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Nvidia forges ahead on humanoid development, reveals Isaac GR00T N1.5, Isaac GR00T-Dreams and more
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0At the Computex 2025 tech trade show, chipmaker Nvidia has made clear its intentions of forging ahead on the...
Microsoft unveils Windows AI Foundry at Build 2025
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Microsoft has gone all-out on AI in its annual Build developer conference, and now, the company lifted the veil...
Uber gets onboard India’s ONDC, allowing users to book Delhi Metro tickets to start with
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Uber will now let users book metro tickets directly through its app. This comes courtesy of its partnership with...
Microsoft Build 2025: GitHub Copilot gets AI boost with new coding agent
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Microsoft Build – the company’s annual conference – kicked off with a bang today with AI — as expected...
Trump administration flags national security concerns over Apple’s AI deal with Alibaba: Report
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0The Trump administration has reportedly expressed significant concern over Apple’s recent decision to integrate Alibaba’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology...
Xiaomi bets big on chip design, to invest $6.93 billion
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has announced plans to put in a staggering 50 billion yuan (approximately $6.93 billion) over...
OpenAI ‘Codex’ is an AI agent in ChatGPT to automate code writing and debugging
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0OpenAI has unveiled Codex, an advanced AI coding agent integrated into ChatGPT. This release, currently in a research preview...
Fortnite’s iOS comeback crushed as Apple rejects latest submission
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Epic Games, the publisher behind Fortnite, announced on Friday that Apple has blocked the game’s latest submission to the...
Microsoft proposes selling ‘Office 365’ without ‘Teams’ at a lower price amid EU antitrust probe
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Microsoft has proposed significant changes to its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 offerings in an effort to resolve a...
Trump says he asked Apple’s Tim Cook to ‘not build in India’
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0US President Donald Trump revealed that he personally urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt further expansion of the...
xAI says ‘unauthorized modification’ to Grok led to ‘white genocide’ content
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0xAI, the AI firm founded by Elon Musk, has said in a post, that an internal breach led to...
YouTube will now show ads after ‘peak moments’
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0YouTube has announced a new advertising format – Peak Points – an AI-powered system designed to place ads immediately...
Zepto announces new ‘Atom’ platform for brands to gain consumer insights
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Leveraging on heaps of consumer buying patterns and data that it is sitting on, quick commerce platform Zepto has...
Apple to hike prices for iPhone 17 models driven by upgrades, not tariff factors: Report
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Tech titan Apple is reportedly planning to raise prices for its upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. The new models are...
Samsung reveals Galaxy S25 Edge, heating up the slim smartphone battle
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Samsung has now introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-thin iteration of its flagship smartphone series. The device will...
Google launches ‘Material 3 Expressive’ design language, set to debut with Android 16 and Wear OS 6
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0After it was leaked online, Google has now officially launched ‘Material 3 Expressive’, a dynamic enhancement to its Material...
Trump administration scraps Biden-era ‘AI Diffusion Rule’ amid backlash and diplomatic concerns
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0The Trump administration has formally scrapped the ‘AI Diffusion Rule’ put in place under former President Joe Biden. The...
Google testing AI Mode on homepage, potentially replacing “I’m Feeling Lucky”
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0For decades, Google’s homepage has trained users to initiate searches with keywords, expecting a list of ranked links in...
Apple to introduce AI-powered battery management in iOS 19: Report
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new AI-powered battery management system with iOS 19. The new feature is...
US and China announce temporary tariff reductions
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Marking a de-escalation of ongoing trade tensions, the US and China have now agreed to temporarily reduce the tariffs...
OpenAI, Microsoft in talks to revamp partnership
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0According to media reports, OpenAI and Microsoft are now negotiating to redefine the terms of their partnership. This development...
Meta testing video ads on its X alternative ‘Threads’
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Meta is accelerating its revenue push from Threads, this time with the introduction of video ads to its text-based...
Google to deploy Gemini Nano AI for real-time scam protection in Chrome
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Google has introduced a significant enhancement to its Chrome browser’s scam detection capabilities by integrating Gemini Nano (an advanced...
India orders X to block over 8,000 accounts, X complies but exploring legal action
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has informed that it has received latest executive orders...
Google rolls out dedicated Gemini app for iPad with enhanced features
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Google has officially launched a dedicated Gemini app for iPad, available for download globally in regions where Gemini services...
Apple’s AI-powered Safari overhaul could threaten Google’s Search dominance
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0For over two decades, Google has maintained its dominance in the digital search ecosystem, by being the default search...
Uber beats earnings but misses revenue expectations for Q1
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Ride-hailing major Uber has reported its earnings for the first quarter on Wednesday – despite surpassing analyst expectations on...
