Apple is could be ending OpenAI’s exclusive hold on Siri, opening the voice assistant up to multiple chatbots—including Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude—through a new “Extensions” feature coming in iOS 27. Users will be able to choose their preferred AI from the App Store and set it directly in Settings. The update, expected to be
X, formerly Twitter, has seen fresh layoffs, including its chief marketing officer, as Elon Musk prepares SpaceX for a potential IPO. Over 20 non-technical staff were cut following the merger of X, xAI, and SpaceX. Remaining employees are now focused on cost-cutting and revenue growth, with a new chief revenue officer appointed to boost ad
Apart from crude oil disruptions, the supply of LPG and LNG have also been hit. India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to step up procurement from alternative sources.
Iran’s most advanced missiles, including the Qassem Basir and Fattah-2, remain unused despite ongoing conflict. Experts suggest these sophisticated weapons might be held in reserve, destroyed, or not yet fully operational. While older missiles have been deployed, recent attacks show a decline in numbers and high interception rates by US and Israeli forces.
Microsoft has paused hiring for most teams outside its AI division, including cloud and sales, to control costs before its fiscal year ends. This move, impacting non-AI roles, follows significant AI infrastructure investments and a broader HR restructuring. The company is prioritizing AI development while trimming other expenses, awaiting returns on its substantial AI bets.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Congress legislators’ demands for VIP IPL tickets, stating they are entitled to them as government members. He pledged to address the issue with authorities, while another MLA criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for allegedly not providing tickets and selling them at inflated prices.
A cricket fan was initially denied entry to the Sheffield Shield final for wearing a “Free Imran Khan” T-shirt, but Cricket Australia later reversed the decision. Authorities clarified that support for the jailed former Pakistan captain is considered a humanitarian issue, not a political one, allowing fans with similar messages entry.
Nepal has a new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, the nation’s youngest at 35. A rapper-turned-politician and former Kathmandu mayor, Shah assumes office as the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader. His rise signifies a shift, with his confrontational style against the federal government gaining traction. This appointment follows the RSP’s strong performance in recent elections.
Virat Kohli has unveiled a striking new full-sleeve tattoo ahead of IPL 2026, featuring a lotus and peony. This evolving artwork, created by Aliens Tattoo India, symbolizes his personal transformation and journey, with the lotus representing purity and resilience. The design integrates and refines his existing tattoos into a cohesive narrative.
