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The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to arrive later this year with a refined design, a new A20 Pro chip, camera upgrades including a variable aperture, improved battery life, and Apple’s next-generation C2 modem.
Apple has added a new privacy feature in iOS 26.3 that lets users limit how precisely their location is shared with cellular networks. The setting is exclusive to devices using Apple’s own modem and works without affecting signal quality or emergency services.
Google Photos is upgrading its Photo to video feature with support for custom prompts and automatic audio generation. The update builds on last year’s rollout and brings the experience closer to Google’s latest generative video tools.
The rollout comes just days after Meta was sued over alleged false claims about WhatsApp’s privacy protections, putting fresh attention on how the platform handles user security.
In an internal Slack message seen by The New York Times, Altman called for a clearer distinction between deporting violent criminals and broader enforcement, while urging political leaders to restore trust through transparency.
An internal Amazon email sent in apparent error has fuelled expectations of another round of job cuts, with cloud and retail divisions now firmly in the spotlight as the company continues to streamline its workforce and double down on AI-driven efficiency.
The company says chats remain end-to-end encrypted and inaccessible to WhatsApp or Meta. Elon Musk, Telegram CEO have publicly claimed that WhatsApp chats aren't really safe.
The image-sharing platform says the layoffs will fund AI-powered products and reduce costs tied to office space
Email to platforms flags early rollout of key rules after January 22 consultations
Ahead of the February 1 Union Budget, a Moneycontrol Mood of India Inc Survey shows industry prioritising comprehensive semiconductor policies covering R&D and future technologies over narrow manufacturing incentives.
The survey shows that 53.2% of respondents expect significant disruption from AI in terms of ROI, use case adoption, and skills, while 46.8% anticipate moderate disruption.
The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in WhatsApp’s settings that activates a series of defenses.
Deloitte’s latest enterprise AI report highlights a widening gap between the rapid adoption of AI agents and the lack of safety and governance frameworks.
Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that its voice assistant recorded private conversations without user permission and shared related data for advertising purposes. The company has denied any wrongdoing.
Google Cloud’s global director for games, Jack Buser, argues AI should be treated as a powerful tool that enhances human creativity rather than replacing it, and predicts 2026 will be the year studios scale AI across entire development workflows.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan has called himself “addicted” to Anthropic’s Claude Code, highlighting how AI-powered coding tools are rapidly reshaping software development and the role of engineers.
Apple has quietly introduced a second-generation AirTag without making the name obvious. Fortunately, there is a simple and reliable way to tell the new AirTag apart from the original by checking the text etched on the back.
A test by a Washington Post columnist shows ChatGPT Health can misinterpret Apple Watch data, delivering inconsistent and inaccurate health assessments that conflict with medical reality.
Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a limited set of older devices, extending the security certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation beyond January 2027.
Google is slowly laying the groundwork for major Android Auto upgrades, including Gemini replacing Google Assistant, video app support, widgets, a long-awaited light theme, and deeper vehicle integration.
Gmail on iPhone and iPad is rolling out a new Google Photos picker that makes it easier to attach photos and videos directly from a user’s Google Photos library without extra permissions or authentication.
Blinkit has launched the NCMC Bharat Yatra Card priced at Rs 50, offering zero-KYC onboarding, RuPay support, and UPI top-ups to enable metro and bus travel across multiple Indian cities
Over the following decade, electronics exports to EU could potentially cross $100 billion with deeper value-chain integration.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, offering Games-time features, foldable design benefits, and tools to capture and share key Olympic moments.
A Long Island teenager has been missing for weeks after travelling to New York City to meet someone he allegedly connected with on Roblox, police say.
Google’s January 2026 software update for Pixel smartphones is causing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity problems for a growing number of users. Reports suggest the issue affects multiple recent Pixel models, with no clear fix available so far.
The industry has also flagged transfer pricing as a persistent challenge for GCCs as they move into higher-value and IP-linked work.
Swiggy has announced that users can now order food, groceries, and book restaurant tables directly using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
A New York woman discovers her date is married with a family after ChatGPT unexpectedly reveals the truth during their first meeting.
In a 38-page essay, Anthropic chief Dario Amodei writes about the massive risks posed by powerful AI systems and says humanity 'needs to wake up' to them.
The company plans to expand its team in Hyderabad this year, focusing on roles such as software engineers with AI skills, machine learning specialists and research scientists
Vivo X200T positions itself as a stronger value-focused premium smartphone by combining a lower starting price with a more versatile camera system and flagship-grade performance comparable to OnePlus 15.
HP has launched the HyperX OMEN 15 in India, its first HyperX-branded gaming laptop, featuring Intel Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5060 GPU, and an 8K polling rate keyboard.
Vivo has launched the Vivo X200T in India with a 6200mAh battery, up to seven years of software support, and prices starting at Rs 59,999.
A group of YouTube creators has widened its legal fight over AI training data, adding Snap to a lawsuit that already targets several major tech companies accused of using videos without permission.
Google is set to stop Chrome updates for Macs running macOS Monterey, affecting millions of Apple users who rely on older devices.
The 2026 Renault Duster introduces a built-in lost vehicle finding feature that helps owners track, locate and recover their SUV using factory-integrated connected services.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov slammed WhatsApp’s security claims after a lawsuit against Meta, calling users “braindead” for believing the app was secure.
Elon Musk has questioned WhatsApp and Signal’s security after Meta faced a lawsuit over WhatsApp’s privacy claims, urging users to switch to X Chat.
Fresh reporting suggests Tim Cook is unlikely to step aside as Apple CEO in early 2026, pushing back earlier speculation about an imminent leadership change. While succession planning is clearly underway, Bloomberg indicates Cook’s exit is still some distance away.
The new Renault Duster for India introduces the OpenR Link system with a dual-display cockpit, Google Maps built-in, Play Store apps, voice control, connected services, stolen vehicle tracking, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Google Sans and Google Sans Flex are now available inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides following their open-source release last year. The move brings Google’s own interface fonts into everyday documents, offering more visual consistency and flexibility across platforms.
The Trump administration is preparing to use artificial intelligence to draft federal transportation regulations, a move that has sparked concern inside the US Department of Transportation over safety, accountability and the risk of costly mistakes.
Built around aggressive monetisation and mobile game-style mechanics, these one-minute episodes are quietly becoming one of the most lucrative entertainment formats of the year.
Apple is reportedly planning two MacBook Pro updates in 2026, starting with an M5-powered refresh in the first half of the year and followed by a major redesign featuring OLED and touch support later on.
Meta is preparing to test new paid subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, signalling a possible shift in how users access advanced features, AI tools and privacy controls, while keeping the core experience free.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has criticised OpenAI’s decision to introduce ads in ChatGPT, questioning how such a move aligns with claims that artificial general intelligence is imminent.
After a sharp shortfall in government compensation last year, payment firms are urging the Finance Ministry to hike the UPI subsidy and consider bringing back MDR for large merchants to sustain ecosystem growth.
Apple is reportedly considering a limited return to Intel, not as a chip designer but as a manufacturing partner for future iPhone processors. The move would help Apple diversify its supply chain as competition for advanced chip fabrication intensifies globally.
Like previous Unity bands, it was created by Black creatives and allies at Apple, drawing inspiration from the Pan-African flag. The band features layered shades of red, green, and black, which Apple says are meant to reflect depth, vibrancy, and togetherness.
