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WhatsApp under scrutiny for its end-to-end transcription: Why privacy by design is the real solution

Supreme Court of India has warned WhatsApp to follow privacy laws or leave the country. Firstpost speaks to an expert on why global tech firms need to adopt true privacy-by-design approach.

These new Anthropic AI tools just shook global IT stocks, here’s what they do

As Anthropic achieves another AI advancement with Claude Cowork Project, the market has not taken it well. According to the reports, these AI tools, that aim to turn Claude into a specialist for a role, team, and company, have also triggered a steep decline in IT and software stocks worldwide.

Will AI shut software shops? The fear tanks US tech stocks after Anthropic unveils new tools

Anthropic, the AI firm behind the Claude chatbot, sparked an unexpected sell-off across software and publishing stocks with the launch of a new tool that is linked with the legal industry.

T Mobile Layoffs 2026: Company confirms job cuts across 200 leadership roles

T Mobile, the US largest telecom company, announced a fresh wave of layoffs, cutting 393 jobs. According to the reports, the company is targeting over 200 different departments this time.

‘The most illogical thing in the world’: Nvidia CEO says AI can’t replace software amid

The selloff, partly sparked by AI developer Anthropic's updated chatbot release last week that heightened fears of AI-driven disruption in the data and professional services industry, broadened on Wednesday, hitting software stocks in India, Japan and China.

Intel to enter chip manufacturing business, competing with Nvidia

In an interview with Reuters on the sidelines of the Cisco AI Summit, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the GPU effort will target data centers, where Nvidia has built a massive business in recent years.

From France to India: How Elon Musk’s X is in trouble for undressing images and more

The raids by authorities at X offices in France are the latest legal battle that Elon Musk-owned X is facing. Several countries are probing or considering action against the platform for various reasons, including its controversial AI chatbot, Grok

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Tesla to retire its flagship models to make room for Optimus robot production

Tesla is discontinuing two flagship EVs, the Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk wants to focus on its humanoid robot, Optimus.

Europe buys more electric vehicles than petrol cars for first time — despite Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ push

Europe’s car market has hit a turning point as fully electric vehicles edge past petrol cars for the first time — even as Tesla struggles for momentum and Donald Trump pushes a return to fossil fuels in the US

Tesla offers discounts up to Rs 2,00,000 in India as brand power fails to impress buyers

After a slow and lukewarm response in India, Tesla has decided to offer a huge discount on a select models. Recent data cites that one-third cars of the first batch are still sitting inside the showroom.

Bajaj Chetak C2501 launched as affordable entry scooter

Bajaj Chetak C2501 launches at Rs 91999 exshowroom Bengaluru as the lightest entry to its electric scooter range with 113km claimed range, 55kph top speed, 25kWh battery and 25L storage.

Royal Enfield bikes roar into BGMI with 4.2 update

KRAFTON India partners with Royal Enfield to bring Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650 bikes into BGMI 4.2 update launching 15 January. A custom GT 650 with combat inspired mods like picatinny rails and balloon tyres debuts, with themed rewards live from 19 January to 22 February.

Three ways to find out if your vehicle is BS-IV or VI

As India transitions to stricter emission standards, vehicle owners must know whether their cars or bikes follow BS IV or BS VI norms. Here are three simple ways to check your vehicle’s compliance using official records, documents and manufacturing details.

Why has oil become the flashpoint in Trump’s campaign against Venezuela?

Oil is at the heart of US President Donald Trump’s escalating confrontation with Venezuela. From tanker seizures to a declared blockade on sanctioned vessels, Washington’s pressure campaign has targeted Caracas’ primary source of income

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China’s auto dominance

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

Tesla sets Elon Musk on path to be world's first trillionaire, clears his pay package

Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world's richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

After $12 billion in losses, Ford shifts electric vehicle strategy

Ford had appeared to gain an edge over other traditional automakers when it launched three models between 2021 and 2022. But slowing EV demand, aggressive price cuts by Tesla and higher material costs have squeezed profits across the industry

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iPhone 17 to get a big price drop, here’s how you can buy it for Rs 74,999

Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale makes Apple’s latest flagship more affordable, with discounts and bank offers bringing the iPhone 17 down to Rs 74,999. Check the offer here.

Top Gadgets of 2025 in India We Got Our Hands On

Unique and useful gadgets beyond smartphones that caught our eye this year and elevated their respective segments.

