Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans

Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans

Technology | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

  • Autonomous driving tech to dominate CES 2026 amid AI industry focus
  • Major automakers to skip new EV launches at CES due to policy and demand shifts
  • Cost competitiveness and tariffs are key concerns for automakers at CES
Sennheiser launches HD 480 Pro headphones with 38mm driver, closed-back design in India at Rs 43,999

Sennheiser launches HD 480 Pro headphones with 38mm driver, closed-back design in India at Rs 43,999

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Sennheiser launches HD 480 Pro headphones in India at Rs 43,999
  • Closed-back design reduces noise, supports recording and mixing
  • HD 480 Pro Plus at Rs 47,999, includes extra accessories
iPhones may soon share photos and maps without internet through satellite connectivity

iPhones may soon share photos and maps without internet through satellite connectivity

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Apple plans to let iPhones share maps, photos via satellite
  • Upgrades may arrive with iOS 27, beta expected in June
  • Amazon's LEO satellites could boost speed and coverage
Redmi A7 Pro 4G and Redmi A7 4G launched in India with 6,300mAh battery; price starts at Rs 10,499

Redmi A7 Pro 4G and Redmi A7 4G launched in India with 6,300mAh battery; price starts at Rs 10,499

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Redmi A7 Pro 4G and A7 4G launched in India for budget users
  • A7 Pro 4G priced at Rs 11,499, A7 4G at Rs 10,499
  • Both phones feature 120Hz LCD displays and 6,300mAh battery
Apple CEO Tim Cook shares a ‘thank you note’ for Apple community on his exit as CEO

Apple CEO Tim Cook shares a ‘thank you note’ for Apple community on his exit as CEO

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, become executive chairman
  • John Ternus named as the next CEO of Apple
  • Cook thanks users for support and shares gratitude in letter
Tim Cook shares memo to Apple employees on stepping down as CEO: Says ‘Now is the right time for me to...'

Tim Cook shares memo to Apple employees on stepping down as CEO: Says ‘Now is the right time for me to...'

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO later this year
  • John Ternus named as the next CEO of Apple
  • Cook will become executive chairman after the transition
Brands open wallets for ChatGPT, Gemini visibility as AI search heats up

Brands open wallets for ChatGPT, Gemini visibility as AI search heats up

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Brands shift focus from Google SEO to AI chatbot visibility
  • AI search optimization budgets are rising despite higher costs
  • Consumer electronics and B2B software lead AI search adoption
Bengaluru-based QNu Labs eyes 1,000+ km quantum networks for army, navy after landmark demo

Bengaluru-based QNu Labs eyes 1,000+ km quantum networks for army, navy after landmark demo

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • QNu Labs to deploy quantum networks over 1,000 km for defence.
  • Quantum key distribution boosts security for Army and Navy.
  • Banks and enterprises show rising interest in quantum security.
Company of Heroes 3 to get “Dare & Destroy” expansion: All details

Company of Heroes 3 to get “Dare & Destroy” expansion: All details

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Company of Heroes 3 gets Dare & Destroy DLC on May 14, 2026
  • DLC adds four new Battlegroups with unique units and abilities
  • Expansion includes new cosmetics and a general game update
This new Android virus has affected million of devices; has automatic install 'feature': Here’s how to remove it permanently

This new Android virus has affected million of devices; has automatic install 'feature': Here’s how to remove it permanently

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Android God Mode malware can reinstall itself after deletion
  • Uses accessibility and backup features for persistence
  • Revoke permissions, clear backups, and use Safe Mode
RuPay rides UPI wave, nears 40% share in new credit cards, says report

RuPay rides UPI wave, nears 40% share in new credit cards, says report

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • RuPay nears 40 percent share in new credit card issuance in India
  • Mass market customers prefer RuPay for UPI-linked payments
  • Fintechs and RBI guidelines boost RuPay adoption across banks
Johny Srouji to take over as Apple’s chief hardware officer as John Ternus prepares to replace Tim Cook as CEO

Johny Srouji to take over as Apple’s chief hardware officer as John Ternus prepares to replace Tim Cook as CEO

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Johny Srouji named Apple's chief hardware officer
  • John Ternus to become CEO, replacing Tim Cook in September
  • Tim Cook will stay on as Apple's chairman after transition
Yahoo Mail down: Services reportedly affected for several users

Yahoo Mail down: Services reportedly affected for several users

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Yahoo Mail outage hit thousands, mainly in the UK.
  • Users faced login failures and website errors.
  • No official statement from Yahoo on the outage yet.
Apple names John Ternus as next CEO: What his leadership means for AI and hardware

Apple names John Ternus as next CEO: What his leadership means for AI and hardware

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • John Ternus named Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook on September 1
  • Ternus has led hardware engineering for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
  • Apple faces AI competition as Ternus takes the helm
Free Fire MAX redeem codes for April 21, 2026: Here’s how to claim rewards today

