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CERT-In issues security alert for Google Chrome: check if you are affected and tips to fix it
CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning for Google Chrome, flagging a critical code-execution flaw in the V8 engine affecting Windows, macOS and Linux users running outdated versions.
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What is Zoombombing and how Google Meet’s new waiting room feature can keep your online meetings secure
Discover what zoombombing is and how Google Meet’s new waiting room feature keeps meetings secure, organized, and interruption-free.
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'Trump’s $100k H-1B tax is a great solution,' says Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings has endorsed Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee for new petitions, arguing it will limit visas to high-value roles. The White House later clarified it is a one-time fee.
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Spotify confirms app freezing issue on Android; here’s a solution for you
Spotify has acknowledged that its Android app is freezing for many users on Wi-Fi networks, especially on Samsung and Pixel phones. A temporary workaround is available until a fix arrives.
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Cyberabad police recover 1,061 stolen mobiles worth Rs 3.2 crore in 45 days using CEIR system
Cyberabad police have recovered 1,061 stolen and lost smartphones worth ₹3.2 crore in 45 days using the CEIR (Sanchar Saathi) system — showing that quick reporting enables quick recovery.
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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu takes on Arattai name controversy; explains the world how to say it in many Indian languages
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has responded to the naming debate around ‘Arattai’ by posting a graphic showing how the word is said across Indian scripts, reframing the row into a language-pride point.
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Amazon layoffs ahead? Company plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots by 2027
Amazon plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2027, raising concerns about layoffs and the future of warehouse work.
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Microsoft Copilot gets 12 powerful upgrades to make AI feel friendlier and more human-like
Microsoft launches Copilot Fall Release with 12 new features including Mico, Groups, Memory, Health, and Learn Live to make AI more personal and human-centered.
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Meta layoffs to continue as staff are told their roles are no longer needed due to automation; read the full memo
Meta has informed staff in its risk division that certain roles are being cut after compliance work moved from manual reviews to automated systems. The company says routine decisions are now handled by technology.
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Microsoft says it will not create AI tools for erotic or adult content, distances itself from OpenAI
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says the company won’t create erotic or “sexbot” AI tools, distancing itself from OpenAI’s plans to allow adult content.
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Zoho Pay UPI app to launch soon: Here is everything we know about GPay, Paytm, BHIM rival
Zoho is preparing to enter India’s UPI payments market with Zoho Pay, a consumer-facing payments app bundled with its Arattai messenger and backed by Zoho’s existing payments and SaaS stack.
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BGMI 4.1 update to rollout soon: Release date, theme details and changes likely coming to the game
The BGMI 4.1 update is tipped to arrive in mid-November with a winter-themed Frosty Funland mode, new traversal tools, seasonal items, and a refreshed reward cycle.
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Meta faces new legal trouble as court finds company tried to block research on teen harm
A Washington court ruled that Meta cannot hide internal research on teen mental health harms, saying its lawyers told staff to change or block findings to avoid legal trouble.
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Apple found at fault in landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions
A UK competition tribunal has ruled against Apple in a landmark class-style lawsuit, finding the company at fault for abusing dominance through App Store commissions and clearing the way for damages.
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Google Pixel 10 to get a GPU driver update to improve graphics performance
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 10 line will receive a GPU driver update after users reported poor graphics performance and outdated driver support on the Tensor G5-powered phones.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares big quantum computing achievement, Elon Musk comments on willow chip success
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the Willow chip, achieving calculations thousands of times faster than traditional computers. Elon Musk reacts to the milestone.
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Some Samsung and Pixel users are unable to use Spotify: Here’s why
Some Samsung and Pixel users are facing crashes and freezes on Spotify, especially over Wi-Fi. Spotify is investigating, but no fix is out yet.
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ChatGPT Atlas is the new browser on the block, but it comes with myriad security concerns
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser offers AI-powered browsing but raises significant privacy and security concerns. Learn more about the potential risks and features.
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Apple removes this dating app from App Store for violating its content moderation policies
Apple removes dating apps Tea Dating Advice and TeaOnHer from the App Store for violating content moderation rules and user privacy, following multiple complaints.
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Google Cloud names Accenture veteran Karthik Narain as Chief Product and Business Officer
Google Cloud appoints Karthik Narain, former Accenture Cloud First leader, as Chief Product and Business Officer to boost innovation and enterprise solutions.
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Ex-Apple employee reveals how his name Sam Sung nearly cost him his job
Ex-Apple employee Sam Sung reveals how going viral for his name nearly cost him his job and why he eventually decided to change it.
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Bhai Dooj Wishes 2025: Create custom sibling wishes with ChatGPT and Gemini and share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and more
Bhai Dooj is being celebrated today and many siblings are now creating and sending customised digital wishes. Here is how to make personalised greetings and share them across social apps.
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Meta layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in AI division after billion-dollar hiring spree
Months after Mark Zuckerberg spent billions building Meta’s dream team for its “AI Superintelligence” project, the company is now trimming the same workforce. Around 600 employees from Meta’s AI division are being laid off in what the company calls an efficiency move.
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India to soon get new guidelines on carrying power banks on flights
India’s aviation regulator is evaluating whether to tighten rules for carrying and using power banks on flights after recent cabin fire events reignited scrutiny of lithium-ion battery safety.