Best Midrange Smartphones of 2025 in India

Here are the top phones of 2025 that offer solid performance without breaking the bank.

Lava Prowatch X Review: A good fitness watch that could have been great

An affordable yet feature-rich fitness watch held back by a few software bugs, which if fixed, can make this a great buy

Best phones under Rs 100,000 (March 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple iPhone 16 to Vivo X200 Pro

Here are the best smartphones available under a lakh Rupees in India this month

Best phones under Rs 50,000 (Feb 2025): OnePlus 13R, iQOO 12 5G to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G

Here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India at the moment

Best phones under Rs 40,000 (Feb 2025): Realme GT 6, Google Pixel 8a to Honor 200 Pro 5G

Here are the top 5 smartphones to buy under Rs 40,000 in India this month

Best True Wireless (TWS) Earbuds around Rs 5,000 in India: From OnePlus Buds 3 to CMF Buds Pro 2

Looking for a pair of TWS earbuds around Rs 5,000? Here are your top 5 options in India at the moment.

Best phones under Rs 30,000 (Feb 2025): OnePlus Nord 4 5G, Realme GT 6T to Poco F6 5G

Our list of smartphones under Rs 30,000 this month has a great mix of power and photography pedigree

Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Jan-Feb 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme P2 Pro 5G to OnePlus Nord CE4

There are some excellent smartphones going under Rs 25,000 currently. Here are our top picks.

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What is India’s orange economy that Budget 2026 puts the spotlight on?

India’s Union Budget 2026 places the spotlight on the ‘orange economy’, covering creative sectors such as animation, gaming, design and live entertainment. Backed by the Economic Survey 2025-26, the government aims to boost jobs, skills, urban services and tourism through targeted policy support

Why are Americans deleting TikTok now?

TikTok is facing a fresh backlash in the United States after restructuring its ownership under a new US-led joint venture. Concerns over censorship, data collection, political influence and technical outages have driven a surge in app deletions, even as overall user activity remains largely stable

Why is Pentagon embracing Elon Musk’s controversial AI Grok?

The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

Why are Google founders saying bye to California, where they made their fortune?

As California weighs a proposed wealth tax on billionaires, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have begun scaling back their presence in the state. Dozens of their business entities have moved or become inactive, and major investments have shifted elsewhere. Some reports say they may even leave the state

Why is Southeast Asia still the global hub for online scam networks?

Cambodia’s extradition of tycoon Chen Zhi highlights a rare crackdown on the transnational scam industry that has defrauded billions worldwide. Yet, forced labour, trafficked workers, and sprawling scam compounds across Southeast Asia continue to fuel digital fraud operations

Elon Musk's Grok shares AI images of 'minors with minimal clothing', marking lapse in safeguards

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok landed in yet another trouble after it generated images depicting minors in minimal clothing on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

More than 20% of videos YouTube shows to new users are 'AI Slop'; Study gives insight into a new industry

More than 20 per cent of the videos that the YouTube algorithm shows to new users are 'AI-slops', referring to low-quality AI-generated content, a new study has found

Why are hundreds of H-1B visa holders 'stuck' in India?

Hundreds of Indian professionals on H-1B visas are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled and postponed visa interviews scheduled for mid-December. The delays, linked to expanded social media vetting under the Trump administration, have left workers with expired visas and employers unsure how long they can wait

ChatGPT is now a murder accused: How a son killed his mother before dying by suicide

A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman’s estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs

Will Australia’s under-16 social media ban influence other countries? What is India thinking?

Australia has officially barred all under-16s from social media. With major platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, among others, now legally required to block young users, countries across Europe, Asia and the US are reassessing their own policies. Experts in India say the real solution may lie in education, awareness and behavioural reform

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CMF Headphone Pro Review: A little funky but too much fun

Nothing sub-brand, CMF has recently launched its budget-friendly over ear headphones in India. At Rs 6,999, the CMF Headphone Pro is well worth its asking price for its features and performance.

2 terrorists killed in Kupwara’s Keran sector as 'Operation Pimple' continues, search underway

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday during an ongoing anti-infiltration operation in the Keran sector, officials said.

