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Oppo K15 Turbo lineup likely to feature active-cooling fan, K15 Turbo Pro’s camera and chipset revealed

Oppo is gearing up to release its K15 Turbo series in the coming weeks, which will be the successor to the K13 lineup from last year. A new leak has revealed that the Pro model is likely to come with a 6.78-inch display and will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

CERT-In issues high-severity alert for these routers, urges immediate updates

CERT-In has flagged multiple vulnerabilities in TP-Link Archer routers that could allow file deletion and service disruption, advising users to update firmware to reduce security risks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max design teased; will feature a 9,000 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC

Redmi has now revealed new details about the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, confirming its full design, battery size, and chipset. The Chinese smartphone brand also recently teased the price range of this upcoming handset.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update causes a shutdown bug, company issues emergency fix

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 users after a recent security update, which was released on January 11, prevented some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly.

Vivo X200T India launch date announced: Expected price, specs and everything else we know

Cameras appear to be one of the biggest highlights of the Vivo X200T. The phone is said to feature a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50MP Sony LYTIA LYT-702 sensor with optical image stabilisation and Zeiss Super Photo Sensitive branding.

Sulaiman Khan Ghori exits xAI after interview triggers speculation over internal disclosures

Former xAI engineer Sulaiman Khan Ghori confirmed his exit from the company days after a podcast interview went viral, triggering online speculation over whether his candid remarks crossed internal disclosure boundaries.

Davos 2026: Long-time India fan Siemens sees huge AI data centre opportunity, says Cedric Neike

Neike said companies like Siemens are benefiting from the data centre boom because next-generation facilities look more like industrial systems than conventional server rooms.

PhonePe gets SEBI nod for India's second largest fintech IPO, likely to seek $15-billion valuation

The stage is set for PhonePe’s listing in the Indian stock markets as the company continues to reign in UPI payments segment with around 45 percent market share

OpenAI says 2026 will be about turning AI potential into everyday impact

In a new blog post, CFO Sarah Friar outlines how the company plans to focus 2026 on practical adoption, narrowing the gap between what frontier AI can do and how people, businesses, and countries actually use it in daily life.

Realme is soon launching a phone with 10,000mAh battery in India

Realme is set to launch the P4 Power in India on January 29, 2026, featuring a massive 10,001mAh Titan Battery, bold TransView design, and a 144Hz display.

Davos 2026: AI is continuously improving despite perception that excitement has faded, says Andrew Ng

In an interview to Moneycontrol at Davos 2026, Andrew Ng speaks about why open source should be key to India's AI strategy, why fears of mass AI-driven job losses are overstated, Google's comeback and the 'white-hot' AI race

OpenAI’s first ever physical device to launch by the end of 2026: All the details

OpenAI says its first-ever physical device is on track to launch by the end of 2026. Here’s what we know so far about the mysterious product and the rumours around it.

Canada's China EV Deal: A Pacific pivot that splinters Trump's Hemisphere strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney's new trade agreement with Beijing, reversing punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, is less a technocratic fix and more a calculated geopolitical hedge—one that fractures the US vision of a unified Western Hemisphere and reasserts Canadian agency

ASUS confirms it will stop launching new smartphones: All the details

ASUS has confirmed it will no longer launch new smartphones, quietly signalling an exit from the phone market. Here’s what it means for ROG Phone, Zenfone, and buyers.

Poco M8 5G review: A familiar formula that works

The Poco M8 5G offers a curved AMOLED display, reliable everyday performance, long battery life and extended software support, positioning it as a practical 5G smartphone under Rs 20,000 segment.

GTA 6 developer fire incident: Rockstar North confirms studio is operational, delay concerns resurface

Rockstar Games says Rockstar North is operational after a fire incident, but the episode has reignited speculation about a potential GTA 6 delay ahead of its expected 2025 launch.

Amazon launches Echo Show 11 and new Echo Show 8 in India with smarter automation and spatial audio

Amazon has launched Echo Show 11 and the new Echo Show 8 in India. Check price, availability, Omnisense smart home features, display, audio, camera, and more.

