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Xiaomi preparing to launch its own, in-house developed chipset next year

The decision to develop an in-house chipset aligns with Xiaomi’s long-term strategy of reducing its dependence on third-party suppliers. The company aims to optimise costs, enhance performance, and secure a foothold in the high-stakes semiconductor market

Reddit overtakes X as the most popular social media platform in the UK

Reddit’s has seen remarkable growth, with a 47 per cent increase in users compared to May 2023. The platform now sits behind YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in the UK’s social media standings

After the US, Canada's Competition Bureau wants to break up Google, to target ad business

Canada’s Competition Bureau's investigation alleges that Google favours its own tools in accessing online ad inventory, effectively sidelining competitors. The complaint also accuses the company of manipulating terms for customers to restrict their ability to work with rival platforms

ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 solar observatory satellite on Dec 4 to study the Sun’s corona

ESA revealed that the choice of ISRO's PSLV was strategic — it offers the perfect balance of capability and cost for the Proba-3 mission, which involves a payload of 550 kg. The payload will involve two satellites that are part of the payload, the Occulter and the Coronagraph

Intel’s CHIPS Act funding reduced from $8.5 billion to $7.85 billion because of recent military contract

Intel, the largest recipient of CHIPS Act funding, is facing mounting scrutiny over its ability to deliver on its commitments, particularly as it navigates financial struggles and extended project timelines

India leads the world in 5G users and genAI adoption, finds Ericsson study

India’s 5G adoption continues to grow, with satisfaction rates among users climbing from 48 per cent in 2023 to 57 per cent in 2024. This rise is especially pronounced in Tier 3 cities. Similarly twice as many Indian users are engaging with daily GenAI applications compared to the US

A fatal car accident leads to homicide case against Google Maps in Uttar Pradesh

The death of three Indian men falling off an unfinished bridge in Uttar Pradesh raised questions about whether navigation apps like Google Maps can be held responsible for such accidents

Best phones under Rs 40,000 (Nov 2024): Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G, Realme GT 6 to Google Pixel 8a

Here are the top 5 smartphones you can get your hands on under Rs 40,000 in India this month

Black Friday Sale 2024: Catch these epic deals on Apple iPhone, Sony PS5, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and more

Black Friday Sale 2024: Catch some massive deals and discounts of the Apple iPhone, iPad, Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Xiaomi smartphones, HP laptops and a whole lot of more electronics and gadgets

Microsoft facing another major antitrust investigation, US FTC goes after various major issues

At the centre of the investigation is Microsoft’s bundling strategy, particularly the integration of productivity tools like Word, Excel, and Teams with its cloud and cybersecurity offerings. Competitors argue it undercuts their ability to compete fairly

BYD prepares to go for the kill in Chinese EV market, leaked letter shows plans to intensify price war

BYD's aggressive pricing strategy appears to be paying off — the Chinese EV maker recently overtook Tesla in revenue for the first time, reporting a gross margin of 21.9 per cent, its highest in a year

OpenAI blocks access to Sora video tool after artists leak access in protest

The conflict began when OpenAI granted a select group of artists free early access to Sora for testing and feedback. However, around 20 members of this group publicly accused the company of using them as "PR puppets" rather than genuine collaborators

Australia blasts Amazon, Google Meta for 'recklessly stealing data, creativity' to train its AI models

An Australian Senate inquiry has found that the activities of Big Tech in training their AI models amount to piracy, and has called for standalone AI legislation to counter the exploitation of Australian culture, data, and creativity for profit

Think VPNs give users safe passage? Hackers are now attacking rogue VPN servers to spread malware

Using phishing techniques and social engineering, attackers tricked users into connecting to rogue VPN servers under their control. Malicious websites and cleverly disguised documents served as bait, convincing victims to establish connections that would compromise their systems

Aditya-L1's latest findings will help power grids and satellites during intense solar activities

At the heart of this finding is Adity-L1's Velc instrument, a coronagraph designed to simulate the effects of a total solar eclipse. While ground-based observers typically see the Sun as an orange blaze, Velc blocks out its brightest layer, the photosphere, to reveal the faint yet critical solar corona

Musk uses X to lobby for preferred picks for Trump 2.0 Cabinet, but President-elect isn't swayed

