Alibaba launches open-source AI model to push deeper into robotics
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Alibaba unveils RynnBrain AI model to power robots in real-world environments
- RynnBrain is open-sourced, allowing developers worldwide to use it freely
- China aims to lead in robotics as global tech giants invest in physical AI
Redington shifts focus to GCCs, AI-led infrastructure amid enterprise expansion
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Redington targets GCCs and AI-led infrastructure as key growth drivers in India
- Company shifts from distribution to integrated tech and cloud services
- Data centre capacity in India set to rise sharply, driven by AI and cloud demand
Google offers voluntary exit option to employees not comfortable with faster AI pace
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Google offers voluntary exit packages to select US business division employees
- Program excludes large customer sales teams to limit disruption
- Move reflects Google's focus on AI and adapting to a fast-paced tech landscape
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max may cost the same as iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may launch at same prices as iPhone 17 Pro models
- Apple is negotiating with suppliers to offset rising component costs
- Upgrades expected, but starting prices likely to remain unchanged
Google Maps may soon let you chat to find places and routes more easily
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Google Maps testing Gemini-powered Ask Maps for conversational queries
- Feature may let users ask for specific info like quiet cafes or best routes
- Ask Maps is still in development with no official rollout date yet
Android 17 Beta coming soon: Here’s what Android users can expect
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Android 17 Beta 1 to launch soon, focusing on bug fixes and performance upgrades
- Beta rollout expected first for eligible Google Pixel devices
- New UI may add blur effects, split quick settings, and app lock tool.
Infinix Note 60 Pro key specifications revealed ahead of launch, teased to come with a rear matrix display
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Infinix teases Note 60 Pro with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 5G chipset
- Note 60 Pro features a 50MP camera, 1.5K display, and 6,500mAh battery
- Launch date unconfirmed; Note 60 and Note 60 Ultra expected soon.
Google adds a faster ‘remove sexual image’ button to Search, but prevention remains elusive
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Google now lets users request removal of explicit images directly from Search
- Submit images and track requests via the Results About You hub.
- New tools need personal contact info and government ID for takedown requests
Riot Games lays off half of the 2XKO game development team just weeks after launch
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Riot Games reduced the 2XKO team due to slow player growth after console launch
- 2XKO will still be supported by a smaller team and planned events will continue
- Laid-off employees get six months' salary and can apply for other Riot positions
Sarvam AI launches Arya to run production-grade AI agents at scale
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Sarvam Arya designs AI workflows for complex enterprise automation tasks
- Arya uses graph execution and immutable ledgers for reliability and recovery.
- The platform supports scalable, testable AI for finance and big data workflows.
Meta turns Facebook profiles into AI experiments, whether you asked or not
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Meta adds AI-powered animated profile photos and Restyle tools to Facebook.
- Users can now restyle Stories and Memories with Meta AI's visual themes.
- AI-generated content is becoming a core pillar of Meta's platform strategy.
Galaxy S26 Ultra to launch on Feb 25, 2026: Everything we know so far about Samsung’s upcoming flagship
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra launching at Galaxy Unpacked on Feb 25, 2026 in San Francisco
- Major camera upgrades: new sensor and better telephoto lenses expected
- Device to have Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600, plus more AI features
DuckDuckGo enables real-time AI voice chats with privacy protection: Here’s how it works
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now offers optional real-time voice chat for hands-free use
- Voice chats are private, unrecorded, and not used for AI training
- Works in most browsers except Firefox; higher usage limits for subscribers.
