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After 15,000 layoffs, Microsoft cuts news and library access amid shift to AI learning

After 15,000 mass layoffs, Microsoft is cutting down its library and newspaper access for doubling its artificial intelligence learning. While Microsoft has traditionally rotated its library offerings, this round of changes is being seen as part of a much larger shift that combines cost-cutting measures.

Iran considers restoring internet after week-long shutdown

Iranian authorities have said they are considering gradually restoring internet access after imposing a sweeping communications shutdown across the country more than a week ago, local media reported.

OpenAI to test ad trials in ChatGPT, premium users to remain ad-free

OpenAI said on Friday that it will start showing ads in ChatGPT in a major step to boost revenue amid the high costs of the developing technology.

‘I sent xAI a cease-and-desist letter’: California’s Attorney General takes action against Grok amid major backlash

California Attorney General Robert Bonta on Friday sent a cease-and-desist letter to xAI demanding the company stop the creation and distribution of artificial intelligence-generated nonconsensual sexualized imagery by its Grok chatbot.

South Korea plays down impact of 25% US AI chip tariffs

South Korea’s trade minister said the United States’ move to impose a 25 per cent tariff on certain AI chips would have a limited impact on the country, as memory chips that South Korean companies mainly export are currently excluded.

Iran’s internet crackdown puts Musk’s Starlink to a major test

Iran’s internet shutdown amid the ongoing protest has turned Elon Musk’s Starlink into a lifeline for demonstrators, while exposing it to jamming and GPS spoofing. The response of SpaceX is being closely watched by the government and military amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Anthropic ropes in Microsoft ex-executive Irina Ghose as Managing Director of India

AI firm Anthropic on Friday said it has roped in Irina Ghose as managing director of its largest market, India.

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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

Tesla finally rolls into India with first showroom in Mumbai: Are there takers for Elon Musk’s EV car?

After a long, long wait, Tesla has finally arrived in India, opening its first showroom in Mumbai. Its Model Y, priced between Rs 61-69 lakh on-road, is up for sale. But can Indian customers afford Elon Musk’s EV?

Will fallout with Trump hurt Musk's business in China too?

Local competitors like BYD and Xiaomi have made major gains in the Chinese EV market while the country's authorities have pulled back privileges granted to Tesla earlier. Musk's fallout with Trump is also turning out to be bad for business

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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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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

Is social media damaging your child’s ability to focus?

A new long-term research, tracking over 8,300 children in the US, has found a clear link between social media use and the rise in inattention symptoms between ages 10 and 14. While TV viewing and video games did not affect concentration, apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat were associated with declining focus

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children

Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world’s biggest digital platforms

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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.

Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review: The right dose of style and substance

This compact and stylish speaker does pack a punch and also offers some interesting features.

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Google seeks stay as it appeals US search monopoly verdict

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is appealing a landmark antitrust decision that the company illegally monopolised online search and search advertising, that will delay the implementation to the company’s implementation of changes to the company’s business.

Musk seeks up to $134 bn from OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged gains from his early contributions

Elon Musk has asked a US court to award him up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they benefited unlawfully from his early backing of the AI startup

From ChatGPT to Google MedGamma: AI turns to health in 2026, but doctors warn of hidden risk

The latest AI wave in 2026 is all about health. With OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic rolling out upgraded chatbots to simplify medical reports, do you still need a doctor? FirstPost spoke to experts to get a detailed view.

AI and race for chips set to make daily gadgets costlier

Rising memory chip costs driven by AI and high-performance computing are expected to raise prices of smartphones, laptops and televisions by 4–8% in the coming months.

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

TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure

TikTok's restriction rollout comes as European authorities scrutinise how platforms verify users' ages under strict data-protection rules, amid concerns that current approaches are either ineffective or overly invasive.

Nvidia CEO Jenseng Huang wants his engineers to stop coding and do this instead

Nvidia CEO Jenseng Huang wants his engineers to redefine engineering. He says rather than coding, he expects his software developers to discover unknown problems and solve them.

Infosys climbs on upbeat FY26 forecast driven by AI strength

Infosys shares jumped as much as 4% Friday after raising its FY26 revenue outlook, with analysts citing AI partnerships and client ties as keys to gaining market share.

Why OpenAI rejected Apple’s deal to build smarter Siri?

Before announcing Google as its partner for upcoming AI features, Apple was also considering OpenAI. But, it seems the ChatGPT maker had other plans to work on.

WhatsApp to roll out parental control features soon: Here is what is coming

After Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp is finally next in line to impose parental control feature. A new report suggests that the messaging platform is developing secondary accounts, profiles designed specifically for minors and teenagers.

Amid trade tussle with China, US reaches deal with Taiwan to cut chip tariffs

Under the new deal, Taiwanese chipmakers such as TSMC expanding in the US will face lower tariffs, dropping from 20% to 15%, and can import some semiconductors and equipment duty-free.

Apple likely to start producing AI chips in 2026, eyes in-house data centres

Apple might be late to the AI race when it comes to bringing new features to the iPhone, but it seems determined to make 2026 its year. According to the latest reports, the company is set to begin manufacturing its own in-house AI chips later this year.

Elon Musk's ex-partner sues his xAI over sexual deepfakes

The 27-year-old writer and political commentator said in her lawsuit that Grok generated and distributed “countless sexually abusive, intimate, and degrading deepfake content” of her based on other users' requests

AI guzzles electricity — and Big Tech is hiring the people who can get it

Data compiled by Workforce.ai for CNBC shows energy-related hiring surged by 34 per cent in 2024, nearly matching the previous year’s pace and sitting a solid 30 per cent higher than pre-AI levels in 2022, when ChatGPT first sparked the generative AI boom.

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