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Microsoft has denied rumors about rewriting Windows in Rust after a viral job post sparked confusion online. The company clarified it is working on research to build tools that help migrate old C and C++ codebases to memory safe languages like Rust, not rebuilding the Windows operating system itself.
Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp policy banning rival AI chatbots, citing concerns that the move may harm competition while favouring Meta’s own AI services.
A widespread online scam is targeting Indian vehicle owners using fake RTO e-Challan websites and local phone numbers to steal card and banking details. Here’s how the scam works and what you can do to protect yourself.
Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq, hired its founder and president, and acquired assets reportedly valued at $20 billion, giving it access to alternative AI chip technology without fully acquiring the company.
Whether the government’s regulatory reset will help make India a global gaming powerhouse or simply shift users, capital, and talent elsewhere remains an open question.
Apple discontinued 25 products in 2025 across iPhones, iPads, Macs, wearables and accessories, marking the end of the iPhone SE line, the decline of the Plus models, and a broader shift towards a more streamlined hardware portfolio.
WhatsApp is testing new features that show connected peripherals like the Apple Watch more clearly and introduce a simpler, more detailed interface for clearing chat messages and managing storage.
A 2025 AI year-ender on GPT-5 and Claude 4, AI search wars, China’s open models, chip geopolitics, copyright fights, and India’s BharatGen push.
Apple is reportedly testing variable-thickness ultra-thin flexible glass to reduce or eliminate the visible crease on its first foldable iPhone, ahead of a possible 2026 launch.
iOS 26.3 introduces AirPods-style proximity pairing and notification support for third-party accessories in the EU, driven by Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
Google is introducing a new feature that will let users change their Gmail address while keeping the same account and all their data. Learn how it will work, what stays the same, and what rules apply when the update rolls out globally.
Google has launched Android Emergency Location Service in India, with Uttar Pradesh becoming the first state to integrate the feature into its 112 emergency response system, enabling faster and more accurate location sharing during emergencies.
Gaming laptops with 1TB SSD storage offer faster load times, space for large game libraries and better long-term usability, with strong options available across budget, mid-range and premium segments in India.
Croma’s Cromtastic December Sale brings the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra down to an effective price of Rs. 69,999 with exchange and bonus offers, making it one of the most attractive flagship deals this festive season.
Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to tackle energy constraints that CEO Sundar Pichai has warned could slow AI growth, enabling Google to co-locate power generation with future data centres.
AWS has denied claims of a Christmas outage after gamers reported problems accessing Fortnite, Arc Raiders, Rocket League and Steam, stating that its infrastructure was operating normally and the disruption originated elsewhere.
Microsoft engineer Galen Hunt has clarified that his comments about eliminating C and C++ were about a research project on large-scale code translation, not a plan to rewrite Windows or abandon legacy languages.
Sam Altman believes future workers could earn sky-high salaries in entirely new professions by the 2030s, but only after AI eliminates many existing jobs and reshapes the early-career landscape.
Virat Kohli’s century on his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy triggered over one million Google searches, prompting Google India to celebrate the surge as fans across the country tracked his innings in real time.
A quick look back at 2025’s biggest camera phone launches. From powerful zoom systems to portrait focused tuning and smart software led photography, here are the five phones that shaped mobile imaging this year.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, WhatsApp continues to be the go-to platform for sharing festive wishes with family, friends, and colleagues. From animated stickers and emojis to personalised messages and quotes, the app offers multiple ways to make your Christmas greetings feel warm and meaningful.
Nasscom also warned that an abrupt switch would add uncertainty and compliance burden, especially for employers that plan hiring around academic calendars, delivery schedules, and product cycles.
HMD could launch the successor to the HMD Pulse, which was released last year, soon. While the Finnish smartphone maker has yet to officially confirm the existence and other key details of this new phone, its specifications have been leaked by a tipster
Honor is scheduled to launch its Win series in China this week, and ahead of the official reveal, the brand has already teased many features of these upcoming devices. Moreover, both phones will be the industry’s first to come with a 10,000 mAh battery
Oppo has confirmed that its Reno 15 series will launch in India soon. Now, the launch date and price range of the OPPO Reno 15 series have been leaked online, which is confirmed to include the Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini smartphones.
The wage-weighted model also reduces incentives to flood the system with applications, encouraging more selective filings aligned with higher-value roles, analysts said.
