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Microsoft cuts Claude Code access as AI coding costs surge

Microsoft has reportedly reduced employee access to Anthropic's Claude Code due to rising AI-related operational costs and is encouraging engineers to use GitHub Copilot CLI instead. The move comes after widespread adoption of AI coding tools significantly increased enterprise computing expenses

May 25, 2026

Apple spotlights student entrepreneurs building startups on Mac in the latest chapter of its

How MacBooks are helping India's student entrepreneurs build apps, brands, businesses before graduation

Apple India's latest "Great Ideas Start Here" campaign spotlights Indian student entrepreneurs using MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to build startups from dorm rooms and college campuses while managing coding, AI workflows, content creation and app development alongside student life.

May 24, 2026

Apple introduces AI-powered sleep apnea detection for Watch users in India

The new Apple Watch feature uses the device's accelerometer and a "Breathing Disturbances" metric to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea by analysing sleep-related wrist movements over a 30-day period. Users can also export detailed PDF reports to share with doctors.

May 21, 2026

Apple blocked over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent App Store transactions in 2025

Leveraging human review and artificial intelligence to combat malicious activity, Apple rejected over 2 million problematic app submissions and blocked more than 1.1 billion fraudulent account creations in 2025

May 21, 2026

Your Phone Is Getting More Expensive Because AI Is Stealing Its Memory Chips

Why your next phone keeps getting expensive: Nothing's Akis Evangelidis on chip crisis nobody's talking about

Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis on why the DRAM shortage is breaking the economics of the smartphone you're waiting to buy.

May 20, 2026

Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple has named two India-origin apps, Katha Room and Guitar Wiz — among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Katha Room was recognised in the Social Impact category for promoting Indian folklore through Gond art-inspired storytelling

May 19, 2026

How to turn off Instagram's new Instants feature and remove photos you shared

Instagram recently rolled out a new feature called "Instants," allowing users to share disappearing photos with friends in real time. However, many users ended up accidentally sending photos because the feature instantly shares images once the shutter button is tapped.

May 15, 2026

Nothing Bengaluru Flagship Draws Over 61,000 Visitors, Generates $1.3 Million In 90 Days

Nothing's Bengaluru store off to great start: 61,000+ visitors, over Rs 12 crore revenue in 90 days

Nothing has reported strong early performance from its first India flagship store in Bengaluru, which opened on February 14, 2026, at Indiranagar's 100 Feet Road. The 5,032-square-foot outlet welcomed 61,931 visitors and generated over $1.3 million in revenue within its first 90 days.

May 14, 2026

Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max, These Indie Films Challenge Traditional Filmmaking

MAMI's latest 'Filmed on iPhone' initiative showcases how emerging Indian filmmakers are using smartphone technology to produce cinematic short films with professional-grade storytelling.

May 12, 2026

Google Search Crashes for Users Across Regions; '500 Error' Reports Flood Social Media

Google Search experienced a global outage on Tuesday morning, affecting users in India, the US and several other regions. Many users encountered a "500 Internal Server Error" message while trying to access search results, indicating a server-side technical issue within Google's backend infrastructure.

May 12, 2026

Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption for Instagram messages globally

Meta will now be able to access message content when necessary. The move has triggered debate over online privacy and child safety, with critics raising concerns about user data access, while child protection groups welcomed the decision.

May 9, 2026

Instagram crackdown on fake accounts: Virat Kohli, Ronaldo, BLACKPINK lose millions of followers

Virat Kohli, Ronaldo, BLACKPINK lose millions of followers in Instagram fake account crackdown

Meta said the drop in followers was due to a routine cleanup of fake, spam and inactive Instagram accounts, meaning most removed followers were not active users.

May 8, 2026

Are your Instagram DMs safe? Meta ends encrypted chats today

Meta Platforms has ended end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs globally, allowing the company to access message content to improve moderation and comply with new US regulations targeting harmful and non-consensual content.

May 8, 2026

WhatsApp announces AI upgrade for round-the-clock SME customer support in India

WhatsApp has launched 'Business AI' in India, an AI-powered customer support feature aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer interactions directly. Businesses will still have full control over conversations and can step in or disable the AI whenever required.

May 7, 2026

Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India's renewable energy infrastructure

The company will collaborate with CleanMax to develop over 150 megawatts of renewable energy capacity across the country, enough to power nearly 1.5 lakh households annually