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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.

PhonePe announces ‘Protect’ tool to curb scams by blocking government-flagged numbers: Here’s how to enable it

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PhonePe announces ‘Protect’ tool to curb scams by blocking government-flagged numbers: Here’s how to enable it

PhonePe has rolled out PhonePe Protect, a new security tool that blocks payments to government-flagged fraud numbers using DoT’s fraud risk data. Here’s how users can enable it.

Zoho Notebook gets smarter with new AI features, now free for students too

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Zoho Notebook gets smarter with new AI features, now free for students too

Zoho has upgraded its Notebook app with powerful AI tools like voice transcription, smart summaries, multilingual translation, and mind map generation. The new Notebook AI is free for students and integrates deeply with other Zoho apps for seamless collaboration.

ChatGPT Go is now free in India: Is it good enough for you or should you go Plus

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ChatGPT Go is now free in India: Is it good enough for you or should you go Plus

ChatGPT Go is now free in India with access to GPT-5, image generation, and file uploads. Here’s how it compares with the paid Plus plan and who should upgrade.

WhatsApp may get a username key feature to block spam calls: Here’s how it’ll work

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WhatsApp may get a username key feature to block spam calls: Here’s how it’ll work

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will let users chat and call using usernames instead of phone numbers. Here’s how the upcoming username and “username key” feature will work to protect your privacy and stop spam calls.

What makes an air purifier really useful: 5 key factors to consider

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What makes an air purifier really useful: 5 key factors to consider

If you live in a city, chances are you’ve seen your air quality app turn red more than once. From Delhi to Los Angeles, the story is the same — smog-filled skies and rising health worries. That’s when many people rush to buy air purifiers. But the question is — what actually makes an air purifier useful and not just another gadget collecting dust? Here are five key things to consider before you buy one.

Lava Agni 4 to launch on November 20: Here’s everything we know so far

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Lava Agni 4 to launch on November 20: Here’s everything we know so far

Lava has confirmed the launch of its Agni 4 smartphone for November 20, featuring a metal frame, dual-camera setup, MediaTek chipset, and a large 7,000mAh battery.

5 hidden Apple Watch health features you probably didn’t know about

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5 hidden Apple Watch health features you probably didn’t know about

Discover 5 hidden Apple Watch health features that can quietly track your well-being — from detecting sleep apnoea and heart irregularities to spotting ovulation and high blood pressure patterns.

Explained: How the fake RTO challan scam on WhatsApp can hack your phone and steal your bank details

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Explained: How the fake RTO challan scam on WhatsApp can hack your phone and steal your bank details

A new WhatsApp scam is tricking users with fake RTO challan messages. The message contains an APK file named RTO E-Challan.apk or MParivahan.apk that can hack your phone and steal personal and banking details. Here’s what you need to know and how to stay safe.

Google removes AI model after it falsely generated rape allegations against US senator

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Google removes AI model after it falsely generated rape allegations against US senator

Google removed its Gemma AI model after US senator Marsha Blackburn accused it of fabricating rape allegations. Here’s what the company said.

AI scans 2.5 million images to help a couple conceive after 19 years and several failed IVF attempts

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AI scans 2.5 million images to help a couple conceive after 19 years and several failed IVF attempts

AI helped a couple conceive after 19 years by detecting rare sperm cells. Learn how Columbia University’s STAR system made this breakthrough possible.

ChatGPT Go vs ChatGPT free subscription: Here are 5 big benefits that it brings to the users

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ChatGPT Go vs ChatGPT free subscription: Here are 5 big benefits that it brings to the users

Here are the 5 key advantages of the ChatGPT Go free subscription in India compared to the free tier.

Google Chrome can now autofill your passport and driver’s licence details

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Google Chrome can now autofill your passport and driver’s licence details

With this upgrade, Chrome is positioning itself as the most context-aware and convenient browser yet — one that saves you time filling out tedious forms while keeping your identity data secure.

Zoho Mail nears $100 million in annual revenue; founder Sridhar Vembu credits privacy-first focus for global growth

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Zoho Mail nears $100 million in annual revenue; founder Sridhar Vembu credits privacy-first focus for global growth

Zoho Mail is approaching the $100 million annual revenue mark, with over 70% generated internationally. Founder Sridhar Vembu credits robust security, privacy-first design, and relentless innovation for the success.

‘Not true’, says OpenAI on reports claiming ChatGPT is banned from giving legal or medical advice

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‘Not true’, says OpenAI on reports claiming ChatGPT is banned from giving legal or medical advice

OpenAI’s Health AI lead Karan Singhal has refuted social media claims suggesting ChatGPT is barred from providing legal or medical advice, confirming that its model behaviour and policies remain unchanged.

Apple rolls out iOS 26.1, brings new Liquid Glass toggle, lock screen controls, and more

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Apple rolls out iOS 26.1, brings new Liquid Glass toggle, lock screen controls, and more

From a “Liquid Glass” display toggle to smarter lock screen controls, new language support for Apple Intelligence, and more refined touches across the ecosystem, iOS 26.1 has meaningful upgrades.

OpenAI’s $38 billion AWS deal signals move to cut reliance on Microsoft

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OpenAI’s $38 billion AWS deal signals move to cut reliance on Microsoft

For OpenAI, the AWS deal is both strategic and symbolic — expanding its cloud options while subtly rebalancing power in the AI infrastructure landscape long dominated by its alliance with Microsoft.

ChatGPT Go subscription free for 12 months starting today: New features, benefits explained

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ChatGPT Go subscription free for 12 months starting today: New features, benefits explained

OpenAI is offering its ChatGPT Go plan free for all Indian users for a year, adding higher limits, image generation, file uploads, and memory features powered by GPT-5 technology.

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