Technology

Apple’s 2026 iPhones could cost more as TSMC’s new 2nm process for the A20 chip reportedly comes with a 50% production cost increase, raising the likelihood of another price hike.

Instagram adds Watch History to let you revisit previously watched Reels

Instagram has introduced a “Watch History” feature, allowing users to view Reels they’ve already watched. The update aims to simplify rediscovering videos and brings Instagram closer to TikTok’s functionality.

Elon Musk jokes about OpenAI and other AI firms, Perplexity CEO responds with a witty comeback

Elon Musk took a playful dig at OpenAI and other AI companies in a viral post on X, joking about their names. Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas joined the fun, adding his own witty reply as the exchange sparked fresh talk about bias in artificial intelligence.

Apple iPhone Air faces major production cuts after weak demand

 Weak demand for the ultra-thin iPhone Air has forced Apple’s suppliers to cut production by more than 80%, raising doubts about the company’s thin-phone strategy and hinting at a possible pivot toward foldable designs.

Oppo deepens AI partnership with Google to bring privacy-focused mobile AI to the Find X9 series

Oppo has announced an expanded partnership with Google to deliver a new generation of mobile AI features on its upcoming Find X9 series, with an emphasis on personalized intelligence and privacy-preserving computation. The collaboration covers AI system design, model integration, app-level actions and secure data handling, marking one of Oppo’s most extensive AI alignments with a major platform partner.

Samsung brings industry-first antioxidant nutrition tracking to Galaxy Watch8: All the details

Samsung has introduced an on-wrist Antioxidant Index on the Galaxy Watch8, turning carotenoid measurement — once limited to lab instruments — into a consumer-scale nutrition indicator validated through clinical trials.

Apple’s new tool could make it easier to transfer data from iPhone to Android: Here’s how

Apple has published a document that hints at the company building a new framework that is designed to simplify the transfer of third-party app data between iOS and Android devices. This will reportedly be named App Migration Kit and could be compatible with devices running iOS 26.1 and later.

Apple Photos in iOS 26: All the new features and design changes

The iOS 26 Photos update focuses less on reinvention and more on refinement. After last year’s sweeping overhaul, Apple seems to be listening to user feedback by restoring familiar navigation, enhancing personalisation, and adding playful visual features like Spatial Scenes. 

Nothing Phone 3a series starts getting Nothing OS 4.0 Beta with new features; pre-installed apps and more

Nothing has opened the Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta — based on Android 16 — for the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, bringing new UI elements, camera tools and system changes.

Creator gives tribute to Zoho Arattai messaging app with custom logo on coconut shell; Sridhar Vembu reacts

A Chennai-based design studio created a custom tribute logo for Zoho’s Arattai messaging app and posted the video online, prompting a direct public reaction from co-founder Sridhar Vembu.

Google’s new Earth AI uses Gemini to forecast disasters and track global health risks

Google is expanding access to Earth AI — a powerful geospatial system built on Gemini — to help cities, businesses and nonprofits respond to real-world crises faster. From predicting floods and cholera outbreaks to mapping wildfires and droughts, Earth AI combines decades of satellite data with advanced reasoning models.

Quantum will break encryption, and AI might hand it the key

Wipro’s latest cybersecurity report found that 75% of enterprises lack expertise to defend against AI-led attacks, and 86% of recent breaches involve nation-state actors, a sign of how quickly digital espionage is escalating.

Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and others: Tech giants helping fund Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom

The East Wing of the White House is being razed to make room for a grand 90,000 sq ft ballroom — and the bill, pegged at a staggering $300 million (around Rs 2,500 crore), is being footed not by taxpayers but by Donald Trump’s friends in tech, defence and crypto.

iPhones and Apple Watches may get longer NFC range for easier unlocking

The NFC Forum’s new CR15 certification extends the NFC range from 5mm to 20mm, paving the way for smoother, faster, and more flexible interactions in future iPhones and Apple Watches.

