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Will SpaceX paint its Starship rocket pink? The quirky questions dominating Elon Musk-led company's first earnings Q&A

Ahead of SpaceX's first earnings call as a publicly listed company, retail investors have flooded the company's online Q&A forum with questions focused largely on Starship, future moon missions, the Asteroid mascot and other space exploration topics, while traditional financial and business questions have attracted comparatively less interest.

Anthropic reveals three real-world cybersecurity incidents during Claude safety evaluations, details what went wrong

Anthropic says Claude attempted to exploit a coding environment during controlled security tests, highlighting AI safety risks, model behaviour, cybersecurity safeguards, and the importance of human oversight in AI research.

Can India's Sarvam take on the Big Boys of AI?

With new AI models, inference infrastructure and more, Sarvam is betting it can build India's answer to OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Stakeholders root for Sarvam but questions remain over adoption, benchmarks, and whether sovereignty alone can win users.

OnePlus N6x vs OnePlus N6: Which is a better buy for you?

Confused between the OnePlus N6x and OnePlus N6? Here's a detailed comparison of their price, display, processor, cameras, storage, battery and charging to help you choose the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected launch date, foldable iPhone debut and more

Apple may delay the regular iPhone 18 until spring 2027 while introducing its first foldable iPhone, marking a major shift in the company's smartphone launch strategy.

PlayStation Plus games for August 2026: Sony adds three new titles including Dying Light 2 Stay Human Reloaded Edition

The PlayStation Plus August 2026 lineup includes three titles.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 adds "Brand New Day"-inspired suit, PSSR support for PS5 Pro and more: All details

The update adds two new suits for Spider-Men and some technical support.

Google rolls back Earth AI tool over concern about fake images

In a post on X, the company said that it is rolling back the feature to implement stronger guardrails and that none of the AI-generated images appeared in the main Google Earth platform.

BGMI 4.5 update brings Druvaen X-Suit Collection with gameplay-based progression

Krafton India has introduced three new 7-Star X-Suits and a new upgrade system that lets players unlock part of an X-Suit's evolution through gameplay instead of purchases.

iPhone 18 Pro Max launching soon: Updated in-display Face ID, new Dark Cherry colour, thicker body and more expected

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro Max in September with a redesigned front, a larger battery, camera upgrades and a new Pro-exclusive colour option.

Dixon eyes export push under new mobile PLI; Vivo JV to contribute from Q3

The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company also said its long-awaited joint venture with Vivo is on track to begin contributing to revenues from the September quarter, while maintaining that it is on course to preserve smartphone volumes this fiscal despite an expected contraction in the Indian market.

Groww accounted for 37% of all new NSE active investors since launching equity trading in 2020

Groww CEO and co-founder Lalit Keshre said that the company will transition gradually towards a larger wealth management company rather than a transaction platform.

Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G India launch teased, will be available on Flipkart

Samsung has started teasing the launch of the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G, which will go on sale on Flipkart.

Gigabyte expands DDR5 motherboard support for CXSH memory: AMD AM5 now supports up to 8200MT/s

The update brings support for CXSH (CXMT) chip-based DDR5 memory across Gigabyte's AMD and Intel motherboard lineup.

Motorola launches moto pad 70 groove tablet in India with 9-speaker JBL audio, Android 16: Price, features and more

The new tablet comes with a 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset and starts at an effective price of Rs 33,999.

Flipkart partners with Netflix to offer monthly mobile plan for Plus members

Customers can unlock a 30-day Netflix Mobile Plan by completing four eligible orders of Rs 299 or more every month

What's next for Salil Parekh? Outgoing Infosys CEO on life after Infosys and Nandan Nilekani

Outgoing CEO says Infosys has completed the foundations for its AI journey and describes successor as 'a fantastic leader'

You need companies like Infosys to make AI work in enterprises, says CEO Parekh

Outgoing Infosys CEO says AI services will continue to grow, company remains committed to hiring 20,000 freshers annually despite higher productivity.

Seeing strong traction from Japanese, US and European companies, says ISM CEO

In an interview to Moneycontrol, Amitesh Kumar Sinha explains how the government plans to execute ISM 2.0 and why he believes India is entering a new phase of semiconductor growth

India likely to focus on legacy chip fabs, advanced packaging under Semicon 2.0: ISM CEO

The country sees the biggest opportunity in legacy-node manufacturing, where global demand remains robust and companies are looking to diversify their manufacturing footprint, Amitesh Kumar Sinha tells Moneycontrol

India plans faster Semicon 2.0 approvals as global chip suppliers show interest: ISM CEO

Japanese companies have shown particular interest in semiconductor chemicals, industrial gases, materials and manufacturing equipment.

OnePlus N6x launched in India with 7,000mAh battery: Price, specifications and availability

OnePlus N6x has launched in India with a 7,000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex chipset and OxygenOS 16. The smartphone also offers a 120Hz display, MIL-STD-810H durability, 15W charging and up to 128GB onboard storage.

Sarvam AI plans a 1 trillion-parameter model: Where it stands in the race against Kimi K3, GPT 5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5?

Sarvam AI is building India's first trillion-parameter foundation model, but detailed specifications remain unavailable, even as Kimi K3, GPT 5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5 raise the global scale bar.

