Technology

Alphabet’s Google will sign the European Union’s code of practice which aims to help companies comply with the bloc’s landmark artificial intelligence rules, its global affairs president said in a blog post on Wednesday, though he voiced some concerns. The voluntary code of practice, drawn up by 13 independent experts, aims to provide legal certainty … Read more

Google has proposed opening up Play Store in India to a larger number of real-money gaming (RMG) apps in response to an ongoing antitrust probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) related to the tech giant’s alleged abuse of dominance in the RMG ecosystem. The broader Play Store access is part of a set … Read more

Due to its collaboration with Ray-Ban on smart glasses and a line of virtual reality headsets, Meta has found itself at the centre of a wearable revolution. According to a DigiTimes report, Meta has plans to revive the smartwatch project it abandoned in 2022. It said that the company may be considering reintroducing wrist-based devices … Read more

Samsung, on Thursday, July 31, introduced its AI-powered Galaxy Book4 Edge. The laptop is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor and features Microsoft Copilot+. The device has been designed to function as an integral part of the Galaxy AI ecosystem, as it allows seamless continuity between smartphone and PC. The Galaxy Book4 Edge will … Read more

The launch of the iPhone 17 series smartphones is just around the corner, in September. The Pro series is anticipated to witness some significant changes with regard to design and specs. A tipster from Bsky recently revealed that the iPhone 17 Pro series will be available in new colourways – a bright orange, white, dark … Read more

July 2025 has seen the highest number of layoffs in recent years. From Microsoft to Intel, numerous tech giants announced sweeping layoffs. While the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has been partially blamed, organisations attributed their job cuts to ongoing organisational restructuring and efforts to foster “leaner” teams across the board. This year, … Read more

Amazon has commenced its yearly Great Freedom Festival, bringing huge discounts on a wide range of electronics like smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, audio accessories and other wearables. The sale started on Thursday, July 31, at noon. If you are looking to upgrade your old smartphone or buy a new one for your friends or … Read more

Meta will begin allowing candidates to use artificial intelligence during coding tests. The company has also asked existing employees to volunteer for a “mock AI-enabled interview,” as first reported by 404 Media and later confirmed by Meta. The Silicon Valley heavyweight is among a handful of tech companies that have given the green light to … Read more

At Microsoft’s earnings call on 30 July, CEO Satya Nadella announced that their GitHub Copilot has hit 20 million all-time users. Microsoft also reported that GitHub Copilot is among the most popular AI coding tools offered today and is used by 90 per cent of Fortune 100 companies. They also added that the product’s growth … Read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every part of our lives, from how we search for information online to potentially replacing software developers altogether. In the last few years, numerous experts have said that AI will soon be replacing jobs, but we have had little clarity on which roles are actively affected. Now, Microsoft’s research … Read more