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Google unveils its deepest AI research agent yet, just hours before OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2
Google released a reengineered Gemini Deep Research agent powered by Gemini 3 Pro, adding developer APIs and preparing for deep integration across Google products — only for OpenAI to answer with GPT-5.2 the very same day.
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Google introduces Emergency Live Video for Android: Key details
Google’s new Emergency Live Video feature lets Android users stream encrypted footage to emergency responders during crises, improving real-time assessment and guidance.
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5201314 was one of India’s most-searched meanings on Google in 2025: Here’s what the Chinese number really means
India’s fifth most-searched meaning in 2025 was 5201314, a Chinese numeric phrase meaning “I love you for a lifetime,” reflecting Mandarin phonetic slang and digital culture.
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Nvidia rejects claims that China’s DeepSeek is using ‘smuggled Blackwell chips’
Nvidia denies reports that DeepSeek is using smuggled Blackwell GPUs, while the company develops new location-tracking tools to help prevent chip diversion into restricted markets.
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Google is testing AI article overviews: What to expect
Google is testing AI-powered summaries on select publishers’ Google News pages, paying partners to offset reduced clicks while expanding personalisation tools such as Preferred Sources.
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E-Passport in India: What It Is, Who Can Apply and How the New System Works
India’s rollout of the e-passport under the Passport Seva Programme aims to modernise travel documents with stronger security and faster verification. All newly issued passports now come chip-enabled by default, while existing passports continue to remain valid until they expire. Here is a clear photogallery style breakdown of what the new e-passport means for travellers.
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Sam Altman says he relies on ChatGPT for raising his newborn: ‘I cannot imagine doing it without it’
Sam Altman says he frequently uses ChatGPT for parenting advice, calling it indispensable for raising his newborn and reflecting on its growing role in daily life.
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Instagram now lets you repost public stories without being tagged: What changes and how it works
Instagram now lets users repost public Stories without being tagged, adding native attribution and creator controls while the company moves to a full in-office schedule in 2026.
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Google Pixel Camera 10.2 Update Restores Original Brightness and Shadow Controls
Pixel Camera 10.2 restores the original brightness-first slider layout, reversing design changes from version 10.1 and returning the interface to a familiar setup.
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Indian-origin YouTube CEO Neal Mohan named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the year
TIME has named YouTube CEO Neal Mohan its 2025 CEO of the Year, citing his steady leadership and major impact on YouTube’s global influence.
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iPhone 18 leak hints at Apple’s first under-display Face ID system
Leaks claim Apple is testing under-display Face ID for the iPhone 18 series, potentially shrinking the Dynamic Island and debuting alongside new processors and Apple’s in-house modem.
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Google launches repair initiative for Pixel 9 Pro displays and extends warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google has introduced a 3-year repair programme for Pixel 9 Pro display faults and a 3-year extended warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold units potentially affected by functional issues, likely tied to the display.
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YouTube TV confirms widespread glitch blocking access to recorded shows
YouTube TV is facing a glitch that blocks playback of recorded content, showing provider restriction errors. Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix.
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GTA Online’s ‘A Safehouse in the Hills’ update drops this week with mansions, missions, and new tools
GTA Online’s “A Safehouse in the Hills” update launches December 10 with luxury mansions, new missions, vehicles, a mission creator, expanded tools, and major perks for GTA+ members.
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Google explains how Chrome will keep its upcoming agentic features secure
Google has detailed the security architecture behind Chrome’s upcoming agentic features, using critic models, origin controls, user permissions, and injection defences to keep automated actions safe.
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Adobe and YouTube launch dedicated Premiere mobile hub for shorts creators
Adobe and YouTube have launched a dedicated Shorts creation hub inside Premiere mobile on iOS, offering exclusive templates, tools, and direct YouTube publishing for fast, trend-ready video production.
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Why your iPhone shows green and orange dots, and what they reveal about your privacy
Apple’s green and orange iPhone dots warn when apps use the camera or microphone. They cannot be disabled, but managing app permissions ensures only trusted apps can trigger them.
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Google’s Nano Banana 2 flash model could be nearing launch: Report
Clues from Gemini app code and early user tests indicate that Google is preparing to launch Nano Banana 2 Flash, a faster, lightweight image generation model expected to reach free-tier users.
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Claude Code is coming to Slack: How it may change how developers work
Claude Code’s upcoming Slack integration turns chat threads into coding workspaces, reflecting a shift toward AI-driven workflows inside collaboration tools rather than IDEs.
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iOS 26 introduces a quiet fix that finally stops AirPods audio hijacking
iOS 26 adds a new ‘Keep Audio with Headphones’ toggle that prevents Bluetooth speakers and car systems from hijacking AirPods audio, giving users consistent control over where sound plays.
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Apple’s Silent Crisis: Why Johny Srouji’s Possible Exit Has Sparked Alarm Inside Cupertino
Apple is facing an inflection point as Johny Srouji, the architect of its custom silicon strategy, considers leaving the company. His potential departure threatens to disrupt Apple’s hardware roadmap at a time when competition for AI and chip talent is at its peak. Here is a condensed photogallery capturing the stakes and the shifting power dynamics inside Apple.
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Xbox Reveals Its Complete December Game Pass Line Up for 2025
Microsoft has announced its only Game Pass update for December, outlining every title arriving across Cloud, Console, Handheld and PC before regular monthly updates resume in January. The slate features major launches, day one indies, returning favourites and several seasonal updates, along with a reminder of the games set to leave the service.
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Why most people prompt AI incorrectly, according to Anthropic’s in-house philosopher
Anthropic’s Amanda Askell says prompting is experimental, requiring observation, clarity and detailed context rather than fixed rules or assumptions.
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Court bars OpenAI and Jony Ive from using ‘io’ name after startup wins key trademark fight
A US court has barred OpenAI and Jony Ive from using the io name, ruling it conflicts with startup iyO’s trademark. The legal battle could continue into 2028.
