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The fine has sparked a rare and unusually forceful backlash from senior US officials, turning what began as a regulatory clash into a geopolitical flashpoint.
Updated : Dec 6, 2025

‘EU should be abolished’: Musk blasts Europe’s Digital Services Act after record €120 million fine on X

The latest enforcement move alleges that X’s paid verification system — allowing users to purchase blue check marks — misleads the public because the company is not “meaningfully verifying” the identity of account holders.

Krishna doesn’t deny AI’s disruptive potential. He simply warns against a single-cause narrative.
Updated : Dec 6, 2025

‘Not AI, pandemic over-hiring is’: IBM CEO Aravind Krishna on what’s really driving tech layoffs

A recurring theme in Krishna’s remarks was the idea that AI is a productivity multiplier that will reshape jobs rather than simply eliminate them. As companies adopt AI to automate routine tasks, he said, they will increasingly hire for different functions.

Telecom operators argue that stronger geo-location capabilities would aid law-enforcement efforts in a country with hundreds of millions of users and rapidly increasing digital activity.
Updated : Dec 6, 2025

Should India switch on permanent A-GPS? Govt yet to decide on COAI’s push for 24/7 GPS tracking

The suggestion, sent to the government earlier this year, has not yet been accepted, with officials from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Home Ministry still evaluating the implications. The move has triggered strong resistance from Apple, Google and Samsung over privacy and security concerns.

Polar Loop can be your next health coach with its unique design and features.
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Polar introduces Polar Loop smart wearable device in India, and its subscription-free

Polar has introduced its first screen-free and subscription-free wearable device, dubbed Polar Loop.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite goes on sale in India: Check pricing and details

Nothing's new Phone (3a) Lite, featuring the signature Glyph Light, a 50 MP camera, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, is now on sale nationwide starting from Rs 20,999.

Google may soon win the AI race and take over OpenAI soon as per Geoffrey Hinton.
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Geoffrey Hinton praises Google’s AI efforts, saying 'Google to overtake OpenAI'

Geoffrey Hinton praises Google’s AI journey despite being slightly later than OpenAI.

Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and others showcased as hyperrealistic robot dogs. (Beeple/ Art Besal)
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and other leaders turned into robot dogs: Video goes viral

Famous artists named Beeple showcase controversial art that turned billionaires into hyperrealistic robot dogs.

Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Meta-WPP report reveals quick commerce powered 45% of festive shopping this year

A new report by Meta and WPP reveals that 45% of festive shopping this year was done using quick commerce platforms. Based on this, Meta and WPP plan on launching a new advertising solution.

Netflix has also assured Warner Bros. Discovery that it will continue to release its films in cinemas, aiming to quell concerns that the acquisition might further reduce theatrical releases
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's TV, film studios, streaming division for $72 billion

By acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix is set to gain ownership of an array of premium franchises, including Game of Thrones, DC Comics, and Harry Potter. This acquisition further strengthens Netflix’s dominance in Hollywood and shifts the power balance in favor of the streaming giant.

iPhone 17 Pro users will not be able to access Night Mode for portrait images.
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Apple iPhone 17 Pro dropped a key camera feature? See details

Apple has dropped a key camera feature from iPhone 17 Pro models that enhanced low-light images.

Realme Watch 5
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Realme Watch 5 review: A surprisingly capable adventure watch

A budget smartwatch that behaves like it has no right to stay in the budget lane.

Instamart users can get Samsung devices delivered in 10 minutes.
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Samsung partners with Instamart for instant delivery of Galaxy devices

Samsung and Instamart partners to provide quick delivery of Galaxy products across categories, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and others.

Error 500
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Zerodha, Canva, Downdetector and Blinkit down, sparking speculation of a wider Cloudflare-linked outage

A wave of platform outages has left users across India struggling to access design tools, delivery apps, brokerage platforms and even troubleshooting sites.

Apple FaceTime ban
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Apple FaceTime app blocked in Russia, government alleges 'criminal activity use'

The Russian government has banned Apple’s FaceTime app and alleges that the app is being used for criminal activity.

Apple App Store Awards 2025 results are here, with AI apps leading charts.
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Apple App Store Awards 2025: AI leads but ChatGPT misses the top spot

Apple announces the winners of the App Store Awards 2025. Tiimo app leads the chart as the best iPhone app.

AI Chatbot
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Poetry can convince AI chatbots to commit crimes and write hate speech: Study

Researchers discovered that posing dangerous requests to AI chatbots in the form of a poem bypasses their safety filters with high success rates.

Google Gemini 3
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Gemini 3 gets jailbroken in minutes, teaches how to make smallpox virus: Report

A South Korean security team successfully "jailbroke" Google’s new Gemini 3 Pro AI model in just minutes, completely bypassing its safety guardrails.

Meta AI
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

EU launches antitrust probe against Meta’s AI strategy blocking AI rivals on WhatsApp

The EU has launched a formal antitrust probe into Meta over its new policy restricting how rival AI services can use WhatsApp, raising concerns that the firm is abusing its dominant position to unfairly favour its own Meta AI product.

Apple
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Apple confirms more leadership departures as Lisa Jackson retires and Meta’s Jennifer Newstead joins as General Counsel

A major reshuffle is underway at Apple as several long-time leaders head for the exit and new faces step in.

A new frontier in product engineering is the development of data products.
Updated : Dec 4, 2025

The new era of product engineering: A shift from volume to high-value expertise

While tech delivery is increasingly spread across global hubs — including India, Eastern Europe, North America, and emerging locations like Mexico — the focus is shifting away from mass hiring.

Amazon to support India's AI Mission through increased investments in AI infrastructure.
Updated : Dec 5, 2025

Amazon pledges billions to boost AI access for 15 million Indian small firms and 4 million students by 2030

Amazon India's new investment plan is to bring greater support for small businesses and students.