Best phones under Rs 75,000 (March 2025): Apple iPhone 16, OnePlus 13 to Google Pixel 9

Here are your top premium smartphone options under 75K in India at the moment

Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple Intelligence

There’s no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple’s lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things tricky

Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprises

At first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don’t be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficient

EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000

Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive too

Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review: Compact size, massive punch

Considering its price, the Formovie Cinema Edge 4K offers a fantastic balance of high-quality visuals, smart functionality, and ease of use

Boult Partybox X80 Review: A feature-packed speaker with major party vibes

Party speakers often come with a few extra tricks, and the Boult Partybox X80 packs them all — multiple input options, microphone support, and dynamic LED lighting that reacts to the music. But how does it sound? And is it worth what Boult is asking for it

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ review: More of the same, but with a wicked AI twist

While there aren’t many meaningful hardware upgrades for the Galaxy S25 and S25+, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, coupled with the new Galaxy AI features make these devices an interesting entry point into Samsung’s Galaxy

Noise ColorFt Pro 6 Max Review: A stylish fitness watch in need of a competitive price tag

This elegant Noise watch is pretty good at health tracking but needs to fix a few chinks and get the pricing right.

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SaaSapocalypse: Is Anthropic’s new AI tool a threat to India’s IT sector?

A 'SaaSapocalypse' hit the Indian stock market on Wednesday (February 3) with IT stocks such as Infosys, Wipro and TCS all crashing. This occurred after Anthropic launched a new AI tool for its Claude Cowork agent, which investors fear could displace traditional software platforms

Alphabet plans major India expansion as US tightens visa rules

Google parent, Alphabet has leased one office tower and purchased options on two others in Alembic City, a development in the city's Whitefield tech corridor, totaling 2.4 million square feet, the report said, citing people familiar with the deal.

‘Investigating child sex abuse isn’t controversial’: France rejects Musk’s charge after raid on X’s Paris office

After Elon Musk called the raid on X's Paris office as a 'political attack', France said that investigating child sexual abuse material was not controversial. France is investigating X's chatbot Grok for generating sexually explicit deepfakes and Musk has ramped up his anti-EU rhetoric.

OpenAI claims Elon Musk’s xAI destroyed key evidence in ongoing legal battle

Amid the ongoing antitrust lawsuit, OpenAI alleges that xAI used messaging platforms designed to automatically erase conversations, preventing the preservation of records relevant to the dispute. The claim adds yet another twist to an already fiery legal face-off between two of the biggest names in the AI race.

Nvidia AI chip sales to China stalled by US security review

Chinese customers are not placing H200 chip orders with Nvidia until it becomes clear whether they will be able to secure the licences or what conditions will be attached, reported Financial Times.

ChatGPT back up after a brief outage in US, Downdetector shows

In US, over 13,000 users reported issues with the OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT.

Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Feb 2026): Poco F6 5G, Motorola Edge 60 Fusion to OnePlus Nord CE5

Here are the best smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India this month.

Spain to ban social media access for under-16s, PM Sanchez says

Spain will also introduce a bill next week to hold social media executives accountable for illegal and hate-speech content, as well as to criminalise algorithmic manipulation and the amplification of illegal content.

iPhone Fold leaks: Apple’s first foldable may feature its biggest battery yet

Apple's first foldable may pack the biggest battery in the iPhone-verse. According to the latest leak, not just the battery, but Apple is also testing a different design layout for its button.

Nasa's Artemis II: Why this mission to Moon is most anticipated despite delays

Nasa has pushed back the launch of Artemis II to March after it encountered snags during a ‘wet dress rehearsal’. This crucial mission will see the American space agency send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 54 years. The mission also sets the stage for future lunar landings, and eventually for Mars

Apple offers big discounts on iPhones, Macbooks and more

Ahead of the Valentine week, Apple is offering big discounts on iPhones, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Here are all the deals.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reaffirms commitment to Nvidia, denies chip alternatives plan

Altman pushes back after report flags tension over inference chips, says Nvidia makes “the best AI chips in the world”

Oakley Meta Vanguard: AI smart glasses for athletes now in India

Launched in September 2025, it took Meta 4 months to bring Oakely Meta Vanguard, AI smart glasses for athlete, in India. Making its debut in the country, Meta has added localisation features for India, including full Hindi language support for the AI assistant.

AI has its own Reddit-like app where bots joke about us (it bans humans!)

Moltbook is a Reddit-like platform where only AI bots interact, form societies, and joke about humans, sparking global debate.

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