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Google doubles down on India’s AI future with local data centers and Trillium TPUs

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Google doubles down on India’s AI future with local data centers and Trillium TPUs

Google is expanding its AI infrastructure in India with Trillium TPUs and Gemini models to boost local innovation, ensure data sovereignty, and support AI tools built for India’s needs.

Reliance Jio announces referral program for its customers: Rewards, benefits and all you need to know

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Reliance Jio announces referral program for its customers: Rewards, benefits and all you need to know

Reliance Jio has launched a new referral program that rewards customers for promoting its Jio Starter Pack. The program offers a 20% commission on every successful referral and includes additional perks for both referrers and new users.

Google expected to launch Nano Banana 2 soon: Here’s what we know about it

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Google expected to launch Nano Banana 2 soon: Here’s what we know about it

Google is gearing up to launch Nano Banana 2, a smarter AI image generator for its Gemini app. Here’s what’s new — from better angles and text control to self-correcting visuals that mimic human creativity.

Is Facebook getting rid of its Like button? Here’s what we know

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Is Facebook getting rid of its Like button? Here’s what we know

Facebook is retiring its famous Like and Comment buttons from external websites starting February 10, 2026. Here’s what Meta’s decision means, why it’s happening, and what it says about the future of the social web.

Meta cuts 600 jobs in latest layoff; now employees are using AI to write performance reviews

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Meta cuts 600 jobs in latest layoff; now employees are using AI to write performance reviews

Meta has laid off around 600 employees as part of an AI restructuring drive, even as remaining staff begin using the company’s in-house AI chatbot to draft performance reviews.

ChatGPT Memories are getting erased by a glitch; here’s how you can backup everything to be on safer side

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ChatGPT Memories are getting erased by a glitch; here’s how you can backup everything to be on safer side

Recent incidents have happened where ChatGPT forgets everything about the user and if you want to prevent something like this from happening, then here’s our detailed guide for you.

Google Play to flag apps that drain your phone’s battery starting in 2026

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Google Play to flag apps that drain your phone’s battery starting in 2026

Starting March 2026, Google Play will flag Android apps that drain your phone’s battery, warning users and reducing visibility for power-hungry apps.

Intel’s Chief AI Officer Sachin Katti leaves company to join Sam Altman’s OpenAI

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Intel’s Chief AI Officer Sachin Katti leaves company to join Sam Altman’s OpenAI

Intel’s Chief AI Officer Sachin Katti leaves the company to join OpenAI, where he’ll help build the compute infrastructure powering artificial general intelligence.

Apple’s next big update could let iPhones and Apple Watch work even without cellular signal

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Apple’s next big update could let iPhones and Apple Watch work even without cellular signal

Apple is planning a big expansion of satellite features for iPhones and Apple Watch, including satellite maps, photo messaging, and better connectivity even without networks.

As AI eats its traffic, Wikipedia fights back with paid access and clearer rules

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As AI eats its traffic, Wikipedia fights back with paid access and clearer rules

In a new blog post, the Wikimedia Foundation urged AI companies to use its content “responsibly” by ensuring proper attribution and accessing data through Wikimedia Enterprise, its paid product for large-scale use.

Apple TV gets Guest and child profiles, which work without an Apple ID

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Apple TV gets Guest and child profiles, which work without an Apple ID

Apple has simplified profile creation for temporary users and children in its tvOS software by allowing users to create profiles without an Apple Account. This change makes profile creation more flexible for families, guests, or roommates.

China orders Apple to take down major gay dating apps from its App Store

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China orders Apple to take down major gay dating apps from its App Store

Apple has once again found itself at the intersection of technology, censorship, and politics — this time for removing two of China’s most popular gay dating apps following an order from Beijing’s top internet regulator.

New Aadhaar app launched with face scan security, Digital ID, and multi-profile support for iPhone and Android smartphones

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New Aadhaar app launched with face scan security, Digital ID, and multi-profile support for iPhone and Android smartphones

The UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for iPhone and Android with face scan security, digital ID access, and multi-profile support, eliminating the need for physical Aadhaar cards.

Oppo ColorOS 16 rollout timeline: This is when your Oppo phone will receive the Android 16 update

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Oppo ColorOS 16 rollout timeline: This is when your Oppo phone will receive the Android 16 update

Oppo has started rolling out ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 in India. The update brings new AI features, smoother performance, and an updated design. Here’s the rollout schedule.

Samsung Care+ program now comes with extended warranty for your TV, refrigerator and washing machine, AC and other home appliances

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Samsung Care+ program now comes with extended warranty for your TV, refrigerator and washing machine, AC and other home appliances

Samsung has expanded its Care+ program to include extended warranty plans for home appliances, offering up to four years of coverage, starting at Rs 2 per day, with new software protection benefits.

Oppo Find X9 5G series India launch: RAM, colour variants and storage details leaked ahead of official launch

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Oppo Find X9 5G series India launch: RAM, colour variants and storage details leaked ahead of official launch

Oppo’s upcoming Find X9 5G and Find X9 Pro 5G smartphones are set to debut in India on November 18. Ahead of launch, key details about colour options, RAM, and storage have surfaced online.

BGMI 4.1 update to rollout on November 13, 2025: Date, time, new Penguin town, and more

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BGMI 4.1 update to rollout on November 13, 2025: Date, time, new Penguin town, and more

Krafton India has officially confirmed the rollout schedule for the BGMI 4.1 update, which begins on November 13, 2025, with phased releases across Android, iOS, and the official website.

'It’s insanely suicidal for Microsoft...', says Elon Musk as Sam Altman claims Slack breeds fake work

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'It’s insanely suicidal for Microsoft...', says Elon Musk as Sam Altman claims Slack breeds fake work

The comment didn’t go unnoticed by Elon Musk, who responded on X with a thinly veiled warning to Microsoft — a major OpenAI investor and infrastructure partner.

Intel sues ex-engineer for stealing 18,000 ‘top secret’ files worth $250,000

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Intel sues ex-engineer for stealing 18,000 ‘top secret’ files worth $250,000

The engineer, identified as Jinfeng Luo, worked at Intel from 2014 until his termination in July 2024. The company alleges that Luo downloaded around 18,000 files from his work laptop to a network-attached storage device (NAS) just days before his final departure.

Apple eyes deeper satellite integration for iPhone, report hints at 5G-from-space future  

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Apple eyes deeper satellite integration for iPhone, report hints at 5G-from-space future  

Apple reportedly remains cautious about becoming a full-fledged satellite carrier, but as coverage expectations grow, the company appears determined to make the iPhone truly connected.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra India launch: Updated design, camera and everything else we know

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra India launch: Updated design, camera and everything else we know

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra could arrive globally.

Reliance Jio Google Gemini Pro offer: Users are receiving 18 month free Gemini AI Pro; here's how you can get yours

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Reliance Jio Google Gemini Pro offer: Users are receiving 18 month free Gemini AI Pro; here's how you can get yours

Reliance Jio has started a phased rollout of Google’s Gemini Pro AI plan, offering 18 months of free access to eligible 5G users, including AI tools and 2 TB cloud storage.

How to complete Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC: Step-by-step guide, key points, and important details

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How to complete Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC: Step-by-step guide, key points, and important details

UIDAI’s Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC lets users verify identity without revealing their Aadhaar number or biometrics. Here’s how to download, share, and securely use the offline e-KYC document.

Why Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg think that AI models are becoming biased and need fixing

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Why Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg think that AI models are becoming biased and need fixing

Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg agree that AI models show inherent bias due to internet data, prompting efforts to make them more balanced, transparent, and ethically responsible.

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