X down globally: Users are unable to access posts, timelines, and direct messages
Technology | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- X faced a global outage affecting timelines, posts, and messages
- Downdetector showed a sharp spike in outage reports across regions
- No official response from X on the cause or resolution of the disruption
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
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