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Apple's iPhone CY25 exports from India cross Rs 2 lakh crore for first time

iPhone 16 series drives 24% growth in Apple shipments in India in 2025; iPads see modest gains

The standout performer was the iPhone 16 series, which became Apple's most successful smartphone lineup of the year. It accounted for 57 per cent of total iPhone shipments, making it the best-performing iPhone model of the year, according to the report.

Jan 24, 2026

AI causing 'tsunami' in jobs, world must invest in skills: IMF chief

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said AI already affects about 40% of jobs globally, rising to 60% in advanced economies, and could boost global growth by up to 0.8%.

Jan 21, 2026

Running Mumbai Marathon next year? Here's how Apple Watch can help you prepare

With the Mumbai Marathon wrapped up, runners planning for next year can use Apple Watch features like pacing alerts, sleep tracking, and longer battery life to train more consistently and recover better.

Jan 20, 2026

Migraine management tools set to arrive on Ultrahuman app soon; here's what it does

Ultrahuman's new PowerPlug will manage migraine using FDA-backed tech: How it works

Ultrahuman has partnered with Click Therapeutics to develop Migraine PowerPlug, a biomarker-driven migraine management feature based on FDA-authorised digital therapeutic technology, set to launch soon.

Jan 19, 2026

Flipkart Minutes sees 1.5X surge in orders during Dhanteras and Diwali week

Flipkart Minutes records sharp rise amid Sankranti; Bengaluru leads

Flipkart Minutes recorded a sharp spike in festive demand during Makar Sankranti, with essentials like rice, pooja items, sweets, and kites dominating last-minute quick-commerce orders.

Jan 16, 2026

Apple Arcade update: Sid Meier's Civilization VII coming on Feb 5

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Arcade Edition will launch on Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the popular PC strategy franchise to iPhone, iPad, and Mac as part of the subscription service.

Jan 15, 2026

Elon Musk denies Grok generated sexualised images of minors

Global backlash forces Elon Musk-led X to disable Grok's objectionable image generation feature

The remarks follow regulatory scrutiny after reports that Grok had complied with requests to digitally undress images of real people. X has since implemented restrictions, limiting image creation and editing to paid subscribers and barring edits of real people in revealing clothing.

Jan 15, 2026

Watchdog asks X to set up minor protection measures for AI chatbot Grok

Citing concerns over AI-generated deepfake sexual content, the commission urged X to limit or manage teenagers' access to such material and prevent potential illegal activities. Under South Korean law, social media platforms must appoint an official responsible for minor protection and submit annual reports. The KMCC also warned that creating or sharing non-consensual sexual deepfakes is a criminal offence.

Jan 14, 2026

BHASHINI provides AI language services to citizens towards full 'societal inclusivity'

India's national language AI platform BHASHINI is transitioning from rule-based systems to inclusive, AI-powered language engines to promote societal inclusivity. The initiative focuses on community participation, structured dataset creation, and accurate translation across 22 scheduled and non-scheduled languages. BHASHINI aims to ensure no language or dialect is left behind under the National Language Translation Mission.

Jan 14, 2026

Grokipedia beta version to launch in 2 months: Elon Musk

Elon Musk calls Apple‑Google AI partnership 'unreasonable concentration of power'

The criticism comes amid Musk's xAI suing Apple and OpenAI over ChatGPT integration in Siri and claims that Apple's App Store disadvantages rivals like Grok. The dispute highlights ongoing AI competition, regulatory scrutiny, and Musk's efforts to expand xAI, which recently raised $20 billion and is increasing data centre capacity.

Jan 13, 2026

Nothing to open its first global flagship store in THIS Indian city [details]

Nothing's first-ever flagship store opening in THIS Indian city [details inside]

Nothing flagship store will serve as a dedicated physical space where customers can experience Nothing's products, design language, and ecosystem firsthand.

Jan 12, 2026

Apple's iPhone CY25 exports from India cross Rs 2 lakh crore for first time

iPhones now account for about 75% of India's smartphone exports, making smartphones the country's top export category in FY25. With five assembly plants operated by Tata Group and Foxconn and a strong MSME supply chain, India has emerged as the world's second-largest mobile phone producer.

Jan 12, 2026

'America Party' is formed to give back your freedom: Elon Musk launches new party

Musk to open new X algorithm for public in seven days

The world's richest man didn't say why X was making its algorithm open source. He and the company have clashed several times with regulators over content being shown to users. The decision comes as the European Commission has decided to extend a retention order sent to X last year, which related to algorithms and dissemination of illegal content.

Jan 11, 2026

Grok AI Chatbot To Reach All English-Language Users In About A Week: Musk

X accepts 'mistake', will work as per Indian laws to purge obscene imagery

The ministry directed X to conduct a comprehensive review of Grok's technical and governance frameworks to prevent the generation of unlawful content. It said Grok must enforce strict user policies, including suspension and termination of violators. All offending content should be immediately removed without tampering with evidence, it said.

Jan 11, 2026

Google introduces new Gemini-powered AI experiences in Gmail

Gmail gets total makeover with Gemini-powered AI experiences; see what's new

The new capabilities have started rolling out in the US to Gmail users as well as Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Jan 9, 2026

Madhav Sheth's Ai+ expands into wearables with NovaWatch lineup; launch set for Q1 2026

Madhav Sheth-backed Ai+ has announced its first smartwatch lineup, NovaWatch, featuring health tracking, kids safety, built-in earbuds and a rotating camera model, with a nationwide launch planned for Q1 2026.

Jan 8, 2026

OpenAI's big bet on India: Free ChatGPT Go access for 1 year starting Nov 4

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health to securely connect medical records and wellness apps

OpenAI noted that the feature comes amid heavy demand for health queries on ChatGPT -- over 230 million people globally ask health and wellness-related questions on ChatGPT every week.

Jan 8, 2026

Apple's iPhone exports from India cross $50 billion under PLI scheme

The figure is expected to rise further, with three months still remaining in Apple's five‑year PLI window. In the first nine months of FY26, iPhone exports stood at nearly $16 billion, pushing cumulative shipments during the PLI period beyond the $50‑billion mark.

Jan 5, 2026

CES 2026: Samsung says will apply AI to entire product lineup

"We intend to have consumers enjoy meaningful AI experiences by applying the technology across our entire product lineup and services," Samsung Electronics President Roh Tae-moon was quoted as saying by the company during an event in Las Vegas in the US.