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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

Security flaw in Income Tax website exposed bank, Aadhaar details of Indian taxpayers

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Security flaw in Income Tax website exposed bank, Aadhaar details of Indian taxpayers

A major bug in India’s Income Tax portal exposed taxpayers’ bank, Aadhaar, and personal details before it was fixed by the government.

ChatGPT could show ads like Google search in the future, suggests Sam Altman

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ChatGPT could show ads like Google search in the future, suggests Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted that ChatGPT could eventually display ads similar to Google Search, saying the company may explore “useful” advertising models to support its growing platform.

Google previews an AI model that can use the web like a human

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Google previews an AI model that can use the web like a human

If successful, this model could blur the line between browsing and automation, letting AI handle the tedious parts of the internet while you focus on the creative ones.

Google launches Opal, its vibe-coding app in India

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Google launches Opal, its vibe-coding app in India

The tool, first launched in the US in July, lets anyone create mini web apps simply by typing out what they want to build. Google says it was surprised by how early users used Opal to create not just fun tools, but also complex and practical apps

Of 'lovers', 'rebels', and ad targets: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu explains the three faces of privacy

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Of 'lovers', 'rebels', and ad targets: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu explains the three faces of privacy

In a detailed post, Vembu argues that privacy isn’t a single concept but a spectrum of trust, legality, and intent — and that tech companies need to be honest about which parts they can actually protect.

WhatsApp brings AI-powered message translation to iPhones, supporting 21 global languages

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WhatsApp brings AI-powered message translation to iPhones, supporting 21 global languages

The app currently supports 21 languages, including Hindi, English (UK and US), French, German, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, among others.

‘Instead of hiring one more person, use...: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas to companies

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‘Instead of hiring one more person, use...: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas to companies

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas says the company’s Comet browser can act as a personal assistant capable of boosting productivity, helping teams achieve more without adding new hires.

Zoho enters POS hardware market with new Zoho Payments devices; Sridhar Vembu says “we are deepening our fintech footprint.”

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Zoho enters POS hardware market with new Zoho Payments devices; Sridhar Vembu says “we are deepening our fintech footprint.”

Zoho has launched its new Zoho Payments POS devices for B2B merchants, with CEO Sridhar Vembu saying the company is deepening its fintech footprint through a new hardware push in India.

New FASTag rule 2025: How to avoid 2x toll charges in case of an inactive tag, low balance, or no tag

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New FASTag rule 2025: How to avoid 2x toll charges in case of an inactive tag, low balance, or no tag

From November 15, vehicles without a valid FASTag face double tolls if paying cash, but UPI payments now reduce the penalty to 1.25x. Here’s how to avoid extra charges.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X launched in India, priced from Rs 69,990: Pre-orders open with exclusive offers

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X launched in India, priced from Rs 69,990: Pre-orders open with exclusive offers

Asus ROG has launched the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming consoles in India, starting at Rs 69,990, with pre-orders offering bundled rewards and accessories.

Vivo V60e launched in India starting at Rs 29,999: Specs analysis and why it feels like overpriced proposition

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Vivo V60e launched in India starting at Rs 29,999: Specs analysis and why it feels like overpriced proposition

Vivo’s V60e debuts at Rs 29,999 with a 200MP camera, 90W fast charging, and IP69 protection, but newer 2025 rivals like iQOO Neo 10 and K13 Turbo offer more value.

12 years after a Google rejection, Ragini Das comes full circle as Head of Google for Startups India

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12 years after a Google rejection, Ragini Das comes full circle as Head of Google for Startups India

12 years after being rejected in 2013, Ragini Das joins Google as Head of Google for Startups India, bringing her experience from Zomato and leap.club to support founders across the country.

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas hints Comet browser will soon launch on iOS

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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas hints Comet browser will soon launch on iOS

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas hints at the upcoming launch of Comet on iOS, a new browser that could rival Safari on iPhones.

Deloitte admits using AI to produce report, to pay part of $440,000 fee to Albanese government

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Deloitte admits using AI to produce report, to pay part of $440,000 fee to Albanese government

The report, commissioned in 2024, was meant to review Australia’s welfare compliance framework and its IT system, which automatically issues penalties to job seekers who fail to meet certain requirements

Google's answer to OpenAI's GPT-5 is coming soon: What we know

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Google's answer to OpenAI's GPT-5 is coming soon: What we know

Google has yet to confirm Gemini 3’s release, but all signs point to a major reveal at Wednesday’s #GeminiAtWork livestream. If the rollout begins, expect a gradual expansion through AI Studio and Workspace tools over the coming weeks.

Taylor Swift, who once spoke out against using AI in videos, is now accused of using it in her new release

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Taylor Swift, who once spoke out against using AI in videos, is now accused of using it in her new release

Fans suspect Taylor Swift used AI in her new music video, despite her past warnings against the technology in art and videos.

Spotify rolls out new AI protections to combat deepfakes, spam, and deceptive music uploads

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Spotify rolls out new AI protections to combat deepfakes, spam, and deceptive music uploads

With AI making it easier to mass-produce tracks, spam uploads have ballooned. Spotify says it removed over 75 million spammy tracks in the past year alone.

“Scary times…” Why the world’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast thinks AI could change everything for creators

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“Scary times…” Why the world’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast thinks AI could change everything for creators

Top YouTuber MrBeast says it’s “scary times” for creators as AI-generated videos rise, sparking fears about the future of influencers and content making.

Instagram launches its own ‘Oscars’ for creators: Who can win, what the winners get, and more

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Instagram launches its own ‘Oscars’ for creators: Who can win, what the winners get, and more

Instagram is getting into the awards game — and it’s doing it the Instagram way: no ceremony, no speeches, just rings. Instagram hopes the initiative becomes an annual tradition, celebrating creators who shape online culture.

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