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Launched in 2021, why Zoho’s Arattai is gaining sudden popularity after 4 years

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Launched in 2021, why Zoho’s Arattai is gaining sudden popularity after 4 years

Zoho’s Arattai messaging app sees a sudden surge in India, with daily sign-ups jumping from 3,000 to 350,000 in just three days.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov says he spends 12 hours in bed, but what he does after waking up might surprise you

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Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov says he spends 12 hours in bed, but what he does after waking up might surprise you

That’s an unusual stance for someone who built his career around apps that keep people glued to their devices. First, he cofounded VKontakte, Russia’s largest social network. Then, he launched Telegram, now one of the world’s biggest messaging platforms.

OpenAI and Jony Ive’s futuristic AI gadget sounds exciting, but building it is proving harder than expected

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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s futuristic AI gadget sounds exciting, but building it is proving harder than expected

OpenAI and Jony Ive are building a screen-less AI gadget, but privacy, design, and tech hurdles could delay its futuristic launch.

'Steve saw the future as....,' Tim Cook pays tribute to Steve Jobs on the Apple co-founder's 14th death anniversary

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'Steve saw the future as....,' Tim Cook pays tribute to Steve Jobs on the Apple co-founder's 14th death anniversary

Steve Jobs passed away just one day after the unveiling of the iPhone 4S, the first device to feature Siri, a product that hinted at the AI-driven world we now live in.

New smartphones launching in October 2025: OnePlus 15, Vivo X300 Pro and more new phones arriving this month

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New smartphones launching in October 2025: OnePlus 15, Vivo X300 Pro and more new phones arriving this month

October 2025 brings multiple flagship smartphone launches from OnePlus, Vivo, Oppo, and iQOO, featuring upgraded chipsets, improved cameras, and larger batteries ahead of the festive season.

Next-gen iPad Pro models to get two major upgrades, launch expected in October

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Next-gen iPad Pro models to get two major upgrades, launch expected in October

Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro is expected to launch in October with two big upgrades — the powerful M5 chip and a new minimum of 12GB RAM, promising faster performance and smoother multitasking.

iOS 26 finally lets you change your snooze time on the alarm, here's how

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iOS 26 finally lets you change your snooze time on the alarm, here's how

This change may seem minor, but it’s one of those subtle quality-of-life tweaks Apple often slips into its yearly updates. Whether you want a quick one-minute buffer before getting up or a luxurious 15-minute nap, the choice is finally yours.

Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: How the two phones compare

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Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10: How the two phones compare

While the designs stay familiar, the 2025 flagships double down on performance, camera versatility, and AI smarts — making this one of the closest head-to-heads between Cupertino and Mountain View in years.

Samsung Galaxy Watch may soon spot early signs of heart failure

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Samsung Galaxy Watch may soon spot early signs of heart failure

With Samsung Health already offering telemedicine and prescription tracking, the addition of AI-powered heart monitoring feels like a natural next step.

Flipkart Diwali Dhamaka sale is now live: 8 smartphone deals with minimum 19% discount you should check out

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Flipkart Diwali Dhamaka sale is now live: 8 smartphone deals with minimum 19% discount you should check out

Flipkart’s Diwali Dhamaka sale is live with big discounts on popular 5G smartphones from Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Poco — all offering at least 19% off.

Zoho Arattai messaging app should borrow this WhatsApp security feature and it should do it soon

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Zoho Arattai messaging app should borrow this WhatsApp security feature and it should do it soon

There’s one feature that the Arattai app is still missing in 2025 and it is perhaps the high time Zoho should add it if it wants to compete with WhatsApp.

Satya Nadella teases next-gen AI upgrades across Microsoft 365

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Satya Nadella teases next-gen AI upgrades across Microsoft 365

In a series of posts on X, Nadella outlined five key upgrades designed to make everyday productivity tools smarter, more collaborative, and more deeply integrated with AI.

'I do not...,' Read Steve Jobs' last email he sent to himself before his death

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'I do not...,' Read Steve Jobs' last email he sent to himself before his death

A deeply personal email written by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs just a year before his death has resurfaced online — offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the reflective side of the man behind the iPhone.

‘Being a dedicated engineer is like being a Rishi': Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu on Arattai

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‘Being a dedicated engineer is like being a Rishi': Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu on Arattai

Zoho founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the deep engineering that powers Arattai, the company’s India-made messaging app. In a detailed post, Vembu highlighted how Arattai may look simple on the surface but rests on decades of Zoho’s homegrown R&D.

Google may ditch Samsung for Mediatek for the Pixel 11 series

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Google may ditch Samsung for Mediatek for the Pixel 11 series

Barely a month after the Pixel 10 hit shelves, early leaks have surfaced about its successor — and Google might be preparing a big under-the-hood shift for the Pixel 11.

OnePlus to let Google’s Gemini access Mind Space in OxygenOS 16

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OnePlus to let Google’s Gemini access Mind Space in OxygenOS 16

OnePlus is bringing a deeper layer of AI smarts to its upcoming flagship lineup. The company has announced that Google’s Gemini will soon gain access to Mind Space, its in-house productivity hub, as part of OxygenOS 16.

Google shares four tips to get the best images using Nano Banana

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Google shares four tips to get the best images using Nano Banana

Google’s Gemini app has introduced Nano Banana, a powerful image generation and editing model that has captivated users worldwide. Google has four tips to get the best out of the new image generation model

Google Chat adds stickers to make work conversations more expressive

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Google Chat adds stickers to make work conversations more expressive

Google Chat is getting a splash of personality. The company has added stickers to its web app, giving users a fun new way to express themselves in messages — right alongside emojis and GIFs.

Meta is tracking how much AI employees are using and has a game around it

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Meta is tracking how much AI employees are using and has a game around it

For employees, that means AI is no longer optional. It’s being tracked, gamified, and increasingly woven into how Meta defines productivity.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price in India drops below Rs 1 lakh without any additional discounts

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price in India drops below Rs 1 lakh without any additional discounts

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s price in India has dropped to Rs 99,990 on Amazon without additional discounts, making the flagship device available below the Rs 1 lakh mark for the first time.

Apple may retire the iPhone ‘Max’ as the biggest model in future iPhone releases

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Apple may retire the iPhone ‘Max’ as the biggest model in future iPhone releases

A report suggests that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max could be the last model where “Max” actually means the largest screen in Apple’s lineup.

Nearly 1 billion Salesforce records stolen by hacker group, company reacts

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Nearly 1 billion Salesforce records stolen by hacker group, company reacts

The cybercriminals, who call themselves “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters,” told Reuters on Friday that they obtained data containing personally identifiable information by targeting companies that use Salesforce software.

Man caught using Meta smart glasses to secretly record female students at US university

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Man caught using Meta smart glasses to secretly record female students at US university

Meta launched the latest version of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in September, though the launch was overshadowed by technical issues during live demonstrations.

If AI runs OpenAI, this is what CEO Sam Altman plans to do

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If AI runs OpenAI, this is what CEO Sam Altman plans to do

When -- and if -- that day comes, he plans to spend more time on the farm he already owns and loves, where he used to drive tractors and pick crops before ChatGPT took off.

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