TECHNOLOGY
Android’s hidden advanced protection feature can safeguard your data: Here’s how to enable it
Google has introduced a powerful new security feature in Android 16 called Advanced Protection, designed to shield users from online threats. However, it remains turned off by default. Here’s how to activate it and why it matters.
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OpenAI's GPT-5 Pro and Sora 2 aims to strengthen its developer ecosystem
At Dev Day, OpenAI launched GPT-5 Pro, Sora 2, and new voice models to help developers build more advanced AI-powered applications across industries.
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WhatsApp finally prepares to add usernames after years of delay
WhatsApp is working on username support that will let users reserve handles before full rollout, a move that brings it closer to rivals like Telegram and Signal.
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Tesla’s Optimus robot shows off kung fu moves in new demo video
Tesla has released a new video of its humanoid robot Optimus performing kung fu movements, showcasing major improvements in speed, balance, and coordination.
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Google Photos to get AI text prompt tool for transforming images into videos
Google Photos is working on a major AI upgrade that will let users turn still photos into videos using text prompts, powered by the company’s Veo 2 model.
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Apple launches Preview app with iOS 26 update: A built-in editor for PDFs and images
Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a new Preview app for iPhone users, bringing PDF editing, scanning, and image tools that mirror its Mac counterpart.
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YouTube Music introduces real-time lyric translation for Premium users
YouTube Music is testing a new feature that allows users to translate song lyrics in real-time, starting with Premium members and limited languages.
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Microsoft to launch free ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier amid price backlash
Microsoft is testing a new ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will allow users to stream select games for free, just as the company faces criticism for raising Game Pass Ultimate prices.
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Google Play Store adds Gemini sidekick for gaming help
Google is adding Gemini-powered Sidekick to the Play Store, offering real-time gaming help, new personalisation features, and expanded Play Games support across mobile and PC.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring fitness tracker lands man in hospital
A Galaxy Ring owner required hospital intervention after a swollen battery left the smart ring stuck on their finger, with Samsung confirming it is investigating the case.
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This game turns AirPods into motion controllers for ‘iPhone racing’
RidePods is a new iPhone racing game that uses AirPods’ head tracking features for hands-free steering, turning the earbuds into motion controllers.
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PS5 DualSense now supports multi-device connections: How to set it up
Sony’s PS5 DualSense now supports wireless connections with up to four devices, allowing quick switching via button shortcuts. Here's how you can about it.
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Gemini arrives on Google Drive for Android and iOS with powerful AI tools
Google is rolling out Gemini AI to Google Drive for Android and iOS, giving users new ways to summarise, query, and manage files. The company is also enhancing Slides and Vids with advanced AI-powered image editing through the Nano Banana model.
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iPhone 16e schematics leaked ‘accidentally’ despite Apple’s request
The FCC mistakenly published detailed iPhone 16e schematics despite Apple’s confidentiality request, giving researchers and repair specialists rare insights into board-level design before the files were removed.
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Google Pixel Watch to test high blood pressure screening through Fitbit study
Google is preparing a Fitbit Hypertension Study to explore blood pressure screening with the Pixel Watch, potentially setting the stage for a health feature to rival Apple Watch’s hypertension notifications.
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Apple Vision Pro 2 tipped to launch soon with chip, strap and AI upgrades
Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro 2 is expected to include a faster M4 or M5 chip, a redesigned strap to reduce strain, and an upgraded neural engine for improved AI performance.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025: Top Soundbar & Bluetooth Speaker Deals
The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 is live, offering significant discounts on premium audio equipment from leading brands like Sony, JBL, Marshall, and Bose. Whether you're upgrading your home theatre system or seeking portable audio solutions, this sale provides excellent opportunities.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to feature redesigned S Pen with curvy look
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to retain the S Pen with a curvier redesign, aligning with the phone’s rounded corners, though the stylus’ long-term future remains uncertain.
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2011 iPad prototype reveals Apple’s cancelled 8GB budget model
A 2011 iPad 2 prototype shows that Apple once tested an 8GB budget model, confirming rumours that it considered a cheaper version before abandoning the plan.
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DeepSeek introduces sparse attention model to slash API costs
DeepSeek has launched the V3.2-exp model, introducing Sparse Attention to cut inference costs in long-context tasks by nearly half, with open access on Hugging Face for testing.
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Electronics Arts to go private after $55 billion acqusition is confirmed
The company announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to be bought out by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), private equity firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
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Apple rolls out iOS 26.0.1 with bug fixes for iPhones
Given the scale of this year’s iPhone launch, particularly with the iPhone 17 lineup, it’s likely Apple will continue pushing out incremental updates in quick succession
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Apple Music vs Spotify: Who does lossless audio better?
Spotify has introduced lossless audio streaming using FLAC, while Apple Music continues to offer ALAC-based lossless since 2021. Spotify provides stronger recommendations and device connectivity, whereas Apple delivers higher resolution audio and better integration for its ecosystem.
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Huawei smartwatch with blood pressure monitoring expected to launch in India soon
Huawei is expected to launch a smartwatch with built-in blood pressure monitoring in India. The device could give the brand an edge over competitors, especially since Apple’s latest watches with hypertension tracking are yet to debut in India.
