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IT firms meander through deal-pricing complexity in era of AI agents

As AI agents begin working alongside humans, IT services firms are rethinking time-and-material contracts, experimenting with outcome-based and hybrid pricing models

World needs more women in senior AI roles for balance: AnitaB.org

As AI races ahead, tech leaders warn that without more women in leadership, innovation risks bias, exclusion and job losses that disproportionately affect women

Why open source is becoming a strategic imperative for Indian startups

As AI and software stacks grow complex, Indian startups are moving from using open source to actively contributing, seeing collaboration as a strategic business advantage

Algo rhythm: Artificial intelligence is investment priority in 2026

Nearly 90% of Indian business leaders plan to raise AI investments in 2026, though talent shortages continue to limit the ability to fully realise value, Accenture finds

ChatGPT to test ads for US users as OpenAI broadens revenue model

ChatGPT will begin testing advertisements for users in the United States in the coming weeks, as OpenAI looks to add a new revenue stream alongside its existing subscription offerings

X, AI chatbot Grok hit by major global outage; thousands of users affected

X suffered a global outage, disrupting access for users in India and overseas. Feeds reportedly failed to load, posts could not be published, and the platform's AI chatbot Grok was also affected

Tech Wrap Jan 16: Insta reel translation, MediaTek D chips, Subway Surfers

Instagram reels AI translations. MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips. Subway Surfers city to launch Feb 26. BenQ 2K gaming monitor. Google TranslateGemma. Realme Buds Clip

GTA Online adds 'Mansion Raid' mode with double rewards and cash bonuses

Rockstar Games has introduced Mansion Raid adversary mode in GTA Online, featuring close-quarters combat inside luxury properties and double GTA currency and reward points during its launch week

Now, Google lets you change your account email address: Here's how to do it

Google has shared a step-by-step guide explaining how users can change their @gmail.com email address while keeping the same account, data, and access to Google services

iPhone Fold may launch in 2026 with A20 Pro chip, C2 modem: What to expect

Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to arrive alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, with reports pointing to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a new in-house C2 modem, and a 7.8-inch folding display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus may launch with similar specs to S25 Plus: Report

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Plus could arrive with a familiar display setup, as recent reports point to minimal changes compared to the Galaxy S25 Plus

Instagram expands Meta AI reel translations to more Indian languages

Instagram is rolling out Meta AI-powered reel translations in five Indian languages and adding Indian-script font support to Edits, making content more accessible for creators and viewers

Realme to launch open-ear 'Buds Clip' in India this month: What to expect

Realme is set to launch its clip-style Buds Clip in India by the end of January, featuring an open-ear design, Spatial Audio, IP55 rating and support for dual-device connectivity

Google's TranslateGemma open AI models can translate text, images: Details

Google introduces TranslateGemma, a collection of open translation models offering 55-language support through Gemma 3-based models

Krafton India releases new BGMI redeem codes on Jan 16: How to get rewards

A new batch of BGMI redeem codes has been released that will remain active until February 28, 2026. One of the codes in the latest release allows players to claim the Smiling Pal backpack as a reward

Amazon Great Republic Day sale: Check deals on iPhones, OnePlus 15 and more

Amazon's Great Republic Day sale brings discounts on smartphones from brands such as Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus, along with bank offers and no-interest EMI options

Motorola Signature, Moto Watch to be launched in India on Jan 23: Details

Following CES debut, the Motorola Signature and Moto Watch are coming to India on January 23. The Lenovo-owned smartphone brand has confirmed bundled privileges and deals. Check below for details

Anthropic picks former Microsoft India MD Irina Ghose to lead India ops

The Claude chatbot maker said the former Microsoft India head will lead its India expansion as the company prepares to open a Bengaluru office and deepen enterprise and public sector engagement

MediaTek launches Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips for premium Android devices

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500s and 8500 chips sit below the top-end Dimensity 9500, bringing support for advanced gaming and camera features, along with on-device AI capabilities

WhatsApp explores 'Status' privacy shortcut: What is it, how it works, more

WhatsApp is testing a shortcut to access privacy settings related to its Status feature that will let users check who an update was shared with and whether it can be reshared after posting