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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.
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User asks if anyone can beat Google’s app ecosystem; Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says “YouTube and Maps are the...” MapmyIndia responds
A viral X thread questioning whether any start-up can defeat Google’s suite of core apps sparked replies from Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas and a subsequent reaction from MapmyIndia.
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Meta layoffs 2025: “We don’t need as many roles,” says Meta chief compliance officer Michel Protti on job cuts
Meta has carried out new job cuts inside its Risk organisation, with chief compliance officer Michel Protti telling staff that automation and standardisation now reduce the need for certain roles.
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GTA 6 launch: New trailer release, price, pre-booking storyline, gameplay and all other details
Rockstar is expected to reveal the next official GTA 6 update during Take-Two’s November earnings call, as the game moves towards its scheduled May 2026 console launch.
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HMD Fusion 2 features, specs and key details leaked ahead of the official launch
Leaked posts suggest HMD is preparing the Fusion 2 as the next modular phone with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, updated Smart Outfits, and refreshed hardware upgrades.
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How to link your mobile number to your driving licence in 5 easy steps
Keep your driving licence details up to date by linking your mobile number in minutes. Follow these 5 easy steps to ensure you receive e‑challans, renewal reminders, and official alerts without delay.
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Claude 3.5 vs GPT-5: 6 key differences, performance upgrades, and which AI to use now
Compare Claude 3.5 and GPT-5: Discover 6 key differences, performance upgrades, and which AI model is best for your needs. Learn about accuracy, reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and real-world applications.
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Elon Musk jokes about OpenAI and other AI firms, Perplexity CEO responds with a witty comeback
Elon Musk took a playful dig at OpenAI and other AI companies in a viral post on X, joking about their names. Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas joined the fun, adding his own witty reply as the exchange sparked fresh talk about bias in artificial intelligence.
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Oppo deepens AI partnership with Google to bring privacy-focused mobile AI to the Find X9 series
Oppo has announced an expanded partnership with Google to deliver a new generation of mobile AI features on its upcoming Find X9 series, with an emphasis on personalized intelligence and privacy-preserving computation. The collaboration covers AI system design, model integration, app-level actions and secure data handling, marking one of Oppo’s most extensive AI alignments with a major platform partner.
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Samsung brings industry-first antioxidant nutrition tracking to Galaxy Watch8: All the details
Samsung has introduced an on-wrist Antioxidant Index on the Galaxy Watch8, turning carotenoid measurement — once limited to lab instruments — into a consumer-scale nutrition indicator validated through clinical trials.
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Nothing Phone 3a series starts getting Nothing OS 4.0 Beta with new features; pre-installed apps and more
Nothing has opened the Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta — based on Android 16 — for the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, bringing new UI elements, camera tools and system changes.
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Creator gives tribute to Zoho Arattai messaging app with custom logo on coconut shell; Sridhar Vembu reacts
A Chennai-based design studio created a custom tribute logo for Zoho’s Arattai messaging app and posted the video online, prompting a direct public reaction from co-founder Sridhar Vembu.
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Google’s new Earth AI uses Gemini to forecast disasters and track global health risks
Google is expanding access to Earth AI — a powerful geospatial system built on Gemini — to help cities, businesses and nonprofits respond to real-world crises faster. From predicting floods and cholera outbreaks to mapping wildfires and droughts, Earth AI combines decades of satellite data with advanced reasoning models.
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Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and others: Tech giants helping fund Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom
The East Wing of the White House is being razed to make room for a grand 90,000 sq ft ballroom — and the bill, pegged at a staggering $300 million (around Rs 2,500 crore), is being footed not by taxpayers but by Donald Trump’s friends in tech, defence and crypto.
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Instagram gets new Meta AI powered features to transform stories with text prompts and creative effects
Instagram has added Meta AI tools inside Stories, allowing users to restyle photos and videos using text prompts and preset effects. The update embeds AI editing directly into the Stories interface.
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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says these two Google apps are ‘impossible’ to beat
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Google’s YouTube and Maps are nearly impossible to beat, calling them the toughest products to challenge as startups race to rival Big Tech.
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CERT-In issues security alert for Google Chrome: check if you are affected and tips to fix it
CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning for Google Chrome, flagging a critical code-execution flaw in the V8 engine affecting Windows, macOS and Linux users running outdated versions.
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What is Zoombombing and how Google Meet’s new waiting room feature can keep your online meetings secure
Discover what zoombombing is and how Google Meet’s new waiting room feature keeps meetings secure, organized, and interruption-free.
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6 practical ways chatbots can help you work smarter, not harder
Discover how AI chatbots can boost your workplace productivity by automating tasks, improving communication, and helping you focus on what truly matters.
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'Trump’s $100k H-1B tax is a great solution,' says Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings has endorsed Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee for new petitions, arguing it will limit visas to high-value roles. The White House later clarified it is a one-time fee.
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5 ways chatbots are moving beyond ChatGPT
When ChatGPT first arrived, it changed how we talk to machines. Suddenly, you could ask questions, brainstorm ideas, or even write poems with an AI that actually made sense. But the chatbot world hasn’t stopped there. The next generation of bots is evolving fast
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Spotify confirms app freezing issue on Android; here’s a solution for you
Spotify has acknowledged that its Android app is freezing for many users on Wi-Fi networks, especially on Samsung and Pixel phones. A temporary workaround is available until a fix arrives.
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Cyberabad police recover 1,061 stolen mobiles worth Rs 3.2 crore in 45 days using CEIR system
Cyberabad police have recovered 1,061 stolen and lost smartphones worth ₹3.2 crore in 45 days using the CEIR (Sanchar Saathi) system — showing that quick reporting enables quick recovery.
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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu takes on Arattai name controversy; explains the world how to say it in many Indian languages
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has responded to the naming debate around ‘Arattai’ by posting a graphic showing how the word is said across Indian scripts, reframing the row into a language-pride point.
