The world's first telerobotic weight loss surgery has been performed in India across 900 km. Doctors in Gurugram used the SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system and operated on a patient in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. The procedure is said to be conducted with zero latency. Notably, it is also India's first-ever long-distance robotic telesurgery.

Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has reduced its subscription fees in India. The cost of Premium subscriptions for mobile users has dropped from ₹900 to ₹470, a 48% cut. For web users, it is down to ₹427, marking a 34% reduction from ₹650. The price cuts are aimed to make X's premium services more accessible and appealing within India.

Apple supplier Foxconn has started importing components from China to India to assemble the upcoming iPhone 17, reported Economic Times. The parts imported could be meant for trial production in July as their volume is significantly smaller compared to shipments for older models, it added. Mass production will reportedly begin in August, ahead of September launch of iPhone 17.

Social media usage is deeply influenced by culture, infrastructure, and content preferences—and India is proving that point. While global users may gravitate towards aspirational content and lifestyle narratives, Indian users are driven by utility, infotainment, and a desire for connectivity across diverse languages.

Blip promised 10-60 minute fast-fashion delivery for Gen Z but shut down within a year. Fierce competition, high returns, poor unit economics, and logistical challenges doomed its bold vision. Can quick commerce really work for fashion? This closure sparks debate about balancing speed, sustainability, and customer needs in India’s evolving e-commerce market.

TM Roh, acting head of Samsung’s Device Experience division, has said the company is expecting to launch its tri-fold phone within this year. "We are now focussing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided its name," he further said, referring to rumours of it being called Galaxy G Fold.

US President Donald Trump is being criticised on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns, for asking his supporters to let go of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case. "This statement breaks my heart," a user said, while another added, "This is going to cost you so many supporters." Billionaire Elon Musk responded to Trump's criticism, saying, "Hmm."

Connected cars use the power of 5G, IoT, and cloud computing to stay in sync with digital ecosystems. Whether it's updating software remotely or streaming navigation data in real time, vehicles today are deeply integrated with the internet—transforming into smart, adaptive companions on the road.

In India, social media is evolving into a full-funnel marketing engine. With rising trust in influencers, seamless payment integrations, and the rise of conversational commerce, brands are turning engagements into conversions faster than ever. Unlike global markets where users may be saturated or cynical, Indian users are still discovering and exploring new products via social.

The Indian definition of ‘engagement’ is broader, deeper, and more community-driven than global norms. It’s not just about likes or retweets. Engagement here includes forwarding WhatsApp messages to family groups, commenting in Hinglish or Tamil, sharing Reels that reflect local issues, and participating in challenges that are both fun and functional.

India is experiencing a social media boom like no other. With over half a billion internet users—most of them mobile-first and under 30—platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube have become integral to everyday life. Unlike mature global markets, India is still on a steep upward curve of adoption and innovation.

Elon Musk replied on a post asking, "Who sleeps better knowing Donald Trump is in charge?" The post also had a user's reply to the question, which read, "Epstein clients." The billionaire replied to the post with two 'on fire' emojis. Musk has criticised Trump's administration over a memo that said sex offender Jeffrey Epstein never had a client list.

Intel, under the leadership of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, will continue its restructuring plans and cut thousands of jobs amid facing financial struggles, competition and changing AI landscape. The upcoming round of Intel layoffs will reportedly affect up to 4,000 employees across the United States and Oregon will be hit the hardest.

In an anonymous post, a person claiming to be an Amazon delivery agent said they quit a week after joining. The person recalled being assigned 250 deliveries at 220 spots in a congested city in 38°C heat on third day of his job. "I really thought I would do well...Unfortunately, I wasn't cut out for it," the agent added.

Today’s vehicles aren’t just machines—they’re intelligent systems packed with sensors, data processors, and AI. Connected technology allows your car to analyse driving behaviour, learn from traffic patterns, and even suggest routes or maintenance, making driving safer, smarter, and more personalised than ever before.

With over-the-air updates, intelligent infotainment systems, and integration with wearables and home devices, modern cars rival the smartness of new-era mobile phones. In fact, they’re turning into tech ecosystems on wheels—where comfort, performance, and data co-exist seamlessly.

According to data accessed from US Labour Department by Business Insider, software engineers at Google earn $109,180 to $340,000 annually, while research scientists earn $155,000 to $303,000. Data scientists earn $133,000 to $260,000 and product managers make $136,000 to $280,000. UX designers and UX researchers make $124,000 to $230,000 and $124,000 to $224,000, respectively.

Connected vehicles are constantly generating and uploading data to the cloud—from engine performance to GPS logs. Cloud platforms help automakers monitor fleet health, optimise logistics, and roll out feature updates at scale, creating a feedback loop between car, cloud, and user.

Thanks to predictive maintenance powered by real-time sensor data, your vehicle can now alert you before a part wears out. This proactive approach not only reduces repair costs and prevents breakdowns but also extends the lifespan of the vehicle—redefining vehicle ownership and service.

India has embraced short-form video content at a staggering pace. Following the TikTok ban, indigenous apps like Moj, Josh, and Roposo filled the gap, while global players like Instagram Reels capitalised on the momentum. Today, creators from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are redefining fame, brands are investing in snackable storytelling, and regional content is outperforming polished global formats.

ISRO chief V Narayanan revealed that his team had pushed for postponement of launch to ensure astronauts' safety after spotting a leak in SpaceX's rocket, which took Shubhanshu Shukla to space. He recalled saying his team won't participate in launching a rocket they weren't confident of. "Initially they thought I'm a nuisance...Later realised we did a fantastic job," he added.

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group and Chancellor of BITS Pilani, has announced a ₹2,200-crore plan to upgrade and expand the 61-year-old institution. The group will fund a new AI campus in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati and upgrade the infrastructure at the existing campuses, said Birla. The group will launch a new edtech platform BITS Pilani Digital.

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs is testing an autonomous software engineer 'Devin' from AI startup Cognition, who is expected to soon join the ranks of the firm’s 12,000 human developers. "Initially, we will have hundreds of Devins [and] that might go into the thousands," said bank's CIO Marco Argenti. AI-powered Devin will boost worker productivity, he added.

Elon Musk's xAI on Saturday issued an apology for what it called its own "horrific behaviour" following violent and antisemitic posts from Grok chatbot earlier this week. It said the incident was caused by rogue "code path update" that made the bot "susceptible to existing X user posts, including those with extremist views" and not by Grok's core language model.

Elon Musk's SpaceX has committed $2 billion to his artificial intelligence startup xAI as part of a $5 billion equity round, the Wall Street Journal reported. The investment follows xAI's merger with X (formerly Twitter) and values the combined company at $113 billion. Meanwhile, Musk has released xAI's Grok 4, which integrates real-time data from X, Tesla and SpaceX.