TECHNOLOGY
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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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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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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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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Tablets Under Rs. 40000 for work: Lenovo or Xiaomi, which is better?
The tablet market in India now offers a wide mix of premium features without premium prices. From productivity focused models with stylus support to entertainment driven displays and long battery life, students and professionals have plenty of options under Rs. 40000.
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Best laptops recently launched by Dell, Acer, Lenovo and more
PC makers have rolled out a fresh wave of laptops aimed at students, professionals, creators and gamers. With newer processors, lighter designs, bigger batteries and sharper displays, these models offer meaningful upgrades for everyday use and demanding workloads alike.
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5 powerful Nano Banana Pro prompts that show what Google’s latest image tool can create
Here are five prompts that reveal the full creative range of Nano Banana Pro. Each slide explains a specific use case and why it demonstrates the model’s strength, from cinematic portraits to clean product photos and interior design boards.
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Apple 2025 Black Friday sale ends tonight: Here are the deals and offers you need to know
Apple has kicked off its annual Black Friday Shopping Event for 2025. The sale window runs from 28 November to 1 December, offering gift cards on select purchases across iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and more.
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Sundar Pichai Explains How Vibe Coding Can Help Non-Tech Graduates Build Careers in Technology
Vibe coding refers to building applications through conversational prompts instead of traditional programming languages. Rather than writing syntax, users describe what they want and the AI converts those instructions into functional code. Sundar Pichai sees this as a major equaliser similar to how the early internet enabled a new generation of creators. Each slide highlights a different aspect of the shift, including workplace impact, industry adoption and limitations.
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5 ChatGPT prompts that actually improve your writing
Vague instructions hold back the quality of AI generated text and Here are seven precise prompts shared by AI specialist Chidanand Tripathi. Each entry shows how a detailed request leads to cleaner, more professional and human sounding writing. Tripathi pointed out that generic commands rarely give strong results. When users type “fix my grammar”, the model makes surface level changes and leaves awkward phrasing untouched.
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6 AI prompts that turn Gemini into a powerful presentation generator
Here are seven focused prompts that help Gemini produce clearer, sharper and better structured presentations. Each entry explains how a precise instruction improves research depth, narrative flow or visual clarity, making the output stronger than what vague commands usually deliver.
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iOS 26.2 Brings New Lock Screen Controls, Offline Lyrics, Better Sleep Scores and More
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update brings a series of meaningful additions including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen, offline lyrics for Apple Music, updated sleep scoring, alarm support in Reminders and improvements to Apple Podcasts and Apple News. The update also adds screen flash notifications and expands AirPods Live Translation to the EU. Apple says iOS 26.2 will arrive in December for iPhone 11 and newer models.
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Google Targets Text Failures in AI Images: 9 things to know
Artificial intelligence assistants often produce convincing answers in chats, yet still struggle to place readable text inside generated images. Typos, warped letters and inconsistent fonts remain common issues, limiting how far designers can rely on these models for professional use.
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Python Worm Spreads Through WhatsApp- Here’s What’s Happening
A Python driven WhatsApp worm is spreading the Eternidade Stealer trojan across Brazil, hijacking WhatsApp Web sessions and targeting financial platforms. The campaign uses advanced evasion tactics and open source tools, reflecting a rise in software sophistication among South American cybercriminals. Despite regional targeting, attempts to access the threat infrastructure were observed worldwide, reinforcing the need for close monitoring of WhatsApp activity and unexpected script executions.
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Google’s Gemini 3 a clear hit as Alphabet shares break records
With record highs, heavy trading activity, and strong analyst commentary, Wednesday’s rally suggests that investors see Gemini 3 as a turning point. The combination of technical leadership, renewed investor trust, and strategic advantage gives Alphabet strong momentum heading into the next phase of the AI race.
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Apple’s 2026 iPad Lineup: 5 things to know about Apple’s big plan
Apple’s 2026 iPad roadmap points to refreshed models across the Air, budget iPad, and iPad mini. Expect new in-house chips, better connectivity, and the long-awaited OLED jump for the mini. This photogallery breaks down what to expect from each model and when they are likely to launch.
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Satya Nadella says rising rivals like Claude and Cursor are a sign Microsoft is on the right track
Satya Nadella has dismissed fears that competitors such as Claude Code and Cursor will overtake GitHub Copilot. Instead, he highlights that the AI coding market expanding from $500 million to over $5 billion matters far more than Copilot’s reduced market share. This photogallery explains his stance and Microsoft’s new strategy for GitHub.
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AirPods Pro 3: 5 things to know if you want to upgrade
AirPods Pro 3 may look like a small refresh, but the improvements in fit, comfort, transparency performance, and all-day usability make them far more compelling once you actually wear them. This photogallery walks through the meaningful changes that do not stand out on paper but matter the moment they sit in your ears.
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Meta may give less appraisals to employees who doesn’t use AI much
Meta is restructuring how it evaluates employees, with AI-driven impact becoming a core expectation from 2026. The company is embedding AI deeply into its workplace culture, encouraging staff to adopt AI tools, build productivity-boosting solutions and align with its broader shift toward an AI-native organisation. The move mirrors similar mandates across Big Tech.
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Internal emails reveal Nvidia’s new struggle: Key points to note
Nvidia may be thriving financially, but internal emails show its enterprise software sales team is dealing with misalignment, communication gaps and client-side friction. We break down the issues raised, the ‘fundamental disconnect’ highlighted by staff, and how Nvidia plans to fix its software messaging while growing this side of the business.
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Government launches 5 free AI courses: What they offer and how to enrol
The Government of India has rolled out a set of free AI courses designed for students, educators and working professionals. These programmes aim to build practical skills in machine learning, science-focused AI applications and modern classroom adoption. This photogallery slideshow breaks down each course, its focus area and how learners can sign up through the SWAYAM portal.
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How to recover a hacked Instagram Account on Android: A step-by-step guide
Here is a breakdown of the full recovery process for a hacked Instagram account, covering email checks, login link requests, identity verification and essential post-recovery security steps. Each slide guides you through what to do and what to expect, making the process easier to follow on any Android phone.
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5 ways Google Gemini helps students study smarter
Google Gemini now offers a set of learning features designed to help students understand complex topics, revise faster, and prepare more effectively. From textbook-based explanations to interactive quizzes and personalised study plans, the upgraded tools focus on clarity, efficiency, and deeper comprehension, Gemini has quite a few tricks up its sleeve.
