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Elon Musk says Neuralink is ready for first human implant of brain device designed to help blind people see

Elon Musk says Neuralink is ready for its first human implant aimed at restoring vision in blind people, with future versions potentially offering enhanced vision beyond normal sight.

iPhone 18 pricing may hold steady despite Apple’s rising chip and component costs

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple is likely to keep iPhone 18 starting prices unchanged, even as component and chip manufacturing costs rise sharply, betting on market share growth and services revenue to offset margin pressure.

2026 may be the year when smartphones get more RAM, here's why

New forecasts suggest higher RAM configurations will become more common, even as volatile pricing threatens to push handset costs higher.

Why Google needs to conquer the AI browser battle to win the big AI war

New tools from OpenAI, Perplexity and others haven’t meaningfully changed how people browse the web. Google’s decision to bake Gemini directly into Chrome could finally shift that balance — and determine who really wins the AI platform war.

2026 will be the year AI 'dramatically' changes the way Meta works, says Mark Zuckerberg

AI agents are "really beginning to work," unlocking the ability to build completely new products and transform how the company works, said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Meta’s Reality Labs bleeds $19 billion as VR ambitions continue to falter

Meta’s virtual reality ambitions continue to come at a steep cost. The company has revealed that Reality Labs, the division responsible for its VR and metaverse efforts, lost $19.1 billion last year.

Google turns Chrome into an AI browser with Gemini-powered agents

Google is accelerating its push into AI browsers. The company has announced a new wave of Gemini-powered features coming to Chrome, including agentic tools that can browse the web, complete tasks, and personalise responses using a user’s data.

Microsoft quietly made $7.6 billion from OpenAI as AI revenues surge

Microsoft’s long and occasionally tense partnership with OpenAI is proving enormously lucrative. As OpenAI’s revenues surge at an unprecedented pace, Microsoft has quietly booked a massive financial gain, reinforcing just how central AI has become to its growth story.

Meta signals massive 2026 AI spending surge, plans up to $135 billion outlay

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that 2026 will be a big year for delivering personal super intelligence, building infrastructure for the future, and shaping how the company will work going forward

EU turns up pressure on Google over AI access rules on Android and Search data

The European Commission has launched specification proceedings under the Digital Markets Act to clarify how Google must give rival AI services and search engines fair access to Android features and Google Search data, warning that non-compliance could eventually lead to heavy fines.

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son abandons $50 billion Switch takeover in setback for US AI data centre plans

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has reportedly dropped plans to acquire US data centre operator Switch Inc after months of negotiations. The collapse of the proposed $50 billion deal raises fresh questions about the future of the Stargate AI infrastructure push in the United States.

Jensen Huang slams ‘Circular Financing’ claims as Nvidia doubles down on AI bets

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed criticism that the company’s growing investments in AI firms amount to circular financing, calling the claims absurd and insisting the bets reflect confidence in long-term, generational businesses rather than financial engineering.

Larry Ellison says all major AI models share the same flaw and it is making them a commodity

Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison believes today’s leading AI models are fundamentally limited because they are trained on the same public internet data. He argues the real opportunity lies in applying AI to private enterprise data, not in building ever-larger public models.

Adobe boosts Photoshop AI with sharper 2K output, cleaner edits and smarter generative fill

 Adobe has rolled out a fresh set of AI upgrades for Photoshop, promising higher resolution results, fewer visual artifacts, and more precise creative control through new adjustment layers, improved Generative Fill, and enhanced Firefly models.

Android 17 likely to come with blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder, and more

Ahead of its official unveiling this year, a new Android 17 leak has revealed a modern, blurred UI, a redesigned screen recorder, native app lock, and other major changes in the upcoming Android operating system.

Snap establishes Specs Inc. as separate subsidiary ahead of smartglasses launch later this year

Snap Inc. has announced the formation of Specs Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary, formalising its long-term efforts in smart eyewear and spatial computing.

OpenAI security chief Matt Knight steps down after five years; Sam Altman thanks him publicly

Knight shared a farewell note on X reflecting on building OpenAI’s security programme from the ground up, with CEO Sam Altman responding publicly to acknowledge his impact.

iOS 26.3 brings Android switching, third-party watch support, and new privacy controls

Apple has released the third beta of iOS 26.3, introducing easier switching from iPhone to Android, notification forwarding to third-party wearables, and new privacy controls for location data.

Sonos introduces Amp Multi streaming amplifier: All the details

Sonos has quietly introduced Amp Multi, a new multi-zone streaming amplifier that lets users connect traditional speakers to their wireless audio systems using eight amplified outputs for large residential audio installations.

Samsung may hike prices on its most affordable phones as memory crunch bites in 2026

Samsung appears to be raising prices on its cheapest smartphones, with early retail leaks suggesting a steep jump for the Galaxy A07 5G in India. The move points to the ongoing global RAM shortage finally hitting low-end devices, where manufacturers have little room to absorb rising component costs.

Google bets big on AI for learning in India, announces Rs 85 crore education push

Citing new Ipsos research, Google says India now tops daily Gemini usage for learning. To build on that momentum, the company has announced fresh partnerships, investments, and AI-powered education tools aimed at students, teachers, and institutions.

Could Apple finally bring Face ID to the Mac? Here's what the rumours say

A new rumour suggests Apple is developing ultra-thin Face ID hardware for an upcoming iPhone model. If true, this could remove the long-standing space constraints that have kept Face ID off the Mac and open the door for future MacBooks with facial authentication.

