Nothing CEO predicts smartphones price hike in 2026, here’s why – Firstpost

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says 2026 could be an unprecedented year for consumer electronics. He indicated that the rising price of memory chips will make the smartphones even more expensive. If you’ve been eyeing a new smartphone for 2026, brace yourself, it might cost more than you’d like. Carl Pei, the co-founder and CEO of Nothing, […]

OpenAI strikes over $10 billion compute deal with Cerebras – Firstpost

OpenAI will purchase more than $10 billion computing power from chipmaker Cerebras as it moves ahead in the AI race. The ChatGPT maker plans to use the systems built by Cerebras to power its popular chatbot in what is the latest in a string of multi-billion-dollar deals struck by OpenAI. OpenAI will purchase up to 750 […]

Philippines to ban grok ‘by tonight’ over sexually explicit AI images – Firstpost

The Philippines on Thursday said that it is planning to block Grok “by tonight,” joining Malaysia and Indonesia in blocking access to the AI chatbot. The Philippine government said on Thursday it is planning to impose a ban on Grok “by tonight,” joining Southeast Asian neighbours Malaysia and Indonesia in blocking access to the chatbot amid […]

Nothing confirms opening its first global flagship store in Bengaluru – Firstpost

Nothing has announced that its first flagship store is set to open in Bengaluru, India. While the launch details are not out yet, the teaser shows a tentative architecture of the store. After days of teasing its fans, London-based tech brand Nothing has finally confirmed plans to open its first-ever global flagship store,  and it’s landing right […]

When AI harm goes mainstream — it’s not about content but consent – Firstpost

Grok’s misuse has triggered global outrage as AI-generated sexual deepfakes target women and minors. With bans, probes, and regulatory pressure mounting worldwide, the controversy highlights a deeper failure to safeguard privacy amid rapid AI expansion. AI chatbots are largely built to help users solve problems and access information. Lately, though, that promise has been overshadowed by […]