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Canon introduces EOS R6 Mark III camera with all-new 32MP sensor and 7K video recording support

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Canon introduces EOS R6 Mark III camera with all-new 32MP sensor and 7K video recording support

Canon has launched the EOS R6 Mark III mirrorless camera featuring a new 32.5MP sensor, 7K/60p video recording, improved autofocus, and upgraded storage configuration starting at $2,799.

Lenskart to launch B by Lenskart smartglasses in India with Sony camera, Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset, and AI assistant

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Lenskart to launch B by Lenskart smartglasses in India with Sony camera, Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset, and AI assistant

Lenskart is entering the smart wearables market with its upcoming AI Camera Smartglasses, B by Lenskart, launching in December 2025. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset and featuring a Sony camera, the glasses will include an AI assistant for hands-free UPI payments, live translation, and more.

Nothing finally addresses bloatware issue, lets users remove pre-installed Meta apps from their phones

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Nothing finally addresses bloatware issue, lets users remove pre-installed Meta apps from their phones

Nothing is giving users more control over their phones by allowing them to completely remove pre-installed Meta apps like Meta App Installer, App Manager, and Meta Services. The update, announced by Co-founder Akis Evangelidis, aims to address user backlash over bloatware and will roll out by the end of the month.

Tinder’s new Chemistry feature will help you find better dates: Here’s how

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Tinder’s new Chemistry feature will help you find better dates: Here’s how

Tinder is testing a new AI feature called Chemistry that uses interactive prompts and, with permission, your camera roll to find more compatible matches. Currently live in Australia and New Zealand, it aims to reduce swipe fatigue and make dating more personal.

IBM to cut 2,700 jobs as experts warn more tech layoffs loom this year

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IBM to cut 2,700 jobs as experts warn more tech layoffs loom this year

IBM has announced plans to lay off around 2,700 employees, joining other tech giants like Amazon and Meta in cutting jobs. Experts warn this could be the start of more layoffs across the tech industry as companies turn to AI and cost-cutting measures.

Snap partners with Perplexity to bring AI answer engine to Snapchat in 2026 in a deal worth $400 million

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Snap partners with Perplexity to bring AI answer engine to Snapchat in 2026 in a deal worth $400 million

Snapchat users will soon be able to ask questions and get real-time answers inside the app, thanks to a new partnership between Snap Inc. and Perplexity AI. The collaboration, worth $400 million, will make Perplexity’s AI engine a built-in feature of Snapchat’s chat experience starting early 2026.

Microsoft to give employees a chance to flag ethical concerns amid Middle East backlash

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Microsoft to give employees a chance to flag ethical concerns amid Middle East backlash

Microsoft is launching a new internal system that lets employees anonymously raise concerns about how its technology is used, following controversy over the company’s work with the Israeli military.

Moto G67 Power with 7000mAh battery and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 launched in India at Rs 15,999

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Moto G67 Power with 7000mAh battery and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 launched in India at Rs 15,999

Motorola has launched the Moto G67 Power in India, a new budget smartphone featuring a massive 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, and Pantone-curated vegan leather design. The phone goes on sale from November 12 at Rs 15,999.

Apple to pay Google $1 billion a year for Gemini-powered Siri overhaul

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Apple to pay Google $1 billion a year for Gemini-powered Siri overhaul

Apple is reportedly finalising a billion-dollar deal with Google to use its Gemini AI model for the next major Siri update, expected next spring, while Apple keeps developing its own AI tech in parallel.

Apple stops signing iOS 26.2 Beta 1 for iPhone Air and iPad Pro: Here’s why

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Apple stops signing iOS 26.2 Beta 1 for iPhone Air and iPad Pro: Here’s why

Apple has stopped signing the iOS 26.2 Beta 1 update for the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro (M5) after reports of glitches linked to new modem chips. The move prevents users from installing or rolling back to the buggy beta version as Apple works on a fix.

Zoho brings AI features with support for Hindi, English, Bengali and 77 other global and Indian languages to its Notebook app

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Zoho brings AI features with support for Hindi, English, Bengali and 77 other global and Indian languages to its Notebook app

Zoho has launched new AI-powered features in Zoho Notebook, including multilingual voice search and translation, supporting 80 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, and English for improved productivity and accessibility.

