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Upcoming ISM 2.0 has received Rs 1,000 crore and the modernisation of Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali has received Rs 900 crore in allocation in the Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the next phase of the chip strategy, with the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
To promote the adoption of digital payments, the government mandated that UPI transactions remain free for users, and in return, it will compensate payment firms for the costs they bear to facilitate them
To qualify, such companies must route services for Indian customers through an Indian reseller entity, ensuring that India not only becomes a global hub for cloud infrastructure.
India’s sub-Rs 4,000 TWS segment is crowded, but the realme Buds Air 8 focuses on ANC, multi-device connectivity, and battery life. I used it as my daily driver across calls, commutes, workouts, and music—here are my final thoughts.
Dixon Technologies (India)'s Subsidiaries, Kunshan Q Tech Microelectronics (India) and Dixon Electroconnect have been granted approval by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 2 January 2026, for manufacturing of Camera Module Sub-assembly and Optical Transceiver-SFP, respectively.
It has also allocated Rs 35 crore for National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics - Extended Reality (NCoE AVGC-XR). The allocation is up from Rs 17 crore in Budget 2025-26.
The proposed Khelo India Mission will include the systematic development of coaches and support staff, integration of sports science and technology, and promotion of competitions and leagues to build a strong sports culture.
Leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a flat 6.9-inch display, updated camera layout, Snapdragon chipset, Android 16 software, and S Pen support ahead of its expected February launch.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman added that this measure will make India a global leader in services with a 10% global share by 2047.
The Finance Minister highlighted the strong response to the electronics components manufacturing scheme, launched in April 2025 with an outlay of Rs 22,919 crore. The scheme has already attracted investment commitments at nearly double its original targets, reflecting rising investor confidence in India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Sitharaman said new technologies are enhancing production but at the same time, increasing demand for water and energy sharply
The announcements come amid growing global competition for semiconductor investments and as India positions itself as an alternative manufacturing hub in the wake of supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.
Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman says Apple is deeply reliant on Anthropic for its internal AI development, with custom versions of Claude running on Apple’s own servers. The comments shed new light on why Apple explored an Anthropic partnership before finalising its lower-cost AI deal with Google.
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.
Blaupunkt has launched the OMG Atom BT speaker in India, featuring 60W output, DSP-powered audio, rugged build, and party-focused design.
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.
