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DeepSeek’s meteoric rise could be short-lived because of China’s data policies, history of lies
DeepSeek could face hurdles that might stifle its growth, particularly due to China’s data policies and Chinese startups' history of misleading consumers and at times entire countries about the true nature of their tech products
DeepSeek's AI app is sending user data, chats, all uploaded files to servers in China
DeepSeek’s privacy policy is clear: the data it collects, including conversations, search history, and any uploaded files, is stored in China. While users can delete their chat history through the app’s settings, many are concerned about the scope of data that is automatically collected
Donald Trump's surprising take on DeepSeek, 'wake-up call’ comment shows his softening stance on China
Trump acknowledged that DeepSeek’s AI model was not only faster but also much cheaper than its US counterparts, which he believes could be a good thing for America. He noted that this cost-effective innovation could be seen as a “positive” development
China’s DeepSeek wipes off over $1 trillion in US stocks, sends Microsoft, NVIDIA & Google crashing
In the aftermath of DeepSeek's meteoric rise, Apple surpassed NVIDIA to become the most valuable company in the US, and other tech giants like Google and Microsoft also saw significant losses
Astell&Kern AK UW100MKII TWS Earphones Review: For the purists on a budget
If detailed and close to neutral sound is all you care about, these Astell&Kern earbuds are easily the best you can get under Rs 5,000 in India
Google rolls out Android 16’s first public beta, launches dynamic notifications, AI assistants, foldable optimisations
The public beta introduces several notable features that will change the way users interact with Android. Live Updates, a feature similar to Apple’s Live Activities, allow users to track real-time activities like ride-sharing, food deliveries, and navigation directly from their notifications
Elon Musk's DOGE plans to use blockchain in US govt's dealing to increase efficiency
One major hurdle in using blockchain for government operations is governance. Public blockchains, such as those used by Bitcoin and Solana, are decentralised and operate without a central authority. This could create difficulties for governments that need control over their data
Electricity demand from AI companies to push power demand up by 38% on US power grids
The surge in demand is largely driven by the increasing number and size of data centres powering AI technologies. These facilities, which are crucial to the AI boom, are set to consume massive amounts of energy—enough to power entire cities
Used iPhones preloaded with TikTok fetching as high as $50,000 on eBay, app still missing from app stores
While TikTok is still functional for users who had it installed before the ban, those who deleted it can no longer re-download the app. Sellers are capitalising on this by listing phones with the app preinstalled, with some sellers charging as much as $50,000 for an iPhone with the app
Trump to decide TikTok's future in 30 days, discussing platform's sale with several parties
The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan that involves Oracle, and a group of investors taking control of TikTok’s operations. ByteDance would retain a stake, but Oracle would oversee key elements like data collection and software updates
China's ChatGPT-killer DeepSeek has OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta and Google worried
DeepSeek’s real achievement lies in its ability to develop a cutting-edge AI model while spending a fraction of what its US counterparts have. OpenAI’s development of GPT-4 cost upwards of $100 million, yet DeepSeek claims it spent just $5.6 million to bring DeepSeek-V3 to life
How Donald Trump's Stargate project has divided AI leaders over safety
Donald Trump’s Stargate Project has ignited debates among AI leaders, dividing opinions on artificial intelligence safety and governance. Learn how this initiative impacts AI ethics and regulations
Apple Intelligence a big hit, 68 per cent of all iPhones running on iOS 18 claims Apple
While the uptick in iOS adoption rates seems modest, it’s possible that Apple Intelligence, the company’s new suite of generative AI features, is helping to bring in more users
Apple is investing a ton of resources on AirPods with cameras because of its mixed reality ventures
The idea of adding cameras to AirPods isn’t new. Earlier reports mentioned infrared camera modules being used. This opens the door for AirPods to become more than just audio devices and act as a bridge to other products like smart glasses and Vision Pro
How hackers are using GenAI to launch more frequent and effective attacks
The rise of GenAI in both defence and attack is causing a significant shift in the cyber landscape. More than half of security experts (52 per cent) say they’re using AI to tackle cyber threats, but it’s clear that the technology is being exploited on both sides
Google celebrates India's 76th Republic Day with a wildlife parade doodle
According to the popular search engine, the colourful art was designed by Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotre. The doodle features a series of animals which represents different regions of India, representing a 'wildlife parade'
Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+ Review: Style meets substance
Does the Realme 14 Pro series warrant to be your next smartphone? And more importantly, if you were to go for the 14 Pro series, which one should you go for, the Realme 14 Pro, or the Realme 14 Pro+? We find out
LinkedIn sued for revealing users' personal information to companies to train AI models
The lawsuit was filed in San Jose, California, and accuses LinkedIn of secretly updating its privacy policy to allow the use of user data, including personal messages, to train AI models
Engineers working on ways to make oxygen out of Moon's crust, extract other valuable materials
Engineers from Sierra Space, a private company, have developed a machine designed to extract oxygen from lunar soil, also known as regolith. The machine heats up the regolith to extreme temperatures, causing oxygen molecules to bubble out
Trump to fast-track power-plant applications from AI companies for their data centres
Trump’s plan involves using a national energy emergency declaration to push through the construction of power plants directly serving AI data centres. This would cut down on the long wait times for building new power plants, allowing AI companies to quickly ramp up their operations
UK's competition regulator to assess if Apple, Google have too much influence and power in smartphones
For Apple, the investigation will cover areas like mobile operating systems, the App Store, and mobile browsers. Google’s investigation will focus on Android, the Google Play Store, and its dominance over Chrome and Blink browser engines
OpenAI unveils Operator, their first AI agent that should act like your virtual assistant
OpenAI has demoed the AI agent browsing the web just like a human would, with the ability to interact with websites and perform actions, such as clicking buttons and entering information into fields
Cannot delete training data as Indian courts have no jurisdiction: OpenAI in copyright case
OpenAI explained in a court filing that deleting ANI’s data would go against US laws. The company also argued that Indian courts don’t have the jurisdiction to enforce the request, as OpenAI doesn’t have any offices or servers in India
GoI asks Apple, Google to add 'GOV.in' app store for official government-approved apps
MeitY has asked Google and Apple to allow users in India to download the GOV.in app store directly from platforms like Google Play and Apple’s App Store, and to ensure that new smartphones come with this app suite pre-installed before they are sold
India's consumer protection agency notifies Apple over performance issues in iPhones after iOS 18 update
The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to the Apple, asking for an explanation of the problems that certain iPhone users have been facing since updating their devices to iOS 18
Is OpenAI's ChatGPT down? Users unable to access AI chatbot take to X to complain
According to the global outage reporting tool downdetector.com, there was a spike in users flagging issues with the AI chatbot service from 4:50 pm (IST) onwards
‘Hope, you’ll mostly put America first’: Musk, Altman spar over Trump’s Stargate project
Trump on Tuesday had talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion through a new partnership formed by OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, alongside Oracle and SoftBank
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Ultra along with Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25; Check specs, Indian pricing
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been launched with One UI 7, built on Android 15, One UI 7 introduces "AI agents," designed to simplify how users interact with their devices. These agents allow for chaining multiple commands and app interactions
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra first impressions: Charting a new way for smartphones through Agentic AI
Samsung’s focus is all on Multimodality and Agentic AI for the Galaxy S25 series — essentially, turning Galaxy AI conversational, as close to a human companion as technology would allow today
Samsung expects appliances, display business to scale up substantially in India, contribute 50% to topline in 3 years
Samsung's JB Park believes that consumer electronics in India will experience substantial growth in the coming years, which will help the South Korean giant increase its revenue from this category