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AI confidence soars: Cognizant raises 2026 buyback target to $2 billion

Cognizant, a leading AI builder and technology services provider, has announced that its Board of Directors has authorised a $2 billion increase to its existing share repurchase programme and raised its 2026 share repurchase target to $2 billion — an increase of $1 billion from its earlier guidance. more

Apple’s June event could rewrite the future of tech—WWDC26 details inside

Tech giant Apple Inc. has unveiled an exciting lineup for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, set to take place from June 8 to 12.

OpenAI’s stunning deal: This country’s citizens get ChatGPT Plus for free

There is good news for people in Malta as the country has partnered with OpenAI to provide its citizens with free access to ChatGPT Plus, making it the first nation in the world to offer ...

A new AI giant? Blackstone, Google join forces to build TPU Cloud

Blackstone has announced a joint venture with Google to create a new U.S.-based company that will offer efficient data center capacity, operations, networking, and Google Cloud’s Te ...

Awesome: Sam Altman stunned as India crosses 1 billion AI Images on ChatGPT

OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman on Sunday said Indian users have generated more than one billion images using ChatGPT 2.0, highlighting the platform’s growing popularity i ...

OnePlus pulls OxygenOS 16 update after devices start acting up

OnePlus has paused the rollout of two recent OxygenOS 16 software updates after several users reported abnormal restart and boot-related issues following installation.

OpenAI’s bold move: ChatGPT now acts like a personal finance advisor

OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as an everyday problem-solving tool, with the platform now being expanded into a personal finance assistant for users.

OpenAI makes surprise acquisition of voice cloning startup Weights.gg

OpenAI has acquired a startup specialising in artificial intelligence tools for voice replication, media reports said.

Berkshire’s big aviation comeback: Buffett buys $2.6 billion Delta stake

Berkshire Hathaway returned to the airline industry by adding a sizeable stake in Delta Airlines, media reports said.

Starbucks plans to axe 300 US employees

Coffee giant Starbucks on Friday announced plans to cut 300 jobs in the United States and shut down several regional support offices as part of its ongoing business turnaround strategy.