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Samsung announces pre-reserve for its next generation Galaxy devices ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Free gifts, special discounts and all other details

Samsung has opened pre-reservations for its upcoming Galaxy devices ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2026, offering Rs 2,699 vouchers, exchange value lock-ins, rewards benefits, and early purchase access.

OpenAI fires senior policy executive who raised concerns over ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’

OpenAI has dismissed a senior policy executive months before the planned launch of a new “adult mode” for ChatGPT, with the company denying any link between her exit and internal objections to the feature.

xAI loses second co-founder in two days as company prepares for IPO

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI has seen another senior exit, with influential researcher Jimmy Ba becoming the second co-founder to leave the company in as many days, raising fresh questions about stability at the fast-growing firm.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 date confirmed: This is when Samsung is introducing its next-generation Galaxy devices

Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25 in San Francisco, where the company will introduce next-generation Galaxy S series smartphones globally via livestream.

India’s AI summit and the hard work ahead

India’s AI summit is a geopolitical milestone, but milestones do not equal tech-mastery. The harder test is whether summit diplomacy can translate into the long, difficult work of building real technological capability at home

Lending startup Olyv raises $23 million from Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum and SMBC Asia fund

The fintech firm plans to use its Series B funding to expand into insurance, UPI payments, and business loans

Samsung unveils SmartThings Home Care for 2026 Bespoke AI ACs, brings proactive monitoring and faster repairs

Samsung has introduced SmartThings Home Care for its 2026 Bespoke AI air conditioners in India, enabling automatic issue detection, proactive service alerts, and quicker first-visit repairs through connected monitoring.

Snapchat’s Digital Well-Being Index 2026 puts India at the top as parental support strengthens Gen Z resilience online

Snapchat’s latest Digital Well-Being Index ranks India highest among six countries, highlighting strong parental involvement and support networks that help Gen Z navigate online risks more effectively.

Orange is the new 'gold': How Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro turned heads and sales in China

After three difficult years, Apple has staged a sharp comeback in China. And according to analysts, part of the credit may belong to an unexpected factor: a bright orange iPhone.

Neobanking fintech FiMoney pivots to B2B, lays off staff in consumer business

Most neobanks have struggled to monetise their customers meaningfully by providing a concierge banking service

Ex-GitHub chief Thomas Dohmke launches Entire with $60 mn seed to tackle agent era coding

The funding round values Entire at $300 million and also includes individual investments from industry leaders such as Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel, and Y Combinator head Garry Tan.

Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Oblivion Remastered and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are coming to Switch 2

Three more Bethesda titles are coming to Switch 2.

GoBoult launches three Mustang smartwatches and Sprint TWS in India: Price, features and availability

GoBoult has expanded its Mustang-branded lineup in India with the launch of three smartwatches and one true wireless stereo (TWS) product. The new devices are part of GoBoult’s ongoing partnership with Mustang and are positioned across multiple price segments, with prices starting at Rs 1,499.

Alibaba launches open-source AI model to push deeper into robotics

Alibaba has launched a new artificial intelligence model aimed at robotics, marking its latest push into what the tech industry increasingly calls “physical AI” as competition with the US intensifies.

Salesforce layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut as AI push and leadership changes accelerate

Salesforce has quietly cut hundreds of roles this month, underscoring how the company’s AI-first strategy is reshaping its workforce even as it undergoes a significant leadership transition.

Elon Musk’s Starlink livestream claim corrected: Community notes reveal video was filmed in..., not Antarctica

Community notes corrected a viral livestream claim shared by Elon Musk, revealing the Starlink video was filmed in Patagonia, not Antarctica, raising questions about misinformation around SpaceX’s satellite internet service.

Meta executives were warned about 5,00,000 cases of online sexual exploitation per day, records reveal

Court documents reveal Meta executives were warned internally that up to 5,00,000 cases of online sexual exploitation could be happening every day on Facebook and Instagram, as a major child safety trial begins.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls expands roster to 20 playable characters

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is getting 20 playable characters from the Marvel Universe.

Oppo K14x 5G with 6,500 mAh battery, 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

Oppo has launched the K14x 5G smartphone in India, adding a new member to its budget-to-midrange K lineup. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and packs a 6500mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to students: ‘Prioritize learning how to talk to AI over coding’

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said students today should focus on communication alongside technical skills, arguing explaining ideas clearly will matter as much as coding in an AI-driven economy future.

From IIT Roorkee to IIM Indore, college campuses are minting India’s next esports superstars

About 30 to 40% of the new talent pool is coming from colleges and from grassroot levels, pointed out Krafton's Karan Pathak.

Anthropic vs Anthropic in India: Karnataka startup fights for its name against US giant

Belagavi startup Anthropic Software files petition in a Belagavi court, which issues notice to Anthropic. The case will now be heard on February 16

One in four smartphones currently in use worldwide is an iPhone, claims report

The global smartphone installed base grew modestly in 2025, but Apple quietly tightened its grip, with iPhones accounting for roughly 25 percent of all active smartphones worldwide, driven by longer replacement cycles and deep ecosystem loyalty.

OpenAI’s Codex crosses 1 million downloads as AI coding wars heat up

OpenAI says its standalone Codex app has crossed one million downloads in its first week, a milestone that underlines how fast AI-powered coding tools are being adopted, even as limits for free users loom.

China cracks down on fake DeepSeek and ChatGPT services amid AI fraud surge

China’s top market regulator has stepped up action against AI-related fraud, penalising multiple companies and individuals for impersonating popular tools such as DeepSeek and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The move signals tighter oversight as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across the country.