Microsoft pulls the plug on Skype after 20+ years
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Skype has been a staple of the digital communications landscape for years, and now, its run of over 20...
Meta’s WhatsApp wins $168Mn in spyware lawsuit against Pegasus maker NSO Group
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Social media powerhouse Meta (the parent company of WhatsApp) has been awarded $168 million in damages by a US...
OpenAI to slash Microsoft’s share of revenue post restructuring by half within next 5 years: Report
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0OpenAI has informed investors that it intends to reduce the portion of its revenue shared with Microsoft, its largest...
Google’s ‘Material 3 Expressive’ Android design framework leaks early
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Google’s next major update to its Android design framework — Material 3 Expressive — has been leaked ahead of...
EV maker Ather makes muted public market debut
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Ather Energy, the Hero group backed EV maker, made a successful public market debut at Indian bourses today, even...
Apple appeals court’s contempt ruling in Epic Games lawsuit
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Apple has reportedly filed a new appeal with the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals. The company is contesting...
OpenAI changes restructuring plan to remain under nonprofit control amid pressure
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0OpenAI has announced a major change to its corporate structure, opting to maintain oversight by its nonprofit parent while...
TikTok reprieve possible as Trump open to pushing back deadline, again
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Third time’s the charm for TikTok, apparently. US President Donald Trump has indicated he is willing to extend the...
Swiggy expands its quick food delivery service ‘Bolt’ to over 500 cities across India
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Even though Zomato has shut it down, its rival Swiggy is expanding its quick food delivery service to more...
Google to open Gemini chatbot to kids under 13 despite Meta, ChatGPT controversies: Report
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Google is now reportedly preparing to expand access to its Gemini AI chatbot to children under 13. According to...
Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, names Greg Abel as successor
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 094 years old legendary investor Warren Buffett — chairman of Berkshire Hathaway — has announced he will step down...
US FDA grants ‘breakthrough’ status to Neuralink’s speech restoration device
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted ‘breakthrough device’ status to Neuralink’s experimental speech restoration device, which...
Amazon beats estimates in Q1, but tariffs cast shadow on outlook and forecast
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0E-commerce giant Amazon has delivered a stronger-than-expected performance for the first quarter of 2025, reporting gains in both profit...
Apple posts $95.4Bn in Q2 2025 revenue amid China sales decline and tariff concerns
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Apple reported its fiscal second-quarter (Q2) earnings for 2025, covering the period ending March 2025. The company posted revenue...
Oyo’s third attempt at an IPO is also a no-go: Report
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0It seems like third time’s not a charm, at least in case of Softbank-backed hospitality upstart Oyo. The company...
Zomato parent Eternal’s revenue grows in Q4 FY25, but profits plunge
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Gurugram-based Eternal Ltd, the parent company of food delivery aggregator Zomato, has now reported a steep year-on-year decline in...
AI-powered language learning startup Stimuler gets $3.75Mn in Pre-Series A fundraise
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Stimuler, an AI-powered language learning platform, has secured $3.75Mn in Pre-Series A funding, with participation led by Lightspeed and...
India’s Supreme Court rules digital access as a fundamental right
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0The Supreme Court of India has ruled that ‘Digital Access’ is a fundamental right under Article 21 (right to...
Meta rolls out a separate AI app and web platform to challenge ChatGPT and Gemini
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0Social media powerhouse Meta has introduced a standalone AI assistant app. This new app, powered by Meta’s latest large...
Karnataka High Court directs Indian Govt. to block Proton Mail over alleged misuse in cyber harassment
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0High Court in the Indian state of Karnataka, has now directed the Federal Government to initiate proceedings aimed at...
Amazon launches first batch of 27 internet satellites under Project Kuiper
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0E-commerce behemoth Amazon has now marked a major milestone in its ambitious ‘Project Kuiper’ initiative by successfully launching 27...
Apple begins iPhone production at new Tata plant in India, Foxconn to begin soon
TheTechMedia, , Consumer Tech, Showcase, Social Tech, Technology, #TheTechMedia #TechNews #Techupdates #technology #ttm #techupdates, 0With US-based companies scrambling to figure out and lay out alternate supply chains to deal with new US tariffs...
- Waymo gets green light to expand its robotaxi service to San Jose May 20, 2025
- Nvidia forges ahead on humanoid development, reveals Isaac GR00T N1.5, Isaac GR00T-Dreams and more May 20, 2025
- Microsoft unveils Windows AI Foundry at Build 2025 May 19, 2025
- Uber gets onboard India’s ONDC, allowing users to book Delhi Metro tickets to start with May 19, 2025
- Microsoft Build 2025: GitHub Copilot gets AI boost with new coding agent May 19, 2025