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Google Diwali 2025 offer announced for Gmail and Google Photos users with extended cloud storage of up to 2TB at Rs 11: How to claim the offer

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Google Diwali 2025 offer announced for Gmail and Google Photos users with extended cloud storage of up to 2TB at Rs 11: How to claim the offer

Google’s Diwali 2025 offer brings heavy discounts on Google One cloud storage plans, starting at just Rs 11 for the first three months, with options up to 2TB.

Google India teases AI Mode in Search with a Bollywood twist inspired by hit movie ‘Queen’: Watch the video

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Google India teases AI Mode in Search with a Bollywood twist inspired by hit movie ‘Queen’: Watch the video

Google India’s new campaign teases AI Mode in Search using a dialogue from Queen, blending Bollywood emotion with tech innovation to introduce its Gemini-powered, conversational AI experience.

OnePlus announces OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 with new AI features and improved performance: Eligible devices, and more

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OnePlus announces OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 with new AI features and improved performance: Eligible devices, and more

OnePlus has launched OxygenOS 16, built on Android 16, featuring new AI tools, smoother animations, and enhanced security. The OnePlus 15 will debut with the update out of the box.

Microsoft announces new Copilot Voice, Vision, and agentic experiences for all Windows 11 PCs

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Microsoft announces new Copilot Voice, Vision, and agentic experiences for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft has introduced a new wave of Copilot features on Windows 11, including Copilot Voice, Copilot Vision, and Copilot Actions, transforming every PC into a secure, AI-powered productivity platform.

Microsoft brings Copilot Actions to Windows 11, enabling secure AI agents for local tasks

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Microsoft brings Copilot Actions to Windows 11, enabling secure AI agents for local tasks

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Actions on Windows 11, an experimental AI agent feature that performs real tasks on local files while ensuring privacy, user control, and security through agentic safeguards.

Which iPad should you buy in 2025? Buyer’s guide after the M5 iPad Pro launch

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Which iPad should you buy in 2025? Buyer’s guide after the M5 iPad Pro launch

The M5 iPad Pro raises the bar, but that doesn’t mean lesser iPads are obsolete — they just serve different kinds of users now. Choose based on what you actually use, not just the specs.

Amazon Diwali Sale 2025: Top 10 home and kitchen appliance deals with 50%+ off

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Amazon Diwali Sale 2025: Top 10 home and kitchen appliance deals with 50%+ off

Amazon’s Diwali Sale 2025 is offering massive discounts on trusted brands such as Wonderchef, Morphy Richards, Bajaj, Philips, and Usha. Here are the top 10 appliance deals, each available at a minimum 50% discount, divided across kitchen and home appliances.

Honor has a Robot Phone in the works: What we know

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Honor has a Robot Phone in the works: What we know

Honor’s Robot Phone teaser shows an AI-powered smartphone with a moving gimbal camera, iPhone-like design, and smart features that capture photos on its own.

iQOO 15 confirmed to launch in India in November: Specs, expected price and everything else we know

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iQOO 15 confirmed to launch in India in November: Specs, expected price and everything else we know

iQOO 15 confirmed for India in November with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 2K 144Hz display, 50MP cameras, 7,000mAh battery, and wireless charging.

Google’s new ‘Recovery Contacts’ feature explained: How it keeps your account safe when you lose your phone

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Google’s new ‘Recovery Contacts’ feature explained: How it keeps your account safe when you lose your phone

Instagram adds Diwali-themed filters and effects for Stories, Edits app, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses

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Instagram adds Diwali-themed filters and effects for Stories, Edits app, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Instagram launches Diwali-themed filters and effects for Stories, Edits app, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses, available until October 29.

Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after AI videos spark outrage

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Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after AI videos spark outrage

Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after Sora users flood social media with AI-made Japanese art.

