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Elon Musk bullied OpenAI employees, Sam Altman-led company alleges in new X post
OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk, accusing him of bullying staff and using lawsuits to undermine its AI progress amid xAI’s legal battle.
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Apple removes this tracking app from App Store after pressure from Trump administration
Apple has pulled ICEBlock, a popular ICE-tracking app, after Trump administration pressure citing safety risks to immigration agents.
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19-year-old vandalises 17 cars at college parking lot, then confesses crime to ChatGPT in lengthy chat
A 19-year-old student vandalised 17 cars at a Missouri college, then confessed the crime to ChatGPT in a bizarre late-night chat, police say.
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Comet browser is now available for free as Perplexity AI takes a big swing at Google Chrome
By removing the paywall, Perplexity has turned Comet into a mainstream play. But with Google, OpenAI and Anthropic already folding AI deeply into their ecosystems, the real test will be whether users adopt Comet as their go-to assistant — or stick with tools they already use daily.
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OpenAI's Sora app surges to number three spot in downloads on App Store
Despite endless claims that “normal people don’t care about AI,” the charts tell a different story: consumers are downloading AI apps in droves. And not just any AI apps — the ones topping the charts are multimodal, built around images and video rather than text alone.
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Ex-OpenAI CEO Mira Murati stealth AI lab launches its first ever product
Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s startup, Thinking Machines Lab, launches Tinker — a tool that makes building and fine-tuning advanced AI models simpler and accessible.
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Google confirms hackers are targeting employees with extortion emails
Google confirms hackers are targeting employees with extortion emails claiming stolen data. The company is investigating but says the claims are not yet verified.
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At 17, he sold his kidney for iPhone 4 And iPad 2, what happened next is heartbreaking
At 17, Wang Shangkun sold his kidney to buy an iPhone 4 and iPad 2. Today, he is permanently disabled — a shocking cautionary tale about the dangers of chasing gadgets
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Google unveils new Gemini-powered smart speaker, confirms it won't be available in India
The device is designed for more natural, conversational interactions, with dedicated processing for Gemini’s advanced AI. Google says the Home Speaker will go on sale in Spring 2026 for $99.99 across the US, Canada, most of Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand — but not India.
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Apple MacBook Air M2 gets 33% discount on Flipkart Big Billion Days sale; now available at under Rs 60,000
Apple’s MacBook Air M2 is selling at Rs 58,890 on Flipkart after a 31% discount. Bank offers and assured delivery add to the appeal of Apple’s lightweight laptop.
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Is Instagram listening to your conversations to deliver ads? Here's what Instagram head has to say
The conspiracy has lingered for years, fuelled by uncanny ad targeting that often feels too precise to be coincidence. Instagram head Adam Mosseri has an explanation for it.
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Google layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut as internal AI push continues
The move comes as Google accelerates its pivot to AI. Since early 2025, the company has been offering voluntary exit packages across US-based units, cutting managers overseeing small teams, and urging employees to integrate AI more deeply into daily workflows.
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Apple wants judge to dismiss Elon Musk's 'absurd' ChatGPT bias claim
The suit hinges on Apple Intelligence, the company’s new AI assistant, which integrates ChatGPT as a fallback when Siri cannot answer a query. Apple has denied any wrongdoing, stressing that its integration with OpenAI does not exclude others.
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Zoho Arattai to work with other platforms like UPI; Sridhar Vembu says don't want to keep it closed like WhatsApp
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says Arattai will adopt interoperable messaging protocols with iSpirt’s guidance, aiming to replicate UPI’s open model and avoid closed ecosystems like WhatsApp.
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Meta confirms it will use your AI chats to deliver targeted ads and you can't opt out
Starting December 16, 2025, the company will begin using data from your interactions with its AI products, including chatbots, to personalise the ads you see across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and beyond.
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YouTube Premium costs Rs 149 per month; but you can use the paid feature free with this web browser
The regular plan costs Rs 149 and if you do not want to pay that every month, then there’s web browser that literally offers the two most important features — ad-free viewing and background playback — for free.
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Elon Musk wants to build “Grokipedia,” a new AI-powered rival to Wikipedia
Whether Grokipedia becomes a credible replacement or another Musk side project depends heavily on execution, transparency, and how it handles the unavoidable tension between knowledge, power, and trust.
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Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is live with ‘Essential’ AI apps and design: how to enrol, supported phones and more
Nothing has released its OS 4.0 Open Beta with AI-powered Essential Apps, camera updates, and new design features. The update is now available for select Phone models, ahead of a wider release.
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This city in Japan wants citizens to use smartphones just for two hours
City authorities unveiled a new ordinance recommending that residents limit their use of smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and computers to two hours per day outside of work and school.
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Adobe brings Premiere Video editor to iPhone, free for all creators
Adobe is aiming to accelerate mobile-first content creation for both casual storytellers and seasoned professionals. The app is free to use, with upgrade plans available for additional generative credits and storage.
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Samsung launches new festive offers on Bespoke AI Air Conditioners: Check the GST discounts and more
Customers purchasing premium Bespoke AI Air Conditioners between September 22 and November 10 will receive an additional five months of comprehensive warranty on top of the existing five years, a benefit valued at up to Rs 12,000.
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Beats unveils Powerbeats Fit in India: Price, key features, and more
The earbuds are designed to deliver enhanced durability, improved in-ear comfort, and the stability of the Powerbeats Pro 2 earhooks—all in a more compact, portable charging case with an IPX4 sweat and water-resistant rating.
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Elon Musk cancels his Netflix subscription, here's why
Elon Musk’s cancellation underscores his broader critical stance on transgender rights, particularly in relation to his own children. The Tesla CEO has previously linked transgender care to what he calls a “woke mind virus,”
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These 11 products are now considered 'vintage' products by Apple
Apple classifies a product as vintage once it has been off the shelves for at least five years. These devices still qualify for hardware service and parts, though support depends on availability.
