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Indian sports tech, set to grow to Rs 49.5K Cr ’29 driven by fantasy sports, faces a bumpy ride

While fan engagement, sports data, and foundational tech are all playing key roles in this evolution, fantasy sports (FS) has been Sports Tech's biggest driver

Meta wants Donald Trump to back them in fight against EU's data rules

Joel Kaplan, Meta's global policy director suggested that Washington should assess whether the EU’s heavy fines on US tech firms amount to unfair treatment

DeepSeek to take on Google after disrupting OpenAI's ChatGPT, Gemini?

DeepSeek made waves by launching a free AI assistant that operates with lower costs and less data than existing models. This efficiency quickly attracted users, leading to its rise above ChatGPT in the App Store rankings. DeepSeek is now stepping into the search engine arena

Elon Musk says xAI’s Grok 3 Chatbot is 'smartest AI on Earth,' to be released today

xAI isn’t just looking to impress tech enthusiasts — it’s trying to carve out space in a market already flooded with powerful AI models. OpenAI’s ChatGPT continues to dominate, but competition is heating up, especially with the rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek

Apple working on building a humanoid robot, to take on Tesla's Optimus

Robotics is a whole different ballgame. Unlike companies that have been working on robotics for decades, Apple’s experience in the field is limited. That said, Apple has reportedly been working on a robotic home device — a mix between a HomePod, an iPad, and a swiveling robotic assistant

South Korea suspends local services of DeepSeek citing data privacy concerns

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission announced on Monday that it has temporarily suspended the local service of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek over concerns about its data collection practices

OpenAI board unanimously rejects Musk-led group's $97.4bn offer, says company 'is not for sale'

The OpenAI board has unanimously rejected an offer of $97.4 billion from a consortium led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The board made it clear that the company 'is not for sale'

Noise ColorFt Pro 6 Max Review: A stylish fitness watch in need of a competitive price tag

This elegant Noise watch is pretty good at health tracking but needs to fix a few chinks and get the pricing right.

Apple to add two classic fan-favourite titles and bring other games to Apple Arcade In March 2025

Both Piano Tiles 2+ and Crazy Eights: Card Games+ will be available exclusively through Apple Arcade, Apple’s subscription-based gaming service

RED Digital Cinema launches the V-Raptop and Komodo-X cinema cameras with Nikon’s Z mount 

One of the biggest highlights of the V-Raptor [X] Z Mount and Komodo-X Z Mount is their support for the Nikon Z mount system. This means filmmakers can now use a wider variety of lenses, including the high-quality NIKKOR Z lenses, known for their sharpness and minimal aberration

Musk says he will agree to take back OpenAI takeover bid, if Sam Altman stops from going for-profit

Despite Altman’s immediate rejection, Musk’s bid could still complicate things for OpenAI’s board. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the offer might push OpenAI’s directors to reassess the nonprofit’s value, particularly as it transitions to a for-profit model

Trump's State Department pauses plan to buy $400M worth of armoured vehicles from Tesla

The proposed deal, which came during the Biden Administration would have been one of Tesla’s largest government contracts of the year, further cementing Musk’s companies as major beneficiaries of federal funding

Nothing Phone 3a to feature Snapdragon SoC for faster AI, to be manufactured in India

Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 3a series will be manufactured in Chennai, India. The company’s local production facility employs over 500 workers. This move aligns with India’s growing importance as a smartphone manufacturing hub

AMD made massive gains on Intel in consumer PC CPU market share in 2024, server share passes 25%

Intel maintained a commanding lead in the consumer PC processor market with a 75.4 per cent unit share in Q4 2024. However, AMD made significant inroads, boosting both its unit and revenue share as more users opted for Ryzen processors

Apple CEO Tim Cook teases new product launch on February 19th, iPhone SE 4 likely to be unveiled

While Apple hasn’t officially confirmed anything about the iPhone SE 4, industry insiders and leaks have painted a fairly detailed picture of what to expect

Over 70% Indians are targeted by AI dating scams, 61% may develop feelings for AI bots: McAfee

AI romance or dating scams aren’t the only problem—fraudsters are also impersonating celebrities to lure people in. About 42 per cent of respondents reported that they or someone they know had been contacted by a scammer pretending to be a famous person

