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Wipro Announces Record ₹150 Billion Buyback Amid Revenue Miss
Wipro has unveiled a record share buyback of up to ₹150 billion ($1.61 billion), even as the company reported a slight miss in quarterly revenue expectations, reflecting continued caution in global technology spending. Revenue Growth Falls Short of Expectations For the quarter ended March 31, Wipro reported consolidated revenue of ₹242.36 billion ($2.60 billion), marking…
Starlink Outage Disrupts U.S. Navy Drone Tests, Highlighting Pentagon’s Reliance on SpaceX
A global outage affecting Starlink last August disrupted U.S. Navy drone testing operations, exposing the risks of the United States Department of Defense’s growing dependence on SpaceX infrastructure. According to internal Navy documents reviewed by Reuters, the outage left approximately two dozen unmanned surface vessels temporarily inoperable off the California coast, halting communications and suspending…
Google and Pentagon in Talks Over Classified AI Deployment Deal
Google is reportedly negotiating a new agreement with the United States Department of Defense that would enable the deployment of its Gemini AI models within classified environments, according to a report by The Information. Expanding AI into Classified Operations The proposed deal would allow the Pentagon to use Google’s AI systems for “all lawful purposes,”…
Stellantis and Microsoft Sign Five-Year Partnership to Accelerate AI Capabilities
Stellantis and Microsoft have entered into a five-year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and engineering capabilities, as legacy automakers intensify efforts to compete with increasingly tech-driven rivals. The agreement underscores a broader industry shift, where software and data-driven services are becoming central to long-term automotive strategy—particularly as Chinese manufacturers rapidly advance digital features…
Strong ASML and TSMC Forecasts Signal Continued AI Spending Boom
Robust forecasts from ASML and TSMC this week indicate that the global surge in artificial intelligence investment remains firmly intact, with major cloud providers continuing to channel significant capital into advanced chip infrastructure. The outlook points to another quarter of heavy spending by U.S. technology giants as they race to secure the high-performance semiconductors required…
Glean:PROPEL Australia
4 May 2026 Glean Launches in Australia with Enterprise AI Event, Glean:PROPEL Glean has officially expanded into Australia, marking the milestone with a local office, in-country data hosting, and a registered legal entity. To celebrate its launch and strengthen its regional presence, the company is hosting Glean:PROPEL Australia, a flagship event focused on turning AI…
The Problem with Constant App Updates
There’s a familiar pattern in modern digital life. You open an app, and something feels different. A button has moved. A feature looks unfamiliar. A workflow you relied on yesterday now takes three extra steps. Sometimes the change is subtle, sometimes disruptive—but it’s constant. App updates have become a defining feature of the software experience….
When AI Gets It Wrong: Hidden Risks Nobody Talks About
Artificial intelligence is often described as transformative, revolutionary, even inevitable. It promises efficiency, scale, and insight at levels humans alone could never achieve. And in many cases, it delivers. But beneath the excitement and rapid adoption lies a quieter, less discussed reality: AI doesn’t just fail occasionally—it fails in ways that are often invisible, misunderstood,…
The Psychology Behind Notification Addiction
There’s a familiar moment most of us experience dozens—if not hundreds—of times a day. A subtle vibration. A small red badge. A chime that cuts through silence. Almost instinctively, your attention shifts. You reach for your phone, even if you were in the middle of something important. You check. You scroll. And often, within seconds,…
Digital Fatigue: How Too Much Technology Is Reducing Productivity
There was a time when technology promised freedom. Faster communication, smarter tools, seamless collaboration—everything pointed toward a future where work would become easier and more efficient. And for a while, it did. But somewhere along the way, the tools designed to simplify our lives began to complicate them. What we’re experiencing now isn’t just overload—it’s…
Kremlin Defends Internet Restrictions as Security Measures
The Kremlin has stated that recent internet restrictions affecting users across Russia are necessary for national security, amid ongoing concerns over digital controls introduced since the start of the war in Ukraine. Speaking on the issue, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged that the measures have caused disruption for many citizens, but emphasized they should not…
Nornickel Targets EV Market with Palladium-Based Battery Innovation
Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium, is developing a new palladium-based catalyst for lithium-sulphur (Li-S) batteries, aiming to unlock a significant new source of demand for the metal in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The company expects to complete development within three years, positioning the technology as a potential alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries…