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Poco launched the M8 Power in August, seven months after the original M8. The new phone features a large 6.9-inch screen and a big battery for a starting price of Rs 24,999. While the design uses a flat plastic frame, it feels solid and includes an IP65 dust resistance rating.
Lakshmi Machine Works, a textile machinery giant founded in 1962, now builds critical parts for ISRO rockets. Its Advanced Technology Centre creates the massive carbon-fibre payload fairing for the LVM3 rocket. This protective shield guards satellites from extreme heat and pressure, ensuring they reach orbit safely during every space mission.
OpenAI pushed back against Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit in a recent blog post. The startup said, “Apple’s request for a preliminary injunction is both based on false information and completely unnecessary because we do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets.” OpenAI also shared internal emails regarding employees.
Palantir Technologies reported second-quarter revenue of $1.94 billion, beating market expectations. The company raised its full-year revenue forecast to $8.15 billion-$8.16 billion as demand for AI software surged. Shares got a boost, rising 14% after hours. Chief Executive Alex Karp said businesses are increasingly seeking secure AI platforms to maintain data control.
Shankar Murali completed 20 years at Google and shared six lessons that shaped his career. He started in Google India when the team was small and offices were modest. He said, "Knowledge shared is the only knowledge that scales." Murali now uses these experiences to lead and support his team.
OpenAI hosted a two-day "OpenAI Summer Camp" for influencers at Wildflower Farms in New York, sparking backlash over environmental concerns. While the company said the event helped creators learn to use ChatGPT, critics questioned the sustainability of AI infrastructure. One user noted, "Glad you get to unwind while we protest."
Apple asked a US judge on Monday for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI and two former employees. The tech giant claims they stole trade secrets to help build new hardware. OpenAI denied the allegations, saying, "We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets" in a blog post.
Fitbit users can finally sync data with Apple Health after Google addressed recent complaints. Google also started a new feature for US users called Smart Health Links. This tool lets people share medical records with family or doctors. You just use the app to create a link or QR code.
Palantir Technologies on Monday raised its annual revenue forecast, signaling strong demand for its data analytics software. Shares got a 14% boost in extended trading. CEO Alex Karp said, "Our business is compounding at a rate and scale that we have never before witnessed." Many businesses now use their AI.
Arvind Sanger of Geosphere Capital Management says the AI wave is unstoppable despite recent market volatility. He believes AI adoption remains a long-term trend. "There's no stopping the AI wave," he said. Sanger sees growth in AI infrastructure, data centres, green energy, and electric vehicles, alongside smaller, agile IT firms.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg not to apologize for removing PM Narendra Modi’s Facebook post. Meta told a parliamentary panel the removal was a technical glitch. Moitra said, "Hello Mark please do not get bullied & apologise to anyone." The government found Meta’s explanation for this inadequate.
On Monday (August 3, 2026), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India relaunched its MyCall app to help improve network quality. Users can rate calls from one to five stars. TRAI chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti said, "This is completely voluntary," noting that consumers are free to choose if they want it.