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VPN: How an app meant to protect your privacy could be exposing you instead

VPNs cost money to operate. When users get the service free, their activity and data may become the product, while weak implementation can expose both individuals and enterprises to security risks

Anthropic introduces Rupee-based pricing for Claude AI amid big India push

The latest move comes as global AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are doubling down on India market

Apple, Samsung pull ahead as memory crisis hits smartphone market in Q2

Rising memory costs have squeezed budget smartphone makers, while Apple and Samsung have gained market share by protecting flagship devices, securing supply and focusing on premium segments

Freshers vs experienced professionals: Who is winning the AI hiring race?

Companies aren't necessarily hiring fewer people because of AI; they're hiring differently, rewarding candidates who can combine domain knowledge with AI skills over traditional qualifications alone

Apple releases iOS 27 public beta for eligible iPhones: Check what's new

Apple has released the iOS 27 public beta, giving users early access to new features, including an upgraded AI-powered Siri. Here's how to download it, and which devices are supported

Anthropic introduces India pricing for Claude subscription plans: Report

Anthropic is reportedly localising Claude subscriptions for Indian users with rupee pricing, even as UPI payments remain unavailable and expansion efforts gather pace

Economists, tech leaders urge governments to prepare for AI job disruption

An open letter, signed by Nobel laureates, tech leaders from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic, and economists, warns AI could reshape the economy faster than the Industrial Revolution

Cert-In operationalises AI war room to work on frontier AI models

Cert-In has operationalised an AI war room to test advanced AI models, identify vulnerabilities and prepare India for wider access to frontier artificial intelligence technologies

Govt working on common standards for messaging platforms' username feature

The government is examining responses from WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram to develop a common framework for username-based identities and guard against fraud and impersonation

Apple's lawsuit threatens to disrupt OpenAI's bid to rival the iPhone

Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI could slow the AI firm's hardware ambitions even before the case reaches court

China's private space firms eye IPOs to challenge SpaceX's launch dominance

A wave of Chinese rocket companies is queuing up for public listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong, betting on reusable-rocket breakthroughs to break SpaceX's grip on the global launch market

AI adoption is changing how enterprises think about intellectual property

As enterprises adopt AI, the challenge is shifting from protecting data to safeguarding institutional knowledge. Here's why governance, portability and AI ownership are becoming critical

How ChatGPT Work agent lays foundation for OpenAI's AI super app ambition

OpenAI's ChatGPT Work combines coding, document creation and workflow automation in one interface, signalling a broader shift from chatbot to enterprise AI workspace

Why smartphone deals during online sales may not be the bargains they seem

An analysis of OnePlus, Samsung, Nothing and Lava smartphones shows many Prime Day and GOAT Sale discounts merely reverse earlier price increases rather than offering genuine savings

ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems

ISRO successfully tests three key Gaganyaan crew module systems, marking another milestone in ensuring astronaut safety ahead of India's first human spaceflight mission

Zhipu founder backs open-source AI as global security debate intensifies

Founder Tang Jie said frontier AI should remain widely accessible under open-source principles, arguing that transparency and broad participation offer stronger safeguards than restrictions

OpenAI engineer's 'LOL' moment set stage for legal fight with Apple

At the center of the rift is Tang Tan, a former Apple executive who had overseen the design of the iPhone, smartwatch and several other products

India sees iPhone 17 stock crunch as demand rises amid fears of price hike

Retailers report limited fresh supplies of the base model and rising demand as buyers rush to purchase before any potential price increase, though Apple has not announced higher iPhone prices

Meta removes AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

Meta has withdrawn its new AI image-generation feature, launched earlier this week, after criticism over its use of public Instagram content and concerns that it was enabled by default

Meta challenges US jury verdict in teen social media addiction case

Facebook and Instagram parent is challenging a California jury's finding that its platforms were designed to addict young users, after a woman won a $6 million award in the case