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Meta, TikTok, and Snap warn Australia’s under-16 social media ban could backfire but agree to comply
Meta, TikTok, and Snap say they disagree with Australia’s new law banning children under 16 from using social media but will comply. The law, effective December 10, aims to protect minors online, with hefty fines for violations.
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Google denies reports claiming 183 million Gmail passwords leaked online
Google has denied reports claiming 183 million Gmail passwords leaked online, calling them false and based on old stolen data from infostealer databases.
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OpenAI announces free access to ChatGPT Go for Indian users: All the details
OpenAI will offer free one-year access to ChatGPT Go in India starting November 4, marking its growing focus on the Indian market.
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Grokipedia vs Wikipedia: How Elon Musk’s new AI-powered encyclopedia compares to the decades-old community platform
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Over a million ChatGPT users talk about suicide weekly, says OpenAI
OpenAI says over a million ChatGPT users talk about suicidal thoughts weekly. The company is improving AI responses to mental health crises but faces lawsuits and scrutiny over safety.
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Elon Musk’s Grokipedia goes live after brief crash, aims to rival Wikipedia
Elon Musk’s xAI has quietly launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered encyclopedia that briefly went live on Monday before crashing due to heavy traffic. The site, now back online, claims to host over 885,000 articles as it positions itself as a “massive improvement over Wikipedia.”
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Amazon Layoffs 2025: Company is set to cut 30,000 jobs amid AI-led restructuring
Amazon is preparing to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, in what will be the largest round of job cuts in the company’s history. The move marks another major restructuring drive under CEO Andy Jassy as the e-commerce giant accelerates automation and streamlines operations around generative AI.
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Windows 10 users are moving to Apple MacBook instead of Windows 11
Apple’s Mac sales rose nearly 15% in Q3 2025 as the looming Windows 10 support deadline fuels a global PC upgrade cycle, benefiting major vendors like Lenovo and Asus while shifting enterprise interest toward AI-ready systems.
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Threads introduces ‘ghost posts’ that vanish after 24 hours: 5 key things to know
Threads has launched ghost posts that disappear after 24 hours, encouraging users to share unfiltered thoughts without worrying about permanence. Here’s how the feature works and what makes it different.
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Twitter.com domain is finally going away and users need to do this by November 10 to continue using X
X has confirmed the retirement of the twitter.com domain, beginning with a mandatory re-enrolment of hardware security keys by November 10 to keep using protected accounts without lockout.
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Google introduces Vibe coding Gemini that lets users create apps using AI
Google has rolled out a new “Vibe coding” experience inside Google AI Studio that lets users describe an idea in natural language and get a working AI-powered app in minutes.
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Viral video circulating on WhatsApp showing PM Narendra Modi's announcing free 3-month mobile recharge for Chhath Puja is fake
A viral video claiming the government is offering three months of free mobile recharge for Chhath Puja has been declared fake by PIB Fact Check, which urged users not to share it.
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Apple to make even more AirPods in India as Hyderabad factory expands
Apple is ramping up AirPods production in Hyderabad as Foxconn expands its facility, doubles capacity, and adds over 3,000 new jobs, reinforcing India’s growing role in Apple’s global supply chain.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman is funding a secretive brain-tech startup to read minds safely
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is backing Merge Labs, a new startup developing a non-invasive brain–computer interface using sound waves instead of surgery, setting up a futuristic challenge to Elon Musk’s Neuralink.
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Chhath Puja 2025 wishes: How to download WhatsApp stickers, emoticons, and more
Chhath Puja is widely observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions to worship Surya Devta and Chhathi Maiya for wellbeing and prosperity. If you want to greet someone digitally, several sticker packs are available on the Play Store.
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Lava launches Shark 2 4G with 50MP camera and more: 5 key things to know
Lava has launched the Shark 2 4G in India at Rs 6,999, featuring a 50MP AI camera, 120Hz display, UNISOC T7250 processor, and 5000mAh battery. Here are five key highlights of the new budget smartphone.
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Google Gemini can now create presentations from a single doc: Here’s how it works
Google Gemini’s Canvas tool can now turn any document or text prompt into a complete presentation. Here’s how the new feature works and why it could save you hours of manual effort.
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“Feels like betrayal…” 62-year-old Microsoft employee laid off after 20 years of service
A 62-year-old Microsoft veteran, Joe Friend, shares his story of being laid off after 20 years at the company, calling it a “betrayal” and reflecting on how loyalty no longer ensures job security in Big Tech.
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Australia sues Microsoft for increasing subscription price after Copilot bundle in Microsoft 365 plans
Australia’s competition authority has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging the company misled millions of Microsoft 365 users into paying higher subscription prices after Copilot integration without proper disclosure of cheaper options.
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iQOO 15 launching in November 2025: Here's everything we know so far
The device is equipped with a 7,000mAh battery. For gaming, it includes a dedicated Q3 chip that enables support for 144fps gameplay in select supported titles. Thermal management is handled by an 8K VC Dome cooling system designed to sustain performance during extended gaming or multitasking sessions.
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Instagram finally makes it easier to find that Reel you lost
Instagram rolls out a Watch History feature for Reels, letting users revisit videos they’ve watched and filter them by date or account — available now for many users.
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After Zoho, Mappls MapmyIndia wants to partner with Perplexity AI
Mappls MapmyIndia has invited Perplexity AI for a partnership after Zoho, highlighting its house-level India maps built since 1995, 35-million-plus users, and its aim to power AI-driven products.
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UIDAI announces Mascot Design Contest for Aadhaar: Prize money, participation details, dates and all other details
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Elon Musk mocks AI companies as “the opposite of their names”; calls OpenAI “closed” and Claude “evil”; Aravind Srinivas replies Perplexity will get simpler
Elon Musk reignited a debate on AI company naming logic, claiming most operate opposite to their stated identity, prompting a direct response from Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas.
