China takes another major step in robotics with inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing - . The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games took place from 15 to 17 August at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Check out key moments from the event in our gallery below.

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Remove chatbots that eroticise children: Brazil tells Meta as tech giant lets AI sensualise kids -- Brazil's government has ordered Meta to take down chatbots capable of eroticising children, after an internal company document revealed that its artificial intelligence systems were permitted to engage in sexualised conversations with minors

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WhatsApp rolls out call scheduling. Here's how to do it -- WhatsApp has introduced a new "Schedule Calls" feature, allowing users to plan calls in advance for both groups and individuals.

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US government in talks to take 10% stake in Intel through Chips Act grants, says report -- The Trump administration is exploring a plan to convert part of Intel's $10.9 billion Chips Act grants into equity, which could give Washington a 10 per cent stake in the company, Bloomberg reported.

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WhatsApp accuses Russia of blocking calls for over 100 million users amid internet crackdown -- WhatsApp accused Moscow of restricting calls to block secure communication for millions, as Russia pushes local apps and tightens internet control

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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?

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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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Can Foxconn save Nissan's struggling Oppama plant despite Japan govt's concerns? Talks on -- Oppama, one of Nissan's key domestic plants since 1961, has an annual production capacity of 240,000 vehicles. However, its utilisation rate fell to just 40 per cent last year, well below the 80 per cent typically required to break even

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Punishment, appeasement... Indians react to Delhi fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles -- Delhi's ban on refuelling end-of-life vehicles from Tuesday has ignited a fierce debate. Many feel targeted and ask 'is it a punishment for those who maintain their cars well?'

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Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports -- Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

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India tweaks guidelines for Made-in-India electric cars, allows importing vehicles at lower tariff -- Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy called the policy a strategic move to make India a manufacturing base for EVs, stating that the plan provides a strong policy framework to attract both foreign and domestic manufacturers

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Musk's driverless dream: Tesla announces June 12 rollout for robotaxi in Austin -- Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk's company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

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Did Tesla try to replace Elon Musk behind the scenes? -- Tesla is denying a bombshell report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk due to his growing political commitments and controversial public image. Despite denials from Chair Robyn Denholm and Musk himself, questions remain amid falling profits, consumer backlash and Musk's high-profile role in Donald Trump's administration

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Americans can soon have driverless SUVs, Texas testing goes next level -- Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions

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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

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ChatGPT co-creator appointed head of Meta AI Superintelligence Lab -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of OpenAI's ChatGPT, will serve as the chief scientist of Meta Superintelligence Labs. The move came months after Meta went on to poach AI talent from competitors

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Elon Musk's AI firm issues apology after Grok chatbot praises Hitler and spews Antisemitic rhetoric -- Elon Musk's AI firm xAI issued an apology after its chatbot Grok posted multiple antisemitic posts, lauding Hitler.

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Microsoft shuts shop in Pakistan after 25 years amid instability, security concerns -- Global tech giant Microsoft has decided to shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years of operating in the country. Former President Arif Alvi slams the current regime

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European firms in panic over EU's AI Act, 44 CEOs urge Brussels to pause the law -- Over 40 CEOs of European companies wrote a letter to the EU urging Brussels to halt its landmark artificial intelligence act, The EU was already considering mellowing down key elements of the law due to come into force in August.

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After years of resistance, WhatsApp gives in to ads: What does this mean for users? -- WhatsApp, long considered a sanctuary from ads, is now showing promotions in its Updates tab. Meta's announcement brings status ads, channel promotions and paid subscriptions to the app. Private chats remain untouched, but the move marks a major shift from WhatsApp's ad-free roots, aligning it more closely with Meta's monetisation strategy

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'Wanted to make flying robots, not...': Developer upset as Ukraine uses his open-source code to make deadly drones -- A 20-year-old open-source code powered Ukraine's Operation Spider Web that destroyed a third of Russian bombers that were hidden miles away from Ukraine. The creators of the code expressed surprise over the matter

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'It can take care of itself': Trump asks Apple to not build manufacturing plants in India -- While speaking in Qatar on Thursday, Trump expressed his frustration over Apple's plans to build manufacturing plants in India, saying the country "can take care of itself."

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Apple to 'source' most US iPhones from India; Trump tariffs on China to cost it $900 mn -- During the company's second-quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company made quarterly records in several countries, including India

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US Judge accuses Apple of defying order in App Store case -- US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found that Apple "willfully" violated an injunction she issued at trial, with the company instead creating new barriers to competition with the App Store and even lying to the court in the process

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance -- The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel's new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we've seen, it's a game-changer

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Do Kwon, the man behind $40 bn cryptocrash, pleads guilty to fraud

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Why is AI startup Perplexity offering $34.5 billion for Google Chrome?

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Perplexity offers $34.5bn for Google's Chrome in bid to challenge search dominance

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Musk threatens Apple with lawsuit over alleged App Store bias toward OpenAI

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What the Zuck? Why Mark Zuckerberg's neighbours are angry with him

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Musk's Grok broke X rules? Reports say AI chatbot briefly suspended by microblogging site

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

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Nvidia, AMD to give US 15% cut from China chip sales revenue

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Best phones under Rs 30,000 (Aug 2025): Realme GT 6, Motorola Edge 60 Pro to OnePlus Nord 4 5G

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Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Aug 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme P3 Ultra 5G to iQOO Z10 5G

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Grok's at it again: Elon Musk's AI accused of generating Taylor swift nudes without any prompts

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT-5 model for all users: What are the big upgrades from GPT-4?

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Hybrid no more? Microsoft eyes tougher office attendance rules

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A lawsuit against Tesla: What Elon Musk promised but didn't deliver

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