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Google expands AI photo editing to India, letting users edit With text or voice commands
Users can now ask Google Photos to perform a range of edits, such as blurring backgrounds, fixing glare, sharpening images, adjusting colours, or even removing reflections from windows, all through text or voice commands.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 5:31am EST
Moon soil rewrites how Earth got its water, Nasa reports
NASA scientists are turning to the Moon to solve one of Earth’s oldest mysteries: where our water came from. A new study led by the US space agency uses Moon soil collected during the Apollo...
International The News - Jan 28, 2026 5:31am EST
South Korea's SK Hynix to establish a special ‘AI Company’ in the U.S.
SK Hynix will set up a new U.S.-based company focused on artificial intelligence solutions, with $10 billion committed to the project.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 5:12am EST
Babies out, fur babies in: Why young people in China are choosing pets over parenthood
The number of pets has exploded in China, where officials trying to increase the birth rate are facing resistance from young people.
NBC News - Jan 28, 2026 5:01am EST
Meta CEO Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
According to the attorney general, Meta employees messages and internal emails show that the company rejected the recommendations of its integrity staff and declined to impose reasonable guardrails to prevent children from being subject to sexually exploitative conversations with its AI chatbots.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:48am EST
International Data Privacy Day 2026: Is your data truly safe in the digital age?
On International Data Privacy Day, it’s worth asking how much privacy we truly have left in the digital world. Here, we explore how everyday social media platforms and AI technologies quietly chip away at our personal boundaries, often far beyond what we realise.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:31am EST
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is set to deepen his “all-in” AI gamble, with talks under way for a fresh multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI as the global race to dominate artificial intelligence accelerates
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:16am EST
Chip giant ASML surges 7% as AI boom fuels record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance
ASML is experiencing several tailwinds including an expectation of increased chipmaking capacity and continued demand for AI semiconductors.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 3:13am EST
One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI firms from Alibaba to Moonshot race to release new models
Chinese companies are releasing new AI models and striving to gain an edge in the AI application race as the country's biggest holiday of the year nears.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 1:39am EST
Social Media addiction among children: Landmark US lawsuit renews concerns over mental health
Social media addiction among teenagers has taken a worrying turn. In a recent lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, a 19-year-old and her mother have accused the tech giants of knowingly harming children’s mental health. Firstpost spoke to a psychologist to understand the deeper implications.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 1:01am EST
‘Totally false’: WhatsApp Chief rejects claims Meta can read private messages
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart rejected claims that Meta can read private messages, calling them “totally false,” after Elon Musk questioned WhatsApp’s security. Meta said a lawsuit alleging encryption bypass is baseless and defamatory.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 12:19am EST
Android phones get major anti-theft overhaul with AI protection
Discover the latest anti-theft features for Android phones, including AI-driven protections and enhanced security measures, designed to deter thieves and safeguard your device. Learn about updates like Failed Authentication Lock and Remote Lock, now available on Android 16 and later.
Gulf News - Jan 28, 2026 12:09am EST
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Blocked Curbs on Sex-Talking Chatbots For Minors, Court Filing Alleges
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 11:37pm EST
WhatsApp Unveils High-Security Mode, Latest Tech Firm To Offer Users Stronger Protection
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 11:31pm EST
WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection
The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in WhatsApp’s settings that activates a series of defenses. These include blocking media and attachments from unknown senders, disabling link previews, and silencing calls from unknown contacts.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 10:58pm EST
Amazon layoffs: Tech giant to cut 16,000 jobs, Indian teams could take biggest hit
Amazon is set to lay off around 16,000 employees globally starting January 27, with corporate teams in India expected to be hit hardest. The expected job losses follow an earlier round in October 2025, when Amazon slashed about 14,000 white‑collar roles
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 10:42pm EST
UK rolls out free AI training, but will it save your job?
The technology secretary, Liz Kendall, said the government's aim was to ensure people benefit from AI rather than being left behind by it.
Sky News - Jan 27, 2026 9:53pm EST
Amazon inadvertently announces cloud unit layoffs in email to employees
Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 8:52pm EST
Coinbase adverts banned in UK for suggesting crypto could ease cost of living crisis
Guardian UK - Jan 27, 2026 7:42pm EST
Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
ABC News - Jan 27, 2026 7:02pm EST
Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 6:38pm EST
Online bettors mint money on Elon Musk's misses
From robotaxis to a new political party, Musk’s next move is now a wager, and skeptics are cashing in.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 6:31pm EST
Mozilla is building an AI ‘rebel alliance’ to take on industry heavweights OpenAI, Anthropic
Mozilla is looking to deploy its roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to support "mission driven" companies and nonprofits, and is particularly focused on AI.
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 5:59pm EST