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Who's on the call: US bank CEO uses AI clone in quarterly earnings meet

Customers Bank CEO Sam Sidhu on Friday attended the first-quarter earnings call with analysts, and half an hour into the call, he revealed he hadn't been speaking at all

OpenAI ends Microsoft exclusivity; frees path for Amazon, Google deals

In a post on LinkedIn, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said OpenAI's models would be available directly to developers on Amazon Web Services "in the coming weeks" and that the two firms would share more details

Google Wallet adds Aadhaar digital ID support with limited data sharing

Google Wallet now supports Aadhaar-based digital IDs in India, while expanding passport-based ID features to select global markets for easier identity verification

Google Meet brings real-time speech translation to Android, iOS: Details

Google Meet now translates spoken audio on mobile in near real time, helping users follow conversations across languages more easily

Apple App Store to get a new flexible annual payment plan: What it means

Apple has introduced a new App Store subscription model that allows users to pay for annual plans in monthly instalments, making long-term subscriptions more manageable without a high upfront cost

Andhra CM lays foundation for $15 billion Google data centre near Vizag

The facility will be established across 600 acres in Tarluvada, Adavivaram and Rambilli villages, with other private partners, aiming to build a larger multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem in the state

Cert-In warns of Claude Mythos disruptions, issues guidelines for companies

All companies should also review and reduce all internet-exposed attack surfaces within their systems and disable unnecessary ports and protocols, Cert-In has said in its advisory

WhatsApp will not work on these Android smartphones from September: Report

WhatsApp will stop working on older Android phones from September 2026, as it raises system requirements and adds new features, with users advised to back up chats or upgrade devices

Apple's next TV 4K launch delayed as Siri upgrade pushes timeline: Report

Apple is delaying the next Apple TV 4K launch as it waits for a more advanced Siri upgrade, pushing the expected timeline to late 2026 alongside major software updates

China blocks Meta's $2 billion Manus AI deal over tech transfer concerns

Beijing has tightened scrutiny of key AI firms in the wake of the deal, which has been largely completed

XChat is now available on iPhone, iPad to rival WhatsApp: How it compares

X launches XChat as a WhatsApp rival with no ads, encrypted chats, disappearing messages and large groups, aiming to offer a privacy-focused messaging experience

Why Indian govt is warning banks against Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI

Government asks banks to strengthen cybersecurity amid concerns over Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI and its potential to accelerate cyber threats at scale

Apple vs CCI: India's antitrust case reaches key stage on App Store rules

CCI sets May 21 hearing as Apple faces scrutiny over App Store rules, commissions and control of in-app payments, with potential penalties tied to global turnover

OpenAI explores AI phone in partnership with MediaTek, Qualcomm, Luxshare

In a move beyond software, OpenAI is reportedly partnering with Qualcomm, MediaTek and Luxshare to develop an AI-focused smartphone with production expected by 2028

How Tim Cook's strategic brilliance redefined Apple beyond Steve Jobs era

Tim Cook ushered Apple into its most profitable era. His strategic approach, market pragmatism, and risk appetite pushed the company's market value to $4 trillion during his tenure

Samsung flags possible losses in phone business on rising memory costs

Rising DRAM and NAND prices could push Samsung's smartphone business into losses, even as its semiconductor division posts strong growth, according to a report

Frequent Windows update-led shutdowns set to reduce soon: What's changing

Microsoft is rolling out an update for Windows 11 to give users more control, reduce forced restarts, and make updates less disruptive with clearer options and fewer monthly interruptions

Google strengthens AI push with $40 billion investment in Anthropic

Anthropic's Claude Code tool has gained strong traction among developers. The company's annual run-rate revenue surpassed $30 billion this month, up from about $9 billion at the end of 2025

Rising AI token usage strains company cost structures despite lower rates

Even as per-token prices fall, rising usage from complex AI workflows is pushing up overall costs for companies, raising concerns among developers, startups, and industry experts

Companies to increase IT spending, expect more bang for their buck

IT budgets are expected to remain steady in 2026 as enterprises raise spending on AI, cybersecurity, and platform-led technology services beyond pilot-stage experimentation