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Starlink to have 2 mn customers in India, offer 200 mbps speed: MoS Telecom

Union Minister says Starlink will be limited to 2 million users in India, offer 200 Mbps, and won't affect telecom services due to high costs and focus on rural, remote areas

Android earthquake alert: Google admits algorithm-driven system limitations

Despite being designed to warn users seconds before earth shaking, Google's quake alert system failed during a major disaster in Turkey in 2023. Here's what went wrong and what's changed

Meta builds gesture-based wristband for hands-free device control: Report

Meta's sEMG wristband detects muscle signals to enable gesture-based computer control, helping users with motor disabilities interact with digital systems non-invasively and on the move

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE phone with One UI 8 is in the works: What to expect

Reportedly, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will stick to the same storage options as S24 FE, but bring updated colours from the S25 lineup, including Jet Black, Navy, and Icy Blue

Perplexity's Mac app can now perform system tasks using MCP: What it means

Perplexity's Mac app now supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling it to access system tools like Apple Notes, Calendar, and Google Drive via connectors, and execute tasks on your behalf

Apple's next-gen TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 likely coming later this year

Apple is reportedly gearing up to refresh its smart home lineup with new Apple TV and HomePod Mini models, though the anticipated Home hub device may be delayed

Google adds 'AI Mode' option upfront on Android Search widget: Details here

Reportedly, the new AI Mode shortcut in the Google Search widget is now available on most Android phones, expanding access beyond Pixel devices

Brave and AdGuard join Signal in blocking Microsoft's Recall feature

More apps are blocking Microsoft's Recall feature over privacy concerns, with Brave and AdGuard following Signal's lead in restricting screenshot access

AI agents are here: What they are capable of and where things can go wrong

ChatGPT launched the chatbot era in November 2022, but despite its huge popularity the conversational interface limited what could be done with the technology

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time game remake may debut earlier than expected

The delayed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake might finally see the light sooner than expected, as Ubisoft hints at an earlier release during its annual general meeting

Apple iPad Pro 2025: M5 chip to dual front cameras, check expected upgrades

Apple's next iPad Pro could bring major internal upgrades - new chip, improved connectivity, and more - while keeping its sleek design. Here's what to expect

Garena Free Fire Max: July 28 redeem codes to win skins, diamonds, and more

Garena Free Fire Max has revealed redeem codes for July 28. Players can follow the step-by-step guide below to redeem today's codes

DeepMind finds its India accent where AI trains in culture, not just code

Google DeepMind expects artificial general intelligence (AGI) within four to five years, with significant AI development being driven from its expanding India operations

Why Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis calls Meta's AI poaching 'rational'

Demis Hassabis says Meta's aggressive AI hiring strategy is logical for a firm trailing in the race, but insists mission-not money-should drive cutting-edge AI work

Meta clashes with Apple, Google as US states push age verification laws

In 2025, Utah, Texas, and Louisiana passed laws requiring tech firms to verify users' ages, get parental consent for minors, and shield them from harmful online content

Meta appoints former OpenAI researcher to lead superintelligence AI group

Meta has been spending aggressively to recruit AI experts to develop new models and keep pace with rivals like OpenAI and Google in the race for AI dominance

Intel cutting more jobs as CEO Tan tries to fix manufacturing missteps

The job cuts - a majority of which have been completed already - are part of an effort by Tan since he took the helm in March to turn around the storied U.S. chipmaker

Meta to halt political advertising on its platforms in EU from October

The European Union legislation, called the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising regulation and which will apply from October 10

Decoded: How human poop became Microsoft's tool to fight climate change

To offset the impact of its AI data centres, Microsoft is investing in a method which involves buying human and farm waste and piping it thousands of feet underground through a pump

Tech Wrap July 25: iOS 26 public beta, Samsung foldables, Lava Blaze Dragon

iOS26 Public beta released. Samsung Galaxy Z 7 series, Watch 8 series sale. Lava Blaze Dragon 5G launched. Google's 'Web Guide' feature. Realme 15 series. Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, Kindle Colorsoft Kid