Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says he stayed up till 5 AM using Claude Code
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan praised Anthropic's new AI coding tool, Claude Code
- Claude Code operates in the terminal, managing codebase tasks using natural language.
- AI tools like Claude Code are moving software engineering to higher-level roles.
Economic Survey: Electronics on course to be India's second biggest export, powered by mobile manufacturing
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Electronics exports hit $22.2B in H1 FY26, close to second-largest segment.
- Mobile phone manufacturing surged, making India world's second-largest producer
- Government schemes like PLI and ECMS boosted investment and local production
Economic Survey 2025–26: UPI and Digital Payments widen the credit accessibility and financial inclusion
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- UPI reached a record 21.6 billion transactions in December 2025.
- UPI transactions hit 228.3B in 2025, value close to Rs 300 lakh crore.
- UPI boosts credit access in smaller towns and for new borrowers.
How to prepare for JEE Main tests, SATs using Gemini
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Google's Gemini now provides full-length JEE Main and SAT practice tests
- Gemini analyzes test performance, explains answers, and helps create study plans
- AI tools like Canvas and NotebookLM help organize notes and support multilingual learning.
BGMI Redeem Codes for January 29, 2026: Win Dream Striker DP-28 skin and in-game rewards
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- KRAFTON India released new BGMI redeem codes for weapon skins and in-game items
- Codes are valid from Jan 29 to Feb 28, 2026, with limited redemptions per code
- Redeem BGMI codes on the official site and claim rewards in-game.
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ 5G in India, price starts at Rs 26,999
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G series in India with two new models
- Phones feature 200MP camera, large batteries, and reinforced durability
- Four years of Android updates and six years of security updates promised
Electronics industry seeks duty overhaul, tariff fixes in Budget 2026
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- ICEA urges tariff rationalisation and regulatory reforms in Budget 2026–27.
- Industry seeks lower duties on electronics components and wearables.
- Proposed changes to cut costs and boost India's electronics competitiveness.
Samsung announces Galaxy A07 5G in India with 6000mAh battery
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Samsung launches Galaxy A07 5G in India with 6.7-inch 120Hz display
- Phone features 50MP dual rear cameras and 6000mAh battery with 25W fast charging
- Pricing and sale dates for the Galaxy A07 5G are yet to be announced
Redmi Note 15 Pro series to launch today: All the details
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Redmi Note 15 Pro series launches in India with two 5G models
- Both phones feature 200MP camera, AMOLED display, and Android 15
- Amazon India to sell devices; prices start at Rs 30,999 for Note 15 Pro 5G
Apple taken to court over Continuity Camera copycat claims
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Reincubate sues Apple, alleging Continuity Camera copied Camo's core features
- Lawsuit alleges Apple used ecosystem control to hinder rival webcam apps
- Antitrust and patent claims filed in NJ over Continuity Camera
Pinterest to lay off 15% of its workforce as company shifts focus to artificial intelligence
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Pinterest to lay off nearly 15 percent of staff to focus more on AI features
- Hundreds of jobs will be cut and office space reduced as part of restructuring
- Pinterest shares fell over 9 percent after the announcement
Elon Musk says Neuralink is ready for first human implant of brain device designed to help blind people see
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Neuralink plans first human implant of Blindsight device to help restore vision
- Blindsight aims to gradually improve sight for people with total vision loss
- Future versions may enable enhanced vision beyond normal human capabilities
iPhone 18 pricing may hold steady despite Apple’s rising chip and component costs
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Apple aims to keep iPhone 18 prices flat despite rising supply chain costs
- Apple may absorb higher chip and memory costs to protect demand and market share
- Services revenue to offset short-term margin impact from hardware costs
2026 may be the year when smartphones get more RAM, here's why
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Global DRAM shortage expected to persist through 2027, keeping supply tight
- Smartphones to ship with more RAM due to rising AI demands despite supply issues
- Higher RAM may raise smartphone prices due to volatile memory costs.
Why Google needs to conquer the browser battle to win the AI war
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Google integrates Gemini AI into Chrome, focusing on gradual user adoption.
- AI browser challengers struggle as users stick with familiar browsing habits
- AI browser race focuses on default interface control, not just better models.
