News & Analysis

Hours before Trump's new tariff move, China began probing US firm over Israeli chip deal

Hours before US President Donald Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” reports are emerging that China opened an investigation into Qualcomm

'Work from Anywhere' not valid for 'work from home': Google memo to employees

Google is reportedly imposing more stringent guidelines for its employees, adding more restrictions to its remote working policy. A new report has suggested that the tech giant is updating its "Work from Anywhere" policy, which was introduced during the pandemic

Is Tim Cook preparing to leave Apple? Who could succeed the tech CEO?

Tim Cook may be preparing to step down from Apple after more than a decade at the helm and speculation is growing about who could take his place. Senior executives such as Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, Senior Vice President John Ternus, and software head Craig Federighi are viewed as potential successors

Why is Elon Musk telling people to cancel Netflix subscriptions?

Elon Musk has urged millions to cancel Netflix, citing outrage over comments by 'Dead End: Paranormal Park' creator Hamish Steele about Charlie Kirk’s death and the streamer’s diversity and LGBTQ content. The Tesla chief amplified posts accusing Netflix of pushing a 'woke agenda'

Elon Musk becomes the first person to hit $500 billion net worth: Forbes

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company's shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur's other startups this year.

A new US bill to replace H-1B lottery system? What it means for Indian workers and Big Tech

The H-1B visa programme is facing its biggest shake-up in decades. US lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to raise wages, tighten hiring rules, and end the lottery system in favour of higher pay-based selection. India accounts for 71 per cent of H-1B approvals

TikTok survives in US: Trump signs order for $14bn carve-up deal

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to advance a deal on the TikTok App in the United States with a group of mostly American investors

What will be the impact of Trump’s $100,000 visa fee? 5,500 jobs each month

The Trump administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas could cut 5,500 foreign work permits every month, hitting Indian tech professionals and US companies reliant on global talent. Experts warn the move may disrupt hiring and drive jobs offshore

Who will manage TikTok operations in the US? Murdoch, Ellison, Dell in talks

TikTok’s future in the US may soon be decided as President Donald Trump confirmed plans for American investors, including Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell, to take control of its US operations. The deal would shift TikTok’s data storage, ownership, and algorithm oversight to the US

Trump UK visit: How the $204 billion US investment may help the British economy bounce back

US President Donald Trump’s second State visit to the UK featured lavish royal ceremonies, record US investments worth £150 billion, and the signing of a landmark Tech Prosperity Deal with PM Keir Starmer. While the visit brought pledges of thousands of jobs, differences over steel tariffs and immigration remain unresolved

What's the cost of keeping Elon Musk away from politics? A trillion dollars, it seems

Tesla has proposed a record-breaking $1 trillion compensation plan to retain CEO Elon Musk and secure his focus on ambitious projects like autonomous taxis and humanoid robots. The move comes as Musk personally purchased $1 billion in Tesla shares while facing criticism over political involvement

What is the US HIRE Bill and why is India’s $250-billion IT sector worried?

The proposed US HIRE Bill could significantly impact India’s IT industry by imposing a 25 per cent tax on outsourcing. Introduced by US Senator Bernie Moreno, the legislation aims to bring jobs back to the US, but it threatens Indian tech giants like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, which depend heavily on American clients for revenue

Is the internet dead? What's this theory that OpenAI's Sam Altman says might be true?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has suggested there may be truth to the Dead Internet Theory, which claims much of today’s online content and social media activity is generated by bots and AI rather than humans. His comments have put a spotlight on synthetic content and the growing influence of artificial intelligence online

'Trump now trains his tariff gun at chipmakers not shifting production bases to US

President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US. The comment came ahead of his dinner with major technology company CEOs.

Will Chinese tech firms defy Xi pressure and buy Nvidia AI chip? Report says they want to...

Chinese tech firms perceive the potential B30A pricing, reported by Reuters for the first time, as a good deal, they added. One said the B30A promises to be up to six times more powerful than the H20

$6 billion windfall: Is crypto now the Trump family’s biggest business venture?

The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, has quickly become its largest source of wealth, with locked holdings valued at around $6 billion. The launch of its $WLFI token drew massive trading volumes and scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as Donald Trump balances presidential duties with his family’s expanding crypto empire

Talking to chatbots can lead to 'AI psychosis'. Is this a growing mental health risk?

AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are now everyday tools, but psychiatrists warn of a disturbing trend dubbed 'AI psychosis'. A small group of users report delusions, emotional dependence or losing touch with reality after long conversations with chatbots

Why is AI startup Perplexity offering $34.5 billion for Google Chrome?

AI startup Perplexity has made an unprecedented $34.5 billion all-cash offer to buy Google Chrome, aiming to acquire the browser’s massive user base amid a looming US antitrust ruling against Google. Backed by major investors, the San Francisco-based firm says the deal would preserve Chrome’s openness while investing billions in its future development

ChatGPT co-creator appointed head of Meta AI Superintelligence Lab