After images and videos, OpenAI is now planning to AI-generate music

OpenAI is working on a new AI system that can compose music from text or sound cues, marking its return to generative audio — and potentially setting the stage for direct competition with Google and Suno.

Reddit sues Perplexity for allegedly stealing user data to train its AI ‘answer engine’

Reddit argues that its content, generated across millions of “subreddits,” is one of the most valuable and frequently referenced sources for generative AI models.

Instagram gets new Meta AI powered features to transform stories with text prompts and creative effects

Instagram has added Meta AI tools inside Stories, allowing users to restyle photos and videos using text prompts and preset effects. The update embeds AI editing directly into the Stories interface.

Amazon is testing AI-powered smart glasses to help delivery drivers work hands-free

Amazon is testing AI-based smart glasses to enhance delivery efficiency, offering features like hands-free navigation, hazard detection, and parcel tracking, alongside new warehouse robots and AI tools.

OpenAI accused of harassment after requesting memorial attendee list in ChatGPT suicide case

OpenAI is facing backlash for requesting sensitive information from the family of a teenager who died by suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, with accusations of harassment and claims that its safety policies were weakened before the incident.

iOS 26 brings a big change to iPhone’s Always On Display

iOS 26 changes how the iPhone’s Always On Display looks by default, blurring wallpapers instead of dimming them. While it improves readability, it also dulls the personality of Lock Screen images, though users can revert to the old style via settings.

YouTube introduces timer to help users curb endless Shorts scrolling

YouTube has launched a new timer feature for Shorts to help users manage screen time, though critics say its voluntary design may limit its effectiveness.

Redmi K90, Redmi K90 Pro Max with flagship Snapdragon SoCs, up to 7,560 mAh battery announced: Price, specs

Redmi has officially revealed its latest flagship smartphones, the Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, in China. Both smartphones come with a triple-rear camera unit, a Bose-tuned speaker setup, and offer 100W wired charging support.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says these two Google apps are ‘impossible’ to beat

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Google’s YouTube and Maps are nearly impossible to beat, calling them the toughest products to challenge as startups race to rival Big Tech.

Spotify confirms Android app ‘problem’, here’s what you can do for now

The issue appears to be confined to certain Android models and specific Wi-Fi setups, but given Spotify’s acknowledgment, a software update addressing the bug is likely on the way soon.

CERT-In issues security alert for Google Chrome: check if you are affected and tips to fix it

CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning for Google Chrome, flagging a critical code-execution flaw in the V8 engine affecting Windows, macOS and Linux users running outdated versions.

What is Zoombombing and how Google Meet’s new waiting room feature can keep your online meetings secure

Discover what zoombombing is and how Google Meet’s new waiting room feature keeps meetings secure, organized, and interruption-free.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price cut: This is how much Samsung’s flagship smartphone costs now

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is selling for Rs 76,999 on Amazon after a limited-period price cut from Rs 1,34,999. The offer includes no-cost EMI and bank bonuses.

6 practical ways chatbots can help you work smarter, not harder

Discover how AI chatbots can boost your workplace productivity by automating tasks, improving communication, and helping you focus on what truly matters.

Some iPhone 17 Pro units in Cosmic Orange are turning pink because…

Phone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max units in the new Cosmic Orange finish are gradually turning pink. The shade, which Apple marketed as the “hero colour” of the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, features an anodised aluminium frame that gives it a distinct, vivid hue.

Anthropic rolls out automatic memory for Claude Pro and Max subscribers

The new feature, previously reserved for Team and Enterprise plans, allows Claude to remember details from past conversations — putting it on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT in long-term recall capabilities.

'Trump’s $100k H-1B tax is a great solution,' says Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings

Reed Hastings has endorsed Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee for new petitions, arguing it will limit visas to high-value roles. The White House later clarified it is a one-time fee.