Portronics Apollo 30 launched in India with Bluetooth calling and 1.85-inch display at Rs 2,299

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Portronics Apollo 30 launched in India with Bluetooth calling and 1.85-inch display at Rs 2,299

Portronics has expanded its wearable portfolio in India with the launch of the Apollo 30 smartwatch, aimed at consumers seeking an affordable smartwatch with calling and health-tracking features. The device combines a large display, Bluetooth calling, and multiple fitness modes to appeal to a wide audience.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever spent a year planning Sam Altman’s firing, court documents reveal

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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever spent a year planning Sam Altman’s firing, court documents reveal

Newly revealed court documents show that OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever secretly spent over a year planning CEO Sam Altman’s firing, accusing him of lying and manipulating executives. The failed coup triggered a massive employee revolt that ultimately restored Altman’s power and reshaped the future of OpenAI.

Kim Kardashian fails law exams, blames ChatGPT for it

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Kim Kardashian fails law exams, blames ChatGPT for it

Kim Kardashian revealed that she used ChatGPT while studying for her law exams but blamed the AI chatbot for giving wrong answers that made her fail. The reality star shared the story during a Vanity Fair interview.

Man uses AI chatbot to reduce $195,000 hospital bill to $33,000 after brother-in-law’s death

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Man uses AI chatbot to reduce $195,000 hospital bill to $33,000 after brother-in-law’s death

A man in the US used the Claude AI chatbot to slash a $195,000 hospital bill to $33,000 after his brother-in-law’s death. The AI helped uncover duplicate charges and billing errors, according to a Tom’s Hardware report.

OpenAI’s Sora app goes live on Google Play for Android users: All the details

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OpenAI’s Sora app goes live on Google Play for Android users: All the details

OpenAI’s Sora app is now available on Android, allowing users to turn text prompts into realistic videos. The app expands to new regions after a successful iOS launch, bringing AI-powered video creation to more people worldwide.

Vivo Y19s 5G with 6,000 mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

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Vivo Y19s 5G with 6,000 mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

Y19s 5G with 6,000 mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

Sridhar Vembu personally hunts for math talent as Zoho Mail nears $100 million milestone

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Sridhar Vembu personally hunts for math talent as Zoho Mail nears $100 million milestone

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu is personally hiring talent with strong mathematical skills as Zoho Mail nears the $100 million annual revenue milestone, driven by global growth and its privacy-first, ad-free model.

Perplexity accuses Amazon of “bullying” as its AI browser faces legal threat

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Perplexity accuses Amazon of “bullying” as its AI browser faces legal threat

Amazon has told Perplexity to stop letting its AI-powered browser make purchases on the e-commerce giant’s site — and Perplexity isn’t taking it quietly.

Power banks for travelers in India under Rs 1,200

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Power banks for travelers in India under Rs 1,200

Here are the top 10 compact and travel-friendly power banks available on Amazon India under Rs 1,200 from brands like Ambrane, Portronics, and Zebronics.

7 cool things you can ask ChatGPT

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7 cool things you can ask ChatGPT

From creating bedtime stories to explaining quantum physics in plain English — here are ten surprisingly fun and useful things you can ask ChatGPT to do.

WhatsApp launches Apple Watch app: Features, how to download and other details

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WhatsApp launches Apple Watch app: Features, how to download and other details

WhatsApp has launched a new app for Apple Watch, allowing users to read messages, send voice notes, and react with emojis directly from their wrist, maintaining end-to-end encryption.

Sridhar Vembu wants your feedback on how end-to-end encryption should work on Arattai app

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Sridhar Vembu wants your feedback on how end-to-end encryption should work on Arattai app

Sridhar Vembu is seeking user feedback on a major privacy feature for Arattai, Zoho’s homegrown messaging app. The Zoho founder shared that the platform is testing options for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) as the default for all one-to-one chats.

Reddit down globally: Users report app crashes, website errors, and login issues

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Reddit down globally: Users report app crashes, website errors, and login issues

Reddit users across the world faced major disruptions on November 4, 2025, with over 20,000 reports logged on Downdetector as the app, website, and servers experienced widespread connectivity issues.

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