TECHNOLOGY
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.
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Amazon sale: Top water heaters with big discounts under Rs 6,000 from popular brands like yAO Smith, Crompton, V-Guard, Havells, and more
Top water heaters under ₹6,000: AO Smith, Crompton, V-Guard, Havells, and Bajaj deals on Amazon
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Leaked Meta AI docs reveal how the chatbot is instructed to respond to child sexual abuse prompts
Leaked Meta documents reveal how its AI chatbot is trained to refuse sexual roleplay with minors and handle child exploitation prompts safely.
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Amazon’s fall event set for September 30: New Echo speakers, Kindles, and more expected
Amazon is hosting its fall hardware event on September 30, where it’s expected to launch new Echo speakers, a color Kindle Scribe, updated TVs, and more.
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Facebook, Instagram will soon let you get rid of ads, but there is a catch
Facebook and Instagram will soon offer an ad-free experience for a monthly fee, while those who prefer the free option can continue using the apps with ads.
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Google Chrome for Android gets new AI powered features that can turn webpages into audio podcasts
Google Chrome on Android has introduced AI-powered Audio Overviews, allowing webpages to be transformed into podcast-style conversations for easier listening.
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Arattai app: How to download and use the Made-in-India chat app that's set to rival WhatsApp in India
Arattai, built by Zoho, is an Indian chat and calling app available on Android, iPhone, desktop, and TV. Here’s a step-by-step guide to download, set up, and use it.
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Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 update brings AirPods-style features
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are finally starting to feel “Pro.” Google’s latest firmware update brings adaptive sound, noise protection, and even gesture-based controls to its flagship earbuds.
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AI data training scandal: App that paid users to record calls for AI training goes offline after major security lapse
Neon, a viral app that paid users to record phone calls for AI training, suspended operations after reports revealed call transcripts, numbers, and audio files were openly accessible online
