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
Elon Musk’s X spins off messaging into separate X Chat app
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- X releases beta version of X Chat app for iOS, limited to 1,000 users
- App aims for end-to-end encryption but security concerns remain
- Voice calls and verified badges are still being developed
MacBook Air M5 vs MacbBook Air M4: How the two popular laptops compare
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- MacBook Air M5 gets faster chip, double storage, and higher price
- Design, display, and ports remain unchanged from M4 model
- AI and SSD speeds improved, but battery life stays the same
After Iran strikes, Google, OpenAI employees demand limits on military AI contracts
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Tech workers call for limits on military AI after US-Iran strikes
- Nearly 900 sign open letter, most from Google and OpenAI
- Google faces renewed internal dissent over Pentagon AI talks
OpenAI CEO admits military AI decisions rest with government, not company
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- OpenAI can't control Pentagon's AI tech use post-deployment
- Altman: OpenAI sets safeguards, DoD handles operations
- Deal bans domestic surveillance, mandates human oversight for force
Post AI war videos without a label? X says creators will be banned from revenue sharing program
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- X will suspend creators for undisclosed AI war videos for 90 days
- Repeat violations lead to permanent removal from monetisation
- Creators must label AI-generated armed conflict videos on X
Android users can now send live bag location to Air India via Google Find Hub
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Google adds live luggage tracking with airlines via Find Hub
- Air India and 10+ carriers now accept Find Hub location links
- Feature integrates with major baggage-tracing platforms worldwide
OpenAI says GPT-5.3 Instant will reduce ChatGPT’s ‘cringe’ tone
Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- OpenAI updates GPT-5.3 Instant to reduce preachy disclaimers
- New model aims for better tone and relevance in responses
- Users complained GPT-5.2 Instant felt condescending
Apple introduces 27-Inch Studio Display XDR with 120Hz and Mini-LED backlight
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Apple unveils new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
- Studio Display XDR: mini-LED, 2000 nits HDR, 120Hz refresh rate
- Both displays support Thunderbolt 5 and advanced audio systems
Apple launches MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, 24-hour battery and up to 128GB RAM
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Apple launches new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
- Up to 4x faster AI, 50% better graphics than previous models
- Starts at 1TB storage, 24-hour battery, Wi-Fi 7, from March 11
Apple unveils MacBook Air with M5, faster AI performance and 512GB base storage
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Apple launches MacBook Air with M5 chip and faster AI performance
- Base storage now starts at 512GB, up to 4TB configurable
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and up to 18 hours battery life included
Burger King launches new AI chatbot ‘Patty’ that keep track of employees’ ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Burger King launches AI chatbot Patty to monitor staff politeness
- Patty monitors greetings and phrases for friendliness scores
- AI assists staff with menu and equipment queries
‘Opportunistic and sloppy’: Sam Altman concedes OpenAI’s Pentagon deal was rushed
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- OpenAI to amend Pentagon deal, banning domestic surveillance use
- Altman admits contract announcement was rushed and unclear
- OpenAI tools won't be used by intelligence agencies like the NSA
Find My explained: Track, lock and erase your Apple devices remotely
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Apple's Find My app helps locate and secure lost devices
- Enable Find My before losing your device for tracking to work
- Lost Mode locks device, disables Apple Pay, shows contact info
iQOO 15R is now available for purchase in India: Check price, discount details and more
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- iQOO 15R now on sale in India, starts at Rs 44,999
- Rs 4,000 instant discount with select bank cards
- Comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 7,600mAh battery
Holi 2026: 5 WhatsApp features that can help you celebrate with friends and family
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- WhatsApp Voice Chat aids in planning Holi celebrations easily
- Add music to WhatsApp Status for more festive Holi updates
- Organize Holi meet-ups with calls and event reminders
Internal emails show Meta’s focus on teen usage as app engagement climbed
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Instagram usage increased from 40 to 46 minutes (2023-2026)
- Court case questions Instagram's impact on youth mental health
- Jury to decide if Instagram contributed to plaintiff's struggles
OPPO confirms global launch of Find X9 Ultra, expands ultra series beyond China
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- OPPO Find X9 Ultra to launch globally for the first time
- Phone features advanced Hasselblad camera system
- Global launch details and specs to be revealed in coming months
Australia may force Apple to remove AI apps without age checks
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Australia may block AI apps exposing minors to harmful content
- App stores like Apple's face penalties up to $35 million
- Only 9 of 50 AI platforms surveyed had full age verification
Geopolitical risks and GPU arbitrage raise questions over IndiaAI Mission’s compute push
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- IndiaAI Mission faces scrutiny amid global cloud disruptions
- AWS UAE outage highlights risks in cross-border compute supply
- Officials say no immediate impact on IndiaAI participation
Planning to switch to Claude from ChatGPT: Here's how to make the move, transfer data and more
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Users may switch from ChatGPT to Claude for AI alternatives
- Export ChatGPT data, transfer to Claude, then delete account
- Follow steps to back up, transfer, and erase data securely
Playing Holi? 8 simple ways to keep your phone safe from water and colour
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Use a waterproof pouch to protect your phone during Holi.
- Avoid taking your phone out repeatedly to reduce risk.
- Let your phone dry fully before charging if it gets wet.
Elderly woman flooded with 100+ Amazon packages she never ordered
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- A 79-year-old Illinois woman got 100+ unwanted Amazon packages
- Deliveries blocked her doorway and made her feel unsafe at home
- Amazon apologized and is investigating the mysterious shipments
Apple plans to use Google Gemini AI to upgrade Siri with better privacy and performance
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Apple might use Google servers to enhance Siri with Gemini AI
- Apple enhances Siri's AI, upholds privacy standards
- Apple's cloud may not support new Siri's scale requirements.
Comparing iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: What’s new and what stays the same
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- iPhone 17e launches with faster chip and double base storage
- New pink color, better scratch resistance, faster wireless charging
- Enhanced Portrait mode now recognizes pets and adds depth info
Anthropic expands Claude memory feature, makes it easy to switch from ChatGPT
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Claude's memory feature now available to all users for free
- New tool lets users import data from ChatGPT and Gemini
- Update aims to make switching to Claude easier for new users
X introduces built-in ‘Paid Partnership’ label for sponsored posts
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- X adds a built-in Paid Partnership label for sponsored posts
- The label helps creators comply with FTC disclosure rules
- Creators can update old posts with the new disclosure toggle
OpenAI’s Pentagon tie-up triggers spike in ChatGPT deletions and one-star ratings, boosts Claude downloads
Technology | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- ChatGPT uninstalls in the US spiked 295 percent after DoD deal
- Claude app downloads surged, surpassing ChatGPT in the US
- User backlash led to a surge in one-star ChatGPT reviews
Apple expands accessories lineup with Spring 2026 Watch bands and iPhone cases
Technology | Updated: Mar 02, 2026
- Apple unveils new colours for Watch bands and iPhone cases
- Hermès Watch bands get new designs and colour options
- iPhone 17 cases now include a crossbody strap accessory
Apple launches iPad Air with M4 chip, more memory and Wi-Fi 7 support
Technology | Updated: Mar 02, 2026
- Apple unveils iPad Air with M4 chip in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes
- M4 chip boosts speed, graphics, and AI tasks over previous models
- iPad Air supports Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and new Apple Pencil Pro