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Are AI toys putting young children at risk this holiday season? -- Children's advocacy groups are warning parents against buying AI-powered toys this holiday season, saying they expose kids to unsafe conversations and weaken creativity. With more than 150 experts backing Fairplay's new advisory, concerns are rising that AI toys marketed as educational companions may actually replace real play and imaginative learning9 hours ago
White House eyes to sue states that pass AI laws — Trump's July bid had failed -- US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly drafting an executive order that would direct the country's Department of Justice to sue American states that are passing laws regulating Artificial Intelligence.16 hours ago
Nvidia reports 63% jump in net revenue in Q3 despite AI bubble worry -- Beating fears of an 'AI bubble burst', Nvidia has reported better-than-expected quarterly sales growth of 62% and record data centre revenue of $51 billion (up 66 per cent year-on-year). CEO Jensen Huang said the sales of most advanced Blackwell chips were 'off the charts'.16 hours ago
From TSMC to Google: Taiwan scores big with the launch of its largest AI hardware centre -- Google has opened its biggest AI hardware centre in Taiwan which shows big-tech confidence in the island's chip strength and its push to become a secure, trusted AI hub amid rising concerns over China-made systems.16 hours ago
Netherlands ends Nexperia feud with China, hands back Chinese owner control over chipmaker -- The Dutch government took control of Nexperia on Sept. 30, saying the move was necessary to prevent the company's former CEO from moving European operations to China from its current base in the Netherlands18 hours ago
Gemini 3: Google unveils latest AI model, promises new age of intelligence -- Alphabet's Google has unveiled Gemini 3, its most advanced AI model yet, integrating it directly into key revenue-generating products, including Search, from day one.21 hours ago
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 ecosystem9 hours ago
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.13 days ago
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 industry3 months ago
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?3 months ago
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 business3 months ago
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 even3 months ago
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?'3 months ago
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 magnets3 months ago
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 manufacturers3 months ago
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 service3 months ago
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 buy3 months ago
What is Threema, the Swiss messaging app that helped Delhi blast accused? -- Investigators probing the deadly Red Fort car explosion say the accused built a concealed communication system using Threema, a Swiss encrypted messaging app, which is banned in India. Authorities allege the three suspects relied on the platform's anonymity-driven architecture to prepare for multiple attacks before the plot was disrupted6 days ago
What is 'vibe working'? Is it the future of AI productivity? -- 'Vibe working', a term popularised by Microsoft, is helping AI and humans collaborate — from automating office tasks to aiding in creativity and productivity. But as the 'vibe' spreads across industries, questions arise about its real value18 days ago
Why Satya Nadella deserves his nearly $100 million pay at Microsoft -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $96.5 million in fiscal 2025, a 22 per cent rise from last year and his largest payout since taking charge in 2014. The record compensation — mostly tied to performance — comes as Microsoft posts record revenues, profits, and AI-driven growth24 days ago
How OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser will be different from Chrome and others -- OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, its first-ever AI-powered web browser, designed entirely around the ChatGPT interface. With features like conversational search, memory recall, and autonomous 'Agent Mode', Atlas aims to revolutionise web navigation and challenge Google Chrome's long-held dominance29 days ago
Russia's cyber attacks against NATO nations rise by 25% in 2025, Microsoft analysis finds -- Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia has increased its cyber-attacks on Nato nations by 25 per cent over the past year, Microsoft's annual digital defence report reveals1 month ago
Hours before Trump's new tariff move, China began probing US firm over Israeli chip deal -- Hours before US President Donald Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, "over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying," reports are emerging that China opened an investigation into Qualcomm29 days ago
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.12 days ago
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 moment12 days ago
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 tricky3 months ago
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 efficient3 months ago
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 too3 months ago
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 use3 months ago
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 it3 months ago
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 Galaxy3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
'Baby shark, doo, doo...': How a 90-second children's video created a $400-million brand9 hours ago
What caused the Cloudflare outage that disrupted half of the world's internet?11 hours ago
Google Pixel 10 Long-term Review: Some welcome additions but could have been even better16 hours ago
Meta wins major antitrust case as judge rules it did not violate law in buying Instagram, WhatsApp16 hours ago
Cloudflare is down. Why this internet service provider you've never heard of is so important18 hours ago
'We failed our customers': Cloudflare CTO apologises after major outage hits internet services21 hours ago
Cloudflare outage disrupts internet, X, ChatGPT & Canva down1 day ago
What will happen if AI bubble bursts? Google boss Sundar Pichai says...1 day ago
Japan's Sakana AI raises $135 mn fund at $2.5 bn valuation, but without newly raised capital1 day ago
Best phones under Rs 50,000 (Nov 2025): Realme GT 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 5G to Google Pixel 9a1 day ago
Project Prometheus: Jeff Bezos is taking up CEO's job again, and it's not Amazon1 day ago
US-China tech war has an unexpected winner: AI prodigy with $23 bn fortune2 days ago
Apple ramps up search for new CEO ahead of Tim Cook's exit next year2 days ago
China launched 'highly sophisticated' AI-led espionage campaign — here's how it was disrupted2 days ago
