.85-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 16GB RAM
- Early Bird pricing available from Feb 5-10, sales start Feb 11
ECMS boost to drive 35% smartphone value addition, to fortify global supply chains, say electronics manufacturers
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Govt raises ECMS outlay to Rs 40,000 crore to boost electronics manufacturing
- Industry leaders say expanded ECMS will reduce imports and enhance value addition.
- India's budget aims to become a global electronics and semiconductor hub.
World’s best-selling smartphone in 2025: Why the iPhone 16 still makes sense after iPhone 17 launch
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- iPhone 16 is the world's best-selling smartphone in 2025
- Apple holds seven of the top ten spots in global phone sales
- iPhone 16 offers strong performance, camera, and battery at a lower price
Union Budget 2026 sets record for AI focus as FM Sitharaman mentions tech eleven times
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- AI mentioned 11 times in Union Budget 2026, a record for Indian budget speeches
- AI to enhance governance, agriculture, healthcare, education, and job market analysis
- Tax holiday for foreign cloud firms using Indian data centers until 2047 announced
Elon Musk’s xAI is hiring award-winning writers to train its AI chatbot Grok
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- xAI hiring top writers to train chatbot Grok, paying $40-$125 per hour
- Applicants need major achievements, awards, or extensive field experience.
- Critics ask why top writers aid AI that might eventually replace them.
Livpure Lotier AIOT review: Thoughtful design, familiar reliability
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Livpure Lotier AIOT offers smart app features and premium design for Rs 18,490
- Water tastes clean, TDS meter included, and 30 months free servicing offered
- No bottle stand and no water during power cuts are notable drawbacks
Budget 2026: Semiconductor push deepens as Centre doubles outlay to Rs 8,000 crore
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Government ups semiconductor spending to Rs 8,000 crore for FY2026-27
- India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore allocation
- Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme funding jumps to Rs 1,500 crore
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 2,000 crore UPI and RuPay subsidy
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Government announces Rs 2,000 crore subsidy for UPI and RuPay in Budget 2026
- Industry sought Rs 4,500 crore; actual subsidy falls short of demands
- UPI handles 85% of online transactions; PCI urges MDR return for large merchants
Foreign cloud providers using local data centres to get tax holiday till 2047, FM announces in Budget
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- India proposes tax holiday for foreign cloud firms using local data centers till 2047
- Foreign firms need Indian resellers to qualify for the tax holiday.
- Major tech companies plan multi-billion dollar data centre investments in India
Realme Buds Air 8 review: Solid bass, serviceable ANC
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Buds Air 8 offers strong ANC, triple device connectivity, and long battery life
- Sound quality improves, but bass-heavy default may tire some users.
- App requires sign-in and shows ads; charging case design could be improved
Budget 2026: ECMS outlay hike to power higher local value in smartphones, says Dixon’s Sunil Vachani
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget hike for ECMS to boost electronics manufacturing and component ecosystem
- Dixon starts camera module production and plans display module trials soon
- ECMS approves Dixon subsidiaries to make camera and optical transceiver parts.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design and specs leaks ahead of the launch
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks show flat 6.9-inch display and triple rear camera setup
- Device may launch in February with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Android 16
- Leaked colors: black, cobalt violet, white, silver shadow, sky blue, pink gold
Budget 2026: FM unveils ISM 2.0, raises electronics components outlay to Rs 40,000 crore
Technology | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- India to launch Semiconductor Mission 2.0, focusing on equipment and design.
- Electronics components scheme outlay increased to Rs 40,000 crore to boost manufacturing
- Recent approvals to create 34,000 direct jobs in 8 states.
Apple now relies heavily on Anthropic for AI work, claims report
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Apple relies heavily on Anthropic's Claude models for internal AI development
- Apple runs custom Claude models on its own servers, not just public AI models
- Apple picked Google for AI features due to lower costs and existing infrastructure.
Instagram is working on a way to let users leave someone else’s Close Friends list
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Instagram may let users remove themselves from others' Close Friends lists.
- Feature is in early development; public release is not guaranteed.
- Meta is also exploring premium subscriptions for more user control and features.
Sam Altman admits OpenAI misjudged GPT-5.2’s writing quality in internal town hall
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Sam Altman admits GPT-5.2 writing quality is worse than GPT-4.5
- GPT-5.2 focused on technical tasks over writing due to limited bandwidth.
- GPT-5.x updates will enhance writing quality using user feedback.
Apple’s AI brain drain continues as more researchers and a senior Siri executive exit for rivals
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Apple loses at least four more AI researchers and a senior Siri executive
- Departures include staff joining Meta and Google DeepMind, key AI collaborators
- Apple's AI team morale and competitiveness questioned after leadership changes
Android 16 reaches 7.5% adoption as Google updates platform distribution figures
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Android 16 now on 7.5% of devices, showing steady growth since release
- Android 15 is the most-used version, present on 19.3% of active Android devices
- Android 4.4 KitKat falls below Google's reporting threshold, removed from chart
Spotify adds group chats, aiming to bring WhatsApp-style conversations to music sharing
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Spotify introduces group chats for up to 10 users to discuss audio content.
- Group chats require prior connection via playlists, Jam sessions, or Blends
- Messages are encrypted but not end-to-end, for shared listening experiences
Microsoft CFO memo highlights GitHub Copilot SDK push and record AI infrastructure spending
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Microsoft Cloud revenue topped $50 billion, up 26 percent year over year
- Commercial bookings up 230% due to Azure commitments from OpenAI, Anthropic.
- Microsoft invested $37.5B in infrastructure for AI and cloud expansion.
Delhi man in critical condition after following AI advice on preventive HIV drugs
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Delhi man critical after taking HIV drugs on AI advice without prescription
- Doctors warn against self-medication and relying on AI for medical decisions
- Patient developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare and dangerous drug reaction
Nvidia says Shield TV is here to stay, and a new model is still on the table
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Nvidia confirms ongoing support and production for Shield TV devices
- No new Shield TV hardware planned yet, but future updates are possible
- Shield TV stands out for over 10 years of active software maintenance
AI agents now have their own social network called Moltbook and they are already gossiping about humans
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Moltbook is a social network for AI agents to communicate with each other
- AI agents post about humans, sometimes gossiping or expressing curiosity
- Humans can view posts but are not allowed to join Moltbook conversations