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BGMI redeem codes for Feb 5, 2026: Win Blissful Backpack cosmetic and more
Krafton India has rolled out 59 new BGMI redeem codes for February, allowing eligible players to unlock the Blissful Backpack cosmetic item through the official redemption website until February 28
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‘We are not stupid’: Sam Altman responds after Anthropic’s Super Bowl jab on ads in ChatGPT
he campaign drew laughs across the tech world, including from Sam Altman. It also prompted a lengthy and unusually heated public response from the OpenAI CEO.
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Google’s Gemini crosses 750 million monthly users as it closes on ChatGPT
The milestone highlights how quickly Gemini has scaled as Google pushes AI deeper into Search and consumer products. While it still trails ChatGPT, the growth underscores Google’s broader bet on AI as a core revenue driver.
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Ghaziabad sisters’ deaths: Police probe role of Korean task-based “love game” addiction that led three minors to jump from ninth-floor balcony
Three minor sisters in Ghaziabad died after jumping from a ninth-floor flat, with police investigating whether excessive addiction to a Korean task-based online “love game” influenced the tragic incident.
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Amazon layoffs 2026: Tech and leadership roles face deep cuts as company trims layers across its Washington headquarters
Amazon has filed a WARN notice in Washington confirming over 2,000 corporate layoffs, with software developers and managers most affected as job separations begin from late April 2026.
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‘Christmas in April’: Sam Altman taunts Elon Musk as OpenAI flags discovery concerns
OpenAI’s chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, flagged troubling details from recent court filings in the company’s legal battle with Elon Musk’s xAI, noting that key documents produced so far appear narrow and raise transparency concerns.
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Adobe Animate is not being discontinued, Adobe clarifies after confusion over product status
Adobe has issued a clarification on the future of Adobe Animate after an earlier customer email sparked concern that the animation software was being discontinued. The company has now confirmed that Adobe Animate is not being shut down and will remain available for both existing and new users, though it has entered maintenance mode.
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Meta layoffs: CFO Susan Li signals Reality Labs shift toward wearables after 1,500 job cuts
Meta has laid off about 1,500 employees as Reality Labs narrows its focus. CFO Susan Li says spending will tilt toward wearables, even as virtual reality development continues.
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Jensen Huang dismisses report of Nvidia–OpenAI rift as “nonsense”
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's remarks follow a Wall Street Journal report that Nvidia was reconsidering the scale of its investment in OpenAI, even as the AI startup prepares for what could be one of the largest funding rounds in tech history.
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Delhi man in critical condition after following AI advice on preventive HIV drugs
A Delhi man is in critical condition after taking HIV preventive drugs based on AI advice, leading to a rare and serious drug reaction, doctors say.
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Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets to benefit China
A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted a former Google engineer of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets in what the US Justice Department says is the country’s first successful prosecution tied directly to artificial intelligence espionage.
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Blaupunkt launches OMG Atom BT speaker in India with 60W output, DSP audio, and IPX6-rated rugged design
Blaupunkt has launched the OMG Atom BT speaker in India, featuring 60W output, DSP-powered audio, rugged build, and party-focused design.
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Apple makes its second-biggest acquisition ever with $2 billion AI audio bet
The move signals how central artificial intelligence has become to Apple’s future, particularly across wearables, voice interfaces, and what the company increasingly sees as ambient computing.
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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 invite leaked: Suggests Galaxy S26 series will arrive on...
A leaked Galaxy Unpacked 2026 invite suggests Samsung may launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, alongside new Galaxy Buds 4 models, with colour and pricing details also hinted.
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Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max launched in China with up to 9,000mAh battery
Redmi has launched the Turbo 5 series in China, introducing two performance-focused smartphones with large batteries, MediaTek Dimensity processors, OLED displays, and HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
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2.5 billion devices and counting: Apple’s ecosystem keeps getting bigger
Alongside the financial results, Apple revealed another major milestone: 2.5 billion active devices are now in use worldwide, underscoring the growing power of its ecosystem.
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Apple’s record $143.7 billion quarter shows why the iPhone still runs the show
Strong iPhone demand, record Services revenue, and a growing installed base pushed Apple’s December quarter to new highs across revenue, profit, and earnings.
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BGMI Redeem Codes for January 29, 2026: Win Dream Striker DP-28 skin and in-game rewards
BGMI players can redeem fresh codes released on January 29, 2026, to unlock the Dream Striker DP-28 weapon skin and other rewards via official channels.
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Redmi Note 15 Pro series to launch today: All the details
Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ are set to launch in India today, bringing a 200-megapixel camera, AMOLED display, large batteries, and multiple RAM options to Amazon shoppers.
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Microsoft quietly made $7.6 billion from OpenAI as AI revenues surge
Microsoft’s long and occasionally tense partnership with OpenAI is proving enormously lucrative. As OpenAI’s revenues surge at an unprecedented pace, Microsoft has quietly booked a massive financial gain, reinforcing just how central AI has become to its growth story.
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Google bets big on AI for learning in India, announces Rs 85 crore education push
Citing new Ipsos research, Google says India now tops daily Gemini usage for learning. To build on that momentum, the company has announced fresh partnerships, investments, and AI-powered education tools aimed at students, teachers, and institutions.
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Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 display, processor and other details revealed ahead of the official launch
Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Turbo 5 in China with a 2K OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity chipset, large battery, fast charging support, and upgraded cooling, ahead of its official announcement.
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Explained: What are WhatsApp’s new ‘Strict Account Settings’, what changes, who can use, and more
The rollout comes just days after Meta was sued over alleged false claims about WhatsApp’s privacy protections, putting fresh attention on how the platform handles user security.
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'What's happening with ICE is...', Sam Altman addresses the issue in an internal memo to staff
In an internal Slack message seen by The New York Times, Altman called for a clearer distinction between deporting violent criminals and broader enforcement, while urging political leaders to restore trust through transparency.
