As persistent spam complaints have clouded Google’s Rich Communication Services (RCS) push in India, the company is turning to deeper carrier integration to bolster protections on the platform. On Sunday, Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator with over 463 million subscribers, said it had partnered with Google to integrate the carrier’s network-level spam filtering into the RCS ecosystem in the …

In a lengthy post on Truth Social on February 27, President Trump ordered all federal agencies to “immediately cease all use of Anthropic’s technology” following strong disagreements between the Department of Defense and the AI company. A few hours later, the US conducted a major air attack on Iran with the help of Anthropic’s AI tools, according to a report …

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, left, and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a multi-year strategic partnership on Friday that includes a $50 billion investment from Amazon into the AI company. (GeekWire File Photos) Amazon’s OpenAI investment and cloud partnership made big headlines Friday, but the mechanics of the deal — including how the money flows, what triggers the payments, and what …

UAE President and Iraqi President discuss regional developments and implications in phone call Source link

Investors have been pouring billions into AI companies over the past few years, as the technology continues to hold sway in the Valley and thus the world. But not all AI companies are grabbing investor attention. Indeed, even as it seems every company these days is rebranding to include “AI” in its name, some startup ideas are just no longer …

MWC 2026 officially gets underway on March 2 and will continue through March 5, but the announcements are already coming ahead of its start. We can always count on the annual tech event to bring tons of new phones, laptops and tablets, and we’re expecting to see some robots and other gadgets too — plus plenty of AI news, of …

In a high-voltage Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and West Indies, the spotlight was not only on the explosive batting display but also on a controversial dismissal that triggered a heated debate online. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Caribbean side responded in commanding fashion, piling up 195/4 in …

After petrol and diesel, the price of kerosene has also been increased once again. According to the notification, the price of kerosene has been increased by Rs 8.20 per liter, after which the new price of kerosene has been fixed at Rs 188.73 per liter. Earlier, the price of kerosene was Rs 180.53 per liter. Under the same notification, the …

By CEO Sam Altman’s own admission, OpenAI’s deal with the Department of Defense was “definitely rushed,” and “the optics don’t look good.” After negotiations between Anthropic and the Pentagon fell through on Friday, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic’s technology after a six-month transition period, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he was designating the …

President of Kazakhstan reaffirms solidarity with the UAE following Iranian attacks during call with UAE President Source link

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New device is rumored to offer a mix of style, practical AI, and long-lasting performance. Leaked reports and industry whispers suggest TECNO is preparing the Spark Go 3 for Pakistan’s entry-level market. The new device is rumored to offer a mix of style, practical AI, and long-lasting performance. Expected Vibrant Colors Leaks indicate the Spark Go 3 might come in …

Honor first teased its “Robot phone” with a movable camera arm earlier this year. Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the Chinese company provided more details about the device, including how the robot can respond to different situations without commands. The company said that it is planning to launch this device in the second half of this …

In the aftermath of Pakistan’s embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage – marking the fourth consecutive ICC tournament without a semi-final appearance – captain Salman Ali Agha faced a hostile press conference where he was grilled with pointed questions about his future and whether he was merely a “dummy captain” for head coach Mike Hesson. …

Honor launched its new foldable, the Honor Magic V6, with a massive 6,600 mAh battery and a new sturdy hinge ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The Chinese company has been obsessed with proving that it makes the thinnest foldables. This year’s version is 4mm thick when unfolded and 8.75 mm thick when folded. Compared to last …