Snap AR Day: India drives Snapchat’s AR vision, tech co showcases 5th gen Spectacles

India has become a major player in AR innovation, with developers and creators using the technology not just for entertainment but as a form of creative and cultural expression. Bobby Murphy, Snap Inc.’s CTO, emphasised that India has become a leading force in AR

How Alibaba came to dominate China's AI scene

Alibaba's surge has outpaced China’s other tech giants, including Tencent, Baidu, and JD.com, making Alibaba the best-performing Big Tech stock in China so far in 2025. The rally has been fuelled by optimism over its AI ambitions

OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of contradicting his own lawsuit with takeover bid

Musk’s takeover attempt is the latest twist in an escalating battle between the billionaire and the AI firm he co-founded in 2015. His lawsuit, filed last August, argues that OpenAI is violating its original mission by shifting toward a for-profit model

OpenAI claims it does not ‘steal’ content from Indian media groups  to train ChatGPT, shows court filing

In its 31-page court filing, dated February 11, OpenAI firmly denied that it had used content from these Indian media groups for training its AI models. The company also argued that it is under no legal obligation to form licensing deals with them

Elon Musk sets OpenAI acquisition deadline for May 10, asks for access to all company records

According to a recently filed letter of intent, Musk and a group of investors have proposed a $97.375 billion all-cash deal to acquire OpenAI’s operating assets. While OpenAI CEO Sam Altman swiftly dismissed the offer in a tweet, OpenAI’s board has yet to formally respond

Intel calls out NVIDIA and AMD over security flaws in new industry report

Intel was particularly critical of AMD, stating that they had 4.4 times more firmware vulnerabilities in its hardware root-of-trust and 1.8 times more vulnerabilities. Intel’s also stated NVIDIA had reported 18 high-severity vulnerabilities, with 13 of them classified as remote code execution flaws

Apple considering to start manufacturing iPhones in Indonesia to reverse iPhone ban

Indonesia had previously allowed Apple to bypass strict import rules, provided the company committed to investing in the country. However, after falling short of that commitment, Apple found itself in hot water

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC giving a major power boost to mid-range smartphones

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 aims to redefine how we think of everyday smartphone experiences with up to 11% better CPU performance, a 29% improvement in GPU power, and 12% lower power consumption compared to its predecessor

Samsung unveils the Galaxy F06, its most affordable 5G smartphone in India, starts at Rs 9499

At the heart of the Galaxy F06 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, designed to deliver fast and efficient performance. With an AnTuTu score of up to 416K, it ensures smooth multitasking, responsive gaming, and fast app launches

Apple-powered Beats launches the Powerbeats Pro 2, first headphones with a heart rate monitor

The Powerbeats Pro 2 is powered by Apple’s H2 chip, ensuring seamless connectivity with both iPhones and Android devices via Bluetooth 5.3. The highlight feature—heart rate monitoring—uses LED optical sensors that measure blood flow over 100 times per second

‘Chinese or American, AI a dangerous tool,’ says Delhi HC on PIL against DeepSeek

The PIL raised concerns about DeepSeek’s data practices, alleging that the platform’s approach to tracking user behaviour goes beyond standard industry practices. During the hearing, Justice Gedela noted that AI tools, irrespective of their origin, pose risks, particularly concerning data privacy

Elon Musk an 'unhappy, insecure' person says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, denies receiving formal offer

Altma described Musk’s bid as yet another attempt to disrupt OpenAI’s progress. He argued that Musk is not a genuine buyer but a direct competitor who is trying to slow the company down, given his own AI venture, xAI

Micron is looking for partners to expand Sanand plant, start constructing 2nd phase of chip factory

Micron’s semiconductor facility in Gujarat is the first project approved under India’s Semiconductor Mission for a total of $2.75 billion. Micron is contributing $825 million, the Indian government is covering 50% of the cost, & the Gujarat government is providing an additional 20% in incentives

Bhavish Aggarwal-led OLA deploys Krutrim's version of DeepSeek R1 for Indian developers

Bhavish Aggarwal emphasised that while users need to be cautious when using the DeepSeek app due to data security concerns, its open-source model can be safely deployed on Indian servers to accelerate the country’s AI advancements