Davos 2026: Many CEOs today don’t know what to do next: PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande as AI, Trump tariffs uncertainty looms

However, from an attractiveness standpoint, jointly with the UK and Germany, India is now the second most wanted investment destination by global investors, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC India told Moneycontrol

Any interest cap regulations on credit cards will have unintended consequences: Mastercard’s Ling Hai

He said that any interest rate caps will exclude high-risk consumers from formal credit, though fintech innovations could soften the blow

ChatGPT murder-suicide case: Lawsuit claims chatbot convinced a 56-year-old man to kill his mother and himself; Elon Musk says ‘This is...’

A US lawsuit alleges ChatGPT reinforced delusions in a mentally unstable man before a murder-suicide, drawing sharp criticism from Elon Musk and intensifying scrutiny of AI safety guardrails.

Nothing teases new logo, marking a big departure from its dot-matrix typography

Nothing has teased a major logo redesign on X, hinting at a shift away from its pixel-style identity and triggering mixed reactions as users speculate about a broader brand refresh.

World is confronted with Realpolitik as a result of the fragmented geopolitics: WEF’s Matthew Blake

Blake highlighted how a fragmented world, US tariffs, and proactive governments are straining alliances and reshaping the global financial system

Meta’s Threads overtakes X in daily mobile users, new data reveals

Meta’s Threads is now seeing more daily usage on mobile devices than Elon Musk’s X, according to fresh data from Similarweb. While X continues to dominate on the web, Threads’ steady growth on iOS and Android suggests it is increasingly becoming a daily habit for mobile-first users.

Retired police officer loses Rs 2.40 lakh in pension scam: Government issues advisory and prevent tips

A retired police officer lost ₹2.40 lakh in a pension-related cyber fraud, prompting the government to warn senior citizens against fake life certificate updates and malicious APK downloads.

Davos 2026: US becoming less immigrant-friendly is a 'huge unforced error', says Andrew Ng

The United States has steadily tightened its visa regime since President Donald Trump returned to power in 2024.

Davos 2026: S4Capital’s Martin Sorrell says Trump likes turmoil, adds it's a 'turbulent' time for businesses

Sorrell also highlighted how the geopolitical issues have made it tough for businesses globally.

Davos 2026: Cyber-enabled fraud is India’s most urgent digital risk, says WEF’s Akshay Joshi

Joshi said cyber fraud now affects individuals and enterprises alike

Google’s Pixel 10a may arrive in March 2026: Rumoured price, specs, and more

A new leak claims the Pixel 10a’s launch plans are already finalised, revealing its storage options, colour variants, pricing, and a March 2026 release date for Europe. If accurate, Google appears to be sticking to a familiar formula for its mid-range lineup.

Davos 2026: S4Capital's Martin Sorrell says 'Modi is on fire... India is a beacon of growth'

On Modi's leadership and the way he has dealt with Trump and the US- India trade, Sorrell called it a super job.

Davos 2026: Are we in an AI bubble? Andrew Ng says it depends on where you look

In an interview to Moneycontrol, Andrew Ng says he remains cautiously optimistic and generally bullish about the sector and most of the leading players in the field

JioHotstar announces 9 new subscription plans starting at Rs 79 per month

JioHotstar has announced nine new subscription plans across Mobile, Super and Premium tiers, starting at Rs 79 per month, offering monthly, quarterly and annual options from January 28, 2026.

Davos 2026: Andrew Ng says AI-driven job losses have been overstated

The AI researcher says most roles remain only partially automatable, though a small set of jobs faces real disruption

First hotel on the Moon announced, space tourists asked to pay $1 million deposit

Planning a space vacation? A California-based startup is taking bookings for the world’s first hotel on the Moon, with plans to welcome guests by 2032 and deposits starting at $1 million.

Refurbished smartphone market eyes strong 2026 as prices rise; iPhones lead demand

The secondary smartphone market is expected to have grown 7–8 percent in 2025, with momentum likely to strengthen further in 2026, as per estimates from Counterpoint Research and industry executives.

