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CES 2025: Dell ditches the XPS, Inspiron lineup, unveils new unified branding & AI PC portfolio

Dell Technologies unveiled a bold new direction for its product lineup, doing away with legacy branding like Inspiron, XPS, and G-series. Instead, Dell is introducing a unified, straightforward naming system centered around three categories: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max

CES 2025: MSI unveils new line of cutting-edge laptops, NVIDIA GPUs, monitors, MoBos and more

From AI-powered desktops to next-gen graphics cards and record-breaking gaming monitors, MSI is reimagining how users experience gaming, productivity, and compact computing. At the heart of MSI’s exhibit is a deep focus on AI integration, which aims to simplify workflows, boost gaming performance

Samsung to launch the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked event on Jan 22, opens pre-reserve in India

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to feature a titanium frame with refined curved edges, offering a sleeker and more durable design compared to its predecessor. The display is rumoured to expand slightly to 6.9 inches. In India, Samsung has also opened pre-reservations for the series

Redmi 14C launched in India starting under Rs 10K, features 50MP main camera, SDG 4 Gen 2; Check pricing, specs

At its core, the Redmi 14C is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a robust processor built on a 4nm process. This ensures smooth multitasking and efficient day-to-day performance

Apple to rework AI feature that generated inaccurate news alerts following BBC complaint

Apple has promised a software update to address the issue, expected to roll out in the coming weeks. The company stated that its AI notifications are optional and still in beta, emphasising that user feedback plays a key role in refining the feature

China-based threat actors hacked the Philipines' President, stole troves of military data

Reports have revealed that the President’s office sought details about the breach in May 2024. The cyberattacks, described as persistent and advanced, were linked to tactics commonly associated with the group APT 41, a team of state-sponsored hackers

Amazon plans to enter internet service business in the UK with their satellite broadband plan

The satellite internet industry is becoming a competitive battleground, with companies rushing to deploy clusters of low-Earth orbit satellites. Amazon’s Project Kuiper aims to deploy 3,000 satellites, taking on SpaceX’s Starlink

Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India’s cloud and AI infrastructure, skill 10 million people by 2030

The AI Innovation Network, launched by Microsoft Research Lab, focuses on turning research into practical business solutions. Collaborations with digital natives, such as Physics Wallah, are helping to advance tools that support industries ranging from education to healthcare

US Treasury slaps Chinese cybersecurity firm with sanctions for ties to Flax Typhoon hacking group

The US Department of Treasury announced the sanctions, claiming the Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group provided infrastructure that facilitated cyber exploitation activities. The firm specialises in cybersecurity products like network simulation platforms, honeypot systems etc

Instagram is randomly showing users their AI-generated images on their timelines

According to Meta, the AI-generated images are not advertisements but part of a September-announced feature designed to create personalised content based on user interests or trends. Meta clarified that this is part of its broader plan to integrate more AI-generated content into its feeds

PM Modi meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, praises tech giant’s expansion and investment plans for India

Microsoft’s long-standing presence in India has been instrumental in fostering this growth. Since setting up operations in Hyderabad, the company has expanded its workforce to 10,000 employees and made significant infrastructure investments

CES 2025: NVIDIA launches new RTX 5000 series of gaming GPUs starting at $549, RTX 5090 to cost $1,999

The RTX 50-series packs some serious tech upgrades. These include GDDR7 memory, PCIe Gen 5 support, and DisplayPort 2.1b for 8K displays at 165Hz. NVIDIA claims the flagship RTX 5090 will deliver twice the performance of its predecessor, the RTX 4090 while fitting into smaller PC cases.

CES 2025: NVIDIA launches a new AI Chip, RTX 5000 GPUs, and new platform for robots and self-driving cars

CEO Jensen Huang took the stage to unveil a slew of exciting innovations aimed at both consumer and enterprise markets, underlining NVIDIA’s leadership in AI-powered technologies

CES 2025: Intel announces new Core Ultra (series 2) processors, AI Optimization for Edge computing

Intel’s new Core Ultra 200HX and H series processors cater to creators and gamers. Intel has also introduced the Core Ultra 200U series mobile processors. Intel is also made strides in edge computing with new Core Ultra processors

CES 2025: AMD announces new Ryzen gaming and AI PC processors, to offer Commercial AI PCs with Dell

