Palantir CEO slams OpenAI, Anthropic's token modelPalantir CEO Alex Karp has slammed the token-based pricing of AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, arguing businesses are wasting money wit...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turfWestern startups are increasingly turning their attention to affordable and powerful AI models from China, particularly Z. ai's GLM-5.2, wh...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: OpenAI is halving inference cost and what this meansOpenAI has reportedly halved its AI inference costs through significant optimizations, a crucial development amid rising AI development exp...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
WhatsApp opens username reservations: All you need to knowThose who have received the update can reserve a username by updating WhatsApp and navigating to Settings > Account > Username. The feature...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review: ReportWarren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has reportedly postponed his customary mid-year donation to the Gates Foundation. This ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Alternatives to OpenAI, Anthropic: With US prime AI off the table, India opts for fine ChinaChinese open-source models, already popular among startups due to lower costs, may now make their way to large enterprises looking to avoid...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 27, 2026?Bank holiday today: Several customers are now wondering whether banks will remain shut today (Saturday, June 27, 2026) as well. If you have...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Muharram bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today on June 26, 2026?Bank holiday today: Banks across many states and union territories are closed today, June 26, 2026, for the observance of Muharram. This cl...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is BSE, NSE open or closed today for Muharram?Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, are closed today, June 26, for Muharram. The MCX has a partial closure, while NCDEX is shut al...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday today? Here's what’s open, what’s closed, and whether Walmart, Costco and banks are operatingJuneteenth 2026: Are Walmart, Target, Costco and banks open today? As Americans observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, millions are a...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, USPS, stock market, stores and restaurant hoursJuneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST