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US eases tariffs on India: What it means for smartphone prices and the tech industry

US lowers its tariffs on Indian goods to an 18 per cent ceiling from a steep 50 per cent, marking a significant shift in trade policy. The move is being viewed as a major boost for India’s electronics and semiconductor exporters, who have grappled with unpredictable tariff regimes and uncertainty across global supply chains.

End of an era: Adobe to discontinue animate to shift its focus on AI

Adobe confirmed that Animate will officially be discontinued on March 1, 2026.

OpenAI launches Codex app to gain ground in AI coding race

OpenAI said it designed its Codex app to make it easy for users to simultaneously manage multiple artificial-intelligence agents over a long period of time.

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.

Elon Musk warns US is falling behind China in AI, robots and renewable energy race

Taking to X, billionaire Elon Musk reposts a chart, highlighting China is leading the AI, robots and even renewable energy race. He warns that US risks falling dangerously behind.

Oracle layoffs: Company plans up to 30,000 job cuts amid AI funding crunch

In yet another wave of layoffs, Oracle is reportedly planning to cut around 30,000 jobs. According to the reports, the company might also sell its healthcare software, Cerner to fund in-house AI data-centre.

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”

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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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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.

China to ban hidden car door handles over safety risks from 2027

China will ban hidden car door handles from January 2027, mandating mechanical interior and exterior releases after safety concerns grew over rescue failures in crashes. The move targets Tesla-style designs and aims to improve vehicle safety standards.

Meet Peter Steinberger, developer behind Moltbook, a social media platform for AI

Peter Steinberger, the man behind Moltbook, is a known developer in the tech world. Before launching a social media platform for AI, he build a PDF reader for iPhones. By his own count, he’s launched over 40 personal projects, Read his full story here.

Apple’s record-breaking iPhone sales soar, but AI ambitions still lag behind

Last week, Apple announced that iPhone sales peaked in the last three months of the year. Ironically, while it leads the smartphone industry, the company is still running slow in the AI race. But, this may soon go away.

Can AI decode mysterious DNA segment? Google DeepMind agent probes genetic ‘dark matter’

According to the reports, the Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome can predict how even the tiniest changes in DNA, a single swapped letter in the genetic code, might alter the way genes behave, and in turn, how those changes could contribute to conditions such as cancer, obesity, dementia, and high blood pressure.

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts amid Australia’s social media crackdown

Snapchat has blocked over 415,000 under-16 accounts in Australia amid social media ban, while warning that age verification gaps persist. Platforms face heavy fines as regulators push app stores to take greater responsibility for enforcing age checks.

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.

Indonesia to restore access to Grok after X pledges to comply with local laws

Indonesia has conditionally restored access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after X pledged compliance with local laws, following regional suspensions over concerns that the tool enabled sexualised AI-generated images of women and children.

Alibaba to spend $431 million for Lunar New Year AI push as chatbot war heats up

The pledge by Alibaba, which triples the spending promised earlier by rivals Tencent and Baidu, is set to start on February 6. This move comes as the competition among Chinese AI firms toughens, especially since the launch of DeepSeek R1 model.

Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell

A new report highlights that current tech layoffs may not be related to AI automation at all. But then what is the reason? Read here.

Apple already has plans for its second foldable ahead of first model’s debut

Apple is reportedly working on its next-gen foldable even before the first iPhone Fold could make its appearance. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple’s next iPhone Fold could follow a clamshell design pattern.

AI takes centre stage in Budget 2026 as Finance Minister pitches ‘Make AI work for India’

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday where she emphasised on the role of artificial intelligence with major funding for semiconductors, rare earths, and R&D to boost skills, jobs, and deep-tech innovation.

Judge signals move to dismiss Musk's xAI lawsuit against Altman's OpenAI

A US judge has indicated she may dismiss xAI’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, citing insufficient evidence in the claims.

Genius track: China's secret behind its global tech dominance

A recent Financial Times investigation highlights how a vast and fiercely competitive system embedded in top high schools is churning out thousands of scientific prodigies each year.

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