Airtel launches new AI-powered OTP scam protection feature: How it works and what users need to know
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Airtel launches AI fraud alert to stop OTP scams during suspicious calls
- System warns users in real time if an OTP is generated on a risky call
- Feature is live in Haryana, rolling out across India in two weeks
Japan’s developers want Apple’s fees cut to zero. Apple says that is not how ecosystems work
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Apple permits alternative app stores, payments in Japan under new competition law
- Developers say revised fees offer little incentive to leave Apple's App Store
- Industry groups urge Apple, Google to drop new external payment commissions
Google turned over student journalist’s data to ICE without a court order
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Google gave personal data of a British student to US ICE after an admin subpoena
- Data included usernames, addresses, IPs, phone numbers, and financial details
- Digital rights groups urge tech firms to fight subpoenas and safeguard user privacy
YouTube lawyer sees no addiction from half hour of videos
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Landmark trial tests claims of social media addiction in youth
- Kaley averaged 29 minutes daily on YouTube; most interactions were on TikTok
- Meta and Google deny wrongdoing, citing parental controls and user choice
Samsung announces pre-reserve for its next generation Galaxy devices ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Free gifts, special discounts and all other details
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Samsung opens pre-reserve for Galaxy devices ahead of Unpacked 2026 in India
- VIP pass costs Rs 999, offers Rs 2,699 voucher and exchange value lock-in
- Early buyers get exclusive colors, rewards, discounts, and contest prizes.
OpenAI fires senior policy executive who raised concerns over ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- OpenAI fired VP Ryan Beiermeister after a sex discrimination accusation.
- Beiermeister opposed ChatGPT's planned "adult mode" feature with erotic content
- OpenAI denies her firing was linked to objections over the new feature
xAI loses second co-founder in two days as company prepares for IPO
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- xAI loses co-founder Jimmy Ba, second leadership departure in two days
- xAI merged with SpaceX, valued at $250B, and faces regulatory probes worldwide
- Grok chatbot tools under scrutiny for generating explicit deepfake images
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 date confirmed: This is when Samsung is introducing its next-generation Galaxy devices
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event set for February 25 in San Francisco
- New Galaxy S series to launch with enhanced Galaxy AI integration
- Event will be streamed live on Samsung.com and YouTube
Lending startup Olyv raises $23 million from Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum and SMBC Asia fund
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Olyv raised $23 million from Fundamentum Partnership and SMBC Asia Rising Fund
- Fintech firm to expand into insurance, UPI payments, and business loans
- Olyv has over 1 crore app downloads and aims to scale to 10 crore users
Samsung unveils SmartThings Home Care for 2026 Bespoke AI ACs, brings proactive monitoring and faster repairs
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Samsung unveils SmartThings Home Care for 2026 Bespoke AI ACs in India
- The system monitors AC health, alerts users, and streamlines service support
- Available at offline retailers and online, including Samsung's website
Orange is the new 'gold': How Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro turned heads and sales in China
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Apple's China sales jumped 38 percent in Q1 2026, ending a three-year slump
- The iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange color went viral and boosted demand
- Government subsidies aided sales, but mainly for the base iPhone 17 model
Neobanking fintech FiMoney pivots to B2B, lays off staff in consumer business
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Fi Money pivots to B2B model, laying off around 40 percent of staff
- Focus shifts to AI and deep tech for startups and enterprises
- Some products will be discontinued as company restructures
Ex-GitHub chief Thomas Dohmke launches Entire with $60 mn seed to tackle agent era coding
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Entire launches next-gen platform for agent-to-human collaboration
- Raised $60M seed round, largest ever in developer tools, valuing Entire at $300M
- First product, Checkpoints, captures AI agent context on every Git commit
Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Oblivion Remastered and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are coming to Switch 2
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Bethesda to bring Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Oblivion Remastered to Nintendo Switch 2
- Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launches Feb 24, 2026; preorders now open
- Oblivion Remastered releases in 2026; date not announced yet
GoBoult launches three Mustang smartwatches and Sprint TWS in India: Price, features and availability
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- GoBoult launches three Mustang smartwatches and one TWS in India
- Prices start at Rs 1,499; products available pan-India via multiple platforms
- Designs inspired by Mustang automotive elements across all devices
Salesforce layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut as AI push and leadership changes accelerate
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Salesforce cut fewer than 1,000 jobs, affecting marketing and AI teams
- Agentforce AI unit was affected despite being key to Salesforce's AI strategy.
- Layoffs reflect a shift toward efficiency and increased reliance on AI tools
Elon Musk’s Starlink livestream claim corrected: Community notes reveal video was filmed in..., not Antarctica
Technology | Updated: Feb 10, 2026
- Viral video claimed to be Antarctica was actually filmed in Patagonia, South America.
- Musk spread false claim; X's community notes corrected the location.
- Starlink may connect remote areas, but no proof video streamed from Antarctica.