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Instagram is developing a feature that would allow users to remove themselves from another person’s Close Friends list. The tool is still in early development, but it could address a long-standing limitation of the feature and bring Instagram closer in line with rivals like Snapchat.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that the company made a mistake with GPT-5.2 by deprioritising writing quality in favour of technical capabilities. Speaking during a recent internal town hall, Altman said user feedback made it clear that the model’s writing feels harder to read and less natural than GPT-4.5, and promised improvements in future GPT-5.x releases.
Apple has lost several more artificial intelligence researchers and a senior Siri executive in recent weeks, according to a new report. The departures add to mounting concerns around talent retention inside Apple’s AI organisation, particularly as rivals like Google and Meta accelerate their own AI ambitions.
Google’s latest Android distribution data shows Android 16 running on 7.5% of active devices. The figures reflect a noticeable reshuffle compared to the previous update, with Android 15 now leading overall usage and older versions continuing to fade from the list.
Spotify has begun rolling out group chats, allowing users to share podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks with up to 10 people. The feature builds on Spotify’s existing messaging tools and reflects the company’s ongoing push to make its streaming platform more social.
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood has shared an internal memo with employees following the company’s latest earnings, highlighting strong financial performance, massive AI-driven cloud growth, and strategic investments. The note specifically calls out the GitHub Copilot SDK and the debut of the Maia 200 AI chip as key signals of Microsoft’s direction in AI software and hardware.
A Delhi man is in critical condition after taking HIV preventive drugs based on AI advice, leading to a rare and serious drug reaction, doctors say.
Nvidia has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Shield TV platform, promising continued software updates and ongoing production. While there are no confirmed plans for new hardware, the company says future Shield TV models are still a possibility if the right idea comes together.
AI agents now have their own social network called Moltbook, where they are chatting, venting, and gossiping about humans while people watch from the sidelines.
Say “Hey Siri, Lumos” and your iPhone’s torch turns on instantly. We tried this simple voice command, explained why it works, and what Lumos actually means.
Google has started rolling out Project Genie, an experimental feature powered by its Genie 3 world model, to AI Ultra subscribers in the US. The tool lets users generate short, playable, photorealistic worlds from text descriptions, highlighting Google DeepMind’s broader push towards general-purpose world models for AGI research.
Google has effectively phased out the app-style interface on Nest Hub smart displays. What began as a convenience feature in 2021 has now almost entirely vanished, with only a handful of services still visible. The change appears gradual rather than sudden, but it signals yet another simplification of Google’s smart display experience.
Apple has rolled out a new security feature on select iPhones and iPads that reduces the precision of location data shared with mobile carriers. The change aims to limit exposure to surveillance by law enforcement, hackers, and intelligence actors, while leaving app-level location sharing and emergency services unaffected.
Microsoft has started deploying its first in-house AI chip, Maia 200, but CEO Satya Nadella says the company will continue buying AI hardware from Nvidia and AMD. Despite strong performance claims, Microsoft sees custom silicon as a complement rather than a replacement as AI demand and supply constraints persist.
A new platform called Moltbook which enables AI assistants to interact independently, has exploded to nearly 147,000 agents in just 72 hours, raising questions about autonomous AI behavior
OpenAI’s Sora app burst onto the App Store charts after launch, but new data shows declining downloads and consumer spending as interest cools. Increased competition, tighter copyright controls, and fading novelty appear to be weighing on the AI video platform’s growth.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that US approval for selling the H200 AI chip to China is in place, but exports are still pending a decision from Beijing. While Huang described the H200 as beneficial for both US technology leadership and the Chinese AI market, uncertainty remains over whether Chinese firms will be able to convert conditional clearances into firm orders.
Apple has announced changes to App Store pricing and developer proceeds across nine countries, citing updated tax regulations and exchange rate adjustments. The revisions take effect immediately, with additional pricing changes scheduled for Mauritius later in February.
Apple has expanded AirTag’s Precision Finding feature to the Apple Watch with AirTag 2, allowing users to locate lost items directly from their wrist. While the feature is powerful and convenient, setting it up is not as intuitive as expected and requires a quick detour through Control Center.
Fresh dealer data suggests Samsung will raise prices for parts of the Galaxy S26 lineup, driven largely by rising memory costs. However, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch at a lower price than its predecessor, creating an unusual pricing structure across the range.
Microsoft shares fell sharply after hours following its latest earnings, as investors focused on slowing Azure growth, rising infrastructure costs, and the company’s deepening reliance on OpenAI. The sell-off came despite Microsoft beating Wall Street expectations and reporting strong headline financials.
