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AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal worth $60 billion, this time with Meta

AMD shares rose more than 10% in premarket trading after closing at $196.60 in the previous session

Wishlink raises $17.5 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia, India

The funding will be used to scale creator and brand partnerships and build technology across consumers, creators, and brands.

Vivo V70 FE launch date, renders, full specifications leaked, tipped to come with 6 OS updates

Vivo could introduce the V70 FE in India soon, as the key specifications, tentative launch date, colour options, and other details about the handset have been revealed.

From viral reels to registered firms: How Sebi rules are resetting India’s finfluencer economy

Some finance influencers have opted to pivot — not away from content, but into businesses that can legally monetise the trust they’ve built, like Shashank Udupa, who has launched Vayu Capital, or Sharan Hegde's The 1% Club, one of the first finfluencer-led platforms to secure a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) licence.

Livspace churn continues: CBO Lalit Mittal quits after 1,000 layoffs, co-founder exit

Mittal's exit follows days after Moneycontrol exclusively reported Livspace India CEO Saurabh Jain had also quit the company. Jain and Mittal worked together closely on multiple projects.

iQOO 15R launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 7600mAh battery, price starts at Rs 44,999

iQOO 15R has been launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 7600mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED display and 100W fast charging. Here’s price, specs and availability.

Claude under fire: Pentagon pressures Anthropic over military use

The U.S. Defense Department has called Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to the Pentagon for high-stakes talks over the military use of the Claude AI model, as tensions escalate over whether the company will relax safety restrictions or face a punitive “supply chain risk” designation that could void contracts and derail its defense wor

Semiconductor startup OptoML raises $1.8 million from Bluehill VC and a99

OptoML has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kaynes Semicon to support assembly and testing of the wafers.

Anthropic is letting employees sell shares as its valuation crosses $350 billion

Anthropic is allowing current and former employees to sell shares in a deal valuing the AI company at $350 billion. Here’s what it means and why it matters.

Discord’s age verification checks face scrutiny after experiment test run by Persona

Discord is facing backlash over its mandatory global age verification system, which would default its users to the default teen system until their age is verified. This comes after a recent third-party breach by hackers that exposed 70,000 Discord users’ government IDs.

Defence accounts body flags phishing email campaign targeting official systems

Advisory warns staff against opening suspicious attachments and urges immediate reporting to prevent data breaches.

AI slashes modernisation costs 10x but expands tech opportunity, says Nasscom's Velamakanni

Nasscom vice chairperson Srikanth Velamakanni said modernising an estimated 800 billion lines of legacy code at about $2 a line could translate into a $1.6 trillion opportunity enabled by AI

From Vietnam to Texas: Apple shifts some of the Mac production to America

Apple will begin manufacturing the Mac mini in the United States later this year, marking a notable expansion of its domestic production footprint. The announcement, made during a factory tour in Texas, arrives as tariff pressures mount and political attention on American manufacturing intensifies ahead of the State of the Union.

This Galaxy S26 Ultra feature has got the internet talking and more Android phones may get it soon

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a new Privacy Display feature that blocks side-angle viewing. Here’s how it works and why more Android phones may adopt it soon.

WhatsApp finally working on scheduled messages, after years of user demand

After years of being conspicuously absent, scheduled messages may finally be coming to WhatsApp. New beta references suggest Meta is building the feature behind the scenes. It is not live yet, but the groundwork appears to be in place, hinting at a long-overdue upgrade for users.

Xiaomi Pad 8 India launch date announced, to come with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and 9200 mAh battery

Xiaomi Pad 8 is confirmed to launch in India later this week. The landing page for the tablet also reveals that the Xiaomi Focus Keyboard with adaptive backlit keys and a touchpad will also launch alongside.

24,000 fake accounts, 16 million prompts: Anthropic claims Chinese firms copied Claude AI

Anthropic alleges that three prominent Chinese AI firms siphoned millions of Claude interactions through fake accounts to sharpen their own models. The claims land amid a heated debate over chip exports, AI dominance, and the security risks of stripped-down safeguards.

You might be sharing more than you think every time you post a photo online

GeoSpy AI is a powerful new tool that can identify locations from photos without any metadata, raising serious concerns about privacy and how much our social media images reveal.

HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless Headset review: Budget gaming headphone that deliver

HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless Headset offers dual connectivity, reliable performance and comfortable design at Rs 4,999, positioning itself as an affordable option for gamers seeking wireless freedom without overspending.

Bengaluru to get France’s Station F-like AI Superpark; NVIDIA, Bharat1 to house over 25,000 researchers

Planned as India’s largest dedicated AI innovation campus, the project outlays nearly 4 million square feet of commercial research and development space spanning AI labs, startups, applied research centres, and product companies.

Karnataka BioEconomy crosses $39.2 billion in 2025, up from $31 billion in 2023: Report

Karnataka contributes 21 percent to India’s BioEconomy; adds 218 startups in 2025 as investments touch $1.14 billion

Wipro executive says AI is an opportunity, not a threat

The $283 billion sector has been hit by a sharp market selloff amid investor fears that AI tools could upend its traditional, labour-intensive operating model

Local-language LLMs key to unlocking India’s AI potential: G42 India CEO Manu Jain

G42, which operates major supercomputing clusters globally and is developing a 5-gigawatt AI campus in Abu Dhabi, aims to use the India deployment to accelerate AI adoption across sectors

GTA 6 set to arrive November 2026: Expected price, console and PC support, gameplay and all other details

Rockstar has confirmed a November 2026 release for GTA 6, with launches planned on next-generation consoles, delayed PC support expected later, higher pricing projections, and a new Vice City-inspired setting.

OpenAI's Altman to startup founders: ‘No one cares about your..'

