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Embrace AI or get left behind: Job cuts sweep through crypto firms

The debate started in February after Block Inc., the owner of Square and Cash App, announced it would cut a whopping 50 per cent of staff, citing a secular change in how AI affects its operations

Samsung hits $1 trillion market valuation, joins TSMC in elite club

The milestone came as the South Korean company's shares rallied as much as 12 per cent early on Wednesday, making it only the second Asian firm after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to hit mark

Next Call of Duty may skip Sony PS4, Microsoft Xbox One: What it means

Call of Duty 2026 may drop support for older consoles, allowing developers to focus on newer systems, though the company says the game is not being developed for PS4

Bard to Gemini and TPUs: Decoding Google's multi-pronged AI strategy

Google's latest TPU innovations and the transition to more advanced Gemini models suggest the company may be moving beyond catch-up mode in the fast-evolving AI landscape

Samsung expands startup push with 2026 Mobile Advance tech programme

Samsung's India R&D units launch the 2026 Mobile Advance programme to support deep-tech startups, offering funding and integration into its global mobile device ecosystem

OpenAI reportedly picks MediaTek over Qualcomm for its maiden AI smartphone

OpenAI's first AI smartphone may enter mass production in 2027, with reports suggesting it could use a customised MediaTek chip and focus on agent-based, task-driven interactions

OpenAI finalises $10 billion joint venture with PE firms to deploy AI

OpenAI has raised more than $4 billion from investors, including TPG Inc., Brookfield Asset Management, Advent and Bain Capital, for a firm focused on helping businesses leverage its AI software

Instagram introduces 'AI creator' tag to mark accounts posting AI content

Instagram has introduced 'AI creator' labels to show if content is made with AI, but creators don't have to use them, so many posts may still appear without clear tags

Double-digit decline likely in India smartphone shipments in CY2026: CMR

India's smartphone shipments may fall up to 12 per cent in 2026 due to rising memory costs, weak demand and slower upgrades, with the affordable segment facing the sharpest decline

iPhone 18 Pro series to iOS 27, big upgrades Apple may introduce this year

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series, expected in September 2026, may get a new chip, camera upgrades and better battery life, alongside iOS 27 features like a Siri-powered camera mode

iOS 26.5 to bring E2E encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

Apple has rolled out iOS 26.5 Release Candidate, bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android, along with suggested places in Maps and a new Pride-themed wallpaper

Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build chips in US beyond TSMC

iPhone and iPad maker has had early-stage talks with Intel about enlisting the company's chipmaking services, and Apple executives have also made visits to a Samsung plant under development in Texas

OpenAI prez Greg Brockman tells court his stake in firm is worth $30 bn

The civil lawsuit accuses Altman and Brockman of double-crossing Musk by straying from the San Francisco company's founding mission to be an altruistic steward of a revolutionary technology

What's holding back US satellite service provider Starlink's Indian foray?

Starlink's India entry faces delays over security clearance, FDI approval, and spectrum rules, even as the satellite broadband market gathers momentum

Google set to redesign Gemini app across Android and Apple iOS: What's new

Google is rolling out a redesigned Gemini app with a new interface, pill-shaped prompt box, unified tools section and updated navigation, though the release is currently limited

Mission Drishti: How GalaxEye is advancing earth observation with OptoSAR

Mission Drishti, launched by GalaxEye, introduces OptoSAR technology, combining optical and radar imaging to deliver clearer and more consistent satellite data across weather and lighting conditions

Oura app update adds birth control tracking, menopause insights: What's new

Oura has introduced new features for birth control tracking and menopause insights, using real-time biometric data to offer more personalised health insights across different life stages

xAI may bring Grok Voice to Apple CarPlay for in-car AI use: What to expect

xAI's Grok Voice mode has been reportedly spotted in the iOS app with a CarPlay placeholder, signalling possible support for in-car AI voice interactions in an upcoming update

WhatsApp may adopt Apple's Liquid Glass UI for chats on iOS: What to expect

WhatsApp is testing a translucent 'Liquid Glass' chat interface for iPhone, aligning with Apple's iOS design language, though the feature remains in beta and is yet to roll out widely

Mac mini M4 entry model disappears from Apple Store in India: Discontinued?

Apple has pulled the 256GB Mac mini M4 from its India store after weeks of stock issues, likely due to high demand, supply constraints and a possible product refresh