Musk has become a frequent presence in Trump’s orbit, attending high-profile events like a UFC match and a SpaceX launch alongside the president-elect. Yet, this close relationship has raised eyebrows within Trump’s transition team

India-made iPhones breach $10 billion milestone, reveals IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The PLI scheme continues to play a pivotal role in attracting global tech giants like Apple to India, bolstering the country’s position as a key player in the global electronics manufacturing ecosystem

Apple may ditch titanium for iPhone 17 Pro, switch to glass and aluminium

Apple’s current Pro models use a titanium frame, praised for being lightweight yet robust. However there is a good chance that the iPhone 17 Pro will ditch titanium in favour of an aluminium frame. Reports also suggest that the back will sport a part-aluminium, part-glass construction

Elon Musk owns your X account, not you, according to docs submitted by his lawyers in a bizarre case

In the court filing, X argued that while users retain ownership of the content they post, the accounts themselves remain under X’s control. This distinction, the company claims, prevents accounts from being sold, assigned, or transferred without X’s consent, even as part of bankruptcy

Artists volunteering as beta testers for OpenAI leak video tool Sora to protest 'exploitative practices’

The protesting artists claim they were invited to test Sora as “creative partners,” only to find their participation was tightly controlled and geared more towards marketing than meaningful input. They accused OpenAI of using their involvement to promote Sora as an artist-friendly tool

Foxconn to get massive incentives including 200 acres of land from TN govt for battery energy storage unit

Foxconn, which already has a strong manufacturing presence in India, is looking to diversify its portfolio as part of its "3+3 strategy," targeting electric vehicles (EVs), digital health, and robotics. 

Japan's Fair Trade Commission raids Amazon's local office over antitrust investigations

The investigation in Japan could have significant repercussions for Amazon’s operations in one of its key international markets. If found guilty of antitrust violations, the company might face penalties or be forced to change its business model in the country

TSMC caught in crossfire of US-China tech war, struggling to maintain neutrality

TSMC’s challenge isn’t just about staying in the US's good graces. It operates two factories in China, catering to a wide array of local clients. Any misstep could invite intervention from Chinese authorities, risking profits and potentially destabilising the global semiconductor supply chain

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits China again, this time to remove hurdles blocking Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence has been facing some major regulatory hurdles in China, mainly because of the way the country handles user data, and forces companies working there to share all data with the CCP

US scientists develop 'syllabus,' for robots, allowing them to transfer skills without human intervention

Scientists at UC Berkeley have unveiled a game-changing tool called RoVi-Aug. This clever framework allows engineers to simplify how robots learn by allowing them to transfer skills between models without needing human guidance. t’s a step closer to making robots more independent

Realme GT 7 Pro Review: Delivering some heavy blows, way above its weight class

The Realme GT 7 Pro is a cracker of a device that beats smartphones that cost twice its price in sheer raw performance, and it has some really nifty AI features. But is the GT 7 Pro truly the “Dark Horse of AI” that Realme is setting it up to be?

Arguments in Google’s US antitrust trial on ad empire come to an end, judgement expected soon

The DoJ argues that Google manipulated the online advertising ecosystem to maintain its dominance and eliminate competition. DoJ lawyer Aaron Teitelbaum accused Google of “rigging the rules of the road,” describing the company as a monopolist in several key areas

ISRO & Australian Space Agency sign agreement to recover Gaganyaan Crew when they return to Earth

The agreement is tailored to ensure robust mechanisms for crew and module recovery under the Gaganyaan programme. Australian authorities will work closely with ISRO to address contingencies, particularly in scenarios requiring recovery operations near Australian waters

Fake wedding invitations shared over WhatsApp, emails are Indian scammers' favourite new tool

In Rajasthan’s Bikaner, one victim fell prey to this ploy, losing Rs 4.5 lakh from his bank account just days after opening a fraudulent wedding card file from an unknown sender

NVIDIA takes on Google, OpenAI, launches new AI model Fugatto that can create audio from texts

NVIDIA's Fugatto offers a range of applications for professionals in fields like music, language education, and game development. Music producers, for example, can use the AI to quickly draft song prototypes, experimenting with styles, voices, and instruments