Google unveils Veo 3.1 with cinematic realism and richer storytelling for AI video generation

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Google unveils Veo 3.1 with cinematic realism and richer storytelling for AI video generation

With Veo 3.1, Google continues its push into next-generation AI filmmaking, bringing cinematic-quality tools to anyone with a creative spark.

Apple’s new AI chief quits weeks after appointment, joins Meta in major Silicon Valley talent war

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Apple’s new AI chief quits weeks after appointment, joins Meta in major Silicon Valley talent war

Apple faces another major setback as newly appointed AI head Ke Yang quits weeks after promotion to join Meta’s expanding AI team.

YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming service faces major global outage, here are the issues users are facing

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YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming service faces major global outage, here are the issues users are facing

YouTube users worldwide reported widespread outages today, with most unable to stream videos or access the app. Downdetector data confirms a major spike in user complaints early Thursday morning.

Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t “the world’s moral police” as ChatGPT prepares to allow adult content

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Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t “the world’s moral police” as ChatGPT prepares to allow adult content

Sam Altman said the update aligns with OpenAI’s goal to “treat adult users like adults,” while ensuring harmful content remains off-limits. “In the same way that society differentiates appropriate boundaries—R-rated movies, for example—we want to do a similar thing here,” he wrote on X.

Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: Price, key specs, and more

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Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: Price, key specs, and more

Apple has unveiled the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip — the company’s most advanced processor yet. The new model brings up to 3.5x faster AI performance, 1.6x better graphics, and up to 24 hours of battery life, all running on macOS Tahoe.

Apple launches its most powerful iPad Pro with M5 chip: Price in India, key features and more

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Apple launches its most powerful iPad Pro with M5 chip: Price in India, key features and more

Apple has launched the new iPad Pro in India featuring the M5 chip and iPadOS 26, offering faster AI performance, advanced graphics, and improved wireless connectivity across multiple variants.

Exclusive - AI Influencer Kavya Mehra's makers on whether they are the future or threat -  'Goal isn’t to make her more human, it’s to make the digital space more imaginative'

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Exclusive - AI Influencer Kavya Mehra's makers on whether they are the future or threat - 'Goal isn’t to make her more human, it’s to make the digital space more imaginative'

At the heart of this conversation is the country's first homegrown AI influencer, Kavya Mehra. We spoke to its makers who say that she is a blend of technology and imagination, a symbol of progress where the art is headed.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite likely to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far

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Nothing Phone 3a Lite likely to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far

Nothing is reportedly preparing to expand its Phone 3 lineup in India with the launch of the Nothing Phone 3a Lite before the end of 2025.

Meta AI brings UPI Lite payments, Hindi support, and Deepika Padukone’s voice to Ray-Ban glasses in India

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Meta AI brings UPI Lite payments, Hindi support, and Deepika Padukone’s voice to Ray-Ban glasses in India

Meta is rolling out localized AI updates for Ray-Ban Meta glasses in India, including UPI Lite payments, full Hindi support, and a new AI voice modeled after Deepika Padukone.

BenQ PD2770U professional 4K monitor with built-in color calibrator launched in India: Price, features and more

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BenQ PD2770U professional 4K monitor with built-in color calibrator launched in India: Price, features and more

BenQ has launched the PD2770U, its first 27-inch 4K monitor with a built-in calibration system, designed to offer color accuracy and centralized control for modern studios and creators.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas warns iPhone users not to download the Comet app currently on the App Store: Here’s why

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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas warns iPhone users not to download the Comet app currently on the App Store: Here’s why

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has warned iPhone users that the Comet app currently on the iOS App Store is fake and spam. The official Comet iOS release is not yet available, and users should wait for the company’s announcement.

Salesforce says it’s saving $100 million a year by using AI tools

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Salesforce says it’s saving $100 million a year by using AI tools

Salesforce says it’s saving $100 million a year by using AI tools like Agentforce in customer service. The shift has cut jobs but boosted efficiency and uncovered millions in new business opportunities.

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