AMD’s expanded portfolio of AI PC processors sets a new benchmark for performance. The Ryzen AI Max Series, designed for premium thin and light notebooks, leads the charge with up to 16 “Zen 5” CPU cores, 40 AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units

MAMI announces 2nd edition of Filmed on iPhone category, industry veterans to mentor upcoming filmmakers

The selected filmmakers will be mentored by an illustrious panel of industry veterans, which include Actor and director Konkona Sen Sharma, celebrated filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery, acclaimed director-producer Vikramaditya Motwane, and renowned filmmaker Vetri Maaran

Italy planning $1.6 billion deal with SpaceX's telecoms security services

The proposed five-year agreement aims to equip the Italian government with top-level encryption for telephone and internet services, alongside additional communication capabilities for its military in the Mediterranean region

Starlink in Pakistan soon says Elon Musk, awaiting green light from government

Discussions between Pakistan and Elon Musk's Starlink are already underway, with Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirming active negotiations during a recent parliamentary session, Musk has also confirmed that Starlink is set to launch in Pakistan, pending government approval

New Year, New Scam: 2025 sees Online 'Brushing Scam' pick momentum

While receiving unexpected packages may seem harmless or even amusing, the risks are far-reaching. A report from McAfee highlights that brushing scams aren’t just about fake reviews — they’re also about exploiting sensitive personal data

iPhone battery supplier TDK rolls out new silicon-anode batteries to keep up with AI devices, EVs

These advanced batteries, which offer higher energy density than traditional graphite-based cells, are already being adopted by major Chinese smartphone brands. Silicon-anode batteries represent a significant leap in mobile technology, offering up to 15% more capacity

Microsoft to invest over $80 billion on specialised AI data centres in fiscal year 2025

While Microsoft's announced $80 billion investment in data centres all over the world, more than half of that amount will be directed towards data centres in the United States as the US continues to be a frontrunner in the global AI race, thanks to private capital investment

iPhone SE4 to be branded as iPhone 16E, feature same design as iPhone 14, single rear camera

The iPhone SE4 or the iPhone 16E is rumoured to adopt the sleek design of the iPhone 14, complete with a 6.1-inch OLED display and a notch for Face ID. Under the hood, it’s expected to feature the A18 chip, supporting Apple Intelligence, alongside a single 48MP rear camera

Apple, Samsung and other foreign brands continue to struggle in China as Huawei sweeps market

For Apple, a market once brimming with potential is facing an uphill battle. While the iPhone remains a popular name, the broader market forces in China are leaning heavily towards supporting homegrown tech brands

Apple CEO Tim Cook personally contributed $1 million to President Donald Trump's inauguration

Cook’s donation is part a broader trend of tech leaders keen to curry favour with Trump’s administration. Executives from Meta, Amazon, and other Silicon Valley powerhouses have also been spotted mingling at Mar-a-Lago and contributing hefty sums to the inauguration fund

Meta takes down AI-powered profiles on Facebook, Instagram after backlash

Meta is removing Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI-generated characters that it launched in 2023, after some users discovered them and shared viral conversation, promoting backlash.

India’s mobile gaming market is booming. Backbone’s Maneet Khaira sees an $8.6 billion opportunity

The popularity of mobile gaming in India stems largely from its accessibility and affordability. Backbone hopes to capitalise on India's booming mobile gaming market which has been fuelled by affordable smartphones, cheaper data plans, and an enthusiastic player base

Fair & open internet in danger as President Biden's net neutrality framework struck down by appeals court

The court’s decision effectively ends FCC regulations that previously prohibited internet providers from slowing, blocking, or prioritising content for a fee, sparking concerns about potential “fast lanes” for wealthier companies and reduced access for others

Samsung wants to sell Apple camera sensors for iPhones, planning to develop a new 500MP sensor

For years, Apple has relied on Sony for its iPhone camera sensors, a rare instance of exclusivity in its supply chain. However, Samsung’s new design promises to deliver faster image processing and enhanced noise reduction, positioning it as a strong contender to break Sony’s hold

Meta to replace policy chief Nick Clegg, with prominent Republican Joel Kaplan in preparation of Trump 2.0

Nick Clegg’s departure follows Meta’s increasingly close interactions with key political players in the US, including a recent dinner between CEO Mark Zuckerberg and President-elect Donald Trump

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit over Siri eavesdropping on unsuspecting customers

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit claiming that Siri-equipped devices, including iPhones, recorded private conversations without user consent, sparking major privacy concerns over unauthorized data capture