TECHNOLOGY
HMD introduces India’s first Hybrid Phone, HMD Touch 4G, at Rs 3,999
The first Hybrid Phone comes with the new Express Chat app, allowing video calls, voice messages, and group chats in 13 languages on both Android and iOS smartphones.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X launched in India, priced from Rs 69,990: Pre-orders open with exclusive offers
Asus ROG has launched the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming consoles in India, starting at Rs 69,990, with pre-orders offering bundled rewards and accessories.
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Vivo V60e launched in India starting at Rs 29,999: Specs analysis and why it feels like overpriced proposition
Vivo’s V60e debuts at Rs 29,999 with a 200MP camera, 90W fast charging, and IP69 protection, but newer 2025 rivals like iQOO Neo 10 and K13 Turbo offer more value.
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12 years after a Google rejection, Ragini Das comes full circle as Head of Google for Startups India
12 years after being rejected in 2013, Ragini Das joins Google as Head of Google for Startups India, bringing her experience from Zomato and leap.club to support founders across the country.
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iPhone 16 gets flat Rs 7,000 discount on Flipkart: 5 key things to know
If you have an old phone to trade in, Flipkart’s exchange program can give you up to Rs 43,840 off, depending on the model and condition of your device.
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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas hints Comet browser will soon launch on iOS
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas hints at the upcoming launch of Comet on iOS, a new browser that could rival Safari on iPhones.
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Deloitte admits using AI to produce report, to pay part of $440,000 fee to Albanese government
The report, commissioned in 2024, was meant to review Australia’s welfare compliance framework and its IT system, which automatically issues penalties to job seekers who fail to meet certain requirements
TECHNOLOGY
Google's answer to OpenAI's GPT-5 is coming soon: What we know
Google has yet to confirm Gemini 3’s release, but all signs point to a major reveal at Wednesday’s #GeminiAtWork livestream. If the rollout begins, expect a gradual expansion through AI Studio and Workspace tools over the coming weeks.
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Taylor Swift, who once spoke out against using AI in videos, is now accused of using it in her new release
Fans suspect Taylor Swift used AI in her new music video, despite her past warnings against the technology in art and videos.
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Spotify rolls out new AI protections to combat deepfakes, spam, and deceptive music uploads
With AI making it easier to mass-produce tracks, spam uploads have ballooned. Spotify says it removed over 75 million spammy tracks in the past year alone.
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“Scary times…” Why the world’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast thinks AI could change everything for creators
Top YouTuber MrBeast says it’s “scary times” for creators as AI-generated videos rise, sparking fears about the future of influencers and content making.
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Instagram launches its own ‘Oscars’ for creators: Who can win, what the winners get, and more
Instagram is getting into the awards game — and it’s doing it the Instagram way: no ceremony, no speeches, just rings. Instagram hopes the initiative becomes an annual tradition, celebrating creators who shape online culture.
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Google wants you to find bugs in its AI tools, systems, to pay up to $30,000
Google is offering up to $30,000 to security researchers who can expose dangerous flaws in its AI systems — from smart home exploits to prompt injections gone rogue.
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800 million weekly users and rising: ChatGPT is clearly the world’s go-to AI companion
ChatGPT’s meteoric rise continues. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the AI chatbot now boasts 800 million weekly active users — a milestone reached less than three years after its debut.
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OpenAI turns ChatGPT into an app platform, bringing Spotify, Canva, and others inside the chat
At DevDay 2025, OpenAI unveiled a major new chapter for ChatGPT — transforming it from a chatbot into a full-fledged app platform. Developers can now use OpenAI’s new Apps SDK, currently in preview, to build and distribute apps within ChatGPT.
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Truecaller launches adVantage: An AI-powered platform for smarter audience engagement
Truecaller has launched adVantage, an AI-driven platform designed to help businesses reach users more effectively through intelligent segmentation, contextual engagement, and privacy-safe personalization across its communication ecosystem.
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AMD strikes five-year deal with OpenAI to challenge Nvidia’s AI chip lead
AMD has landed a blockbuster partnership with OpenAI, setting up one of the biggest rivalries yet in the AI hardware race.
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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G to launch on October 10, 2025; likely to be the most affordable phone with OIS technology
Samsung will launch the Galaxy M17 5G in India on October 10, featuring a 50MP OIS triple camera, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, AI features, and a slim 7.5mm design.
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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO? Here’s who could take charge
Is Tim Cook finally stepping down as Apple CEO? With succession talks heating up, reports suggest hardware chief John Ternus could be the frontrunner to take charge.
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Amazon Diwali Special sale 2025: Robot vacuum cleaner, window cleaning robot and other home cleaning gadgets available at up to 83% off
Amazon’s Diwali Special sale offers deep discounts on home cleaning gadgets, including robot vacuums, window cleaning robots, and smart wet-dry cleaners from brands like Dreame, Eureka Forbes, NUUK, and ECOVACS.
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This AI-generated actor is going viral on social media, leaving real actors worried about their jobs
Tilly Norwood, a fully AI-generated actor, is gaining fame online, leaving Hollywood actors worried about job security and ethics.
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OnePlus 15 may surprise users with massive battery, faster performance, and smarter AI software
OnePlus 15 leaks reveal a massive 7,300mAh battery, fast charging, 165Hz display, and AI features, making it a flagship to watch.
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ChatGPT down in India: Users are reporting login errors, message delays, and failed responses
ChatGPT faced a sudden outage in India on October 6, 2025, with users reporting login errors, failed responses, and delays. OpenAI has not yet commented on the disruption.
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Anand Mahindra joins Arattai messaging app, says downloaded with...; Zoho's founder Sridhar Vembu reacts
Anand Mahindra announced he downloaded Zoho’s Arattai app “with pride,” prompting a warm response from Sridhar Vembu as India’s homegrown WhatsApp alternative continues to gain rapid user adoption.