2026 will be the year AI 'dramatically' changes the way Meta works, says Mark Zuckerberg
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- AI tools at Meta are boosting productivity and enabling smaller teams
- Meta plans to launch new AI models and products in the coming months
- Meta plans to double AI spending to $135B by 2026.
Meta’s Reality Labs bleeds $19 billion as VR ambitions continue to falter
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Meta's Reality Labs lost $19.1 billion in 2025, up from $17.7 billion in 2024
- Meta to keep investing in wearables, glasses; losses to continue through 2026
- Meta is scaling back VR efforts, shutting studios and retiring the Workrooms app
Google turns Chrome into an AI browser with Gemini-powered agents
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Google adds image generation and Auto browse to Gemini AI in Chrome.
- Auto browse lets users perform tasks across sites with a single prompt
- Personal Intelligence connects Gemini to user data for tailored responses
Microsoft quietly made $7.6 billion from OpenAI as AI revenues surge
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Microsoft net income jumped $7.6B, driven by OpenAI and Anthropic investments
- OpenAI to buy $250B in Azure services, boosting Microsoft's future revenue
- Microsoft Cloud revenue topped $50B, with overall revenue up 17% year-on-year
Meta signals massive 2026 AI spending surge, plans up to $135 billion outlay
Technology | Updated: Jan 29, 2026
- Meta to spend $115-135B on AI in 2026, nearly double last year's budget
- The surge is driven by increased investment in Meta Superintelligence Labs efforts
- Despite the meaningful step up in infrastructure investment, Meta expects to deliver higher operating income in 2026
EU turns up pressure on Google over AI access rules on Android and Search data
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- EU investigates Google's AI and search data under Digital Markets Act
- Focus is on fair access for third-party AI and search engine competitors
- Google claims compliance, warns expanded access risks privacy and innovation
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son abandons $50 billion Switch takeover in setback for US AI data centre plans
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- SoftBank ends talks to acquire US data centre operator Switch Inc
- Deal collapse leaves SoftBank's US AI infrastructure strategy uncertain
- SoftBank may pursue a smaller investment or partnership with Switch
Jensen Huang slams ‘Circular Financing’ claims as Nvidia doubles down on AI bets
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Jensen Huang denies Nvidia's AI investments are circular financing
- Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave to expand AI infrastructure
- Huang says Nvidia's stakes are small and show confidence, not market distortion
Larry Ellison says all major AI models share the same flaw and it is making them a commodity
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Ellison: Major AI models lack uniqueness due to shared public data.
- Oracle aims to connect AI securely to enterprise databases for unique value
- Oracle to invest $50B in AI infrastructure to meet enterprise demand
Adobe boosts Photoshop AI with sharper 2K output, cleaner edits and smarter generative fill
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Adobe adds AI updates to Photoshop for better quality and creative control
- New Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain layers provide non-destructive, maskable edits.
- Generative Fill, Firefly upgrades offer sharper, realistic image edits
Android 17 likely to come with blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder, and more
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Android 17 may feature new blur effects similar to iOS 26 Liquid Glass design
- Screen recording interface could get a lighter floating pill design
- Release expected around June 2025, following Android 16's timeline
Snap establishes Specs Inc. as separate subsidiary ahead of smartglasses launch later this year
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Snap forms Specs Inc. to focus on smart eyewear and spatial computing
- Specs smartglasses overlay digital objects onto real-world environments
- Specs Inc. aims for commercial launch and is expanding hiring across key teams
OpenAI security chief Matt Knight steps down after five years; Sam Altman thanks him publicly
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Matt Knight, OpenAI's Chief Information Security Officer, resigns after 5 years
- Knight led security initiatives including the launch of Aardvark at OpenAI
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised Knight's impact and leadership in security
iOS 26.3 brings Android switching, third-party watch support, and new privacy controls
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- iOS 26.3 beta adds Transfer to Android for easier data migration between devices
- New privacy feature limits carriers' ability to pinpoint user location
- iPhone alerts can now appear on third-party wearables in the EU.
Sonos introduces Amp Multi streaming amplifier: All the details
Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026
- Sonos launches Amp Multi, its first wireless streaming amplifier since 2019
- Amp Multi supports up to 24 speakers and four configurable zones per unit
- Global release soon via Sonos partners; price undisclosed