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Microsoft to invest $17.5 bn in India to scale up AI, PM Modi says will leverage it for better planet

Microsoft's investment in India focuses on three pillars—scale, skills and sovereignty—aligned with the Prime Minister's vision of building a comprehensive ecosystem that drives AI innovation and access at a national scale, according to the company statement.

Dec 9, 2025

Starlink fixes Rs 8,600 monthly tariff in India, promises 99.9 pc service uptime

Starlink emphasises features like plug-and-play installation, more than 99.9 per cent uptime, extreme weather resistance, and no data caps for its push to reach those consumers in regions where terrestrial broadband remains unreliable.

Dec 8, 2025

Apple announces 2025 app store award winners

The winners were chosen from 45 finalists by App Store editors. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the award-winning apps and games show how developers across the world continue to push boundaries and make products that enrich people's lives.

Dec 5, 2025

Global outage hits Cloudflare again, disrupting major websites

This marks Cloudflare's second disruption in less than a month. A similar technical issue in November had temporarily knocked out a range of services, including Spotify, ChatGPT, and US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform.

Dec 5, 2025

Apple rolls out hypertension alerts in India; over 1 million users expected to benefit

Apple has begun rolling out hypertension notifications for Apple Watch users in India, a major health update first announced at the iPhone 17 launch and now available on select models.

Dec 4, 2025

Global refurbished smartphone sales grow 5 pc, Apple strengthens leadership

India's smartphone exports to US jump over 300 pc in October

According to the data, smartphone exports to the United States have seen a sharp rebound this fiscal, touching $10.78 billion during the April–October period, up from $3.60 billion in the same period last year.

Dec 4, 2025

Nothing opens $5 million community investment round at unchanged US$1.3B valuation

Nothing opens $5 million community investment round at unchanged $1.3B valuation

London-based tech firm Nothing is opening a $5 million community investment round at its existing $1.3 billion valuation, giving retail investors another entry point before a possible IPO.

Dec 4, 2025

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11, targeted at masses; starts at Rs 12,999

Samsung has officially launched Galaxy Tab A11, a budget tablet aimed at the masses. Here's everything you need to know.

Dec 3, 2025

Snooping not possible with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia

The minister stressed that the app has been designed only to protect users, not monitor them. His remarks come at a time when the app has triggered a political debate, after the government directed smartphone manufacturers last week to pre-install Sanchar Saathi on all new devices.

Dec 3, 2025

Apple appoints Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI; replaces John Giannandrea

The company said that John Giannandrea, Apple's senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, is stepping down from his position and will serve as an advisor to the company before retiring in the spring of 2026.

Dec 2, 2025

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z TriFold, its 1st triple-folding phone with 10-inch display

The company said the TriFold builds on a decade of experience in the foldable category and introduces its most advanced engineering yet. TM Roh, CEO and Head of the Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics, said the company continues to push boundaries to shape the future of mobile technology.

Dec 2, 2025

Who is Elon Musk's half-Indian partner, Shivon Zilis; son has an Indian connection, too

Curious to learn about Shivon, the podcast host Nikhil asked Musk if she had spent any time in India. The tech billionaire then revealed that, despite having Indian roots, Shivon had never been to the country.

Dec 1, 2025

New WhatsApp Feature: Monthly Message Limit Being Tested to Reduce Spam

Indian rules mandate 'WhatsApp Web' to log out users every six hours

The directive last week mandated that the user's subscriber identity module (SIM) used at registration must be bound to the services of web-based platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Arattai, Snapchat, Sharechat, and others.

Dec 1, 2025

Muscles, memes and obsession with 'X': Elon Musk's candid chat with Nikhil Kamath in WTF podcast will break the internet

America benefits greatly from Indian talent to AI replacing jobs: 5 big comments by Elon Musk on Nikhil Kamath's podcast

The interview featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian podcaster Nikhil Kamath on the show 'People by WTF' released on Sunday has gone viral. In the wide-ranging conversation, Musk spoke about investment advice, entrepreneurship, and the evolving work culture in the era of Artificial Intelligence, touching on several key topics that have captured widespread attention.

Dec 1, 2025

Muscles, memes and obsession with 'X': Elon Musk's candid chat with Nikhil Kamath on his podcast will break the internet

A new teaser of Elon Musk's appearance on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's "WTF is" podcast has sparked fresh excitement online, with Kamath releasing a second black-and-white clip that blends humour with deeper reflections from the Tesla and SpaceX chief.

Nov 30, 2025

SC junks PIL raising security concerns of communications through Whatsapp, Telegram

Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

The Indian government has issued a major directive that could change how millions use popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai, and Josh. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked these platforms to make it impossible for users to access their services without an active SIM card in their device. The order is part of India's new Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, which place app-based communication services under telecom-style regulation for the first time.

Nov 30, 2025

Apple to open first retail store in Noida on Dec 11; fifth outlet in India

Apple said Noida represents design, ambition, and innovation, and the new store will become a place where people can discover, create, and grow with Apple products. The store will feature Apple's latest devices, including the iPhone 17 lineup and the M5-powered iPad Pro and MacBook Pro 14".

Nov 28, 2025

Apple makes record-breaking iPhones in India in H1 2025, hits highest exports too

Apple to surpass Samsung in global shipments for 1st time in 14 years

iPhone shipments exceeded expectations in Q3 2025, posting a solid 9 per cent YoY growth for the quarter. The launch of the iPhone 17 series marked a shift in Apple's usual lineup, with the new iPhone Air replacing the Plus model, accompanied by adjustments in memory configurations and pricing tiers.

Nov 26, 2025

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses finally launch in India on Dec 1; starts at Rs 41,800

Oakley says it expects athletes, creators, and everyday users in India to embrace the blend of sport-ready build quality and intelligent AI features that the Meta HSTN brings to the wearable category.

Nov 26, 2025

Developer reverse-engineers AirPods; unlocks ANC, ear detection, head gestures on Android

LibrePods is a free, open-source app that unlocks full AirPods functionality—including ANC, ear detection, head gestures, and battery stats—on Android and Linux by spoofing Apple's proprietary Bluetooth protocols.

Nov 21, 2025

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Articles by IBT Technology Desk

Microsoft to invest $17.5 bn in India to scale up AI, PM Modi says will leverage it for better planet

Starlink fixes Rs 8,600 monthly tariff in India, promises 99.9 pc service uptime

Apple announces 2025 app store award winners

Global outage hits Cloudflare again, disrupting major websites

Apple rolls out hypertension alerts in India; over 1 million users expected to benefit

India's smartphone exports to US jump over 300 pc in October

Nothing opens $5 million community investment round at unchanged $1.3B valuation

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11, targeted at masses; starts at Rs 12,999

Snooping not possible with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia

Apple appoints Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI; replaces John Giannandrea

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z TriFold, its 1st triple-folding phone with 10-inch display

Who is Elon Musk's half-Indian partner, Shivon Zilis; son has an Indian connection, too

Indian rules mandate 'WhatsApp Web' to log out users every six hours

America benefits greatly from Indian talent to AI replacing jobs: 5 big comments by Elon Musk on Nikhil Kamath's podcast

Muscles, memes and obsession with 'X': Elon Musk's candid chat with Nikhil Kamath on his podcast will break the internet

Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

Apple to open first retail store in Noida on Dec 11; fifth outlet in India

Apple to surpass Samsung in global shipments for 1st time in 14 years

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses finally launch in India on Dec 1; starts at Rs 41,800

Developer reverse-engineers AirPods; unlocks ANC, ear detection, head gestures on Android

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