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Google will soon allow video apps on Android Automotive to switch to audio-only mode when the car is in motion — a move aimed at enhancing in-car content without compromising safety.

Currently, video playback on Android Automotive works only when the vehicle is parked. Once in motion, playback stops. While ideal for most content, it can be limiting for formats like video podcasts or live sports, where visuals aren’t essential.

That’s set to change. As part of an early access programme, Google will let video apps on Android Automotive OS (based…

Salesforce said on Tuesday it would buy Informatica for about $8 billion, betting on the data management platform to sharpen its competitive edge in the booming artificial intelligence market.

The cloud-software giant is returning to big-ticket M&A after years on the sidelines, driven by scrutiny from activist investors pressing for better profitability.

It had last year shelved deal talks with Informatica after the companies failed to agree on deal terms.

Buying Informatica, in its biggest deal since its nearly $28 billion acquisition of Slack…

OnePlus put its own stamp on artificial intelligence on smartphones. The company, which so far has refrained from going all-in on AI features on its devices, so far, has rolled out the OnePlus AI quite of features, designed to work in conjunction with the Plus Key — a button that replaces the iconic slider and can be programmed for different functions, including Plus Space: OnePlus’s interpretation of an AI hub.

Per OnePlus, its suite of AI features are designed to increase productivity, manage information, and support user customisation. The Plus…

Exports of iPhones from India to the United States rose by an estimated 76% year-on-year in April, according to new data from technology research firm Canalys, now part of Omdia. The increase comes as Apple shifts more of its final assembly operations to India in response to trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Omdia estimates that 3 million iPhones shipped from India to the US in April, compared with just 900,000 units from China—a 76% fall from the previous year. The figures signal a significant rebalancing of Apple’s supply chain,…

India’s medium-sized enterprises are being held back by outdated technology, limited digital infrastructure and a lack of access to affordable innovation, according to a report by the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), supported by NITI Aayog.

The report, ‘Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises,’ states that “majority of Medium Enterprises use outdated technology that prevents them from keeping up with the modern world.” It adds that 82% of such firms surveyed do not use Industry 4.0 technologies like artificial intelligence (AI)…

French tech brand Alcatel on Tuesday announced the launch of its V3 Series smartphones in India, featuring the country’s first devices with patented NXTPAPER display technology. The lineup includes three models — V3 Ultra, V3 Pro, and V3 Classic — priced at ₹19,999, ₹17,999, and ₹12,999 respectively.

The V3 series aims to offer a visually immersive and eye-comfort-centric smartphone experience, targeting India’s younger, tech-savvy users. Central to this innovation is Alcatel’s NXTPAPER display, developed in partnership with TCL, which…

Skullcandy has launched two new true wireless earbuds in India—Push ANC Active and Dime Evo—available at introductory prices of ₹9,999 and ₹4,999 respectively on Amazon and Skullcandy’s official website.

The Push ANC Active model includes features designed for outdoor and fitness use, such as IP67 sweat and waterproof resistance, ear hangers for a secure fit, and an adjustable Stay-Aware Mode to allow ambient sound when needed. The earbuds also support Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) through a four-microphone system and can deliver up to 37…

The European Union could retaliate against US technology companies if the trade conflict with Donald Trump’s administration escalates, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

While the leader of Europe’s largest economy aims to reduce tariffs and defuse tensions with the White House, he said that the bloc would need to protect its interests and pointed to the US surplus in services trade with the EU.

“At the moment, we strongly protect US tech companies — also on taxes,” Merz said Monday in Berlin at the WDR Europaforum conference. “That…

On paper, the HP EliteBook X G1i looks every bit the premium business laptop: Lightweight, secure, and powered by one of Intel’s latest high-performance chips. It ticks many of the right boxes for professionals constantly on the move. With a starting price of ₹1,49,750 for the base model, though, the question is whether this laptop truly justifies its price tag.

When it comes to choosing a business-class device, there are four core considerations: Weight, performance, security, and battery life. I’ve broken this review down accordingly to assess…