Samsung is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone, which is wider and shorter than its current models. This device is internally codenamed ‘Wide Fold,’ and could debut in the second half of 2026.
OpenAI says progress toward Artificial General Intelligence in 2026 will depend not only on better models but on closing the widening gap between AI capability and everyday real-world use.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Channels, which could allow admins to post quiz-based updates for followers. This will allow admins to create and share interactive multiple-choice quizzes, with the option to include images for each choice.
Google has announced a limited time 50% discount on its AI Pro annual plan for new subscribers. The plan includes access to Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Deep Research and 2TB of Google Cloud storage. Users can also share the subscription with up to five people at no extra cost.
SpaceX’s Starlink has added one million new customers in less than seven weeks, taking its total user base past nine million across 155 global markets. The service, powered by thousands of satellites, has become the biggest source of income for Elon Musk’s space company.
AI baked into everything, phones getting thinner while software got heavier, and tech giants revealing their personalities a little too clearly. This A–Z isn’t about specs or press releases. It’s about the moments, habits, and annoyances that actually shaped how technology felt this year.
Google has announced a limited-period Gemini annual plan offer, giving new subscribers a discounted entry into its AI ecosystem with higher usage limits, advanced models, and bundled storage.
Proposed repository aims to adapt AI testing and safety frameworks to local contexts in developing economies
Apple is rolling out new pairing and notification features in iOS 26.3 that will make it easier for Galaxy Watch makers to test seamless one tap pairing with iPhones in the EU. The update also lets third party smartwatches receive and reply to iPhone notifications, but only on one connected device at a time.
ByteDance plans to increase its rewards budget by 50% in 2026 to offer bigger bonuses and salary hikes for TikTok’s top performing employees globally. Only high scoring staff will benefit, and a larger share of the rewards will be paid in cash.
Google Search’s Preferred Sources feature lets users prioritise news from specific outlets in Top Stories, reducing algorithmic noise and giving greater control over what sources appear.
Bengaluru Customs is auctioning 227 seized, confiscated and unclaimed electronic items including 175 Apple iPhones and 21 Apple Watches in a single bulk lot on December 30 via the MSTC e-auction platform.
Apple’s iPhone 16 is available at an effective price of Rs 40,990 during the Croma sale, but the deal depends on bank cashback and smartphone exchange conditions.
Satya Nadella has launched weekly AI meetings at Microsoft that exclude senior managers, giving engineers direct access to leadership as part of a high-intensity AI transformation push.
Mozilla is adding a global "AI Kill switch" to Firefox after a huge backlash over turning it into a modern AI browser. This new feature will be released in the first quarter of 2026 and provides users with a single option to permanently disable all AI tools in the browser.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Channels, which could allow admins to post quiz-based updates for followers. This will allow admins to create and share interactive multiple-choice quizzes, with the option to include images for each choice.
Apple is reportedly set to begin trial production of the iPhone 18 in February, signalling that the Pro models’ design is largely final ahead of a staggered launch spanning late 2026 and spring 2027.
The final rule, issued by the DHS and implemented by the USCIS, will apply from the FY2027 H-1B cap season and is aimed at prioritising higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers, while still allowing participation across all wage levels.
Realme has confirmed that its upcoming TWS earbuds, the Buds Air 8, will launch in India next month. The earbuds will be available in three colour variants, claiming to deliver adaptive sound performance across music, calls, and entertainment.
Adobe has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with AI video startup Runway, aimed at integrating generative AI video capabilities into Adobe’s creative applications. he This collaboration brings together Runway’s generative video models into Adobe’s creative software portfolio to create the next generation of AI-powered video workflows.
Apple finished third in Cloudflare’s Global Internet Services rankings for 2025, maintaining strong global usage while gradually increasing its share of mobile internet traffic through iOS.
A viral set of Grok prompts claims to reveal personality traits, career alignment and life purpose using only a date of birth, highlighting a growing trend of AI-driven self-reflection.
Samsung has released a teaser ahead of The First Look 2026 at CES, offering early insight into the company’s focus areas for the upcoming year. The short video, unveiled on December 23, highlights the theme “Your Companion to AI Living,” pointing to deeper integration of artificial intelligence across Samsung’s product ecosystem.
A hidden Christmas Easter egg in ChatGPT lets users trigger a personalised Santa video by sending a single emoji and uploading a selfie.
