Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, drew market attention after releasing its first quarter results for FY26 following market hours on July 10. The company reported a stronger-than-expected performance, sparking positive sentiment around the stock, which has the potential to test Rs 3,580 levels in the near term, according to analysts. TCS posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 12,760 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reflecting a 5

Meta’s internal culture has come under sharp criticism following a powerful exit email from former AI researcher Tijmen Blankevoort, who compared the company’s environment to “metastatic cancer.” In a message shared internally and reviewed by The Information, Blankevoort described a toxic and fear-driven culture within Meta’s AI division, exacerbated by constant performance reviews, mass layoffs, and a lack of mission cla

Intel is laying off 529 employees in Oregon as part of a sweeping global restructuring plan that could eventually impact up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts, beginning July 15, will affect workers at Intel’s Aloha and Hillsboro facilities, as confirmed in a regulatory filing. This move follows recent layoffs at Intel’s Santa Clara headquarters in California, where over 100 jobs were slashed. The company, under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, is aiming to

Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Her departure, made public on Wednesday, marks the end of a two-year tenure in which she led the company through one of the most transformative periods in its history. Yaccarino joined X in mid-2023, following a high-profile ownership change that redefined the platform’s direction. In a farewell message posted on the site, she expressed deep gratitude for the exper

Nvidia has reached an unprecedented milestone by becoming the first publicly traded company in history to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation. This historic achievement, reached on Wednesday, showcases the company’s rapid ascent in the global technology landscape, driven largely by the surging demand for its artificial intelligence-focused chips. Shares of Nvidia rose by 2.5% in early trading on Wednesday, climbing by $3.97 to exceed $164 per share. This marks a staggerin

In a move aimed at streamlining the delivery of benefits under the National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP), the government has mandated that all beneficiaries provide their Aadhaar number or proof of Aadhaar enrollment to access scheme benefits. This policy is part of a broader initiative to ensure that cash and non-cash benefits reach persons with disabilities (PwDs) efficiently.

Waymo, the self-driving technology company, has introduced a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle service by allowing teenagers aged 14-17 to use its robotaxis independently in Phoenix. Previously, unaccompanied minors were prohibited from using Waymo’s services, but the company now believes that its technology is trustworthy enough to safely transport children on their own. This change in policy is a bold move by Waymo to gain the trust of famili

Some of the brightest young minds in the country are coming together this weekend in San Francisco to showcase how they are using science and technology to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The event marks the first in-person innovation showcase by the Knowledge Society in the city, bringing together students who have spent months exploring global issues and emerging technologies through a highly specialized accelerator program. The Knowledge Society (T

Artificial intelligence could become a powerful ally in fighting climate change, helping to significantly reduce carbon emissions without forcing society to give up the comforts of modern living. A new study suggests that AI applications across just three major sectors—power generation, food production, and transportation—could collectively cut between 3.2 and 5.4 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually by the year 2035. That potential reduction would vastl

Bill Gates, once the world’s richest person, has now dropped out of the top 10 richest individuals for the first time in years. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates now ranks 12th with a net worth of $124 billion as of 8 July 2025. This marks a significant shift in the wealth rankings, where Gates now trails Michael Dell at number 11 with $137 billion, and his former Microsoft colleague, Steve Ballmer, is ahead at number 5 with $17

A Houston-based pediatrician is no longer employed after a controversial social media post in which she appeared to politicize the devastating Central Texas floods drew widespread criticism from the public and ultimately led to her termination. The physician, Dr. Christina Propst, was a practicing pediatrician at Blue Fish Pediatrics before her now-viral comments sparked outrage among parents, patients, and the general community. The controversy began after Dr. Propst posted a

While most parts of the planet continue to experience rising temperatures, a mysterious cold patch in the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland defies the trend. Known as the “cold blob,” this area has cooled by up to 0.3 degrees Celsius over the past century, even as surrounding waters have warmed. New research led by Penn State University has shed light on this anomaly, offering critical insights into the balance between ocean currents and atmospheri

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Apple has made headlines with its latest real estate investment spree, spending over half a billion dollars in just one week. The tech giant finalized two major property purchases in Silicon Valley, underscoring its commitment to expanding its footprint in the region. On June 24, Apple closed a deal to acquire the 220,000-square-foot Cupertino Gateway complex for $166.9 million. Located on North Tantau Avenue in Cupe

A growing controversy is unfolding in Silicon Valley involving Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has allegedly held multiple full-time jobs at different startups without informing any of his employers. The case has sent shockwaves across the startup ecosystem, especially among early-stage founders who believed they had hired a promising and committed candidate. Now, they are left grappling with what they see as deception, resume fabrication, and a major breach of trust in the age

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a crucial piece of Earth’s ancient climate puzzle, shedding light on one of the most significant climate disasters in history: the Permian–Triassic Mass Extinction, or the "Great Dying." Occurring around 252 million years ago, this event wiped out nearly 90% of life on Earth, leaving scientists to wonder why the planet remained in extreme heat for millions of years afterward, even after the volcani

Microsoft is making headlines once again as it announces another round of layoffs, this time cutting 9,000 jobs globally, which represents less than 4 percent of its total workforce. This fresh wave of job cuts, coming just a month after the company let go of 6,000 employees, brings the total number of job reductions to over 15,000 since May. The tech giant stated that the layoffs are part of ongoing organizational changes, aimed at positioning the company for

The European Commission has been inundated with proposals from companies aiming to establish AI Gigafactories across the continent, marking a significant step forward in the EU’s ambitions for digital sovereignty. A total of 76 expressions of interest have been submitted, covering 60 potential sites in 16 member countries—an unprecedented level of response for a project of this nature. Officials in Brussels have welcomed this as a clear validation of their strategy to

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

Google is continuing its rollout of AI Mode, introducing it to the public through a new animated Doodle and homepage update. The initiative, which was formally unveiled at I/O 2025, is now fully available in the United States and is being tested internationally, starting with India. AI Mode represents a shift in how users engage with search on both desktop and mobile, combining Google’s core strength in information retrieval with artificial intelligence capabilities designed to enhance