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Dell unveils an Apple-style rebrand to spark renewed excitement for PCs

Gone are legacy labels such as “XPS” and “Inspiron,” replaced by a streamlined naming system that features three tiers: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max.

Computer giant retires decades-old names in favour of simplified tiers at annual CES showcase.

How to submit feedback on DPDP draft rules: All you need to know

MeitY has assured that all submissions will be treated confidentially and kept in fiduciary capacity.

MeitY has released the much-anticipated draft ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025’ and is seeking public feedback before finalizing them. Submissions will be treated confidentially, ensuring stakeholders can freely express their comments and suggestions without hesitation.

Ministry of Consumer Affairs unveils AI-powered complaint assistant ‘Jagriti’

Besides easier complaint filing, consumers can also track the status of their complaints by sharing their complaint number with the AI assistant.

Jagriti’s Gen AI avatar follows the foundation laid by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Gupshup last year, which brought forth WhatsApp-based complaint filing.

Zoho CEO recalls his first encounter with Sriram Krishnan, Trump’s new AI advisor

Sridhar Vembu shared the story while congratulating Sriram Krishnan on his new appointment as Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI under US President-elect Donald Trump. (L-R: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu, Sriram Krishnan)

Taking to social media platform X, Sridhar Vembu recalled first noticing Sriram Krishnan’s talent through his programming blog while the latter was still a student at SRM University.

Google seeks to ease search agreements to avert tougher antitrust penalties

Under the proposed plan, these partnerships would become non-exclusive, granting device manufacturers and browser developers the option to switch default search engines each year.

In response to a recent US court ruling declaring its search practices illegal, Google suggests measures to avoid drastic remedies like divesting its Chrome browser.

Japan’s antitrust regulator poised to conclude Google violated law in search case

According to the lawsuit, these actions have resulted in unfair competition, damaging Ceneo’s business and undermining its ability to compete effectively in the market.

Watchdog to issue cease-and-desist order over smartphone contracts restricting web search competition.

MIB includes consumer affairs representative in IDC for TV ads and programmes regulation

In 2025, the PIB FCU (under MIB) has received around 5,200 queries already.

The Inter-Departmental Committee, established in 2021 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, was set up to address complaints and take corrective actions on TV content that violates the Programme and Advertising Codes under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.

Netflix fined €4.75 million by Dutch regulator for privacy violations

Netflix's European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, making the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) responsible for investigating a complaint filed against the company.

The DPA alleges that Netflix failed to provide adequate information to its customers about how their personal data, including viewing history, payment details, email addresses, and phone numbers, was being used.

Prabha Narasimhan to spotlight purposeful innovation at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Before joining Colgate in 2022, Prabha Narasimhan was part of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), where she led the Home Care category as Executive Director and served on the HUL Leadership Team.

An unmissable platform for decision-makers and innovators, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging ground-breaking ideas and building connections that matter. Hear from visionary leaders like Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India), on how to unlock the power of transformative creativity in organizations.

Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024

Cricket fans, as expected, were frequent Alexa users, asking about match schedules, live scores, and predictions. Common queries included, “Alexa, what is the cricket score?” and “Alexa, when is the next cricket match?”

From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.