Davos 2026: Indian enterprises will be global role models for AI adoption, says ServiceNow vice-chairman

Calling it “the India century,” Tzitzon said he sees an explosion of energy and innovation across the country, including in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai.

Davos 2026: Google’s having a moment but AI landscape is ‘white hot,’ says Andrew Ng

In an interview to Moneycontrol, Andrew Ng said Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT are the two market leaders in horizontal information discovery but there is room in coding and many other business verticals.

Davos 2026: Tired of AI PoCs, enterprises want trusted platforms, not a thousand solutions: ServiceNow

Tzitzon said enterprises are also increasingly leaning towards a platform strategy rather than experimenting with multiple disconnected tools

How to reimagine yourself as Rehman Dakait from Dhurandhar movie using Google Gemini, ChatGPT or other AI chatbots

This guide explains how users can recreate Rehman Dakail’s Dhurandhar look using Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and AI image tools, covering prompts, styling cues, and practical steps for realistic results today.

Planning to buy a MacBook Pro? You may have to wait longer than expected

Planning to buy a MacBook Pro? Apple’s online store is showing extended delivery timelines for several high-end configurations, with some models now shipping in February and March, hinting at possible refresh plans.

Anupam Mittal’s Shaadi.com wins domain trademark battle; Rs 25 lakh costs imposed by Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court rules in favour of Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal in domain trademark dispute, imposing Rs 25 lakh costs, reinforcing protection against cybersquatting and misuse of established digital brands.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wants engineers to stop coding and start thinking; here’s why

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has sparked debate in the software industry after saying he wants engineers to spend “zero percent” of their time writing code. Instead, Huang wants them to focus on identifying and solving problems that have not yet been addressed, while artificial intelligence handles most of the coding work.

Apple’s very first cheque signed by Steve Jobs heads to auction, may fetch $1 million

Apple’s first-ever cheque signed by co-founder Steve Jobs is heading to auction ahead of the company’s 50th anniversary and could fetch close to $1 million, drawing huge interest from collectors worldwide.

Malicious browser extensions quietly hit Chrome, Firefox and Edge users in massive GhostPoster attack

A stealthy malware campaign called GhostPoster used fake browser extensions to infect Chrome, Firefox and Edge users, hiding malicious code inside image files and quietly stealing data and ad revenue for years.

Google rolls out Answer Now option in Gemini app: Here’s how it works

Google has rolled out a new “Answer Now” option in the Gemini app, allowing users to skip the AI’s in-depth reasoning phase and get faster responses while still using the Thinking or Pro models. Here’s how it works and who can use it.

Micron says AI-driven memory crunch is 'unprecedented'

Global smartphone shipments may decline 2.1% this year as a shortage of memory chips drives up costs and squeezes production, industry tracker Counterpoint Research estimated in December.

Groww trims derivatives reliance to 53% of revenue in Q3 amid diversification push

The company’s margin trading facility grew four times to Rs 2,307 crore in the December quarter from Rs 542 crore in the year-ago period

Modern India's "Rakshasa": 10 things you need to know

In Rakshasa, you will come across sadhus, flesh-eating monsters and even asuras.

Davos 2026: India hitting energy transition milestones early, but AI power demand, energy security next tests: WEF’s Roberto Bocca

Bocca said India has a “very ambitious plan” and is already achieving some of the key milestones “even earlier than planned,” pointing to India’s progress in building renewable capacity and expanding electricity infrastructure.

ChatGPT can now search your entire chat history more reliably

A new update improves how the AI searches and references your chat history, making it easier to pull details from older conversations without manual digging. The feature is rolling out to Plus and Pro users, bringing more continuity to long-term use.

Croma Blockbuster Republic Day Sale 2026 announced: Check out offers discounts on iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25 series and laptops

Croma’s Republic Day Sale 2026 runs till January 26 with discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs and appliances, including iPhone 17 offers and bank-backed exchange benefits.