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Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after AI videos spark outrage
Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after Sora users flood social media with AI-made Japanese art.
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Google unveils Veo 3.1 with cinematic realism and richer storytelling for AI video generation
With Veo 3.1, Google continues its push into next-generation AI filmmaking, bringing cinematic-quality tools to anyone with a creative spark.
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Apple’s new AI chief quits weeks after appointment, joins Meta in major Silicon Valley talent war
Apple faces another major setback as newly appointed AI head Ke Yang quits weeks after promotion to join Meta’s expanding AI team.
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YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming service faces major global outage, here are the issues users are facing
YouTube users worldwide reported widespread outages today, with most unable to stream videos or access the app. Downdetector data confirms a major spike in user complaints early Thursday morning.
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Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t “the world’s moral police” as ChatGPT prepares to allow adult content
Sam Altman said the update aligns with OpenAI’s goal to “treat adult users like adults,” while ensuring harmful content remains off-limits. “In the same way that society differentiates appropriate boundaries—R-rated movies, for example—we want to do a similar thing here,” he wrote on X.
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Apple announced M5 chip with 4x faster AI power, better graphics, and smarter performance for MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pro
Apple has unveiled its new M5 chip, delivering 4x faster AI performance, a more powerful GPU, and improved energy efficiency. The M5 will power the latest MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, promising smoother graphics, faster workflows, and smarter on-device AI experiences.
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Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: Price, key specs, and more
Apple has unveiled the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip — the company’s most advanced processor yet. The new model brings up to 3.5x faster AI performance, 1.6x better graphics, and up to 24 hours of battery life, all running on macOS Tahoe.
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Apple launches its most powerful iPad Pro with M5 chip: Price in India, key features and more
Apple has launched the new iPad Pro in India featuring the M5 chip and iPadOS 26, offering faster AI performance, advanced graphics, and improved wireless connectivity across multiple variants.
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Exclusive - AI Influencer Kavya Mehra's makers on whether they are the future or threat - 'Goal isn’t to make her more human, it’s to make the digital space more imaginative'
At the heart of this conversation is the country's first homegrown AI influencer, Kavya Mehra. We spoke to its makers who say that she is a blend of technology and imagination, a symbol of progress where the art is headed.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Microsoft highlights new AI phishing threat hidden in PDF attachments
Microsoft has issued a cybersecurity warning during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 about a new AI-powered phishing technique that hides malicious code within PDF attachments, targeting both corporate and personal users.
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite likely to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far
Nothing is reportedly preparing to expand its Phone 3 lineup in India with the launch of the Nothing Phone 3a Lite before the end of 2025.
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Hidden cameras in hotel rooms: 10 common hiding spots travellers should check and how to stay protected
Here are 10 common hiding spots where hidden cameras may be concealed in hotel room
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Meta AI brings UPI Lite payments, Hindi support, and Deepika Padukone’s voice to Ray-Ban glasses in India
Meta is rolling out localized AI updates for Ray-Ban Meta glasses in India, including UPI Lite payments, full Hindi support, and a new AI voice modeled after Deepika Padukone.
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Dyson launches Purifier Cool PC1 with HEPA filtration and smart connectivity: 5 things to know
Dyson has launched the Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11) in India, featuring advanced HEPA filtration and smart home connectivity, designed to tackle rising pollution levels ahead of the winter season.
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BenQ PD2770U professional 4K monitor with built-in color calibrator launched in India: Price, features and more
BenQ has launched the PD2770U, its first 27-inch 4K monitor with a built-in calibration system, designed to offer color accuracy and centralized control for modern studios and creators.
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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas warns iPhone users not to download the Comet app currently on the App Store: Here’s why
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has warned iPhone users that the Comet app currently on the iOS App Store is fake and spam. The official Comet iOS release is not yet available, and users should wait for the company’s announcement.
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Salesforce says it’s saving $100 million a year by using AI tools
Salesforce says it’s saving $100 million a year by using AI tools like Agentforce in customer service. The shift has cut jobs but boosted efficiency and uncovered millions in new business opportunities.
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Samsung to unveil ‘Project Moohan’ mixed reality headset on October 21
Samsung will announce its long-awaited Project Moohan mixed reality headset at its “Worlds Wide Open” Galaxy event on October 21. The device runs on Android XR, a new platform built by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, with AI at its core.
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Amazon layoffs 2025: The e-commerce platform cuts 15% jobs in this department
Amazon is reportedly planning to cut up to 15% of its HR staff as part of a new cost-cutting drive. The layoffs come as the company invests heavily in AI and data centers, even as it hires 250,000 seasonal warehouse workers ahead of the holidays.
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery explodes during bend test, video goes viral
A Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery exploded during a YouTube durability test by JerryRigEverything, making it the first phone to do so in his reviews. The viral video has raised safety concerns and questions about Google’s latest foldable phone.
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HyperOS 3 with Android 16 released for these Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones and tablets: Complete device list, features, how to download and more
Xiaomi has begun the global rollout of HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, bringing AI-powered features, a redesigned interface, and improved performance to select Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices.
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Perplexity AI beats Arattai and ChatGPT to become the most downloaded app on Android and iOS across categories
Perplexity AI has topped both Google Play Store and Apple App Store charts across categories in India, surpassing ChatGPT and Google Gemini to become the most downloaded free app.
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Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon get more human, fewer restrictions coming
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that a new version of ChatGPT will roll out in the coming weeks with fewer restrictions and a more “human” personality. The move, aimed at restoring the liveliness users loved in GPT-4o, follows new safety tools and moderation systems that Altman says now allow the company to relax earlier limits.
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Apple teases new MacBook Pro launch: M5 chip, better battery, and what more to expect
Apple’s marketing chief Greg Joswiak has dropped a teasing hint on X, saying “something powerful is coming.” The post features a side profile of what appears to be a MacBook Pro — and fans think it’s more than just a tease. The clues point squarely to the long-awaited M5 MacBook Pro launch this week.
