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Elon Musk announced that Starlink will be priced affordably in India to compete with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio, intensifying tensions just before Jio Platforms’ record‑setting IPO. Musk’s statement, posted on X, warned that high prices would deter Indian consumers and that competition would benefit citizens. He accused the Indian government of favoring Jio and suggested that security clearance delays were politically motivated. Jio’s satellite venture is also awaiting clearance, while SpaceX plans to enter the mobile carrier [...]

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will open in San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13‑15, drawing over 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders. The event features more than 250 speakers across 200+ sessions, 300+ startups in the Expo Hall, and the top 200 startups in Startup Battlefield. Key speakers include RJ Scaringe (Rivian), Mark Wahlberg, Alexa von Tobel (Inspired Capital), Andrew Feldman (Cerebras Systems), Cat de Jong (Anthropic), and Les Karpas (NVIDIA). Ticket prices rise at the door, with [...]

Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate and iOS 27 last month, adding three major upgrades to iPhone Mirroring. The most noticeable change is the ability to resize the mirroring window, replacing the previous three preset sizes and allowing developers to expand support as iOS 27 updates roll out. Users can now access Control Center via CMD+4 or the View menu, and DRM‑protected videos play correctly instead of showing a black screen. The new app icon aligns Mirroring [...]

India’s government has officially denied Elon Musk’s accusations that the country is engaging in protectionist practices against SpaceX’s Starlink service. In a statement released by the Ministry of Communications, officials cited the recent approval of Starlink’s launch license and the adherence to international trade rules as evidence of a fair regulatory environment. The response highlights India’s commitment to fostering a competitive digital infrastructure sector while maintaining compliance with global standards. The rebuttal comes amid growing scrutiny over [...]

Apple will postpone the next entry‑level iPad to early 2027, following an October launch of the OLED iPad mini. The company plans two events in October: a smart‑home‑centric show on the 13th and a Mac/iPad event on the 27th, which will likely focus on Macs and the mini, leaving other iPad models for 2027. Leaks suggest the new base iPad will feature an A19 chip, 8 GB RAM, a C1X modem, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread, priced at $449. [...]

In June, Google launched its Search Profiles feature, allowing publishers and creators to build a dedicated social presence on the platform. The feature, previously unavailable in India, now lets creators showcase articles, videos, and social posts in a central space. Users can access profiles via a creator’s knowledge panel, Discover, or a direct URL. Eligibility requires users to be at least 18 and comply with Google’s policy guidelines. The rollout includes prominent social channels such as YouTube, [...]

Tom’s Guide reviewer tested the Lenovo Googlebook 15, the flagship model of Google’s new laptop platform that runs Googlebook OS, essentially Android optimized for keyboard and mouse. The 15.3‑inch device features a sleek Cloud Grey chassis and a vivid OLED display, delivering strong everyday performance and tight “Better Together” integration with Android phones, mirroring the cross‑device experience long offered by Apple. Practical AI tools such as Magic Pointer and Rambler enhance productivity without feeling gimmicky. The review notes two [...]

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, declares that AI models lack experiences, bodies, feelings and a moral conscience, sparking a public clash with Anthropic, a leading AI firm. Anthropic co‑founder Chris Olah had considered withdrawing from a Vatican event after reading the draft, which rejects the notion of sentient AI. The company had spent months consulting theologians and ethicists on AI consciousness and how to embed moral values in its systems. Vatican officials and many secular scholars argue that while [...]