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WhatsApp positions this as a modern take on voicemail, designed for users who want to relay information quickly when real time calls do not connect.

Cisco CFO mocks HPE’s Juniper acquisition, says the 14 billion dollar deal is creating customer confusion

The senior Cisco executive argued that the overlap between HPE and Juniper’s product portfolios is causing hesitation among buyers trying to understand how the combined business will evolve.

Reliance Jio introduces Happy New Year 2026 prepaid plans: Check price, benefits and other details

Reliance Jio has launched its Happy New Year 2026 prepaid plans with new annual, monthly, and add-on options, bundling data, OTT subscriptions, and Google Gemini Pro AI benefits.

Apple buys 2 new buildings in Cupertino; crosses the $1 billion dollar mark in Bay Area property

Apple has purchased two more Cupertino buildings for two hundred and sixteen million dollars, pushing its recent Bay Area real estate spending past one billion dollars since June.

Nvidia staffer calls Microsoft’s Blackwell cooling setup wasteful, here's why

The employee, who asked to remain anonymous, described the setup at one of Microsoft’s data centres as wasteful in an email circulated within Nvidia.

Apple iOS 26.2 rolling out to iPhones: New features, how to update and more

Apple has started rolling out iOS 26.2 for eligible iPhones, bringing interface tweaks, offline lyrics, security fixes, and emergency alerts, along with simple steps to update supported devices.

Tata Sierra vs Kia Seltos: Know the difference between triple screen setup between the two cars

2025 Tata Sierra and new Kia Seltos use triple screens differently, with Sierra focusing on passenger entertainment and Seltos prioritising climate controls and driver usability across their dashboard layouts philosophies.

YouTube chief Neal Mohan says Netflix is not on his mind, creators are the only priority

Neal Mohan was asked about comments made by Paramount chief David Ellison, who suggested that his proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. would position the new entity to compete more effectively with YouTube.

Dell prepares for global memory shortages with price hikes across its commercial PC portfolio

Dell reiterated that its supply chain remains global and resilient, but warned that the broader market environment has become increasingly difficult.

Google Translate brings real time headphone translations and smarter Gemini powered language tools

Google positions this as a tool for travellers, students, or anyone who needs to follow conversations, lectures, or media in a language they do not understand.

India now world's third-most competitive nation in AI, behind just US and China

According to the University’s Global AI Vibrancy Tool’s Visual Capitalist chart, India came in at the third position with a score of 21.59, behind top two AI nations US (78.6) and China (36.95)

Microsoft ramps up climate commitments with a major bet on carbon removal credits

Renewable and nuclear energy purchases remain an important component of Microsoft’s sustainability strategy, but the company recognises that power procurement alone cannot balance its long-term environmental footprint.

OpenAI is changing how it pays new employees as the race for AI talent gets more intense

OpenAI has changed its employee compensation rules, making it easier for new hires to earn equity as competition for AI talent intensifies.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan reveals he keeps a close watch on his kids’ social media use and why you should too

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says he closely monitors his kids’ social media use. Here’s why he believes parents should do the same.

Google and Apple rush out emergency fixes after zero-day attacks hit targeted users

The companies confirmed that at least some attacks were already underway before patches were prepared, suggesting that a government-backed actor or a commercial spyware vendor may be involved.

Here’s what Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is really trying to achieve

New filings show that Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is less about Grok’s App Store visibility and more about trying to shift iOS in favour of X’s long-standing super app ambitions.

iOS 26.2 is here: Here's what it brings for iPhone users 

iOS 26.2 adds a new Screen Flash alert for notifications, sitting alongside LED flash alerts. The update also delivers extensive security fixes across system components.

OpenAI to end equity vesting period for employees: Report

The move comes after the company shortened the vesting period for new hires to six months from the industry standard of 12 months in April

Oral-B iO Series 9 review: Daily dental hygiene, rethought with technology

Oral-B iO Series 9 blends connected brushing, pressure sensing, and refined hardware into a premium electric toothbrush that focuses on daily usability, guided cleaning habits, and consistent oral care results.

AI hackers are now beating human hackers, and they are doing it for far less money

A Stanford study shows an AI agent outperforming human hackers by finding more security flaws in less time and at a much lower cost.

Ex-Apple engineer reveals why he stopped wearing an Apple Watch and the reason will shock you

A former Apple Watch engineer explains why he stopped wearing the device he helped build, and how constant alerts pushed him to choose peace over tracking.

Meta’s AI chief Alexandr Wang faces make-or-break moment with Meta’s next AI launch

Meta’s AI chief Alexandr Wang is under growing pressure after recent AI setbacks. Here’s what’s happening inside the company and why its next model matters so much.

Google upgrades its AI clothing try-on tool: Now a single selfie creates a full-body virtual model

Google’s AI try-on tool now generates a full-body virtual model from a single selfie, expanding its fashion tech features and integrating more deeply with its Doppl app and Shopping ecosystem.

Tata Sierra and Kia Seltos’s built-in navigation: Here’s how it is different from Google Maps or Apple Maps

Built-in navigation in the Tata Sierra and Kia Seltos prioritises vehicle integration and offline reliability, while smartphone-projected Google Maps and Apple Maps focus on real-time traffic accuracy and frequent updates.

Tech layoffs 2025: Top 10 biggest job cuts of the year

Major technology companies cut more than 120,000 jobs in 2025, marking another year of workforce reductions across the global tech industry. The layoffs reflect a combination of cost control measures, restructuring, and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence-led transformation. From chipmakers and IT services firms to cloud and telecom companies, job cuts were spread across sectors, highlighting structural shifts rather than short-term slowdowns.

