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European firms in panic over EU’s AI Act, 44 CEOs urge Brussels to pause the law

Over 40 CEOs of European companies wrote a letter to the EU urging Brussels to halt its landmark artificial intelligence act, The EU was already considering mellowing down key elements of the law due to come into force in August.

After years of resistance, WhatsApp gives in to ads: What does this mean for users?

WhatsApp, long considered a sanctuary from ads, is now showing promotions in its Updates tab. Meta's announcement brings status ads, channel promotions and paid subscriptions to the app. Private chats remain untouched, but the move marks a major shift from WhatsApp’s ad-free roots, aligning it more closely with Meta’s monetisation strategy

'Wanted to make flying robots, not...': Developer upset as Ukraine uses his open-source code to make deadly drones

A 20-year-old open-source code powered Ukraine's Operation Spider Web that destroyed a third of Russian bombers that were hidden miles away from Ukraine. The creators of the code expressed surprise over the matter

'It can take care of itself': Trump asks Apple to not build manufacturing plants in India

While speaking in Qatar on Thursday, Trump expressed his frustration over Apple’s plans to build manufacturing plants in India, saying the country "can take care of itself.”

Apple to 'source' most US iPhones from India; Trump tariffs on China to cost it $900 mn

During the company's second-quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company made quarterly records in several countries, including India

US Judge accuses Apple of defying order in App Store case

US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found that Apple "willfully" violated an injunction she issued at trial, with the company instead creating new barriers to competition with the App Store and even lying to the court in the process

It's humans vs humanoids in China's 21 km half-marathon race. Who won?

21 robots joined thousands of humans to participate in a half marathon in China. This was the first time humans were pitted against humanoids in a sporting event in the country

Can Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram, WhatsApp? Antitrust trial against Meta could get political

A landmark anti-trust case against Mark Zuckerberg's Meta goes on trial with officials from FTC raise concerns that the case can get politicised as Zuckerberg lobbies with Trump

Is Amazon really buying TikTok? Who else wants a piece of the social media giant?

As the US government pushes for TikTok’s separation from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, multiple entities have shown interest in acquiring the app’s US operations. Amazon has submitted a late bid, though analysts doubt its viability. Other major contenders include Oracle, Blackstone Group, Andreessen Horowitz and Project Liberty

Furious Tesla investor to Musk: Return full-time or step aside!

In a few weeks, Musk took on a visible role in US President Donald Trump's second administration as he continues to lead the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, this involvement has caused concerns among Tesla investors as the company's stock continues to flounder throughout 2025

'Horror Story': The case against ChatGPT after it accused Norway man of killing his children

Arve Hjalmar Holmen, a Norwegian man, has filed a complaint against OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, after it falsely told him that he had killed two of his sons, and had been jailed for 21 years. The case is a result of so-called ‘hallucinations' of AI systems

Amazon's Echo devices will send all voice recordings to cloud from March 28

The move is seen as connected to the launch of its generative AI-powered Alexa Plus, which is slated to be released later this month

Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple Intelligence

There’s no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple’s lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things tricky

Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprises

At first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don’t be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficient

Best phones under Rs 60,000 (Feb-March 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G, Realme GT 7 Pro to Apple iPhone 16e

Our list of smartphones under Rs 60,000 this month has raw power written all over them

EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000

Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive too

Under pressure from DeepSeek, OpenAI to roll out bunch of new features for all ChatGPT users

Advanced Voice Mode, which allows users to have natural, free-flowing conversations with ChatGPT, has so far been exclusive to Plus subscribers. Now, OpenAI is rolling out a limited preview of the feature for all free users

President Donald Trump irked about Apple not killing DEI initiatives, may sign executive order soon

Apple’s stance on DEI has remained unwavering, despite pressure from conservative groups like the NCPPR, which had proposed changes to the company’s approach. Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear that the company would only modify its policies if legally required to do so

Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review: Compact size, massive punch

Considering its price, the Formovie Cinema Edge 4K offers a fantastic balance of high-quality visuals, smart functionality, and ease of use

Samsung working on Huawei Mate XT-like triple folding smartphone, likely to call it Galaxy G Fold

Unlike Huawei’s S-style design, where the screen folds in a zigzag pattern, Samsung’s G-style approach would fold all three display sections inward, keeping them protected when the phone is closed

Tesla’s EU sales dropped by half because of Elon Musk's antics in Germany’s elections

Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla sold just 9,945 cars in January 2025, a sharp 45 per cent decline from the 18,161 sold in the same month from a year ago

iPhone dictation bug allegedly replaces 'racist' with 'Trump', Apple says fix on the way

Apple has acknowledged the problem, explaining that it stems from a glitch in the speech recognition model used for dictation. Apple assured users that a fix is already in the works and will be rolled out soon

Indonesia to finally lift iPhone 16 ban after 5 months, despite no formal manufacturing plan from Apple

According to reports, Indonesia’s Ministry for Industry is set to grant Apple the necessary permits to sell the iPhone 16 series, thus lifting the ban, once Apple signs an MoU with Indonesia regarding its $1 billion dollar investments

Tim Cook says Apple's to continue with DEI programme for now, will only change if forced by law

Tim Cook addressed concerns about Apple’s stance on DEI. He explained that while the company remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, legal requirements could force them to make some adjustments in the future

Boult Partybox X80 Review: A feature-packed speaker with major party vibes

Party speakers often come with a few extra tricks, and the Boult Partybox X80 packs them all — multiple input options, microphone support, and dynamic LED lighting that reacts to the music. But how does it sound? And is it worth what Boult is asking for it

How DeepSeek’s AI models gave NVIDIA's H20 chips a major boost in China, sent demand rocketing

Even as Chinese chipmakers like Huawei continue to develop their own AI processors, NVIDIA’s H20 remains the industry standard. Analysts estimate that over 1 million H20 chips were shipped in 2024, generating $12 billion in revenue for NVIDIA

Asus unveils Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16 AI PCs in India, powered by new Qualcomm Snapdragon X SoCs

The Asus Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA) is powered by a Snapdragon X chipset, while the UX3407RA variant features the more powerful Snapdragon X Elite processor. Meanwhile, the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607QA runs on the Snapdragon X processor offers over 20 hours of battery life

Intel unveils new Xeon 6 server-grade CPUs to boost enterprise AI and networking needs

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