Google is expanding NotebookLM’s capabilities on Android and iOS with Video Overviews support and more granular controls for Infographics. The update also hints at upcoming slide deck customisation options that are not yet fully live.
A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted a former Google engineer of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets in what the US Justice Department says is the country’s first successful prosecution tied directly to artificial intelligence espionage.
Meta India's revenue from operations grew by 25 percent YoY to Rs 3,792.9 crore in FY25 while total expenses increased by 22.6 percent.
Shares of Sandisk surged as much as 25% in early trading Friday before pairing some of those gains
The new app is deeply optimised for touch and Apple Pencil, but access is limited to Apple Creator Studio subscribers rather than a standalone purchase.
Google has confirmed a rare bug affecting the Take a Message feature on older Pixel phones, where background audio was unintentionally sent to callers. As a precaution, the company is disabling the feature on Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 models that no longer receive Android updates.
Chinese tech firm Moonshot AI has released Kimi K2.5, a single open-source system that combines strong reasoning, coding, and multimodal capabilities. This model also claims to outperform GPT-5.2 across several benchmarks.
A former Google engineer has been found guilty by a US jury for stealing AI trade secrets and secretly working with Chinese tech companies, following an 11-day federal trial.
Global smartphone prices have crossed $400, or about Rs 37,000, for the first time. Here’s why phones are getting more expensive and what it means for Indian buyers.
Samsung launched its 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners in India with 23 models, AI-powered cooling, SmartThings connectivity, and energy efficiency, starting at Rs 32,490 nationwide through online and offline
Moto Watch blends Polar-powered fitness tracking with a clean design, health metrics, long battery life, and everyday smartwatch features, positioning it as a practical option for users prioritising fitness-first usability.
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy F70 series in India. The first smartphone will launch in February and is expected to be priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs15,000, with a strong focus on camera features.
Elon Musk reignited debate by sharing an X post recalling Reid Hoffman’s controversial 2024 remark about Donald Trump, bringing renewed scrutiny to political rhetoric among influential Silicon Valley leaders.
Apple is reportedly rethinking its iPhone lineup, with plans that could see the company discontinue its standard model next year as part of a wider launch and product strategy overhaul.
A former Nvidia engineer has left Elon Musk’s xAI just nine months after joining and helping build Grok Imagine. Here’s what he said about the intense journey and why his exit matters.
The company has announced hands-free Gemini support in Google Maps for walking and cycling, extending its conversational navigation beyond cars.
A subtle change in iOS 26.3 is allowing Google’s Gemini app to offer deeper, more native-style integrations on iPhone, hinting at how Apple may approach third-party AI tools on iOS going forward.
The speculation follows a brief and cryptic post from Elon Musk that read “Edited visuals warning”, shared alongside an announcement from the anonymous X account DogeDesigner.
The move signals how central artificial intelligence has become to Apple’s future, particularly across wearables, voice interfaces, and what the company increasingly sees as ambient computing.
A new teardown of AirTag 2 shows that Apple has made the internal speaker significantly harder to remove, reinforcing its broader push to reduce unwanted tracking and misuse.
Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai, whose technology could help future iPhones understand facial expressions, emotions, and whispered speech, pointing to more aware and responsive devices.
Smaller AI models and open government datasets can drive productivity and make India the world's 'use-case capital', Krishnan said.
Clawdbot is an open-source AI assistant that runs on your own computer. Here’s a simple explanation of what it does, why it’s going viral, and why tech insiders are so interested in it.
Mozilla president Mark Surman is assembling what he calls a “rebel alliance” of startups, developers, and public-interest technologists to counter the dominance of major AI players like OpenAI and Anthropic, with a long-term push for open, trustworthy, and economically viable AI.
Haier has launched the Lumière colourful 4-door refrigerator range in India with a 520L capacity, soft colour finishes, convertible storage zones, and quiet cooling. Prices start at ₹83,990.
A leaked Galaxy Unpacked 2026 invite suggests Samsung may launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, alongside new Galaxy Buds 4 models, with colour and pricing details also hinted.
Redmi has launched the Turbo 5 series in China, introducing two performance-focused smartphones with large batteries, MediaTek Dimensity processors, OLED displays, and HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
BSNL has launched the Bharat Connect prepaid plan with year-long validity and revised its Superstar Premium broadband pricing, lowering monthly costs while continuing bundled OTT access.
Tim Cook says most iPhone users with supported devices are using Apple Intelligence. He highlights Visual Intelligence as the most popular feature, along with growing use of Live Translation.