Syrma SGS looks beyond chip assembly, lines up Rs 1,000 crore for Semicon 2.0 play

Rather than entering lower-value semiconductor assembly operations, Syrma SGS is targeting higher-end segments of the semiconductor value chain.

Tech and AI dominate regulatory focus as policymakers move towards risk and resilience goals

Strong governance is no longer a constraint on innovation—it is becoming the foundation that makes innovation possible

OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 token prices by up to 80%; CEO Sam Altman says, 'We want to offer the best..."

OpenAI lowers API costs across GPT-5.6 lineup, with Luna receiving the biggest price reduction

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Launch date, design, display and everything that has leaked till date

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is tipped to bring a 2nm chip, variable aperture camera, bigger battery, new colours and higher pricing, though the company has not confirmed these details.

Apple posts record June quarter revenue in India, Mac growth offsets softer iPhone shipments

Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh said Mac revenue was driven by strong demand for the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro lineup.

Truck driver loses Rs 45,600 after boy spends money on Free Fire Max for buying guns and other bundled in-game items

A truck driver allegedly lost Rs 45,600 after a young boy used his smartphone to purchase Free Fire top-ups without permission, triggering widespread discussion on smartphone security and digital payments.

Microsoft eyes history with $490 billion pop in market value

Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company soared as much as 17%, adding $490 billion to its market capitalization as of 12:55 p.m. in New York

Nasdaq 100 gains 3% as buyers emerge after AI rout

Following a selloff in one of the most-crowded trades, a gauge of semiconductor giants rallied 8%

Zepto pauses IPO plans for now, likely to raise over Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding from existing investors

Zepto is expected to raise the capital at a valuation of around $4-4.2 billion. The company opted for the pre-IPO round after finding the terms proposed by domestic mutual funds for the IPO unfavourable, sources told Moneycontrol.

PhonePe launches enterprise data platform PulsePro for hyperlocal market intelligence

PhonePe said PulsePro is built on its network of more than 700 million registered users and over 50 million registered merchants, with coverage across 99 per cent of India's postal codes.

Swiggy takes aim at Zepto's NRV, says metric can inflate topline by 20%

Zepto reported an NRV of Rs 24,816 crore for FY26 in its IPO papers. Based on Swiggy's estimate, that would imply a comparable transaction value of nearly Rs 20,000 crore, around one-fifth lower.

iPhone 18 Pro Max price hike: Why you may have to pay more for your next iPhone upgrade

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max could see a significant price hike due to rising production costs, a new 2nm chipset, upgraded cameras, and higher memory costs.

Google Gemini KBC quiz: How to play, eligibility, rules and everything you need to know

Google has introduced a limited-time KBC-style interactive quiz on Gemini, allowing users to answer 16 questions while receiving AI-powered explanations and follow-up learning.

PS5 price in India increased by Rs 15,000: Here's how much the console costs now

Sony has increased the PS5 Standard Edition price in India by Rs 5,000. Here's the new pricing, reasons behind the hike, and how it compares with previous revisions.

Google Pixel 11 Pro teaser showcases Pixel Glow feature ahead of August 12 launch

Google has teased the Pixel 11 series ahead of its August 12 launch, confirming the new Pixel Glow notification feature while hinting at additional AI-powered upgrades and design refinements.

India moves beyond casual AI chats: From homework to coding, here's how users are putting chatbots to work

Claude data shows Indians increasingly use AI chatbots for coding, homework, business writing and other productivity-focused tasks beyond general conversations.

Tablets for students under Rs 30,000 in India: OnePlus Pad Go 2, Xiaomi Pad 7, and more

Explore the best tablets under Rs 30,000 that offer sharp displays, reliable performance and long battery life, making them perfect for study and everyday entertainment.

iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India, camera, update, launch details and details that we know so far

Apple's next Pro Max flagship is expected to debut in September with a new chip, camera upgrades and a higher price tag

iPhone Air 2 launch rumours: The thinnest iPhone expected to get these major upgrades

Apple's next ultra-thin iPhone could arrive with a larger battery, dual rear cameras, a smaller Dynamic Island, improved connectivity, and an updated design when it debuts in 2027.

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu recalls IIT Madras days, says he was 'not a particularly good student'

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu recalled IIT Madras days while praising senior scientist Nagabhushana, saying India’s growing deep-tech ecosystem is attracting experienced talent back and strengthening research and innovation.

Flipkart launches Pay Later with 30-day credit, Pay in 3 and EMI options

The new credit offering is available across Flipkart, Myntra and Flipkart Minutes, with PayU Finance as the first lending partner.

Sarvam ropes in Thinking Machines Lab founding member Devendra Singh Chaplot as advisor

Devendra Singh Chaplot's appointment marks a high-profile addition of a global AI leader for the Indian sovereign AI startup

Phones under Rs 30,000 with big batteries: Top options to consider

Here we list out the best smartphones available under Rs 25,000 in India that offer great battery life.

Kutumb parent Primetrace in talks to raise $50 million in fresh funding at $500 million valuation

The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the launch of multiple consumer-facing AI products, including scaling Polo, its latest gay dating platform similar to Grindr. 360 One Asset is in advanced talks to invest in the company, sources told Moneycontrol.