TECHNOLOGY
Replit AI allows users create apps for iPhone in seconds with text
Replit AI lets users build iPhone apps in seconds using text prompts, automating app design, backend setup, testing, and monetisation, while still requiring compliance with Apple’s App Store rules.
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Realme Buds Air8 and Pad 3 go on sale in India: Price, features and availability
Realme has announced the first sale of its latest AIoT products in India — the Realme Buds Air8 and the Realme Pad 3. The first sale begins today, January 16, 2026, starting at 12 noon across Flipkart, Amazon, Realme.com and offline retail stores.
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Amazon Great Republic Day 2026 sale is now live for Prime members: Checkout deals on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and more
Amazon’s Great Republic Days 2026 sale is now live for Prime members, bringing price cuts on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Redmi, iQOO and Realme across multiple price segments.
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Tata Punch 2026, new Sierra and Seltos 2026 comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay: How to enable it and start using it
The recently announced Tata Punch 2026, the new Tata Sierra, and the Kia Seltos 2026 are set to offer wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard or widely available features. With in-car screens becoming central to navigation, communication, and media, wireless smartphone projection is positioned as a practical upgrade for everyday driving. The feature removes the need for USB cables while retaining access to maps, calls, messages, and supported apps directly on the infotainment display.
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Air India issues travel advisory after Iran airspace closure, asks passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport; here’s how
Air India has issued a travel advisory citing Iran airspace closure, warning of delays and cancellations, and urging passengers to check flight status online before heading to the airport.
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BGMI Redeem Codes for Jan 15, 2026: Win free Desert Prince outfit and other exclusive in-game rewards
BGMI redeem codes for January 15, 2026 offer players free Desert Prince outfit and other in-game rewards, with steps to redeem codes, usage limits, and validity details explained clearly today.
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Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over illegal hiring allegations
Authorities allege the company used a Hong Kong shell entity to bypass cross-strait regulations, reigniting tensions around technology, talent, and China–Taiwan business ties.
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'This is an unreasonable...', Elon Musk reacts to Apple-Google AI deal
Elon Musk has publicly criticised Apple’s newly confirmed AI partnership with Google, warning that letting Gemini power future Siri features gives Google excessive influence across mobile platforms. The remarks come as Musk’s xAI remains locked in legal battles with Apple and OpenAI.
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Lava reveals key features of upcoming Blaze Duo 3 ahead of official announcement
Lava has launched the Blaze Duo 3 in India, bringing noticeable upgrades to the Blaze series with stronger performance, a secondary display and a value-focused price tag.
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Here’s how much salary Apple CEO Tim Cook earned in 2025
Apple has disclosed full details of executive compensation for 2025, revealing that CEO Tim Cook earned just over $74 million during the year. The latest proxy filing shows stock awards once again made up the bulk of his pay, with overall compensation slightly lower than last year.
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Google brings Gemini AI summaries and smarter replies to Gmail inboxes
Google is expanding its use of Gemini AI inside Gmail, introducing new features that automatically summarise long email threads and generate more context-aware replies.
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Sridhar Vembu shares how AI helped a single Zoho engineer deliver year-long work in just one month
Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist at Zoho, has highlighted a real-world example of how artificial intelligence is reshaping software development productivity inside the company.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for medical and wellness conversations
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Health, a new feature that creates a separate, dedicated space for health and wellness conversations. The company says the move is designed to make medical discussions more private, structured and context-aware.
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WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers and smarter event reminders to group chats
WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh set of group chat features aimed at making conversations clearer, more expressive and easier to organise. The updates introduce custom member tags, text-based stickers and improved event reminders, building on the app’s broader push to make group messaging more useful and less chaotic.
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HP at CES 2026: OmniBook Ultra 14, OmniStudio X and new Chromebooks launched with focus on AI PCs
HP at CES 2026 refreshed its OmniBook and Chromebook lineup, highlighting on-device AI, new processors from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm, updated all-in-ones, and features aimed at productivity and everyday users.
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iPhone 17 under Rs 70,000, iPhone 16 at Rs 50,000 and more at Vijay Sales’ extended Apple Days sale
The extended sale is available both at Vijay Sales retail stores and on its official website, covering iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, AirPods and accessories.
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Google engineer Jaana Gogan says what took up to 1 year to code, Claude built that in 1 hour
A Google principal engineer says Anthropic’s Claude Code produced a working distributed agent system in one hour, matching work her team explored for nearly a year.
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Elon Musk reacts to Grok creating inappropriate images: 'Anyone using Grok to make...'
Elon Musk has pushed back against criticism of X’s AI chatbot Grok, saying users who generate illegal content using the tool will face the same consequences as those who upload unlawful material directly. His comments come amid a sharp warning from the Indian government over the spread of obscene and AI-generated content on the platform.
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10 much-awaited games to launch in 2026
Developers are revisiting familiar worlds while also pushing into fresh genres and formats, making the year one of the most closely watched in recent memory. Here are ten much-awaited games expected to arrive in 2026.
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From ‘AI slop’ to substance? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to reset the narrative for 2026
After a year in which AI-generated “slop” became shorthand for everything wrong with the technology, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says it is time to change the conversation. In a reflective year-end post, he argues that the industry must stop fixating on spectacle and focus instead on making AI genuinely useful, credible and socially acceptable.
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Why OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks that AI is getting ‘dangerous’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that rapidly advancing AI systems are creating real security, misuse, and mental health risks, raising concerns that safeguards are lagging behind the technology’s growing power.
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Reliance Jio 2026 prepaid plans: Check out benefits, validity and more
Reliance Jio’s 2026 prepaid portfolio focuses on long validity, daily data benefits, and bundled OTT access, offering multiple value-centric plans suited for different data and budget needs.
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GTA 6 release date: Has Rockstar Games’ much-awaited game been delayed again?
Rockstar Games has confirmed GTA 6’s release timeline, addressing fresh delay rumours, platform availability, and what fans can expect next from the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto title.
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Google celebrates 2026’s first day with New Year Doodle and interactive search
Google marks the first day of 2026 with a New Year-themed Doodle and interactive search feature, turning simple searches into celebratory animations that welcome users worldwide into the new year.
