TECHNOLOGY
Reddit’s AI tool sparks outrage after promoting illegal drugs as pain treatments
Reddit’s new AI tool sparked outrage after suggesting heroin and kratom for pain relief, spreading dangerous medical misinformation.
TECHNOLOGY
Purchasing gold this Dhanteras: Here’s how to check if it is original and meets purity standards using government’s BIS Care app
BIS Care app lets buyers verify the hallmark and HUID of gold jewellery online before or after purchase, helping confirm whether the gold sold on Dhanteras is genuine or not.
TECHNOLOGY
Dhanteras 2025 wishes: How to use ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI chatbots to create personalised wishes and greetings | 5 prompts to try
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini are replacing copy-paste Dhanteras forwards with context-aware, personalised wishes across text, image and voice. Here is how to use them and sample prompts.
TECHNOLOGY
Looking for a last-minute train ticket for travelling home this Diwali? Here's how to get confirmed ticket with Vikalp feature
For passengers who still end up with RAC or a waitlisted tatkal ticket, IRCTC provides the Vikalp scheme, which can improve the likelihood of boarding by shifting such passengers to another train on the same route if seats are found later.
TECHNOLOGY
Dhanteras 2025: JioMart, Tanishq, Blinkit and 8 other platforms to buy authentic gold or silver online
Here are the top 11 trusted apps and websites to buy gold coins, bars, or digital gold leading up to the Diwali festivities:
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp will limit messages to people who don’t reply, here’s why
WhatsApp, with over 3 billion users worldwide, has become a magnet for political campaigns, marketing push notifications, and fraudulent schemes — despite Meta’s past attempts to curb spam.
TECHNOLOGY
“We totally screwed up some things”: Sam Altman on GPT-5 backlash and OpenAI’s lessons ahead of GPT-6 launch
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits the GPT-5 launch didn’t go as planned, saying the company learned key lessons that will shape GPT-6, expected to deliver major improvements in reasoning and tone.
TECHNOLOGY
‘Swap-and-send-back’ scam 2025: How fraudsters are tricking Dhanteras gold buyers this year
A new Diwali scam is catching gold buyers off guard — the “swap-and-send-back” delivery fraud. Here’s how it works, why it’s dangerous, and how to protect yourself.
TECHNOLOGY
Google introduces AI tool to speed up cancer drug research: 5 key things to know
Google’s new AI model could transform cancer drug discovery by predicting compound interactions and speeding up research timelines.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple M5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Here's everything that has changed
Apple has finally launched the new MacBook Pro with the M5 chipset, promising enhanced performance and efficiency over its predecessor. But how much does it really differ from the M4 model? Let us find that out in this comparison of the M5 MacBook Pro vs the M4 MacBook Pro.
TECHNOLOGY
PlayStation Plus Game October 2025 free games revealed
Sony has confirmed the October 2025 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup, featuring Silent Hill 2 remake, Until Dawn, and other major titles arriving for Extra and Premium members.
TECHNOLOGY
IRCTC not down, here’s why thousands of users couldn’t book train tickets online today
IRCTC website and app faced temporary delays during Tatkal train ticket bookings, leaving thousands frustrated. Here’s why the platform was slow but not actually down and what travelers should know.
TECHNOLOGY
3 days, 7 million copies, 172 million matches: This popular game is breaking several records
Electronic Arts is having a blockbuster October. Just weeks after announcing a $55 billion deal to go private, EA confirmed that Battlefield 6 has shattered franchise records — selling over 7 million copies in its first three days.
TECHNOLOGY
Is Google’s Nano Banana the new photoshop killer? Adobe Firefly downloads plunge after Gemini update
Google’s AI image-editing tool “Nano Banana” has gone viral, driving a surge in Gemini app downloads while Adobe Firefly sees a sharp decline. The free, powerful AI editor may be reshaping the image-editing market and challenging Adobe’s dominance.
TECHNOLOGY
IRCTC website, app go down before diwali, passengers unable to book tickets online
IRCTC’s website and app crashed ahead of Diwali, preventing thousands of passengers from booking train tickets online. The outage hit during peak Tatkal hours, with officials confirming technical glitches and promising a quick fix.
TECHNOLOGY
Oppo Find X9 Pro, Find X9 launched in China: Specifications, features and more
Oppo has launched the Find X9 Pro and Find X9 in China with MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chips, Hasselblad cameras, up to 1TB storage, and large batteries. Both phones run on ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 and come with IP69 water and dust resistance.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI stops users from generating Martin Luther King Jr. videos on its Sora app: Here's why
OpenAI has paused users from generating AI videos of Martin Luther King Jr. on its Sora platform after reports of disrespectful depictions. The move, made at the request of King’s estate, highlights growing concerns over deepfakes and ethical use of AI-generated content.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta to shut down Messenger app for Mac and Windows, here's why
TECHNOLOGY
Perplexity Comet browser referral program announced: Offering $2 per invite, friends get 1 month of Pro free
Comet’s new referral program rewards users with $2 for each friend they invite, while referred users enjoy a free month of Comet Pro after logging in and asking their first question
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
