TOI Tech Desk

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces availability of Apple Intelligence in India; here’s the timeline

Jan 31, 2025Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that Apple Intelligence will be available in India with localised language support in April.

US-based company shuts down without notice, sends termination email to all employees; Police to investigate

Jan 31, 2025US-based education company Focus Edumatics is under investigation in India for allegedly laying off thousands of employees without notice.

Intel is ‘canceling’ its next big AI chip: What interim co-CEO has to say

Jan 31, 2025Intel has abandoned its plans for the Falcon Shores AI chip, shifting focus to Jaguar Shores for system-level solutions in the AI data center market. Interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus acknowledged that Gaudi chips have not met expectations and emphasized the need for complete rack scale solutions to address customer demands for efficient and cost-effective compute.

Budget 2025: Policy stability, progressive taxation regime and more in online gaming companies’ wishlist

Jan 31, 2025Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 tomorrow, the first after last year's Lok Sabha elections. The tech and gaming industries hope for innovative policies, stable taxation, and enhanced job creation. E-Gaming Federation’s Anuraag Saxena stressed the need for rational tax policies to boost the gaming sector.

Apple CEO Tim Cook at earnings call: iPhone beat ‘all records’ to become top-selling smartphone in India

Jan 31, 2025Apple achieved record-breaking performance in India during the December quarter, with the iPhone becoming the top-selling smartphone model. The company aims to deepen its presence by opening four new retail stores and expanding its Apple Intelligence platform, emphasizing India's significant growth potential for Apple.

'Jai Shri Krishna': FBI head Kash Patel's greetings to parents go viral

Jan 31, 2025Kash Patel, Trump's FBI nominee, is being praised for touching his parents' feet at his Senate confirmation hearing, showing respect to his Indian roots. Patel acknowledged his family, highlighting their support and expressing gratitude. Social media users admired his gesture, with many appreciating his respect for his cultural traditions.

What is the meaning of "i" in iPhone, iPad, and other Apple products? There's not one but five answers to this

Jan 31, 2025The 'i' in Apple products, introduced by Steve Jobs with the iMac in 1998, symbolizes five concepts: internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire. These terms reflect Apple's values in creating devices that empower users, connect to the internet, educate, provide information, and inspire creativity. These core principles continue to influence Apple's modern products.

Amazon CEO's leaked memo to senior leadership: One of the reasons I'm still at Amazon is because it's not a ...

Jan 31, 2025Amazon CEO Andy Jassy attributes the company's streamlined decision-making process to his continued leadership. As Amazon plans to cut thousands of middle management positions by March 2025, the restructuring could save the company between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion annually. Jassy emphasizes the company's efforts to combat excessive bureaucracy.

Meta's Reality Labs division beat nearly all its sales; CTO Andrew Bosworth’s ‘congratulatory’ email to employees reveal

Jan 31, 2025Meta's Reality Labs saw significant growth in 2024 with a 40% increase in sales, beating many targets. The division's success was highlighted by strong sales in wearables and holiday demand for the Quest brand. However, Reality Labs continues to face substantial losses, including a $4.97 billion operating loss in Q4.

Microsoft layoffs go ‘harder’: Termination ‘effective immediately’ with no severance pay and …

Jan 31, 2025Microsoft has initiated immediate job cuts due to performance issues, with impacted employees losing access to systems, buildings, and benefits on their last day. Terminated workers will not receive severance packages and future job applications to Microsoft will consider past performance. The cuts are part of broader layoffs in various divisions, but headcount impact is expected to be minimal.