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Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: Report

The layoffs will impact thousands of roles, including sales and consulting, as well as jobs at the Xbox gaming division, the Business Insider report said

1 Jul 2026 9:23 am

WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy loophole

WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers

30 Jun 2026 9:41 am

South Korea announces massive $576 billion AI-chip investment

President Lee says projects to secure overwhelming industrial strength; chip investments by Samsung, SK Hynix and local governments top $576 billion

29 Jun 2026 1:31 pm

Apple supplier Tata tightens internal controls after data breach, sources say

Tata has hired a global consultant to conduct a forensic audit and has reported the incident to the Indian government and its clients, said the Tata source

29 Jun 2026 9:48 am

OpenAI restricts limited release of new model to U.S. only

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 series comprises three new models: Sol, the company's new flagship; Terra, a mid-range model for everyday work; and Luna, a fast, low-cost option

29 Jun 2026 9:29 am