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Opera launches Neon, its AI-first browser to take on Perplexity Comet
With Neon, Opera joins Perplexity and The Browser Company in chasing the agentic browser trend — a browser that doesn’t just show the web, but acts on it.
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'A ChatGPT for creativity moment...,' Sam Altman explains why OpenAI launched Sora, a new social app
“There is something great about making it really easy and fast to go from idea to result, and the new social dynamics that emerge,” Altman said in a note announcing the app.
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OpenAI Sora 2 vs Google Veo 3: It is more about realism and storytelling versus speed and audio integration
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Sora vs TikTok vs Instagram Reels: How OpenAI's new social media app stacks against rivals
TikTok entertains, Reels extends Instagram, but Sora is trying something stranger and possibly more radical: making creation, not consumption, the point of the app. Whether that’s enough to pull people away from the infinite scroll is the big question.
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Amazon debuts Alexa+ powered Echo lineup with new Dot Max, Studio, and Show smart displays
The new lineup — Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11 — promises richer sound, smarter AI, and deeper integration with daily life.
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OpenAI takes on TikTok, Instagram Reels with new social media app called Sora
OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, a new AI video and audio generator, alongside a TikTok-like social app that lets users star in and share AI-generated clips.
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These Nike sneakers low-key stole Tim Cook’s spotlight at an store reopening in Japan
Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted in Japan wearing custom Nike Vomero Plus sneakers stitched by Japanese artisans, continuing his tradition of sporting unique Nike collaborations.
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Zoho Arattai app has one feature WhatsApp still does not offer in 2025
Zoho’s Made-in-India Arattai app is gaining traction with a 100x surge in downloads and official endorsements, and it now offers Android TV support—something WhatsApp has yet to introduce.
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Daniel Ek steps down as Spotify CEO, read his note to all employees explaining his decision
Spotify co-presidents Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström will take over day-to-day leadership as co-CEOs, both continuing to report directly to Ek and working alongside the company’s board.
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Nothing unveils new AI platform called Essentials which will allow users to 'develop' their own apps
Carl Pei’s Nothing is betting big on AI with the launch of Essential—a platform it claims will evolve into the world’s first truly AI-native operating system. The move signals Nothing’s ambition to move beyond quirky hardware and into the core of how we use our devices.
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Windows 10 support ends in October 14, 2025: Here's what Microsoft wants millions of PC users to know
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will offer Extended Security Updates, continued Defender updates, and encourage upgrades to Windows 11 or Copilot+ PCs with AI-powered features.
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Facebook introduces new fan challenges and custom top fan badges to connect creators and followers
Facebook is launching new fan challenges and personalized top fan badges, enabling followers to create content, earn recognition, and engage more deeply with creators and fellow fans on the platform.
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Apple October event 2025: New iPad Pro, MacBook Pro M5 and more expected to launch
Apple is expected to host an October 2025 event featuring the new iPad Pro with M5, an upgraded Vision Pro, and refreshed Apple TV, HomePod mini, and AirTag models.
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OnePlus 15 5G mobile to launch soon: Expected date, price in India, features and all we know so far
The OnePlus 15 5G is confirmed for launch, with China debut set for October 2025 and India likely in January 2026, priced around Rs 70,000–75,000.
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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.
