TECHNOLOGY
Sony to sell majority stake in Bravia TV arm to China’s TCL
Sony is stepping back from direct control of its iconic Bravia TV business. The Japanese electronics giant has announced a strategic partnership with China’s TCL, under which TCL will take a 51 percent stake in Sony’s home entertainment division, marking a significant shift in the global television market.
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CMF Headphone Pro goes on sale in India with 100-hour battery life and ANC
CMF has started sales of the CMF Headphone Pro in India, marking the brand’s entry into the over-ear headphones segment. The product is positioned for everyday listening and expands CMF’s audio portfolio beyond its existing range. Sales began on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, across online and offline channels in the country.
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Sulaiman Khan Ghori exits xAI after interview triggers speculation over internal disclosures
Former xAI engineer Sulaiman Khan Ghori confirmed his exit from the company days after a podcast interview went viral, triggering online speculation over whether his candid remarks crossed internal disclosure boundaries.
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Meta’s Threads overtakes X in daily mobile users, new data reveals
Meta’s Threads is now seeing more daily usage on mobile devices than Elon Musk’s X, according to fresh data from Similarweb. While X continues to dominate on the web, Threads’ steady growth on iOS and Android suggests it is increasingly becoming a daily habit for mobile-first users.
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Croma Blockbuster Republic Day Sale 2026 announced: Check out offers discounts on iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25 series and laptops
Croma’s Republic Day Sale 2026 runs till January 26 with discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs and appliances, including iPhone 17 offers and bank-backed exchange benefits.
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ChatGPT to start showing ads as OpenAI begins testing on free and Go tiers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that advertisements will soon begin appearing in ChatGPT as part of a limited testing phase for free users and those on the Go plan.
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Elon Musk seeks up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft
The claim centres on allegations that OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission and misled Elon Musk, one of its co-founders, while partnering closely with Microsoft.
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Replit AI allows users create apps for iPhone in seconds with text
Replit AI lets users build iPhone apps in seconds using text prompts, automating app design, backend setup, testing, and monetisation, while still requiring compliance with Apple’s App Store rules.
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Realme Buds Air8 and Pad 3 go on sale in India: Price, features and availability
Realme has announced the first sale of its latest AIoT products in India — the Realme Buds Air8 and the Realme Pad 3. The first sale begins today, January 16, 2026, starting at 12 noon across Flipkart, Amazon, Realme.com and offline retail stores.
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Amazon Great Republic Day 2026 sale is now live for Prime members: Checkout deals on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and more
Amazon’s Great Republic Days 2026 sale is now live for Prime members, bringing price cuts on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Redmi, iQOO and Realme across multiple price segments.
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Tata Punch 2026, new Sierra and Seltos 2026 comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay: How to enable it and start using it
The recently announced Tata Punch 2026, the new Tata Sierra, and the Kia Seltos 2026 are set to offer wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard or widely available features. With in-car screens becoming central to navigation, communication, and media, wireless smartphone projection is positioned as a practical upgrade for everyday driving. The feature removes the need for USB cables while retaining access to maps, calls, messages, and supported apps directly on the infotainment display.
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Air India issues travel advisory after Iran airspace closure, asks passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport; here’s how
Air India has issued a travel advisory citing Iran airspace closure, warning of delays and cancellations, and urging passengers to check flight status online before heading to the airport.
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BGMI Redeem Codes for Jan 15, 2026: Win free Desert Prince outfit and other exclusive in-game rewards
BGMI redeem codes for January 15, 2026 offer players free Desert Prince outfit and other in-game rewards, with steps to redeem codes, usage limits, and validity details explained clearly today.
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Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over illegal hiring allegations
Authorities allege the company used a Hong Kong shell entity to bypass cross-strait regulations, reigniting tensions around technology, talent, and China–Taiwan business ties.
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'This is an unreasonable...', Elon Musk reacts to Apple-Google AI deal
Elon Musk has publicly criticised Apple’s newly confirmed AI partnership with Google, warning that letting Gemini power future Siri features gives Google excessive influence across mobile platforms. The remarks come as Musk’s xAI remains locked in legal battles with Apple and OpenAI.
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Lava reveals key features of upcoming Blaze Duo 3 ahead of official announcement
Lava has launched the Blaze Duo 3 in India, bringing noticeable upgrades to the Blaze series with stronger performance, a secondary display and a value-focused price tag.
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Vibescamming explained: What it is and why people are falling for it easily
Vibescamming is an emerging online scam technique where fraudsters use generative AI tools to quickly create phishing messages, fake websites, or malicious software that appear credible and professional, making it easier to deceive unsuspecting users.
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Here’s how much salary Apple CEO Tim Cook earned in 2025
Apple has disclosed full details of executive compensation for 2025, revealing that CEO Tim Cook earned just over $74 million during the year. The latest proxy filing shows stock awards once again made up the bulk of his pay, with overall compensation slightly lower than last year.
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AI takes the centerstage at CES 2026: Here are some notable AI announcements from the event
CES 2026 marked a visible shift in how artificial intelligence is positioned across consumer and enterprise technology. The focus moved from screen-based, cloud-dependent assistants to what companies repeatedly described as “physical AI” — systems designed to perceive, reason, and act in the real world through robots, vehicles, wearables, and everyday devices.
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Google brings Gemini AI summaries and smarter replies to Gmail inboxes
Google is expanding its use of Gemini AI inside Gmail, introducing new features that automatically summarise long email threads and generate more context-aware replies.
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Sridhar Vembu shares how AI helped a single Zoho engineer deliver year-long work in just one month
Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist at Zoho, has highlighted a real-world example of how artificial intelligence is reshaping software development productivity inside the company.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for medical and wellness conversations
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Health, a new feature that creates a separate, dedicated space for health and wellness conversations. The company says the move is designed to make medical discussions more private, structured and context-aware.
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WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers and smarter event reminders to group chats
WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh set of group chat features aimed at making conversations clearer, more expressive and easier to organise. The updates introduce custom member tags, text-based stickers and improved event reminders, building on the app’s broader push to make group messaging more useful and less chaotic.
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HP at CES 2026: OmniBook Ultra 14, OmniStudio X and new Chromebooks launched with focus on AI PCs
HP at CES 2026 refreshed its OmniBook and Chromebook lineup, highlighting on-device AI, new processors from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm, updated all-in-ones, and features aimed at productivity and everyday users.
