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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meta to shut down Messenger app for Mac and Windows, here's why
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Google’s new ‘Recovery Contacts’ feature explained: How it keeps your account safe when you lose your phone
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