Sam Altman has sparked discussion online after saying great ideas alone hold little value, urging founders to share openly, focus on execution, and stop fearing competitors stealing early concepts.

From India as an AI powerhouse to Superintelligence: Here's what Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei have to say

At the India AI Impact Summit, a common, unifying message emerged from the world's top AI leaders: the necessity of global cooperation and India's pivotal role in democratising AI for the world

Nothing Phone 4a series teased to feature ‘Glyph Bar’ with mini LED lights

Nothing is set to release its Phone 4a series soon, and the company has now confirmed that it will feature a ‘Glyph Bar’ with individually controlled mini LED lights. Here’s how these lights might work.

Kodak launches 65-inch Mini QD TV in India with Dolby Atmos sound and 1500 nits brightness

Kodak has launched its 65-inch Mini QD 4K TV in India with 1500 nits brightness, 108W Dolby Atmos sound, Google TV, and gaming features, priced at Rs 54,999.

Google phases out classic Android Weather app in shift to Search-based experience

Google is retiring one of Android’s most recognisable mini-apps. The long-standing Google Weather experience, complete with its iconic Froggy background, is being replaced by a redesigned weather interface inside Google Search, marking a subtle but meaningful shift in how everyday information is delivered on Android.

Amazon opens one of its largest Asia offices in Bengaluru, to house over 7,000 staff

Amazon has opened a 1.1 million sq ft campus in Bengaluru, its second-largest office in Asia, designed for over 7,000 employees as part of its continued investment in India.

Intel in talks to join DLI 2.0, backs India AI Mission with push to democratise AI

Participation in DLI would strengthen not just chip design but the broader electronics ecosystem in India, Intel’s India president Gokul V Subramaniam tells Moneycontrol

MTF posts 43% YoY growth amid concerns of over-leverage

From Rs 84,000 crore in January 2025, the MTF book has surged by almost 43 percent to Rs 1.2 lakh crore as of January 2026

X user claims to buy Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of launch, shares hands-on images

A YouTuber claims to have bought the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ahead of its February 25 launch, sharing hands-on images and details including the new Privacy Display feature.

How Dhurandhar turned popcorn into profits for PVR INOX, other multiplexes

While blockbuster films are traditionally measured by box office collections, Dhurandhar proved that runtime and audience engagement can significantly influence ancillary revenues like F&B sales.

Tablets are ready for prime time, says Xiaomi ahead of Pad 8 launch

As the global tablet market regains momentum, Xiaomi is positioning its upcoming Pad 8 as more than a secondary screen. Company executives argue that shifting workloads, rising AI demands and changing work habits have made tablets viable primary machines — at prices far below traditional laptops.

Dyson launches PencilWash, its slimmest and lightest wet and dry cleaner with a focus on hygiene and easy manoeuvrability

Dyson has launched the PencilWash, an ultra-slim and lightweight wet and dry cleaner with a filter-free design, fresh-water cleaning system, and up to 30 minutes of runtime. India availability to be announced soon.

Apple testing bold red finish for next iPhone Pro models, claims report

Apple may be preparing to swap subtle titanium tones for something far louder. A new report suggests the company is testing a striking red finish for its next iPhone Pro models, potentially signalling a shift in strategy for its premium range.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series to launch on February 26: Here's everything we know

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 26, with leaks pointing to upgrades in AI features, camera hardware, and performance. Here’s what to expect.

These dangerous AI apps exposed millions of Android users: All the details

Two AI-powered apps listed on the Google Play Store have reportedly exposed millions of personal files, including photos, videos and sensitive identity documents, after a misconfigured cloud storage bucket left user data publicly accessible.

Apple plans three-day product blitz in early March with new iPhone, MacBooks, iPads

Apple is preparing an unusually structured start to 2026. Instead of a single keynote, the company is expected to unveil new products across three consecutive days in early March, culminating in what it calls a “special Apple Experience” for select press.

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to ban social media for teens under 16; Elon Musk reacts

California social media ban, Gavin Newsom teen bill, social media restriction under 16, Elon Musk reacts to social media law, California teen mental health legislation, age verification on social platforms, US social media regulation, online safety for teens, privacy concerns over ID checks, government control of social media

Sridhar Vembu on Sam Altman’s AI energy comparison: ‘We should not equate technology to a human...’

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu questioned Sam Altman’s comparison of AI energy use with human consumption, urging policymakers to treat technology differently from biological needs, while calling for sustainable computing practices and clearer accountability as data centres expand worldwide rapidly today.

World War I adventure “The Caribou Trail” announced

The Caribou Trail focuses on how wars affect humans on a psychological and emotional level.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says chip constraints are limiting AI deployment and experimentation

The global race to build bigger AI models is running into a hard physical limit: memory chips. As demand from companies such as Google, Meta and OpenAI surges, supply remains tight, pushing up costs and slowing research.

How to use Text Replacement on iPhone, iPad and Mac to fix autocorrect frustrations

Apple’s autocorrect can be helpful, but it is not always right. If you are fed up with awkward word swaps, Text Replacement on iPhone, iPad and Mac lets you create your own shortcuts that expand into full phrases instantly.

Microsoft announces Elevate for Educators in India to skill 2 million teachers in AI

Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Elevate for Educators in India, a large-scale initiative aimed at training two million teachers in AI skills and reaching 200,000 schools by 2030. The programme forms part of the company’s broader commitment to equip 20 million people in India with AI capabilities.

Two ex-Google employees charged in alleged chip trade secret theft case

US authorities have charged three individuals, including two former Google employees, in a case involving the alleged theft of trade secrets tied to Google’s Tensor chips used in Pixel phones. If convicted on the most serious charges, the accused could face decades in prison.

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