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Data Privacy Day highlights India's need for stronger digital protections

In India, the significance of this day is further elevated, with the rules around the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act in the final phases of consultation

DeepSeek was not built for $5 million: Bernstein challenges AI firms' claim

Bernstein said that this figure is misleading and does not reflect the true costs involved in research, experimentation, and infrastructure

Google releases new firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro 2: New features

The new update adds a "Bud Return" sound cue indicating the correct buds placement in the charging case

'Not possible to build AI with $10 mn': Sam Altman's old claim resurfaces

In response to DeepSeek's success, Altman admitted that the Chinese startup's model is impressive given its low cost

BSNL introduces budget Voice and SMS-only plans; challenges Jio, Vi, Airtel

BSNL's existing voice and SMS-only recharge plan is cheaper than the latest plans rolled out by Jio, Vi, and Airtel. Here's a quick comparison between all

Samsung to launch 128GB storage variant of Galaxy S25 in India: Report

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 with 256GB and 512GB storage options in India, while the 128GB variant is offered in select markets, including the US

Nothing Phone 3a with telephoto camera in the works, may launch on March 4

Nothing has scheduled a product launch for March 4. The Phone 3a could be the smartphone, reported 9To5Google, which stated that the phone will feature a dedicated telephoto sensor

X moves closer to super app status with Visa-powered digital wallet plans

XMoney platform will likely enable Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments and an integrated e-wallet within the X app

Alibaba unveils Qwen 2.5 AI model, claims it outperforms DeepSeek-V3

Qwen 2.5-Max outperforms almost across the board GPT-4o, DeepSeek-V3 and Llama-3.1-405B," Alibaba's cloud unit said

Satellite connectivity: What is it, which phones support it, how it works

Mobile satellite connectivity enables a smartphone to establish a connection with a satellite network, providing communication in areas without cellular coverage

Think before you search: Four Google queries that could land you in jail

Google is the most popular tool to seek any sort of information, but some searches can have unexpected legal consequences. Governments now use advanced technology to monitor online behaviour

What is ChatGPT Gov? OpenAI's new AI tool for built for US government use

OpenAI believes AI can enhance government efficiency, boost productivity, and support public sector work in key areas like health, infrastructure, and security

Apple enables unannounced connectivity feature on iPhone with iOS 18.3

iOS 18.3 supports Starlink satellite network through Apple's partnership with SpaceX and T-Mobile in the US

DeepSeek AI: Why US, Australia call it a security risk and urge caution

US and Australian officials warn against using China's DeepSeek AI, citing national security threats; the US Navy has banned its personnel from using the chatbot

Microsoft probing if DeepSeek-linked group improperly obtained OpenAI data

Microsoft's security researchers in the fall observed individuals they believe may be linked to DeepSeek exfiltrating a large amount of data using the OpenAI

Advent of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek shakes up US-based Silicon Valley

Some industry watchers initially reacted to DeepSeek's breakthrough with disbelief

Good or bad: DeepSeek's ripple effect set to impact Indian IT industry

While DeepSeek's achievement democratises AI with its open-source model, these are early days to gauge its impact on the enterprise IT ecosystem, say industry experts

Atlys' Mohak Nahta launches Skylane to modernise government visa systems

Through its innovative technology including 24/7 SkyPods, Skylane aims to process over 100 million visas in the next five years, making global mobility seamless for travellers everywhere

Meta Platforms, Microsoft show AI spending can be double-edged sword

Top performer among the Magnificent Seven this month, Meta shares are up 14% in 2025, building on last year's rally of more than 65%. Microsoft has risen 2.8% this year, and only rose 12% over 2024

Countdown for Isro's 100th mission begins: When and where to watch?

The Isro is gearing up for its 100th mission from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission is scheduled to launch at 6:23 AM on Jan 29. It aims to launch a 2nd-gen NavIC satellite in the base layer