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Adobe’s Firefly gets biggest AI upgrade yet with soundtracks, speech and smarter image tools
At Adobe MAX 2025, the world’s largest creativity conference, Adobe unveiled its most ambitious update to date for Firefly — its all-in-one creative AI studio. The company introduced powerful new tools for video, audio and imaging, including AI-generated soundtracks, lifelike voiceovers, and conversational editing, alongside the next-gen Image Model 5 and a growing ecosystem of partner models.
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Reliance Jio announces 18 months of free Gemini AI Pro subscription for users in partnership with Google
Reliance and Google announced a partnership to offer 18 months of free AI Pro access to Jio users and expand AI hardware infrastructure to boost India’s digital and AI capabilities.
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Bill Gates warns of AI job impacts, urges balance between innovation and human welfare
Bill Gates told CNBC that while AI will drive major innovation, it could disrupt jobs and should be managed alongside broader human welfare goals, including healthcare and climate initiatives.
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Instagram to let users fine-tune their feed and make the algorithm truly personal
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets users fine-tune their feed by adding or removing topics of interest. Here’s how it could make your Reels and Explore experience more personal.
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Samsung expands Internet browser to PC with Galaxy AI and new privacy tools
Samsung has launched the beta version of its Internet browser for PC, bringing Galaxy AI-powered tools, data syncing, and enhanced privacy to desktops. Here’s how the new browser bridges phones and PCs for a seamless web experience.
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Arvind Srinivas announces 14-day free trial for Perplexity Email Assistant: What it is and how to try it
Perplexity AI has introduced a 14-day free trial of its new Email Assistant for Pro and Max users, offering AI-powered inbox organization, drafting, and scheduling with a focus on privacy and control.
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Samsung Galaxy AI now available in 22 Indian languages including Gujarati, Hindi and others
Samsung has expanded Galaxy AI to support 22 languages, adding Gujarati and Filipino. The update enhances multilingual communication through features like Live Translate, Interpreter, and Chat Assist.
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Google’s parent company Alphabet hits $100 billion in one quarter: Here’s how AI made it happen
Google’s parent company Alphabet has posted its first $100 billion quarter, driven by AI-powered growth across Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Here’s how smarter tools and everyday products helped the tech giant reach this massive milestone.
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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announces major organisational changes, offers buyout options to employees
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has announced major organisational changes as the platform restructures its product teams to focus on AI. As part of the move, YouTube is offering voluntary buyouts with severance to U.S.-based employees, marking the first major reorganisation in a decade.
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Grammarly is now Superhuman: What’s new, what’s changed, and what stays the same
Grammarly has officially rebranded as Superhuman, expanding beyond grammar checks to offer new AI tools that help you write, research, schedule meetings, and manage tasks — all within the apps you already use. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s new, what’s changed, and what stays the same.
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Satya Nadella reveals Bill Gates once warned Microsoft would “burn” $1 billion on OpenAI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recalls how investing $1 billion in OpenAI back in 2019 was considered a risky move — even by Bill Gates. Today, that “risky” decision has turned into one of Microsoft’s smartest bets.
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite launched globally with 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and Dimensity 7300 Pro; Indian launch expected soon
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Microsoft Azure outage: Here's what caused the outage, company's statement and more
Microsoft confirmed that an inadvertent configuration change triggered a temporary outage across Azure and Microsoft 365 services ahead of its earnings announcement.
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Netflix introduces Instagram Reels-like vertical scrolling videos on mobile; company says 'not trying to copy Tiktok
Netflix is testing a vertical video feed on mobile devices to surface short clips from its originals, offering a scrollable, snackable way to browse without jumping into full episodes.
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Netflix announces live voting and party games to make streaming more interactive
Netflix is adding live voting and living-room party games to make its platform more interactive, alongside a kids UI redesign, immersive home screens, and tests for vertical mobile video clips.
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Samsung introduces digital car key support in Wallet for Mahindra BE 6 and XUV 9e in India
India Samsung has enabled Digital Car Key support for Mahindra’s XEV 9e and BE 6 SUVs via Samsung Wallet, allowing Galaxy users to lock, unlock and start supported vehicles.
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Meet NEO, the humanoid robot assistant that can turn off lights, open doors, and learn by watching your home
1X Robotics launches pre-orders for humanoid robot NEO that can do home chores and fetch items. Early buyers must allow human operators remote access for AI training.
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Spyware company’s CEO says one of its government clients misused its malware before it was retired
Kaspersky uncovers Dante spyware made by Italy’s Memento Labs, targeting Russia and Belarus. The firm blames an outdated tool used by a government client.
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Tata Motors fixes major data leak that exposed customer details, internal reports, and 70TB of company data online
Tata Motors fixed major security flaws in its E-Dukaan portal that exposed customer data, invoices, and internal reports. Researcher Eaton Zveare discovered the vulnerabilities, which have since been patched.
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Google Assistant ruins woman’s dream job interview on Zoom by randomly reading a Wikipedia article
A woman’s Zoom job interview turned into a nightmare after her Google Assistant suddenly activated and started reading a random Wikipedia article out loud. The embarrassing moment went viral on Reddit, with users sharing their own tech fail stories and showing support.
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT Go free in India for 12 months: What it is and how to claim it
OpenAI has announced a free one-year ChatGPT Go plan for users in India starting November 4. The limited-time offer lets Indian users access premium ChatGPT features like image creation, file uploads, and 10x higher usage at no cost. Here's how to claim it and why OpenAI is doing it.
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Elon Musk warns he could quit Tesla if investors don’t approve his massive $1 trillion pay deal
Elon Musk has warned he could leave Tesla if shareholders don’t approve his record $1 trillion pay package. With a crucial vote on November 6, Tesla’s board says Musk’s leadership is vital as the company pushes into AI and self-driving technology.
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Vivo S50 series tipped to offer flagship-level zoom, compact form factor
Vivo is expected to launch its S50 series in China in the coming weeks. The lineup could add a mix of high-end power with a stylish, easy-to-carry design and offer a versatile camera setup with a periscope telephoto camera.
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Oppo unveils Find X9 series globally with 200MP Hasselblad telephoto and new AI features
Oppo has launched the Find X9 series globally, positioned for the premium segment with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto camera, AI-enabled features, ColorOS 16 upgrades, and creator-focused tools.