5 ways chatbots are moving beyond ChatGPT

When ChatGPT first arrived, it changed how we talk to machines. Suddenly, you could ask questions, brainstorm ideas, or even write poems with an AI that actually made sense. But the chatbot world hasn’t stopped there. The next generation of bots is evolving fast

Spotify confirms app freezing issue on Android; here’s a solution for you

Spotify has acknowledged that its Android app is freezing for many users on Wi-Fi networks, especially on Samsung and Pixel phones. A temporary workaround is available until a fix arrives.

Cyberabad police recover 1,061 stolen mobiles worth Rs 3.2 crore in 45 days using CEIR system

Cyberabad police have recovered 1,061 stolen and lost smartphones worth ₹3.2 crore in 45 days using the CEIR (Sanchar Saathi) system — showing that quick reporting enables quick recovery.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu takes on Arattai name controversy; explains the world how to say it in many Indian languages

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has responded to the naming debate around ‘Arattai’ by posting a graphic showing how the word is said across Indian scripts, reframing the row into a language-pride point.

5 reasons why power banks blow up in flights and what users can do about it

Incidents of power banks catching fire are increasing day-by-day. While Airline authorities are working on new ground rules for carrying power banks in flights. you should understand how it catches fire and things you can do to prevent it.

Apple warns it could disable App Tracking Transparency in Europe amid ‘intense lobbying’

Introduced in May 2021, ATT allows iPhone users to choose whether apps can track their activity across other apps and websites for advertising purposes.

Deepinder Goyal commits $25 million to fund Continue, his longevity venture focussed on health tracking and human ageing

Moneycontrol was first to report in October 2024 Zomato’s Goyal has incubated ‘Continue’, a longevity venture around health tracking and mental wellness.

Investment platform Wint Wealth in talks to close $20-million round led by Vertex Ventures

The deal comes amid continued investor interest in India’s wealthtech segment, which has been one of the more active fintech verticals since last year

Amazon layoffs ahead? Company plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots by 2027

Amazon plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2027, raising concerns about layoffs and the future of warehouse work.

After OpenAI’s Atlas launch, Microsoft unveils its own AI browser Copilot Mode in Edge

According to Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, the revamped Copilot Mode is designed to function as “a dynamic, intelligent companion” that can understand what users are doing online and assist them in real time

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas: ‘The top skill every CEO needs is…’ 

Srinivas emphasised that accepting unresolved issues as part of the entrepreneurial journey is crucial. For him, the defining skill of a successful CEO or founder is the ability to prioritise clearly.

No ambiguity in laws, Binance eyes major growth from India, says APAC Head SB Seker

"We want a significant number of our next billion users to come from India," Seker told Moneycontrol.

OpenAI buys creators of Apple Shortcuts to bring deeper Mac integration to ChatGPT

Software Applications Incorporated was co-founded by Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, the duo who originally developed Workflow, an automation app that Apple acquired in 2017.

Powering Next-Generation Technology: Fuelling innovation through indigenous 7 nm processor

India unveils its first indigenous 7nm processor under the Semicon India Programme, marking a breakthrough in chip design, R&D, and tech self-reliance.

Where does Wikipedia go in the age of AI?

Crowdsourced, open edited and free, the site must seize the new technology as an opportunity

Instagram adds Meta AI editing tools directly to Stories: Here’s how they work

The new feature allows users to type text prompts to add, remove, or completely alter visual elements in their Stories, making creative editing more accessible and intuitive.

STPI bets on tier-2, tier-3 cities to build India’s next wave of tech entrepreneurs

Director General Arvind Kumar says STPI 2.0 aims to turn India into a software product nation by nurturing innovation beyond metros, supporting startups, and building deep-tech talent.

Microsoft Copilot gets 12 powerful upgrades to make AI feel friendlier and more human-like

Microsoft launches Copilot Fall Release with 12 new features including Mico, Groups, Memory, Health, and Learn Live to make AI more personal and human-centered.

UPI mapper rule to promote interoperability triggers slugfest among payment apps, chaos for consumers

In the end, NPCI blinked. Fierce one-upmanship among UPI apps forced a rollback, restoring uneasy peace in India’s payments ecosystem