Free Fire MAX redeem codes for April 21, 2026: Here’s how to claim rewards today

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Free Fire MAX releases new redeem codes for April 21 rewards
  • Codes offer free skins, weapon crates, and diamonds
  • Redeem codes quickly as they are time-limited and region-specific
Tinder partners with Sam Altman for iris-scanning to fix bot problem on dating app

Tinder partners with Sam Altman for iris-scanning to fix bot problem on dating app

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Tinder, World team up on global iris-based verification
  • Verified users get a badge and five free profile boosts
  • World expands to Zoom, DocuSign, and event ticketing platforms
Who is John Ternus: Apple’s hardware chief set to take over as CEO from Tim Cook

Who is John Ternus: Apple’s hardware chief set to take over as CEO from Tim Cook

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • John Ternus named next Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook
  • Ternus has led hardware engineering for iPhone, Mac, and more
  • Cook becomes executive chairman as Ternus takes over September 1
Geoffrey Hinton, ‘godfather of AI’, warns about job losses; says ‘AI may not leave a new door open for humans’

Geoffrey Hinton, ‘godfather of AI’, warns about job losses; says ‘AI may not leave a new door open for humans’

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Geoffrey Hinton warns AI may not create new jobs as past tech did
  • AI could automate many cognitive and creative roles at once
  • Hiring in entry-level and AI-affected jobs is already declining
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveals the Batcave in new video

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveals the Batcave in new video

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Customise and expand the Batcave in the upcoming LEGO Batman game
  • The Batcave will have a suit vault, a garage, science lab, and more
  • LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight arrives May 22
Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Steve Jobs: Live by your choices, not others' expectations
  • The quote stresses self-awareness and personal uniqueness.
  • Independent thinking leads to more fulfilling life decisions.
What do we know about Anthropic's Mythos amid rising concerns?

What do we know about Anthropic's Mythos amid rising concerns?

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Anthropic debuts Mythos AI for advanced cybersecurity
  • Mythos uncovered thousands of flaws in major software systems
  • US, UK, and EU regulators met with banks to discuss Mythos risks
Banking industry scrambles for Anthropic's Mythos as global regulators review risks

Banking industry scrambles for Anthropic's Mythos as global regulators review risks

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Banks rush to adopt Mythos AI amid rising cyber risk fears
  • Regulators globally assess Mythos' cybersecurity threat to banks
  • Mythos seen as highly capable at cyber offense, raising scrutiny
Who is John Ternus, the engineer set to replace Tim Cook as Apple's new CEO?

Who is John Ternus, the engineer set to replace Tim Cook as Apple's new CEO?

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • John Ternus named next Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook on Sept 1
  • Ternus led hardware for iPhone, Mac, and AirPods
  • Cook becomes executive chairman as Apple shifts focus to AI
Apple CEO Cook is lauded by investors as he prepares for new role

Apple CEO Cook is lauded by investors as he prepares for new role

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus named successor
  • Cook will become executive chairman on September 1
  • Apple shares fell less than 1% after the announcement
What Tim Cook told Apple staff after appointing John Ternus as new CEO

What Tim Cook told Apple staff after appointing John Ternus as new CEO

Technology | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • John Ternus named Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook on Sept. 1
  • Tim Cook becomes executive chairman, remains at Apple
  • Tom Marieb to lead hardware engineering as Ternus transitions
ChatGPT down: 5 alternative AI tools you can use right now

ChatGPT down: 5 alternative AI tools you can use right now

Technology | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • ChatGPT faces partial outage, OpenAI confirms ongoing disruption
  • Over 1,720 users report issues, 12 ChatGPT components affected
  • Other options: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, Grok
Reddit down: Hundreds of users report app, website, and server connection issues

Reddit down: Hundreds of users report app, website, and server connection issues

Technology | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • Reddit faces outage with 645 reports logged on April 20 evening
  • App failures make up 59 percent of user complaints
  • Website and server issues also reported by many users
ChatGPT down: OpenAI acknowledges outage affecting ChatGPT and Codex, investigation ongoing

ChatGPT down: OpenAI acknowledges outage affecting ChatGPT and Codex, investigation ongoing

Technology | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • OpenAI reports partial ChatGPT, Codex outage since April 20
  • 1,720+ users hit by errors, login failures, loading issues
  • No estimated resolution time; mobile app may offer limited access
ChatGPT down: Thousands report login failures, gateway errors, and slow response times

ChatGPT down: Thousands report login failures, gateway errors, and slow response times

Technology | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • ChatGPT faces major outage with over 1,700 user reports
  • 86 percent of complaints are tied to ChatGPT service issues
  • OpenAI has not yet issued a public statement on the outage
Oppo rolls out ColorOS 16 April update with UEFA Champions League watermark and video playback controls

Oppo rolls out ColorOS 16 April update with UEFA Champions League watermark and video playback controls

Technology | Updated: Apr 20, 2026

  • ColorOS 16 April update adds UCL watermark to Photos app
  • Video playback now supports four speed options in Photos app
  • Update rolls out in phases to select Oppo devices until April 30