Car manufacturers are ditching CarPlay in 2026: Here’s why
CarPlay lets you bypass your car’s lousy infotainment system, but some manufacturers have decided they don’t want you doing that anymore.
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Trump dismisses calls to slow down AI development: ‘Negative forces bringing it up’
Speaking to reporters during his visit to Ireland, Trump said that safeguards could be considered but questioned the need to raise concerns over slowing AI development. …read more
IND vs AFG 1st T20I: India hammer Afghanistan by 7 wickets; Abhishek Sharma’s 82, Arshdeep’s 3-fer seal win
India made a dominant start to the T20I series against Afghanistan, cruising to a seven-wicket victory in the opener. Abhishek Sharma starred with a blistering 82, while Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack with a three-wicket haul to seal a convincing win. …read more
From Kerala to Tamil Nadu: Why four Opposition CMs skipped BRICS dinner despite invite
Four CMs of the Opposition-ruled states, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, who were invited for the BRICS dinner at Bharat Mandapam, did not attend the high-profile event in Delhi. …read more
These useful accessories help extend your HDMI setup on a budget
HDMI cables can only transmit a signal so far, but these accessories can extend that when you need something more.
What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan
The PSX isn’t just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.
‘Indian version of Coldplay kiss cam’: Netizens react as Vijay, Trisha’s awkward moment from Ajith Kumar’s Silverstone race goes viral
Vijay and Trisha Krishnan’s awkward moment at Ajith Kumar’s Silverstone race has gone viral, with netizens calling it the “Indian version of Coldplay kiss cam.” Their viral appearance has once again fuelled relationship speculation, while Vijay and Ajith’s reunion also became a highlight. …read more
If your laptop trackpad is popping out, stop using it immediately
Your trackpad probably covers a part of your laptop that can become a fire hazard in a hurry, so if your trackpad is shifting, it needs immediate attention.
SIIMA 2026 winners list: Kantara Chapter 1 wins Best Film; Rishab Shetty, Naga Chaitanya bag top acting honours
At the SIIMA 2026, Rishab Shetty took home two major honours in the Kannada category, winning Best Director and Best Actor for Kantara Chapter 1. Rukmini Vasanth received Best Actress for the same film. In the Telugu category, Mirai and Sankranthiki Vasthunam were the major winners. …read more
Are Apple’s wired EarPods still worth buying?
Wired earbuds like EarPods might seem like a relic of the past, but they still have their place (and come at a great price).
Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun
Two people were arrested in San Fransico while riding around in a Waymo robotaxi after the cab pulled over and called the cops on them. The riders were juveniles in possession of a loaded AR-style ghost gun and were taken to a juvenile hall. While the police report did not specify who was operating the autonomous car, Waymo later confirmed it was one of its vehicles to the Los Angeles Times.
A spokesperson told the LA Times that a “violation of our terms of service involving a firearm” was detected. At which point the car pulled over and alerted the authorities.
Earlier this year, a Waymo faked having mechanical problems to pull over when …
