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AI's productivity promise remains elusive for 90% executives, study finds

AI adoption is spreading rapidly across businesses, but most executives say the technology has yet to deliver meaningful productivity gains

Zoox vs Tesla: How Amazon's 'toaster-shaped' robotaxi differs from Cybercab

Zoox and Tesla are taking different routes to driverless taxis. Here's how their robotaxis differ in design, regulation, manufacturing and deployment

ChatGPT can now create custom stickers for iMessage, WhatsApp: Check how to

ChatGPT users can now turn photos, ideas and inside jokes into custom sticker packs, with up to nine stickers and 18 styles available for sharing on iMessage and WhatsApp

Apple tests foldable iPhone with iPad-like app layouts, TouchID: Report

Apple is reportedly testing its first foldable iPhone ahead of its expected September launch, while a new Mac mini is also in the works as the company prepares a wider product refresh

The Witcher 4 confirmed for 2028 as CD Projekt unveils Gamescom plans

CD Projekt says The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release, with Ciri as the protagonist, while The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion is due in 2027

Apple set to launch its new Mac mini, first upgrade in nearly two years

The upgrade follows a surge in demand for the current Mac mini, which has become a popular tool for running artificial intelligence applications locally

GEO's choice: Why brand visibility now depends on what AI recommends

In the AI era, brand visibility is about being the one AI chooses to recommend. That explains the rise of generative engine optimisation

IT companies play down data breach incidents; experts not convinced

Indian IT firms have downplayed recent data breach reports, but cybersecurity experts say the bigger risks could lie in client trust, contractual exposure, regulatory scrutiny and reputation

How hackers turned nearly 2,000 WordPress sites into malware infrastructure

A StopAndProtect cybercrime campaign compromised nearly 2,000 WordPress websites, turning them into infrastructure to spread malware, steal data and control infected devices

Xiaomi develops its own AI mobile chip in challenge to Qualcomm, MediaTek

The Xring O3 system-on-a-chip advances Xiaomi's in-house semiconductor design efforts with more power-efficient image processing and better artificial intelligence capabilities

China's robots show they can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?

Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games move beyond record-breaking sprints to test whether machines can autonomously handle cables, warehouses and other real-world tasks

Nvidia AI server prices set to rise over 15% amid soaring chip costs

The price hikes will go into effect on systems shipped early next year and will impact systems including those with the flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips

OpenAI cuts developer pricing for GPT-5.6 Sol model by more than 20%

The price ​cuts are effective on OpenAI's application programming interface, or ​API, and are rolling out across eligible plans for credits on its agentic AI product ChatGPT Work and Codex

Anthropic taps Google chip veteran Amir Salek as part of push into hardware

Anthropic, which buys chips from a variety of sources, including Nvidia Corp., Google and Amazon.com Inc., has indicated recently that it wants to build an in-house silicon business

Apple cuts jobs in Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams

Apple is also laying off employees in its Intelligent Systems Experience, a team within its software engineering organisation responsible for some of the AI features on its devices

How costlier phones, longer use make case for smartphone protection plans

As smartphone prices rise and replacement cycles stretch to about 40 months, consumers are increasingly opting for protection plans, with adoption stronger for premium and refurbished devices

AI enters smartphone buying equation, but basics still matter most: Amazon

Amazon's Best in Tech survey shows AI is becoming a smartphone buying factor for Indian consumers, but performance, battery life and camera quality still matter more

Google expands personalisation across Search, Discover and News: Details

Google is giving users more control over Search, Discover and Google News, allowing them to customise preferred sources, topics and content based on their interests

ChatGPT can now access iMessage, SMS, RCS on Apple Silicon Macs: What's new

ChatGPT's Apple Messages plugin can read, search, analyse and send iMessage, SMS and RCS conversations on Apple Silicon Macs

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launch set for August 27: Expected specs and features

Samsung will host its Galaxy Event on August 27, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE with an Exynos 2500 chip, new AI features, upgraded cameras and Android 17-based One UI