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Daniel Ek steps down as Spotify CEO, read his note to all employees explaining his decision
Spotify co-presidents Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström will take over day-to-day leadership as co-CEOs, both continuing to report directly to Ek and working alongside the company’s board.
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Nothing unveils new AI platform called Essentials which will allow users to 'develop' their own apps
Carl Pei’s Nothing is betting big on AI with the launch of Essential—a platform it claims will evolve into the world’s first truly AI-native operating system. The move signals Nothing’s ambition to move beyond quirky hardware and into the core of how we use our devices.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE goes on sale in India with free storage upgrade offer: Check price, features, review and more
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone in India, expanding its Galaxy S25 lineup with a model that emphasizes affordability while retaining key AI-driven features. Available starting today, the Galaxy S25 FE plays an important role as an entry point into Samsung’s broader Galaxy AI ecosystem. To mark the launch, Samsung has announced multiple offers, including a free storage upgrade worth Rs 12,000 for early buyers.
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Windows 10 support ends in October 14, 2025: Here's what Microsoft wants millions of PC users to know
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will offer Extended Security Updates, continued Defender updates, and encourage upgrades to Windows 11 or Copilot+ PCs with AI-powered features.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2025: Premium smartwatch deals from Samsung, Apple and OnePlus
Here are 5 smartwatch deals that you should check out.
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Facebook introduces new fan challenges and custom top fan badges to connect creators and followers
Facebook is launching new fan challenges and personalized top fan badges, enabling followers to create content, earn recognition, and engage more deeply with creators and fellow fans on the platform.
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Apple October event 2025: New iPad Pro, MacBook Pro M5 and more expected to launch
Apple is expected to host an October 2025 event featuring the new iPad Pro with M5, an upgraded Vision Pro, and refreshed Apple TV, HomePod mini, and AirTag models.
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OnePlus 15 5G mobile to launch soon: Expected date, price in India, features and all we know so far
The OnePlus 15 5G is confirmed for launch, with China debut set for October 2025 and India likely in January 2026, priced around Rs 70,000–75,000.
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ChatGPT adds instant checkout, letting users buy directly in chat
At launch, Instant Checkout supports single-item purchases, with multi-item carts and expanded regional availability on the roadmap. For shoppers, the flow is seamless: after asking a question like “best running shoes under $100,” relevant results appear in chat.
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Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5, its most powerful model for coding
Beyond raw coding chops, Anthropic claims Claude Sonnet 4.5 is its most aligned model to date, with lower rates of sycophancy and deception, and improved defences against prompt injection attacks.
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WhatsApp brings Live Photos to iPhones, document scanning to Android phones
From richer photo sharing to AI-powered personalisation, the messaging app is broadening what conversations can look and feel like.
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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to Donald Trump for suspending his account
With Trump back in the White House since January, the big tech firms have been quietly closing ranks on their legal battles. Meta settled its case earlier this year for $25 million, while Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) agreed to pay around $10 million in February.
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“We are exiting employees we can’t...,” says Accenture CEO Julie Sweet as firm lays off over 11,000 workers
Accenture has laid off over 11,000 employees in three months. CEO Julie Sweet said the firm is exiting workers who cannot be retrained in AI, even as AI hiring expands.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shows how Copilot can make you better at Word, Excel, and more using Vibe working
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shows how Copilot can make you better at Word, Excel, and more
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From journals to gym routines: Apple’s foundation models put AI in everyday apps
By making on-device intelligence free and developer-friendly, Apple is betting its framework will quietly reshape apps across health, education and productivity.
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Google announces new ‘G’ logo to reflect AI era evolution
Google has unveiled a refreshed version of its iconic four-color “G,” adopting a brighter gradient look to symbolize its company-wide shift towards AI-driven products and services.
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YouTube Premium Lite launched: Here’s how it compares to the YouTube Premium Individual plan
YouTube offers Premium Lite at Rs 89 and Premium Individual at Rs 149. Lite removes ads on regular videos, while Individual adds background play, downloads, and YouTube Music Premium.
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From screen time limits to safer content: OpenAI rolls out parental controls for ChatGPT
In an era where generative AI is moving into classrooms and daily life, OpenAI’s parental controls mark an effort to reassure families that teens can explore ChatGPT with a safety net in place.
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Xiaomi 17 launched in China but analyst expects less shipments, here's why
According to a noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Xiaomi has cut shipments of its latest phones by around 20 percent. Demand for the base Xiaomi 17 has fallen short, dragging down the series as a whole.
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Pakistan PUBG murder case: Lahore court sentences 17-year-old to 100 years in jail for killing family
Lahore court sentenced teen Zain Ali to 100 years in prison for murdering his family under PUBG addiction, reviving debate on online gaming’s psychological and social impact in Pakistan.
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Upcoming smartphones launching in October 2025: From OnePlus 15, iQOO 15 and more arriving next month
October 2025 will bring major smartphone launches from OnePlus, Vivo, Oppo, and iQOO. Flagships like OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro highlight performance, advanced imaging, and bigger batteries.
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“Political Theatre”: France rejects Telegram CEO's allegations of election interference
In a lengthy Twitter post, Durov claimed that while he was in Paris last year, an intermediary acting for French intelligence asked him to remove certain Telegram channels critical of the Moldovan government.
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Sandisk introduces Creator Series storage solutions in India for content creators; price starts at Rs 1,809
Sandisk has launched its Creator Series in India with storage solutions including microSD, SD UHS-II, USB-C flash drives, a MagSafe SSD, and Phone Drive, starting at Rs 1,809.
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Bought the new iPhone Air? Here's how to activate eSIM on Jio, Airtel, and Vi
Activating an eSIM on Jio, Airtel, or Vi requires checking prerequisites, following the operator-specific request process, and downloading the profile. Here’s a complete guide with benefits included.
