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Google brings faster playback, better audio to YouTube Premium users
YouTube Premium may be best known for stripping out ads, but Google is steadily bulking up its perks. The latest update expands faster playback, offline Shorts, smarter skipping, and high-quality audio across more platforms.
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Apple is reportedly testing an internal chatbot for AI-powered Siri
Apple is quietly trialling a ChatGPT-like app—not for public use, but to help refine the next generation of Siri. The move signals Cupertino’s determination to retool its voice assistant into something smarter, more contextual, and better integrated across devices.
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Arattai messaging app: What is this new WhatsApp rival app that Union Education Minister is talking about
Union ministers have endorsed Zoho’s Arattai as a secure Indian alternative to WhatsApp, but gaps in message encryption raise questions about whether it can truly replace the global messaging giant.
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NYT Mini Crossword: Clues and answers for September 27, 2025
The puzzle for Saturday, September 27, 2025, continues the tradition of providing a delightful test of vocabulary and logic. With clues spanning topics from musical instruments to historic landmarks, this edition promises to engage players of all skill levels.
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NYT Connections hints and answers today for September 27, 2025 (Puzzle #839)
The September 27, 2025, puzzle (#839) proved to be particularly intriguing, featuring a mix of themes that tested players’ linguistic and reasoning skills. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the puzzle, including hints, answers, gameplay tips, and strategies for mastering future puzzles.
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“40% of jobs will…” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes shocking revelation about AGI replacing humans in future
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that AI could handle 30–40% of tasks in the near future, and shares his views on AGI, jobs, and its impact on humans.
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From Garba Glam to Headshots: Top Nano Banana prompts trending in India this week
From Garba-inspired outfits to retro Polaroid photobooths and AI-powered headshots, here are the top Nano Banana prompts trending in India this week. Try them out to celebrate, connect, and create with Gemini 2.5 Flash.
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ChatGPT takes on Google Gemini Nano Banana AI with its own AI Action Portrait images: Here’s how to create it, prompt and other details
OpenAI has launched AI Action Portrait images in ChatGPT, letting users turn photos into superhero-style action figures, rivaling Google’s Gemini Nano Banana AI. Here’s how to create one using prompts.
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Meta rolls out pay-or-ads model on Facebook and Instagram: Find out if you’re affected
Meta is bringing its pay-or-ads subscription model to the UK, letting Facebook and Instagram users choose between paying a fee for an ad-free experience or continuing with ads.
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Google celebrates its 27th birthday with a nostalgic doodle: Here’s a brief look at search engine’s journey so far
Google turned 27 on September 27, 2025, marked with a doodle reviving its 1998 logo. The milestone reflects its rise from a Stanford project to a global digital powerhouse.
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‘She is a menace to…', Donald Trump wants Microsoft to fire senior executive
US President Donald Trump has urged Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco, a top executive and former deputy attorney general under Joe Biden, escalating his criticism of officials linked to past administrations.
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Samsung is offering users a chance to win free Galaxy Watch8 with its 4th-edition Walk-a-thon: How to participate, eligibility details and more
Samsung has launched the 4th edition of Walk-a-thon India on the Samsung Health app. Participants completing 200,000 steps in 30 days can win Galaxy Watch8 or assured coupons.
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Microsoft cuts off cloud and AI services for Israel defense unit after review links them to Palestinian surveillance
Microsoft has disabled cloud and AI services for a unit of Israel’s Ministry of Defense after an internal review found evidence of their use in surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Festive sale 2025: Laptops with up to 40% discount from HP, Samsung, Jio and more that costs less than Rs 35,000
Here's a list of 10 laptops that costs less than Rs 35,000.
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Microsoft cuts off Israeli military from cloud services after mass surveillance of Palestinian calls revealed: 5 key details
Microsoft has suspended Israel’s Unit 8200 from using Azure and AI services after reports revealed mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls. Here are 5 key things to know.
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iQOO 15 to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor: Here’s all we know about the phone
iQoo has confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the iQoo 15, will launch in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, featuring design upgrades, performance improvements, and an expected Rs 59,999 price.
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List of 10 upcoming smartphones to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chipset
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chipset, powering upcoming smartphones like realme GT 8 Pro, OnePlus 15, Galaxy S26, and more with faster performance, smarter AI, and professional-quality video.
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Trump approves TikTok deal giving US companies control over algorithm, content, and data
Trump signs deal to restructure TikTok’s U.S. operations, giving American companies control over user data, algorithm, and content moderation.
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Pixel 9a can be bought for under Rs 40,000 on Flipkart: 5 key things to know
Get the Google Pixel 9a under Rs 40,000 during Flipkart Big Billion Days sale with discounts and ICICI Bank offer; check specs, camera, and battery details.
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Meta launches Vibes feed in AI app to let users create, remix, and share AI-powered videos
Meta AI app introduces Vibes, a new feed where users can create, remix, and share AI-generated short videos across Instagram, Facebook, and the app itself.
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Flipkart iPhone 16 order cancellations are making buyers ‘furious’; here’s why they are calling it a fraud
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale sparked fraud allegations as iPhone 16 and 16 Pro orders were cancelled despite successful payments, with buyers accusing the platform of misleading deals and delayed refunds.
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Top iPhone call-recording app shuts down after leaking users’ calls, transcripts, and phone numbers
Viral call recording app Neon leaked users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts before going offline due to a major security flaw.
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Apple iPhone 17 discount: Here’s how to buy the all new iPhones with Rs 6,000 off
Apple’s iPhone 17 (256GB) is priced at Rs 82,900 in India, but buyers can get Rs 6,000 off with ICICI or SBI credit card offers on Croma.
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OpenAI is looking for people to help bring ads to ChatGPT and grow revenue
The company is actively building an internal advertising team, led by its new head of applications Fidji Simo, to explore how ads could be integrated into ChatGPT.