WhatsApp rolls out Missed call messages and desktop messaging improvements for Android and iPhone users

WhatsApp has rolled out a new bundle of features for Android and iPhone users ahead of the holiday season. The update introduces changes across calls, chats, Status and desktop, focusing on smoother communication and better ways to stay connected during busy periods.

Google planning Gemini live translation feature for headphones: Here’s how it will work

Google is preparing to expand Gemini-powered live translation to more headphones, offering real-time speech interpretation through the Google Translate app. The feature supports over 70 languages and works across Android devices.

Samsung may drop camera upgrade for Galaxy S26 to keep costs down

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26+ will reportedly reuse the same rear cameras from the last four generations after shelving planned upgrades to avoid raising prices.

Sam Altman announces OpenAI’s collaboration with Disney to bring ‘magic’ to Sora and AI image generation: Here’s what to expect

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is partnering with Disney to enhance Sora and AI image generation, calling the collaboration a step toward unlocking new creative possibilities for users.

Over 2 lakh power banks recalled in the US after fire incidents: How to check if yours is affected

Over 200,000 Inui BI-B41 power banks sold via Amazon USA have been recalled after causing fires. Only four serial numbers are affected, and owners must stop using the devices and follow the official refund and disposal process.

Buying a new room heater? Safety features that government ‘wants’ you to check before purchase

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which certifies electrical appliances sold in India, has outlined strict requirements under IS 302-2-30:2007 to ensure heaters are safe for household use.

Google will now allow AI agents plug directly into Maps, Cloud and Enterprise tools, here's how

Google has launched managed MCP servers that let AI agents plug directly into Maps, BigQuery and more, offering easier integration, cross-model compatibility and enterprise-grade governance.

Amazon overhauls DRM rules for Kindle Direct Publishing: Here’s what’s changing

Starting January 2026, Amazon will let DRM-free KDP titles be downloaded as EPUB and PDF files, though authors must opt in for older books and concerns over piracy may push some toward enabling DRM.

Apple Glasses rumoured for 2026 launch: Everything expected in Apple’s first AI wearable

Apple is preparing AI-powered Apple Glasses for a 2026 launch, featuring multiple cameras, an efficiency-focused chip, Siri control and deep iPhone integration, with a display-equipped version planned later.

Nvidia tests chip-tracking software amid rising allegations of smuggled AI hardware to China

Nvidia is testing optional chip-tracking software for its Blackwell processors as rumours grow about smuggled hardware reaching China, though the company denies seeing evidence of such activity.

Google DeepMind to build first Gemini-powered materials discovery lab 

Google DeepMind will open its first automated, Gemini-integrated materials discovery lab in the UK in 2026, pairing robotics with AI to accelerate breakthroughs while deepening cooperation with the UK AI Security Institute.

Tesla’s Optimus robot falls during live demo, triggering debate over teleoperation claims

A viral video shows Tesla’s Optimus robot falling during a demo, sparking speculation that it was being controlled via teleoperation rather than autonomous AI, contradicting Musk’s claims.

Disney lets Mickey, Simba and others appear in OpenAI’s Sora videos but… 

Disney has licensed 200+ characters to OpenAI’s Sora, allowing AI-generated videos featuring Mickey, Simba, Cinderella and more, but with strict limits on actor likenesses, character integrity and training data.

India's cloud data centre capacity reaches 1,280 MW, to grow 4-5 times by 2030: Jitin Prasada

The expansion of data centres in the country is being propelled by the growing digitalisation and rapid adoption of AI across both the Government and private sectors, accompanied by the increasing adoption of cloud services.

Hogwarts Legacy is free on the Epic Games Store: Here’s how to claim it permanently

Hogwarts Legacy is free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time. Once claimed, it stays in your library forever and can be downloaded anytime.

Sergey Brin overtakes Jeff Bezos in global billionaires' list thanks to...

Google cofounder Sergey Brin has overtaken Jeff Bezos in the global wealth rankings after a surge in Alphabet’s stock, driven by Gemini 3’s strong performance and new endorsements.

Google unveils its deepest AI research agent yet, just hours before OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2

Google released a reengineered Gemini Deep Research agent powered by Gemini 3 Pro, adding developer APIs and preparing for deep integration across Google products — only for OpenAI to answer with GPT-5.2 the very same day.

Dream11 parent splits business into eight 'startups' after real-money gaming ban

The restructuring at Dream Sports comes after the government's online gaming law disrupted the company's core business model, wiping out 95 percent of its revenue and all of its profits.

Tomb Raider: Catalyst set to release in 2027, takes Lara Croft to North India: All the details

Amazon Game Studios has announced Tomb Raider: Catalyst, which is set to release in 2027. This new title marks the first entry in the beloved franchise in eight years, featuring a confident Lara Croft exploring ancient North India.

Popular font Calibiri has been banned by US state departments, the reason will shock you

The US State Department has banned the popular Calibri font, bringing back Times New Roman 14-point under Secretary Marco Rubio. The decision reverses a Biden-era accessibility move and links Calibri to DEI initiatives. Here’s the surprising story behind the font controversy.

India’s proposed AI copyright overhaul: What the draft licensing model really means

As DPIIT pushes a new framework for AI training and creator compensation, tech giants warn the plan could reshape India’s digital economy.

AI models are becoming commodity, data one of the most strategic assets, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

According to Nadella, there will be a direct correlation between the performance of AI models and how good is the data being used to feed it

How Microsoft is helping Maharashtra Police fight cybercrime with MahaCrimeOS

Maharashtra is using Microsoft’s MahaCrimeOS AI to help police tackle rising cybercrime. The AI system speeds up investigations, organises case files and guides officers through each step. The state is now expanding the technology to all 1,100 police stations to improve response and support for victims.

Brookfield to invest over $1 billion to set up GCC in Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

This will be the MNC’s largest GCC in Asia, spanning across 2 million sq ft area and expected to create 15,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs.