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Days before Trump visit, UK enters $543 mn Google Cloud deal to boost national security

Britain's Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the deal includes Google Cloud's latest technologies, like "AI, data analytics, and cyber security”, to be deployed by the military for intelligence and national security specialists

Apple delays launch of ‘made-in-India’ new iPhone Air in China over ‘approval’ issues

When pre-orders for the new models began on Friday (Sep 12), customers in China were unable to place orders through the company’s local website

Alibaba, Baidu begin using own AI chips as China shifts away from US tech amid Nvidia row

Alibaba and Baidu are turning to their own AI chips as China pushes to reduce reliance on US technology

Wall Street closes higher, S&P 500 hits record as tech titans surge

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Monday as gains in tech heavyweights lifted Wall Street, though Apple shares slipped after its product launch event drew a muted investor response

Thinnest iPhone ever, new AirPods: What Apple unveiled at ‘Awe Dropping’ event

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 series as well as its thinnest iPhone ever, alongside the AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. The newly launched iPhone Air was described as ‘a total game changer’ by CEO Tim Cook. All iPhone 17 models now offer upgraded cameras and longer battery life than the earlier versions

Apple goes slow on AI in its new iPhones, but holds price steady amid Trump tariff pressure

The prices were an indication that Apple was ready to swallow the cost of tariffs to ward off competition from Samsung, Alphabet's Google and domestic rivals in China, even as it has predicted that the levies would cost it more than $1 billion in the current fiscal quarter

What is the US HIRE Bill and why is India’s $250-billion IT sector worried?

The proposed US HIRE Bill could significantly impact India’s IT industry by imposing a 25 per cent tax on outsourcing. Introduced by US Senator Bernie Moreno, the legislation aims to bring jobs back to the US, but it threatens Indian tech giants like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, which depend heavily on American clients for revenue

iPhone 17 Air could be really slim, but it won’t have poor battery life. Here’s why

Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event is scheduled for today (Tuesday), where the company will unveil the all-new iPhone 17 series. Among them is the much-awaited iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be just 5.5mm at its slimmest point and possibly featuring a silicon-carbon battery. This upgrade could help the device offer battery life similar to that of the latest iPhones, even though the phone may not have space for a large battery

Microsoft signs $20 bn AI cloud power deal with Nebius, the firm that spun out from Russian internet giant

Microsoft has signed a deal to the tune of nearly $20 billion with Nebius, the firm that spun out of Russian internet giant Yandex, for cloud infrastructure to run artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Apple launch event today: Will new iPhones live up to the hype and hope?

The biggest draw this year could be a rumored "iPhone Air", a phone slimmer than what Apple has sold before and taking its name from the company's slender laptop MacBook Air

Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro Review: Nothing flashy but easily worth the asking price

These simple and affordable Oppo TWS earbuds deliver a punchy sound output with a solid battery backup

Apple to unveil iPhone 17 series today: What to expect

The Apple Event 2025 is scheduled for today (September 9), where the company is expected to introduce the new iPhone 17 series. The iPhone 17 Air is likely to be the main highlight of the event. Apple is set to unveil four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's how the new iPhone could be different from the earlier versions

Tesla losing traction in US EV market as rivals accelerate, forcing an 8-year low below 40%

Tesla’s US market share has slipped to 38 per cent, its lowest level since 2017, as aggressive incentives and fresh models from rivals erode the EV pioneer’s dominance

EU slaps Google with $3.5 billion fine for abusing dominance in digital ads

The European Union has fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominance in digital advertising, the fourth major antitrust penalty the tech giant has faced from Brussels.

Amazfit Bip 6 Watch Review: By far the best Bip series fitness watch to date

Arguably the most feature-rich fitness watch in India around Rs 7,500

Best phones under Rs 60,000 (Sept 2025): Realme GT 7 Pro, OnePlus 13s to Vivo X200 FE 5G

From out and out powerhouses to compact flagships and more. Take your pick

Why is Trump aide Peter Navarro clashing with Elon Musk again, this time over India?

Peter Navarro and Elon Musk are locked in a public feud after X fact-checked the White House trade advisor’s claims that India is profiteering from Russian oil. Navarro accused Musk of spreading 'propaganda', while Musk defended X’s Community Notes. The clash is not the first time the duo have feuded as US-India relations face strain amid Trump's tariffs

Is the internet dead? What's this theory that OpenAI's Sam Altman says might be true?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has suggested there may be truth to the Dead Internet Theory, which claims much of today’s online content and social media activity is generated by bots and AI rather than humans. His comments have put a spotlight on synthetic content and the growing influence of artificial intelligence online

Trump effect? In a first policy shift, American firm Anthropic to stop selling AI services to China-controlled companies

The maker of Claude AI is trying to limit China's ability to use its technology to bolster the country's military capabilities and technology

'Trump now trains his tariff gun at chipmakers not shifting production bases to US

President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US. The comment came ahead of his dinner with major technology company CEOs.

Will Chinese tech firms defy Xi pressure and buy Nvidia AI chip? Report says they want to...

Chinese tech firms perceive the potential B30A pricing, reported by Reuters for the first time, as a good deal, they added. One said the B30A promises to be up to six times more powerful than the H20

How China’s hackers may have stolen data from almost every American, even Trump

A joint investigation into last year’s cyber attacks in the US has revealed some disturbing information. Authorities have found that Chinese hackers, Salt Typhoon, targeted more than 80 countries and may have stolen information from nearly every American, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance

Is Amazon monitoring its employees’ phones?

Since assuming the top role, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has reportedly adopted a ‘hardline approach’ to change the way the company operates internally. The measures include monitoring how company-issued phones are used to check if the activity is work-related, along with requiring staff to return to the office five days a week

Apple shares rise as US judge spares search deal with Google that earned $20 bn for iPhone maker

Apple shares were up 4.3% on Tuesday after a US federal judge spared its search engine deal with Google in a judgement. The judge ruled that Google was allowed to enter into deals with companies like Apple that make its search engine the default option in browsers.

$6 billion windfall: Is crypto now the Trump family’s biggest business venture?

The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, has quickly become its largest source of wealth, with locked holdings valued at around $6 billion. The launch of its $WLFI token drew massive trading volumes and scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as Donald Trump balances presidential duties with his family’s expanding crypto empire

India isn't all that excited about Tesla. Is it the price or Musk?

Based on the orders it has received till now, the company's performance outlook in India seems dim. Factors like deteriorating India-US ties, Musk's fallout with Trump and high prices of its products have dampened Tesla's India dreams

‘The day is not far’: PM Modi pitches ‘designed in India, made in India, trusted by world’ chip push

The prime minister said that India has invested more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 10 semiconductor projects as it tries to top the chip market. This year, the government approved five more semiconductor projects in the country

PM Modi, Ishiba inspect Sendai semiconductor facility amid push for Made-in-India chips by year-end

The Indian prime minister was briefed about Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd's (TEL Miyagi) role in the global semiconductor value chain, its advanced manufacturing capabilities and its ongoing and planned collaborations with India

Who is losing jobs to AI? 22 to 25-year-olds mostly, says a Stanford study

A Stanford University study found a 13 per cent drop in employment among early-career workers, those between 22 and 25, in most AI-exposed jobs since late 2022, when tools like ChatGPT and Copilot began spreading widely. In contrast, the senior employees continued to benefit from their hands-on experience. So what should newbies do? here's what the study has to say

Google Pixel 10 Series vs Pixel 9 Series: What’s new in Google’s latest flagship phones

A quick look at the new Google Pixel 10 series phones and how they compare to their Pixel 9 counterparts.