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FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 10/20/2025 04:18 EDT

Snapchat, Canva, Signal, Perplexity & many apps down, AWS outage appears to be cause

Services of Snapchat, Canva, Signal, Perplexity, Duolingo, and Open AI —used by millions every day across the world— are down across the world. The disruption appears to be linked to an outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/15/2025 05:28 EDT

US bans all Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars citing national security reasons

For now, the ban will apply to passenger vehicles weighing under 10,001 pounds, but there are plans to extend it to include larger vehicles like buses and trucks down the line. The restrictions will be rolled out in two phases Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/15/2025 03:13 EDT

Meta plans to layoff at least 5% of its staff based on performance in latest move to revamp company

Meta's restructuring announcement is part of a larger restructuring effort at Meta, which began last year under what Zuckerberg called the “Year of Efficiency." The company has been focusing on cutting costs, optimising teams, and improving profitability Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/15/2025 02:34 EDT

Intel to be split in two, VC and investment arm named Intel Capital to be spun into a different company

This decision is part of a broader effort to streamline Intel’s operations, improve efficiency, and make the company more agile. While Intel will still be involved as an investor, this change will allow Intel Capital to grow on its own, focusing more on expanding its portfolio Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/15/2025 01:57 EDT

UK’s competition watchdog to investigate Google over search dominance

UK's CMA's investigation is focusing on how Google’s dominance in the market affects consumers, businesses, news publishers, and its rivals. With Google controlling more than 90% of searches in the UK, the CMA believes this dominance could be skewing the playing field Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/15/2025 01:08 EDT

China trying to slow Apple's supply chain expansion in India, Vietnam, blocks critical materials & machinery

India has quickly becoming a major hub for iPhone assembly, tapping into its large, affordable workforce and government incentives. Vietnam, on the other hand, has become a key location for AirPods. China isn’t taking Apple’s shift lightly Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/15/2025 00:30 EDT

EU reassessing fines against Google, Apple and other US tech firms because of Trump 2.0

The EU has led the way in regulating Big Tech, but the delay in these rulings highlights how much of the process is shaped by politics. Some of the key players who went after Big Tech, are nearing the end of their terms, with some seeking re-election Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/14/2025 23:34 EDT

Chip designer Arm planning to hike prices, plans to build its own chips

Arm’s new direction comes on the back of a legal dispute with Qualcomm. The two companies had a row over royalty terms, which reached a head in December 2024. The issue stemmed from Arm’s purchase of Nuvia, a start-up with technology Arm wanted to use to make its own chips Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech 2 place · 01/14/2025 05:19 EDT

NVIDIA to soon launch Arm-based CPUs for laptops, likely launch at Computex 2025, reveal leaks

NVIDIA's push into Arm-based SoCs for laptops signals a major shift in its strategy, moving beyond GPUs into a more comprehensive role in mobile and consumer computing. If successful, this could reshape the landscape for Windows on Arm devices Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/14/2025 04:42 EDT

Tesla outsells Audi for the first time, despite selling fewer vehicles than expected

Audi's sales were heavily impacted by increasing competition in key markets like Europe and China, combined with weak demand for its electric models. While the German premium car brand, Audi, delivered 1.67 million vehicles, Tesla managed to outsell it with 1.79 million deliveries Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/14/2025 04:14 EDT

China’s Xiaomi, Huawei leave Apple, Samsung in the dust as global smartphone market recovers

While Apple and Samsung both saw slight declines in shipments, Xiaomi experienced a notable 15.4 per cent growth in its shipments. This growth is attributed to the brand’s aggressive push into mid-range and budget segments Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/14/2025 03:03 EDT

Nothing likely to launch Phone (3) by March this year, tipster leaks email from CEO Carl Pei

Pei's email detailed that the Nothing Phone (3) aims to redefine personal computing devices, making life easier for users by integrating AI in ways that previous models did not Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/14/2025 02:31 EDT

Hackers broke into Azure OpenAI, generated tonnes of ‘harmful’ content, claims Microsoft

While Microsoft has not disclosed the exact nature of the content created by the cybercriminals, it confirmed that it violated the company’s policies and terms of service Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/14/2025 02:07 EDT

After Apple, Tata Electronics plans to manufacture phones for Xiaomi and Oppo

Tata Electronics’ ambitious plans don’t stop with Xiaomi and Oppo. The company is also in discussions with other major companies like Microsoft, Dell, and HP, seeking to further diversify its client base through laptop manufacturing Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech 3 place · 01/14/2025 01:19 EDT

OpenAI cosying up to Trump, recommends investing heavily in AI if US wants to beat China

At the heart of OpenAI’s recommendations is the desire to promote AI made in the US, ensuring that emerging technologies are not shaped by authoritarian governments like China. According to OpenAI's VP for global affairs, Chris Lehane, AI is now as essential as electricity Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/14/2025 00:46 EDT

Apple may have to pay $1.83 billion in fines if found guilt in UK trial App Store trial

The complainants argue that Apple forces developers to charge higher prices for apps and in-app purchases to cover the hefty 30 per cent commission, who claim Apple’s practices are monopolistic and unjust Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/13/2025 23:51 EDT

US TikTok users flock to another Chinese social media called RedNote over potential ban

In addition to RedNote and Lemon8, several other video apps are also trending. Flip, a social shopping platform featuring short-form videos, is gaining attention, currently ranking at number 14 on Google’s Play Store and number four on Apple’s App Store Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/13/2025 23:16 EDT

Apple fighting shareholders who want to end DEI hiring, asks investors to vote against proposal

A group of shareholders, led by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), has put forward a proposal that wants to see Apple abandon its DEI practices Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech · 01/13/2025 22:58 EDT

Apple's USB-C not completely secure, hacktivist breaks open Apple’s Type-C port's security

A security researcher demonstrated how he managed to break into the ACE3 USB-C controller, a crucial component used in the iPhone 15’s USB-C port. This controller handles both charging and data transfers on the device, making it an essential part of the phone's functionality Read more ›

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Firstpost Tech 1 place · 01/13/2025 07:53 EDT

Want to manage your screen time better and improve productivity? Apple’s iOS 18’s are here to help

With features line dynamic widgets, iPhone mirroring, and a customisable lock screen, iOS 18 makes it a whole lot easier to get rid of distractions, especially when you're at work Read more ›

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