Rumors of massive layoffs at Microsoft, claiming up to 22,000 jobs could be axed in January 2026, have been denied by the tech giant. Chief communications officer Frank Shaw publicly dismissed the reports as being entirely untrue. Read more ›
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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 Read more ›
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Chinese AI, chip and robotics firms surged on Hong Kong debut after raising $1.19 billion, as Beijing fast-tracks tech listings to build domestic alternatives to US technology. Read more ›
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Robot stole CES 2026 spotlight as a robotics race split by geography: China leads humanoid hardware and scale, Europe dominates drones, while the US controls software brains and platforms, signalling divergent paths as humanoid move from labs to markets globally. Read more ›
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China is tightening scrutiny of US-linked AI technology as it pushes towards self-reliance, reviewing Meta’s Manus deal and restricting Nvidia’s H200 chips, despite US export approvals, while prioritising domestic alternatives like Huawei to protect national security Read more ›
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said robots are “AI immigrants” that can ease global labour shortages, arguing automation will create jobs rather than replace workers. Read more ›
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Google’s AI overview has triggered fresh criticism after wrongly stating the current year, relieving concerns over repeated AI inaccuracies. When a user asked about the next year it responded saying ‘2026 is next year.’ Read more ›
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Lego has introduced its most significant evolution in 50 years: ‘smart bricks’ that light up. The line will be introduced from March 1, 2026, beginning with the popular Lego Star Wars toys. But not everyone is happy with the change. Here is why Read more ›
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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI’s tool Grok has sparked global outrage after it rolled out an 'edit image' button in December, allowing users to digitally alter pictures by putting specific prompts. Users have since used the AI tool to generate nonconsensual images of undressed women and children. Has the billionaire’s company taken any action amid the backlash? Read more ›
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that the company’s next-generation AI chips will deliver up to five times more computing power, debuting earlier than expected. Nvidia pushes deeper into chatbots, agentic AI, self-driving technology and long-context applications. Read more ›
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xAI has generated $20 billion in its latest funding round, the startup announced on Tuesday. Some of the companies that featured in xAI’s Series E funding round include Nvidia and Fidelity Management and Resource Company Read more ›
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An US teen was found dead of drug overdose after he sought drug related guidance from ChatGPT for months, as claimed by his mother. The 18-year-old, used the AI bot to get counselling into different aspects and occasions into answering his query after it refused to assist him about questions related to illicit drug use. Read more ›
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Volkswagen is reinstating physical buttons and a volume dial in its new ID Polo compact car, reversing the touchscreen trend after a decade of driver complaints about distraction risks. Research shows touch controls slow reactions significantly, prompting Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and regulators to push back toward tactile interfaces for better safety. Read more ›
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India has emerged a major smartphone export hub under the PLI scheme, with iPhone exports crossing $50 billion. Other brands like Samsung shipped out nearly $17 billion worth of devices through the five-year period applicable from FY21 to 25. Read more ›
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An AI system tested in eastern China is helping doctors detect pancreatic cancer before symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment and improving patients’ chances of survival Read more ›
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Elon Musk said users creating illegal content through Grok will face consequences, as the Centre directed X to remove obscene and unlawful material or face legal action. Read more ›
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Here are the top phones of 2025 that offer solid performance without breaking the bank. Read more ›
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Here are the best value for money phones of 2025 that also offer respectable features and performance for their price. Read more ›
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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. Read more ›
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Tesla loses its EV sales crown as declining deliveries, political backlash against Elon Musk and rising Chinese competition weigh on performance even as investors stay focused on robot axis, AI ambitions and future growth bets. Read more ›
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