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 review: A work-first TWS that doesn’t ignore fun

Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 focus on clear work calls with strong microphones, while balanced audio, low-latency USB-C dongle support, and long battery life make them practical for music, movies, and daily multitasking.

From iPhone to Ferrari: Ex-Apple iconic designer Jony Ive reveals interior of Ferrari’s first EV

Ferrari has lifted the curtain on the interior of its first electric car, developed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Called the Ferrari Luce, the EV blends classic Ferrari tactility with Ive’s signature Apple-era minimalism, offering a glimpse of what Apple’s abandoned car project might have looked like.

Did Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg attend a “wild” dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein? New photo raises questions

A newly released photo from 2015 shows Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at a dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein, which he later described as “wild,” raising fresh questions after new US documents surfaced.

SBI issues Cautionary Public Notice: Bank warns against fake recruitment ads, misuse of name and logo on social media

State Bank of India has issued a cautionary public notice warning users against fake recruitment advertisements, impersonation, and unauthorised use of the bank’s name and logo across digital platforms.

Venture capitalist says he almost had a heart attack after Claude AI deletes 15 years of family photos

A venture capitalist has shared how Claude AI accidentally deleted 15 years of family photos from his wife’s computer, triggering a data loss scare and raising concerns about giving AI tools access to personal files.

Indian-origin engineer quits Anthropic, turns to poetry as he warns the world is in peril

An Indian-origin AI engineer has resigned from Anthropic to pursue poetry, saying the world is in peril and questioning how tech companies handle ethics, values, and the future of AI.

Apple vs CCI: Is Apple’s fight over new penalty rules truly warranted?

Legal experts say the Nagrik Chetna Manch verdict, which is being cited by Apple, is a peculiar case with unique facts and cannot be generalised.

iPhone, MacBook, iPad and AirPods get Valentine’s discounts at Lotus Electronics

Lotus Electronics has announced Valentine’s Day deals on Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch and AirPods, with daily EMI options starting at Rs 34.

Portronics launches Vader X wired gaming mouse in India

Portronics has launched the Vader X wired gaming mouse in India at ₹599. Here’s a simple look at its price, availability, key features, and what it offers for everyday and casual gaming.

Google Pixel 10a gets listed on Flipkart ahead of India launch: All the details we know

Google Pixel 10a has been listed on Flipkart ahead of its India launch. Here’s everything we know so far about its design, colours, expected specifications, cameras, and what buyers can expect.

Nvidia GeForce Now Initial impressions: When cloud gaming finally starts feeling like a real deal

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is set to launch in India, bringing RTX 5080-powered cloud gaming with high frame rates, low latency, and Install-to-Play access, provided users have reliable, fast internet connections.

Explained: Sarvam AI that managed to beat Google Gemini and ChatGPT in key AI benchmarks

Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI has outperformed Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Indian language benchmarks, showcasing locally trained models for documents, speech, and low-bandwidth use across enterprises and government services nationwide.

Layoffs hit GCCs as auto tech firm AUMOVIO plans 1,000 job cuts in India

With around 6,000 employees in India, the planned reduction implies that nearly 16-17% of AUMOVIO’s local workforce will be impacted, making India one of the most affected geographies in the global exercise.

WhatsApp Web finally starts rolling out voice and video calling for these users

Meta has begun rolling out voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web for beta users, starting with one-on-one chats, with a wider public release expected in the coming weeks.

OpenAI claims renewed momentum as Anthropic rivalry heats up and ads loom for ChatGPT

OpenAI is pushing back against growing competition from Anthropic and Google, with CEO Sam Altman telling staff and investors that ChatGPT has returned to strong growth.

WWE2K26: All game editions and preorder benefits

Here we explain all WWE2K26 game editions in detail.

Forza Horizon 6: What your PC needs to play

Here are the minimum PC system requirements for Forza Horizon 6.

Upstox eyes Charles Schwab-style playbook as cofounder Ravi Kumar drives diversification, profitability

After losing momentum in user growth post its ad blitz, India’s fifth-largest broker is doubling down on active traders, mutual funds, lending and wealth products to build a sustainable, profitable platform

OPINION | How Indian founders without fancy credentials beat pedigreed returnees

New research shows that it’s home-grown entrepreneurs who are champions. Having survived harsh operating conditions, they outperform entrepreneurs with a foreign pedigree used to working in an environment of abundance. Government, please note 

5 common online scams you should avoid this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day scams tend to rise every year as scammers target online shoppers and dating app users. Here are five common online scams to watch out for and how to stay safe.

OpenAI tests ads in ChatGPT amid growing competition from Anthropic

OpenAI has started testing clearly labeled ads in ChatGPT for free and Go users, as the company looks to grow revenue while promising user privacy and no advertiser influence.

AirPods Pro with cameras could arrive this year, new leak suggests

Apple is rumored to be working on a new AirPods Pro model with built-in infrared cameras, which could enable new AI and visual intelligence features. The earbuds may launch later this year.

WWE2K26 announced: Release date, platforms, fighters and more

WWE2K26 features current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk as the cover star of the Standard Edition.

AI, biotechnology to be key focus areas in Karnataka budget; greener data centre policy in the works, says Priyank Kharge

Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology and Rural Development Priyank Kharge said the state will unveil an Ocean Farming Policy, back AI–biotech convergence, and push a greener data framework.

XElectron unveils iProjector 3 Plus with Google TV, 2000 ANSI lumens, and 4K support at Rs 27,990

XElectron has launched the iProjector 3 Plus in India featuring Google TV, 2000 ANSI lumens brightness, native Full HD resolution with 4K support, smart auto-adjustment tools, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and a price of Rs 27,990.