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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu thanks Amit Shah for moving to Zoho Mail

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu thanks Amit Shah for moving to Zoho Mail

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for switching to Zoho Mail, dedicating the milestone to engineers who built the company while staying and working in India.

JBL Tour ONE M3 launched in India with up to 70 hours of battery, priced at Rs 34,999

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JBL Tour ONE M3 launched in India with up to 70 hours of battery, priced at Rs 34,999

JBL has expanded its premium audio lineup in India with the launch of the JBL Tour ONE M3 and Tour ONE M3 Smart Tx. The new over-ear headphones are designed for high-quality listening, combining advanced sound technology with a long-lasting battery and versatile connectivity options.

Free laptop offer circulating on WhatsApp, Instagram and other social media platforms is fake, confirms PIB Fact Check

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Free laptop offer circulating on WhatsApp, Instagram and other social media platforms is fake, confirms PIB Fact Check

A viral message claiming that the Indian government is offering free laptops to students has been declared fake by PIB Fact Check, warning users against clicking suspicious links.

Sora beats ChatGPT’s iOS debut despite invite-only rollout, claims report

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Sora beats ChatGPT’s iOS debut despite invite-only rollout, claims report

Sora uses OpenAI’s latest Sora 2 model, capable of generating photorealistic videos from text prompts — and social media feeds are already overflowing with examples.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns the US is only ‘slightly ahead’ of China in the AI race

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang warns the US is only ‘slightly ahead’ of China in the AI race

While Nvidia remains the dominant chipmaker for AI systems, the CEO acknowledged China’s significant advantage in energy production, generating more than double the electricity the US did in 2024.

After India, OpenAI expands ChatGPT Go to Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and 14 more Asian countries

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After India, OpenAI expands ChatGPT Go to Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and 14 more Asian countries

ChatGPT Go offers higher usage limits for both chat and creative tasks, making it suitable for students, freelancers, and small businesses looking for AI assistance without a steep subscription fee.

OnePlus confirms launch date for OxygenOS 16: Date, rollout timeline, supported devices and features

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OnePlus confirms launch date for OxygenOS 16: Date, rollout timeline, supported devices and features

OnePlus has officially confirmed the launch of OxygenOS 16 on October 16, 2025. The update focuses on seamless connectivity, ultra-smooth multitasking, and cross-ecosystem compatibility across OnePlus and Apple devices.

Tech consultant fired unexpectedly, company comes back with an offer to rehire

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Tech consultant fired unexpectedly, company comes back with an offer to rehire

The 10-year industry veteran had joined an overseas firm in early 2024 as an independent contractor, recommended by a former client.

Apple MacBook Air M4 receives massive discount; price drops below Rs 80,000

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Apple MacBook Air M4 receives massive discount; price drops below Rs 80,000

Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip is now retailing at Rs 83,990 on Amazon, down from Rs 99,900, as part of the ongoing Great Indian Festival sale.

Uber driver accused of starting wildfire that killed 12 and destroyed 7,000 buildings first imagined it using ChatGPT

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Uber driver accused of starting wildfire that killed 12 and destroyed 7,000 buildings first imagined it using ChatGPT

Rinderknecht, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, was working as an Uber driver on New Year’s Eve 2024 and reportedly took at least two rides before allegedly igniting what was first called the Lachman Fire.

Google changes Work from Anywhere policy, even one remote day now counts as a full week

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Google changes Work from Anywhere policy, even one remote day now counts as a full week

The policy, introduced during the Covid pandemic, was separate from Google’s regular hybrid schedule, which allows employees to work from home two days a week.

LinkedIn now lets job seekers add their notice period and salary expectations to profiles: Here’s how it helps recruiters hire faster

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LinkedIn now lets job seekers add their notice period and salary expectations to profiles: Here’s how it helps recruiters hire faster

LinkedIn now lets job seekers add their notice period and expected salary to their profiles, helping recruiters find and hire candidates faster. Here’s how to use the feature to boost your chances of landing the right job.

Uber now lets you pay for your ride by scanning a UPI QR code: Here’s how the new feature works

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Uber now lets you pay for your ride by scanning a UPI QR code: Here’s how the new feature works

Uber is stressing one important point, only scan the QR code that appears on your driver’s Uber app, not their personal one. This ensures your payment goes directly to Uber and stays secure.

3 years after firing them, Elon Musk agrees to pay severance to ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and other executives

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3 years after firing them, Elon Musk agrees to pay severance to ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and other executives

This comes after Musk’s X also agreed to settle a separate lawsuit in August involving $500 million in unpaid severance to rank-and-file employees laid off during the company’s massive downsizing.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits he turned to Perplexity AI before Prestige Globe Award speech

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Cristiano Ronaldo admits he turned to Perplexity AI before Prestige Globe Award speech

Amazon Pay launches UPI Circle, brings payments to smartwatches in partnership with NPCI

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Amazon Pay launches UPI Circle, brings payments to smartwatches in partnership with NPCI

Amazon Pay has launched UPI Circle, enabling family-based UPI payments with biometric security, smartwatch integration, cashback rewards, and full user control through Amazon Pay’s app-based setup and management tools.

Amit Shah moves from Gmail to Zoho Mail, shares new email ID on X

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Amit Shah moves from Gmail to Zoho Mail, shares new email ID on X

Amit Shah switches from Gmail to Zoho Mail and shares his new email ID on X, boosting India’s homegrown tech and privacy-focused email services.

Google now has 5 Nobel Prize winners, says Sundar Pichai while congratulating Physics laureates

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Google now has 5 Nobel Prize winners, says Sundar Pichai while congratulating Physics laureates

Sundar Pichai celebrates Google’s 5 Nobel Prize winners after the 2025 Physics award goes to Michel Devoret, John Martinis, and John Clarke.

Indian government issue serious security warning for these Google, Amazon and Microsoft services: All the detaisl

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Indian government issue serious security warning for these Google, Amazon and Microsoft services: All the detaisl

CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning over a major npm ecosystem compromise named ‘Shai-Hulud,’ targeting credentials linked to Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and developer accounts.

Flipkart Diwali Sale 2025: Apple AirPods Pro 2 receives BIG price cut; the earbuds now costs Rs...

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Flipkart Diwali Sale 2025: Apple AirPods Pro 2 receives BIG price cut; the earbuds now costs Rs...

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C MagSafe case is now available at a reduced price on Flipkart following the AirPods Pro 3 launch. Here’s a look at the offer.

One stolen iPhone leads to 18 arrests and 40,000 phones in UK’s largest phone theft case

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One stolen iPhone leads to 18 arrests and 40,000 phones in UK’s largest phone theft case

The scale of the operation is staggering. Investigators say nearly 40,000 phones, worth millions of pounds, were moved over the past year. The latest iPhone models were reportedly being sold in Hong Kong for as much as £3,700 each.

PM Modi announces Made-in-India 4G stack is ready for export: Here’s what it means

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PM Modi announces Made-in-India 4G stack is ready for export: Here’s what it means

India’s first Made-in-India 4G stack is now ready for export, providing faster connectivity to millions and marking a major step in the country’s telecom development.

Google launches Search Live in India, expands AI Mode to 7 Indian languages

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Google launches Search Live in India, expands AI Mode to 7 Indian languages

AI Mode in Google Search now supports Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, with Search Live bringing real-time, interactive search to India.

Tinder is now making it harder for fake profiles and scammers to trick Indian users

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Tinder is now making it harder for fake profiles and scammers to trick Indian users

Tinder launches Face Check in India to stop fake profiles and scammers, helping users connect with real people and verified matches

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