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The AI.com domain purchase by Crypto.com has officially set a new benchmark in the digital world, with the company spending a staggering $70 million just days before the Super Bowl. The move signals a high-stakes bet on artificial intelligence and brand dominance at a time when global attention is at its peak. This record-breaking deal, confirmed by the Financial Times, makes AI.com the most expensive domain name ever sold. The transaction was reportedly paid entirely in cryptocurrency to an undisclosed seller, further underscoring Crypto.com’s commitment to its digital-first philosophy. AI.com Domain Purchase Breaks All-Time Records The AI.com domain purchase instantly…

India deep tech startup rules have officially changed as the government moves to better support science-led companies that require long development cycles before reaching commercial scale. The updated framework expands both the time and revenue limits that determine whether a company qualifies for startup-specific benefits. The move reflects growing recognition that deep tech ventures in areas such as space, semiconductors, and biotechnology operate very differently from conventional software startups. These companies often need patient capital, longer timelines, and regulatory stability to succeed. Table of Contents What changed in India deep tech startup rules Why deep tech startups need longer timelines…

Reddit adtech acquisitions are becoming a central part of the company’s growth strategy, as executives confirmed plans to pursue more mergers and acquisitions across advertising technology and beyond. The update came during Reddit’s fourth-quarter earnings call, where leadership outlined how strategic deals could strengthen monetization and expand its user reach. Speaking to analysts, Reddit CFO Andrew Vollero said the company remains open to buying businesses that either benefit from Reddit’s massive scale or directly help grow its global audience. The message was clear: acquisitions remain a key lever for Reddit’s next phase. Table of Contents Reddit’s acquisition strategy explained Why…

GTA 6 handcrafted without AI has now been officially confirmed by Rockstar Games, putting an end to months of speculation around the use of generative AI in the development of the most anticipated game of the decade. While much of the gaming industry is rapidly adopting AI-driven tools, Rockstar has chosen to stick to its traditional, detail-first development philosophy for Grand Theft Auto VI. The confirmation came directly from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, who explained that the decision was made to protect the creative identity and overall quality of the franchise. GTA 6 Handcrafted Without AI Despite Industry-Wide AI…

Snap is working to expand its business beyond advertising. The company is focusing more on subscriptions and future hardware products. Its latest Q4 earnings report shows mixed but steady progress. Revenue rises in Q4 In the fourth quarter, Snap reported $1.7 billion in revenue, up 10% year over year. Average revenue per user increased slightly, rising from $3.44 to $3.62. The company also posted $45 million in net income, compared with $9 million a year earlier. This marks a strong improvement in profitability. Snap+ subscriptions continue to grow Snap continues to see success with Snap+, its paid subscription service launched…

Apple’s next-generation Siri could rely on Google’s cloud infrastructure, according to comments made by senior Google executives. During Alphabet’s recent earnings call, company leaders confirmed that Apple has selected Google as its preferred cloud partner, raising questions about where future Apple Intelligence features will run. The remarks suggest that upcoming versions of Siri and Apple Foundation Models may operate on Google servers rather than exclusively on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Apple and Google Confirm Gemini Partnership Apple and Google recently put months of speculation to rest by confirming that a custom Gemini model will power the next generation of Siri,…

Vivo is gearing up to introduce its new V70 smartphone lineup in India on 19 February at 12 PM. The upcoming series will include the Vivo V70 and the more powerful Vivo V70 Elite, both running OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. Here’s everything we know so far about the devices. Vivo V70, V70 Elite: Confirmed specifications The Vivo V70 Elite will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and is claimed to achieve an AnTuTu score exceeding 1.8 million. It will support LPDDR5x RAM along with UFS 4.1 storage for faster performance. On the other hand, the…

Mozilla is introducing a centralised hub to manage AI features in Firefox 148. Users will be able to turn specific tools on or off or disable generative AI altogether. With this update, Mozilla aims to give users greater control over how artificial intelligence operates inside the browser. The Firefox 148 desktop release is scheduled for 24 February and will include a dedicated control centre for managing AI tools. As a result, the update addresses growing criticism that AI features are often enabled by default, leaving users with little choice. One place to manage AI settings Mozilla says all AI-related options…

Notepad++ has revealed that its software update process was secretly compromised for several months in a targeted cyber operation believed to be linked to Chinese state-backed hackers. During the incident, a small number of users were redirected to malicious servers. The issue has since been resolved, and additional security safeguards have been implemented. According to reports, the developer behind Notepad++ discovered that its update infrastructure had been quietly manipulated last year. Evidence suggests the activity was carried out by a government-aligned Chinese threat group. As reported by BleepingComputer, the attackers intercepted update requests and selectively rerouted certain users to harmful…

Google is reportedly developing a new “import AI chats” feature for Gemini that could allow users to transfer their conversation history from other chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude. As Gemini’s presence in the AI space continues to grow, many users have started moving away from ChatGPT to Google’s chatbot. One common frustration during this switch is losing past conversations, which means giving up personalized context and starting fresh every time. According to tipster Testing Catalog, Google is working to solve this problem. The company is said to be testing an import AI chats tool, currently in beta, that would…