Kalpesh Sharma

Apple Proposes 15% Fee on External App Payments After Epic Court Loss

Apple has proposed a 15% commission on external purchases made through links in iOS apps following its legal battle with Epic Games. The company also outlined lower rates of 5% for eligible small businesses and 10% for select programmes, including subscriptions, as part of its new App Store fee structure.

Dali Rajic Appointed as New OpenAI Chief Revenue Officer

OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its global revenue strategy and commercial expansion. Rajic, former Wiz President and COO, will focus on scaling enterprise growth as OpenAI serves over one billion weekly users and two million businesses, succeeding Denise Dresser, who will remain during the transition.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Launch Set for September 5; Know Rumoured Price Range, Specifications and Features

Lava Smart 4 Price in India, Specifications and Features; Everything to Know About New Lava Mobiles Model

Lava has launched the Smart 4 in India at INR 8,499, targeting first-time smartphone buyers with a 6.56-inch 90Hz display, UNISOC processor, 5,000mAh battery and Android 16 Go Edition. The entry-level phone also offers 4G connectivity, expandable storage and MIL-STD-810H durability.

Claude AI Watermark: Anthropic Adds Invisible Markers to AI-Generated Text and Files, Know How It Works

Anthropic has integrated invisible watermarks and metadata into Claude models to comply with the EU AI Act. According to an Anthropic post, new models will feature machine-readable markers from day one, allowing third-party tools to detect AI-generated text and media while preserving normal reading quality.

YouTube Partner Program Updates: Platform Doubles Watch Hour Threshold to 8,000 Hours for New Creators; Check Details

YouTube is raising Partner Program entry requirements from February 2027. New creators need 1,000 subscribers and 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views. Existing members need 10 million Shorts views for Shorts revenue sharing. Premium Lite expands globally, with terms to accept by 31 January 2027.

Verizon Fibre Cut Issue Resolved: US Telecom Giant Restores Service After Fiber Cable Vandalism in Southern California; Know What Happened

Verizon restored mobile and internet service in Southern California after vandals cut multiple fiber cables on 9 August. The outage affected parts of the Los Angeles region before repairs were completed by 7:30 PM PT. The company called such attacks a threat to public safety and is working on prevention measures.

Meta Layoffs Discussed: CEO Mark Zuckerberg Addresses 4 AM Job Cuts During Earnings Call

Salesforce Layoffs Continues: Marc Benioff-Led Cloud Giant Cuts More Jobs Locally in Washington State Amid Restructuring

Salesforce is cutting 59 jobs across its Seattle and Bellevue offices, with affected employees set to leave by October 5. The latest layoffs mark the company’s third workforce reduction this year, impacting software engineers, technical support staff, product managers and other roles amid ongoing restructuring and AI-driven efficiency efforts.

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Leaks Reveal Liquid Glass Interface and Features, Design Reportedly Limited to Flagship Models

Xiaomi's upcoming HyperOS 4 software features a Liquid Glass interface, AI tools, and performance upgrades. Leaked reports outline beta testing timelines and hardware requirements, indicating advanced visual effects may be restricted to high-end flagship chipsets.

AI Hiring Outpaces Job Losses in India: Reports

A Nomura report reveals that AI-related hiring in India has outpaced job losses, with 83,100 hires recorded against 31,921 layoffs. While chatbot automation affects support roles, technology demand drives new opportunities for skilled graduates.

Google Maps Ask Maps Expands to 150 Markets With Food Ordering and Personal AI Features

Google has expanded Ask Maps to over 150 markets with new capabilities including food ordering via Square and Toast, Gmail based personal intelligence, real time transit updates and conversational place edits. The tool can plan around bookings, remember past chats and suggest nearby events. Uber Eats integration is planned soon

Upcoming Smartphone Launches in August 2026: From Google Pixel 11 and Vivo S2 to POCO M8 Power, Check Details of All Models Here

Discover the top smartphone launches scheduled for August 2026, featuring the Google Pixel 11 series, Vivo S2, POCO M8 Power, and Redmi Note 17. Explore expected pricing, advanced AI capabilities, and massive battery hardware heading to the market this month. Check list of all the upcoming devices and their expected specs and prices.

Google Earth Gets Nano Banana 2; Know How to Use It

Google Earth has integrated Nano Banana AI image generation, allowing web users to transform satellite and 3D views using text prompts. From visualizing ancient history to rendering future real estate projects, the global update bridges geographic data with creative visualization tools.

PwC AI Report Blunder: Consulting Giant Faces Embarrassment Over Fabricated Citations; Know Details Here

PwC joins other major consulting firms in facing embarrassment after investigations reveal its thought leadership reports contain fabricated citations, broken links, and AI hallucinations. The blunder highlights ongoing risks as advisory businesses increasingly lean on generative tools to draft critical publications.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Price Hike Alert

Qualcomm chip price hikes and memory inflation are driving up costs for flagship devices like the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra starting at INR 116,990, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 6.9-inch display, and a 200MP quad camera setup.

Can Data Centres Lead to Water Crisis? Know How Much Water Data Centres Consume Every Day

Data centres face scrutiny as AI demands drive massive freshwater consumption for cooling. With some facilities using 5 million gallons daily, the industry's reliance on evaporation and fossil-fuel-based electricity strains local aquifers, prompting calls for liquid cooling and renewable energy.

OnePlus Exit from US and Europe Because of Memory Price Hike? Here's Actual Reason

OnePlus has officially ceased new operations in the US and Europe, citing global component cost pressures and a strategic shift toward consolidation. While the brand exits Western markets, it has confirmed that existing devices will remain supported. OnePlus continues to operate fully in India and China, transitioning all handsets to ColorOS.

ChatGPT Back to WhatsApp in EEA for Better Accessibility; Check Details

OpenAI has brought ChatGPT back to WhatsApp in the European Economic Area, allowing users to chat with the AI via the verified 1-800-CHATGPT contact. The update supports text, images, voice notes and image generation, while OpenAI also expands ChatGPT to Kakao and Viber in selected markets.

Muse Image Discontinued: Meta Axes Its AI Tool After Facing Backlash From Users Over Privacy Concerns

Meta has withdrawn a controversial feature from its new Muse Image AI tool that allowed users to generate images by referencing public Instagram accounts. The decision followed public criticism and concerns from talent agencies regarding the lack of user consent, leading the company to confirm the feature missed the mark entirely.