Samsung Galaxy introduces a new privacy layer to block shoulder surfing: How it works and why it matters

Samsung has announced a new Galaxy privacy layer that limits on-screen visibility in public spaces, offering app-level controls, protected PIN entry, and notification masking through combined hardware and software safeguards.

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 display, processor and other details revealed ahead of the official launch

Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Turbo 5 in China with a 2K OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity chipset, large battery, fast charging support, and upgraded cooling, ahead of its official announcement.

Pine Labs swings to black with Rs 42-crore net profit in Q3, revenue rises 24%

The payments firm reverses a Rs 57 crore loss from last year, driven by higher margin business and 29% growth in gross transaction value.

Google blurs the line between search and chat by linking AI Overviews to AI Mode

Google is rolling out a new Search experience that lets users move directly from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations. The update also makes Gemini 3 the default model powering AI Overviews worldwide, signalling Google’s push to turn Search into a more interactive, AI-driven product.

New Aadhaar app launched: How to switch from old mAadhaar app to new Aadhaar app

Here is a step-by-step guide explaining how users can move from the mAadhaar app to the new Aadhaar app, transfer profiles safely, and understand what changes during the switch.

Amazon to pay $309 million more as part of billion-dollar returns refund settlement

Amazon has agreed to pay an additional $309.5 million to consumers as part of a wide-ranging settlement over claims that customers were not properly refunded for returned products. The deal pushes the total value of refunds and remedial measures beyond $1 billion.

Wobble launches new X and K series TVs in India, price starts at Rs 10,999

Wobble has launched its new X Series and K Series smart TVs in India, offering big sound, sharp picture quality and Google TV features at affordable starting prices. Here’s what you need to know.

ASML plans to cut 1,700 jobs after feedback that it's too complex

The reductions, amounting to about 4% of staff, will largely affect managerial positions in ASML’s IT and tech departments, CEO said.

Meta blocks links to ICE List website that tracks immigration agents

Meta has begun blocking links to ICE List, a website that tracks immigration enforcement activity and names government agents, raising questions about privacy, safety, and free speech on social media.

New Aadhaar app is now available to download: Features, updates and what users can do

UIDAI has launched a revamped Aadhaar app, bringing offline verification, selective data sharing, digital updates for mobile number and address, and multi-profile support to reduce misuse and improve user control.

Apple’s M6 chip may arrive far earlier than expected, says new report

A new report suggests Apple could debut its next-generation M6 chip much sooner than anticipated, despite the M5 lineup launching only recently. The claim raises questions about which product could be first to feature the new silicon.

Nothing Phone 4a Pro likely to come with bigger 5080mAh battery and 50W fast charging

Nothing Phone 4a Pro is expected to feature a 5,080mAh battery with 50W fast charging, based on certification listings, pointing to changes in battery life, charging cycles, and software support

Apple and Google host dozens of apps that can digitally undress women, report finds

A new watchdog report says Apple and Google are still hosting apps that can digitally undress women, raising serious questions about user safety, consent, and how strictly app store rules are enforced.

India can become world's intelligence capital, Bengaluru an easy recall: Nvidia’s Dhupar

Intelligence is created when applications are embedded into real workflows and operate at scale rather than through models or tokens in isolation, Nvidia's managing director for South Asia Vishal Dhupar has said

Ubisoft proposes more layoffs following studio closures and game cancellations

Ubisoft continues to plan further layoffs after closing multiple of its studios and cancelling multiple games. Now, the firm is planning a massive reduction in its workforce at its Paris headquarters, proposing to cut as many as 200 roles.

Meta ignored safety warnings and let minors use AI chatbots capable of sexual interactions, report reveals

A Reuters report alleges Meta ignored internal safety warnings and allowed minors to access AI chatbots capable of sexual interactions, triggering a major legal battle and renewed scrutiny over child safety on Facebook and Instagram.

Google announces theft protection feature for Android devices: Here’s how it works

Google has announced new theft protection features for Android devices, making it harder for thieves to access personal data and financial apps. Here’s a simple explainer on how the new Android security tools work and what users need to know.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Prism to allow collaborative scientific writing and research workflows

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Prism, a collaborative tool designed for scientific writing and research, enabling teams to co-author papers, manage workflows, cite sources, and streamline peer review using AI globally.

This is a time for...”: Read CEO Tim Cook’s internal memo to Apple employees after ICE killings

Apple CEO Tim Cook sent an internal memo urging de-escalation, empathy, and dignity after ICE-related killings, reassuring employees and reiterating Apple’s values while avoiding commentary on law enforcement actions or political specifics.

India-EU FTA to dismantle demand and talent hurdles, give boost to ER&D for Indian IT

Touted as the “mother of all deals”, the FTA is being assessed by the $283-billion IT, tech, and services industry as a medium-term structural positive rather than an immediate demand trigger.

iPhone 18 Pro rumoured upgrades point to smaller Dynamic Island, bigger battery, and major chip leap

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.

iOS 26.3 introduces carrier location privacy control for Apple modem devices

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 enhances Photo to video with custom prompts and built-in audio

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.

Explained: What are WhatsApp’s new ‘Strict Account Settings’, what changes, who can use, and more

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.

'What's happening with ICE is...', Sam Altman addresses the issue in an internal memo to staff

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.

Amazon accidentally sends layoff email, fuelling fears of fresh job cuts

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.

WhatsApp publicly rebuts Elon Musk, says Meta cannot read user messages

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.

Pinterest to cut nearly 15% of workforce as it shifts focus to AI

The image-sharing platform says the layoffs will fund AI-powered products and reduce costs tied to office space