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YouTube to tighten rules on gambling, violent gaming content from November 17: 5 things creators need to know
YouTube is rolling out stricter rules for online gambling and violent gaming content from November 17, 2025. The platform will now restrict videos showing gambling with digital goods like NFTs and apply age limits to violent or casino-style content. Here’s what creators need to know.
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Samsung introduces digital car key support in Wallet for Mahindra BE 6 and XUV 9e in India
India Samsung has enabled Digital Car Key support for Mahindra’s XEV 9e and BE 6 SUVs via Samsung Wallet, allowing Galaxy users to lock, unlock and start supported vehicles.
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Meet NEO, the humanoid robot assistant that can turn off lights, open doors, and learn by watching your home
1X Robotics launches pre-orders for humanoid robot NEO that can do home chores and fetch items. Early buyers must allow human operators remote access for AI training.
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Spyware company’s CEO says one of its government clients misused its malware before it was retired
Kaspersky uncovers Dante spyware made by Italy’s Memento Labs, targeting Russia and Belarus. The firm blames an outdated tool used by a government client.
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Tata Motors fixes major data leak that exposed customer details, internal reports, and 70TB of company data online
Tata Motors fixed major security flaws in its E-Dukaan portal that exposed customer data, invoices, and internal reports. Researcher Eaton Zveare discovered the vulnerabilities, which have since been patched.
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Google Assistant ruins woman’s dream job interview on Zoom by randomly reading a Wikipedia article
A woman’s Zoom job interview turned into a nightmare after her Google Assistant suddenly activated and started reading a random Wikipedia article out loud. The embarrassing moment went viral on Reddit, with users sharing their own tech fail stories and showing support.
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT Go free in India for 12 months: What it is and how to claim it
OpenAI has announced a free one-year ChatGPT Go plan for users in India starting November 4. The limited-time offer lets Indian users access premium ChatGPT features like image creation, file uploads, and 10x higher usage at no cost. Here's how to claim it and why OpenAI is doing it.
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Elon Musk warns he could quit Tesla if investors don’t approve his massive $1 trillion pay deal
Elon Musk has warned he could leave Tesla if shareholders don’t approve his record $1 trillion pay package. With a crucial vote on November 6, Tesla’s board says Musk’s leadership is vital as the company pushes into AI and self-driving technology.
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Vivo S50 series tipped to offer flagship-level zoom, compact form factor
Vivo is expected to launch its S50 series in China in the coming weeks. The lineup could add a mix of high-end power with a stylish, easy-to-carry design and offer a versatile camera setup with a periscope telephoto camera.
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Oppo unveils Find X9 series globally with 200MP Hasselblad telephoto and new AI features
Oppo has launched the Find X9 series globally, positioned for the premium segment with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto camera, AI-enabled features, ColorOS 16 upgrades, and creator-focused tools.
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Adobe and Google Cloud join forces to power next-gen AI creativity
At Adobe MAX 2025, Adobe and Google Cloud announced an expanded strategic partnership that will bring Google’s most advanced AI models directly into Adobe’s creative apps, including Firefly, Photoshop and Premiere. The collaboration aims to redefine how professionals and enterprises create, customise and scale AI-generated content.
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XElectron launches iProjector 1 Plus and iProjector 2 Plus with built-in Netflix, YouTube and other OTT apps
XElectron has launched two new smart LED projectors — iProjector 1 Plus and iProjector 2 Plus — with Full HD output, wireless connectivity and automation features for home and work use.
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Adobe Firefly update brings full-stack AI video creation with voice, music and editing tools
The new version can now generate videos, voiceovers, soundtracks and even help creators brainstorm ideas. Firefly, Adobe’s flagship generative AI platform, now integrates AI across nearly every stage of video and image production.
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Adobe unveils AI Assistant for Photoshop to automate creative workflows
At its annual Adobe Max 2025 event, Adobe unveiled a new AI Assistant for Photoshop designed to simplify editing through conversational commands. The company also announced new generative tools for Photoshop, Premiere and Lightroom, plus fresh integrations with Google Gemini, Topaz Labs and others to enhance Creative Cloud’s AI capabilities.
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Amazon layoffs confirmed: 14,000 jobs cut as company doubles down on AI push
Amazon, which employs 1.54 million people worldwide, has been aggressively reshaping its workforce after expanding rapidly during the pandemic. Between 2022 and 2023, it eliminated more than 27,000 jobs as part of a sweeping efficiency drive.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets a massive price cut on Flipkart: Should you buy it?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has received a massive price cut on Flipkart, bringing its price down from Rs 1,72,999 to Rs 1,19,999. With additional card and exchange offers, this might be the best time to buy Google’s premium foldable phone.
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iQOO 15 India launch date confirmed: 5 key things to know
iQOO 15 is launching in India on November 26 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Android 16-based OriginOS 6, a 144Hz AMOLED display, triple 50MP cameras, and a 7,000mAh battery.
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WhatsApp is making it easier to manage chat storage: 5 key things to know
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that lets users check and manage storage for each chat separately. Here’s how it will help you clean up space easily.
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Battlefield 6 launches RedSec, its free Battle Royale mode to take on Call of Duty Warzone: Availability, gameplay and more
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G vs Nothing Phone 3a 5G: Price, specs and how the new phone will be different
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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
