Anthropic adds fast mode to Claude Code to deliver faster coding speeds
Technology | Updated: Feb 09, 2026
- Anthropic's Claude Code gets fast mode, improving developer response times
- Fast mode handles requests 2.5x faster, perfect for urgent coding tasks.
- Claude Opus 4.6 enhances context retention, error detection, and long-form reasoning.
OpenAI is making the same mistake Facebook did, researcher says as she quits over ChatGPT ads
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Zoë Hitzig resigned from OpenAI over concerns about ads in ChatGPT
- She warns ads could risk user trust and privacy, comparing OpenAI to Facebook
- OpenAI says ads won't influence answers or appear in sensitive conversations
Russia moves to fully block WhatsApp, pushes users toward state-backed messaging app
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Russia to block WhatsApp, urges users to switch to state-backed MAX app
- WhatsApp claims MAX enables surveillance; Russian media denies it
- WhatsApp's future in Russia hinges on Meta complying with local laws.
Elon Musk says senior executives' exits are reorganisation, not crisis
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Six of xAI's 12 co-founders have exited, with Musk citing organizational fit
- Musk said departures were not voluntary and xAI is hiring aggressively
- xAI faces regulatory scrutiny, plans IPO after SpaceX acquisition
'Most powerful programming language of the future isn’t C++ or Python it’s..., says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Jensen Huang says English may become the most powerful programming language.
- AI lets users create apps and automate tasks using natural language prompts.
- This shift could make software creation accessible to non-coders.
Microsoft rushes to patch actively exploited security bugs in Windows, Office
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Microsoft issued urgent security updates for Windows and Office to fix zero-day flaws.
- Hackers can exploit these bugs through malicious links or Office files easily.
- Update immediately as technical exploit details are now public.
X is offering flat 50% discount on Premium subscription plans: Discounted price and other details
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- X offers a 50% discount on Premium plans in India for a limited time
- Discount applies to Basic, Premium, and Premium+ tiers for first two months
- Paid features: verification, fewer ads, creator tools, Grok AI access
Anthropic makes its move on ChatGPT as it opens Claude’s core tools to free users
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Claude's free tier now allows file creation, connectors, and skills access
- Free users can generate Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PDF files in Claude
- Anthropic aims to attract users preferring subscriptions over ad-supported AI
Apple rolls out iOS 26.3 with easier Android transfers, new weather wallpapers, and key security fixes
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- iOS 26.3 adds easier iPhone-to-Android transfer and new Weather wallpapers
- Update patches major security flaws, including one exploited in the wild
- New privacy setting limits carrier location tracking on select iPhones
Google Pixel 9a gets a price cut ahead of Pixel 10a launch: Here's how much it costs now
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Pixel 9a receives Rs 10,000 price cut in India across major retail platforms
- New prices: Rs 39,999 for 128GB, Rs 44,999 for 256GB variant
- Pixel 9a offers better mid-range value ahead of Pixel 10a launch
Valentine’s Day gift guide: 10 picks from Dream, Amazon, Samsung, Apple and other brands that you can consider
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- 10 tech gifts for Valentine's Day: smart rings, coffee machines, and more
- Samsung Galaxy Ring: health tracking, week-long battery, no subscription
- Amazon Kindle and Fire TV Stick 4K enhance reading and entertainment at home
ByteDance takes on Google’s Nano Banana as China pushes back in the AI image race
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- ByteDance launches Seedream 5.0 to compete with Google's Nano Banana Pro in image editing.
- Seedream 5.0 offers stronger reasoning and precise edits at a lower price
- Alibaba Cloud launched Qwen-Image-2.0, enhancing China's generative AI race.
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 Arcade Edition arrives on Apple Arcade
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Civilization VII Arcade Edition now on Apple Arcade for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Mobile version features intuitive touch controls
- No multiplayer at launch for Apple Arcade version
Zerodha invests $2 million in Pensionbox, forms joint venture for Corporate NPS
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Pensionbox partners with Zerodha to expand NPS offerings to corporates
- Zerodha invests $2 million in Pensionbox for expansion and marketing
- Corporate NPS offers tax benefits under the new tax regime for high earners
Google Pay reports flat topline at Rs 1,500 crore in FY 25, net profit halves to Rs 50 crore
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Google Pay India reported flat revenue of Rs 1,547 crore for FY25
- Net profit halved to Rs 50 crore in FY25, down from Rs 110 crore in FY24
- Google Pay holds 33 percent UPI market share, trailing PhonePe and Paytm
Anthropic takes a dig at OpenAI, says it is building an AI business and not chasing headlines
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Anthropic focuses on enterprise AI adoption, avoiding flashy headlines and ads.
- Anthropic critiques OpenAI's ad strategy, emphasizing utility and reliability.
- Anthropic pledges $50B for data centers, while OpenAI plans $1T infrastructure.
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