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ChatGPT adds instant checkout, letting users buy directly in chat
At launch, Instant Checkout supports single-item purchases, with multi-item carts and expanded regional availability on the roadmap. For shoppers, the flow is seamless: after asking a question like “best running shoes under $100,” relevant results appear in chat.
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Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5, its most powerful model for coding
Beyond raw coding chops, Anthropic claims Claude Sonnet 4.5 is its most aligned model to date, with lower rates of sycophancy and deception, and improved defences against prompt injection attacks.
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WhatsApp brings Live Photos to iPhones, document scanning to Android phones
From richer photo sharing to AI-powered personalisation, the messaging app is broadening what conversations can look and feel like.
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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to Donald Trump for suspending his account
With Trump back in the White House since January, the big tech firms have been quietly closing ranks on their legal battles. Meta settled its case earlier this year for $25 million, while Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) agreed to pay around $10 million in February.
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“We are exiting employees we can’t...,” says Accenture CEO Julie Sweet as firm lays off over 11,000 workers
Accenture has laid off over 11,000 employees in three months. CEO Julie Sweet said the firm is exiting workers who cannot be retrained in AI, even as AI hiring expands.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shows how Copilot can make you better at Word, Excel, and more using Vibe working
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shows how Copilot can make you better at Word, Excel, and more
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From journals to gym routines: Apple’s foundation models put AI in everyday apps
By making on-device intelligence free and developer-friendly, Apple is betting its framework will quietly reshape apps across health, education and productivity.
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Google announces new ‘G’ logo to reflect AI era evolution
Google has unveiled a refreshed version of its iconic four-color “G,” adopting a brighter gradient look to symbolize its company-wide shift towards AI-driven products and services.
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YouTube Premium Lite launched: Here’s how it compares to the YouTube Premium Individual plan
YouTube offers Premium Lite at Rs 89 and Premium Individual at Rs 149. Lite removes ads on regular videos, while Individual adds background play, downloads, and YouTube Music Premium.
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From screen time limits to safer content: OpenAI rolls out parental controls for ChatGPT
In an era where generative AI is moving into classrooms and daily life, OpenAI’s parental controls mark an effort to reassure families that teens can explore ChatGPT with a safety net in place.
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Xiaomi 17 launched in China but analyst expects less shipments, here's why
According to a noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Xiaomi has cut shipments of its latest phones by around 20 percent. Demand for the base Xiaomi 17 has fallen short, dragging down the series as a whole.
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Pakistan PUBG murder case: Lahore court sentences 17-year-old to 100 years in jail for killing family
Lahore court sentenced teen Zain Ali to 100 years in prison for murdering his family under PUBG addiction, reviving debate on online gaming’s psychological and social impact in Pakistan.
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Upcoming smartphones launching in October 2025: From OnePlus 15, iQOO 15 and more arriving next month
October 2025 will bring major smartphone launches from OnePlus, Vivo, Oppo, and iQOO. Flagships like OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro highlight performance, advanced imaging, and bigger batteries.
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“Political Theatre”: France rejects Telegram CEO's allegations of election interference
In a lengthy Twitter post, Durov claimed that while he was in Paris last year, an intermediary acting for French intelligence asked him to remove certain Telegram channels critical of the Moldovan government.
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Sandisk introduces Creator Series storage solutions in India for content creators; price starts at Rs 1,809
Sandisk has launched its Creator Series in India with storage solutions including microSD, SD UHS-II, USB-C flash drives, a MagSafe SSD, and Phone Drive, starting at Rs 1,809.
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Bought the new iPhone Air? Here's how to activate eSIM on Jio, Airtel, and Vi
Activating an eSIM on Jio, Airtel, or Vi requires checking prerequisites, following the operator-specific request process, and downloading the profile. Here’s a complete guide with benefits included.
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Samsung One UI 8.5 to bring this advanced video feature: All the details
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update may add five LUT profiles to its stock video editor, simplifying Log video editing with real-time previews and cinematic styles for Galaxy smartphones.
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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas applauds Zoho as Arattai surges past 3.5 lakh daily sign-ups, says ‘Congrats to Zoho!’
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‘This new regime has no basis…’, Elon Musk’s X to appeal Karnataka Court’s order on takedown portal
The social media platform says “Sahyog” regime undermines free speech and due process in India. X confirmed it will appeal the ruling, positioning itself as defending free expression in one of its most important markets.
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Mark Zuckerberg says it is better to 'misspend' billions of dollars than risk losing out on 'superintelligence'
The spending spree underscores Zuckerberg’s view that “compute per researcher” can be a competitive advantage, as Meta snaps up GPUs and builds custom systems to outmuscle rivals.
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Accenture layoffs 2025: Company cuts 11,000 jobs as AI reshapes workforce
Accenture has reduced its global workforce by over 11,000 employees in just three months as part of a sweeping restructuring.
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Snapchat puts a cap on Memories storage, rolls out paid plans
While most users won’t pay a rupee more, those with years of Snaps stashed in Memories may soon need to decide: clean up the backlog, or start paying to keep the past intact.
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‘This is an extraordinary moment…’, CEO Tim Cook tells Apple employees as they get extra days off
The practice, which began under Steve Jobs and became known internally as “Steve Days,” is Apple’s way of recognising employee contributions at the close of the year.
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Oppo Pad 5 to launch globally on October 16 alongside Find X9 series
The Oppo Pad 5 will be the company’s flagship push in the global tablet market, arriving as brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus intensify competition in the premium Android tablet space.
