Mozilla Firefox will soon get an ‘AI Kill Switch’ to turn off all AI features
Technology | Updated: Dec 24, 2025
- Mozilla to add AI Kill Switch to Firefox, allowing users to disable AI features
- All AI features in Firefox will be opt-in and removable with the kill switch
- Users praised Mozilla's move to keep Firefox focused on user control
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
Say “Hey Siri, Lumos” and your iPhone’s torch will turn on instantly
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Saying "Hey Siri, Lumos" turns on your iPhone flashlight instantly
- Siri recognizes Harry Potter spells "Lumos" and "Nox" for light control.
- Siri can control the flashlight even when your iPhone is locked
Google’s Project Genie opens the door to AI-generated playable worlds
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Google unveils Project Genie for AI-generated worlds, limited US access.
- Users describe worlds, choose movement, and interact in 60-second sessions
- Project Genie to enhance AI world models for research and future uses.
Google quietly kills the Nest Hub app grid, years after launching it
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Google Nest Hub's app grid interface has quietly disappeared from all models
- Only a few shortcuts like Search and YouTube TV remain on the home screen
- Google has not officially explained the removal of most app-style shortcuts
Apple quietly adds carrier-level location privacy shield to new iPhones and iPads
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Apple launches a feature to limit precise location sharing with mobile carriers
- The feature is available on select iPhone and iPad models with carrier support
- Emergency services and apps still receive accurate location data
Microsoft says its Maia AI chip will not replace Nvidia or AMD as cloud demand keeps rising
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Microsoft begins deploying its Maia 200 AI chip in data centers
- Maia 200 offers faster AI inference than Amazon and Google's latest chips
- Microsoft will keep buying Nvidia and AMD chips alongside its own processors
AI agents' social network: What is Moltbook? Artificial intelligence gets its own chatroom
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Moltbook is a social network for AI agents, not humans.
- Created by Matt Schlicht, Moltbook saw 147,000 AI agents join in 3 days.
- AI agents autonomously post, discuss, and research topics on Moltbook.
Sora’s momentum fades as OpenAI’s video app struggles to sustain early hype
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- OpenAI's Sora app sees early growth but now faces declining downloads and spending.
- Google Gemini, Meta AI competition, and copyright limits slow Sora's momentum.
- Sora's App Store ranking dropped, user interest declined despite Disney partnership.
Jensen Huang says Nvidia’s H200 sales to China now depend on Beijing’s approval
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Nvidia awaits Chinese government approval to sell H200 AI chips in China
- Nvidia H200 US export license nearly complete, pending Beijing's approval
- Major Chinese firms cleared to buy H200, but conditions may be strict
Apple updates App Store pricing and developer payouts in nine markets after tax changes
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Apple updates App Store prices in 9 countries due to new tax rules
- VAT hikes in Russia, Kazakhstan, Zimbabwe; new taxes in other regions
- Automated pricing sees adjustments; manual pricing may need review
AirTag’s Precision Finding now works on Apple Watch and setup is not where you expect
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- AirTag 2 brings Precision Finding to Apple Watch for faster item location
- Precision Finding now works up to 1.5 times farther than the original AirTag
- Needs AirTag 2, Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2, and watchOS 26.2.1 or later.
Galaxy S26 pricing leak suggests Samsung will charge more for the base model but cut the Ultra’s price
Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Samsung might hike Galaxy S26 base model prices, but cut the Ultra variant's cost.
- Base S26 model may drop 128GB option, raising minimum price for buyers
- Galaxy S26 Ultra may get upgrades and a lower launch price than its predecessor