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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
