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Amazon hit with $2.5 billion penalty over Prime subscription 'traps'
The FTC charged that Amazon used manipulative interface designs to nudge users into Prime memberships without informed consent. Amazon must also overhaul its Prime sign-up and cancellation processes.
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Reddit was down earlier today: Here are the issues reported by users and current status
Reddit users experienced widespread disruption earlier today, with thousands reporting that they were unable to access the platform. Many encountered “internal server error” messages when trying to load the site or app.
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Microsoft stops selling some cloud and AI services to Israel's military
Microsoft has moved to restrict Israel’s Ministry of Defense from using some of its technology, after an internal probe suggested its cloud services were being used to store surveillance data on Palestinians.
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Pulse, a new personalised assistant: What it does, who can use, and more
With Pulse, OpenAI is betting that people don’t just want answers on demand—they want an assistant that knows when to offer help before they even ask.
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Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and secondary rear display: Price, features and more
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 series in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, large batteries, and new rear secondary displays. Pricing starts at 4,499 Yuan.
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OnePlus 15 confirmed to launch with the latest Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering advanced AI, gaming power, and a new DetailMax Engine for photography.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Copilot+ PCs launched in India: Price, preorder offers, and features
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 12-inch Copilot+ PCs in India, starting at Rs 90,999, with AI features, preorder benefits, and availability from October 6, 2025.
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Worried about iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17’s scratchgate issue? Here’s what Apple has to say about it
Apple has clarified the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air “scratchgate” issue, saying demo unit marks are removable residue from worn MagSafe stands, though camera bump durability concerns remain.
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Oppo Reno14 5G Diwali Edition launched in India with heat-sensitive colour-changing design
Oppo has launched the Reno14 5G Diwali Edition in India at Rs 39,999, featuring heat-sensitive colour-changing technology, festive design, 50MP cameras, and Dimensity 8350 chipset.
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Vivo confirms Origin OS for India: Chinese version set to replace Funtouch OS in upcoming smartphones
Vivo and iQOO smartphones, which currently run the Funtouch OS skin, are set to receive the China-exclusive Origin OS 6 skin, based on Android 16. The Vivo X300 series and the iQOO 15 will likely be the first devices to run this operating system in India.
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip for next-gen flagship phones
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, set to power flagship smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO with faster performance, smarter AI, and pro-level video.
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei to invest $100M, create 1,800 jobs in India over next three years
Nothing CEO Carl Pei to invest $100M in India, create 1,800 jobs over three years through a new manufacturing joint venture with Optiemus.
TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for high-performance Windows PCs
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for Windows laptops, offering faster performance, powerful AI, better graphics, and longer battery life for professionals and creators.
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ServiceNow University launched in India with free AI courses, gamified learning
ServiceNow has launched ServiceNow University in India to train 1 million learners by 2027, offering AI-focused courses, gamified learning, certifications, and enrolment through a personalized, on-demand platform.
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Google announces Pinterest rival Mixboard: What it is and how it works
Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered idea board similar to Pinterest. Here’s how Mixboard works, what features it offers, and why it could change the way you brainstorm and plan ideas.
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Thousands of YouTube accounts wrongly flagged as under 18, users lose access to age-restricted videos
For adults who have been using YouTube for years, it feels like they have been locked out of the full experience without warning.
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Elon Musk is hiring for Macrohard, his new AI rival to Microsoft
The name Macrohard is a playful twist on Microsoft, but Musk is serious about the idea. He says that while car and rocket companies need big factories, a software company can be built mostly with AI.
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How to convert your selfies into professional shots with Google Gemini AI photo editing feature
A step-by-step guide to using conversational prompts for advanced image editing.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale: Minimum 35% discount on 55-inch 4K TVs from Samsung, Xiaomi, Vu, Sony and more
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2025 sale is offering heavy discounts on large-screen televisions, with multiple 55-inch and above Ultra HD (4K) models available under ₹40,000. Customers can find a minimum 35% discount across brands such as Samsung, TCL, Motorola, Xiaomi, Blaupunkt, Vu, and Sony.
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Vivo X Fold5 or Galaxy Z Fold6: Why there’s only one winner here at Rs 99,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 undercuts Vivo X Fold5 by Rs 50,000, offering similar Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, foldable-focused software, S Pen support, and durability, making it the smarter foldable buy in 2025.
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WhatsApp introduces ‘Quick help from Meta AI’ for group chats, here’s how to use it
WhatsApp has introduced ‘Quick help from Meta AI,’ letting users privately ask AI about group messages and forward responses if needed, keeping chats clutter-free while maintaining privacy.
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Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, confirms Mark Zuckerberg
Instagram has crossed 3 billion monthly active users, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed in his Meta Channel post, calling it an incredible community milestone.
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iOS 26.1 Beta 1 is now rolling out: New features, changes, how to download and more
Apple has released the iOS 26.1 developer beta, bringing expanded Apple Intelligence language support, Live Translation in more languages, UI changes, and bug fixes for eligible iPhones ahead of its public release.
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How to use WhatsApp real-time message translation feature
Here's how to use real-time message translation feature in WhatsApp
