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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.
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Nothing turns CMF into a separate company, chooses India as headquarters for manufacturing and R&D
To push CMF further, Nothing is setting up a joint venture with Indian manufacturer Optiemus.
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Elon Musk’s xAI sues OpenAI over alleged trade secrets theft
The battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has taken another sharp turn. Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets by recruiting former employees with access to confidential information.
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Amazon hit with $2.5 billion penalty over Prime subscription 'traps'
The FTC charged that Amazon used manipulative interface designs to nudge users into Prime memberships without informed consent. Amazon must also overhaul its Prime sign-up and cancellation processes.
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Reddit was down earlier today: Here are the issues reported by users and current status
Reddit users experienced widespread disruption earlier today, with thousands reporting that they were unable to access the platform. Many encountered “internal server error” messages when trying to load the site or app.
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Microsoft stops selling some cloud and AI services to Israel's military
Microsoft has moved to restrict Israel’s Ministry of Defense from using some of its technology, after an internal probe suggested its cloud services were being used to store surveillance data on Palestinians.
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Pulse, a new personalised assistant: What it does, who can use, and more
With Pulse, OpenAI is betting that people don’t just want answers on demand—they want an assistant that knows when to offer help before they even ask.
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Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and secondary rear display: Price, features and more
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 series in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, large batteries, and new rear secondary displays. Pricing starts at 4,499 Yuan.
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Adobe launches Firefly Boards worldwide with new AI models and features: 5 things to know
Adobe has launched Firefly Boards worldwide, introducing Runway Aleph and Moonvalley Marey video models, new AI-powered features like Presets and Generative Text Edit, and flexible subscription plans to enhance creative collaboration and workflows.
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Samsung launches Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 in two new colours with festive offers: 5 things to know
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A56 5G in Awesome Pink and Galaxy A36 5G in Awesome Lime, alongside festive discounts, Triple Zero offers, and bundled deals across the Galaxy A series.
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OnePlus 15 confirmed to launch with the latest Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering advanced AI, gaming power, and a new DetailMax Engine for photography.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 records 38 crore customer visits in first two days
Amazon India’s Great Indian Festival 2025 has recorded its biggest-ever opening, attracting over 38 crore customer visits in just 48 hours. The sale, which opened on September 22 for Prime members and September 23 for all shoppers, saw participation from across metros and smaller towns, with over 70% of customers coming from beyond the top nine cities.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Copilot+ PCs launched in India: Price, preorder offers, and features
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 12-inch Copilot+ PCs in India, starting at Rs 90,999, with AI features, preorder benefits, and availability from October 6, 2025.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max scores big in DxOMark camera test, outperforms Vivo X200 Ultra: 5 key things to know
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max beats Vivo X200 Ultra in DxOMark camera test, ranking top 3 for its best-in-class video, despite weaker photo performance.
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Worried about iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17’s scratchgate issue? Here’s what Apple has to say about it
Apple has clarified the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air “scratchgate” issue, saying demo unit marks are removable residue from worn MagSafe stands, though camera bump durability concerns remain.
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Oppo Reno14 5G Diwali Edition launched in India with heat-sensitive colour-changing design
Oppo has launched the Reno14 5G Diwali Edition in India at Rs 39,999, featuring heat-sensitive colour-changing technology, festive design, 50MP cameras, and Dimensity 8350 chipset.
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Vivo confirms Origin OS for India: Chinese version set to replace Funtouch OS in upcoming smartphones
Vivo and iQOO smartphones, which currently run the Funtouch OS skin, are set to receive the China-exclusive Origin OS 6 skin, based on Android 16. The Vivo X300 series and the iQOO 15 will likely be the first devices to run this operating system in India.
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Meta’s Cute will now help you find dates on Facebook: 5 key things to know
Meta adds a Dating Assistant and Meet Cute to Facebook Dating, helping users skip swipes, get smarter matches, and connect faster in the US and Canada.
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip for next-gen flagship phones
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, set to power flagship smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO with faster performance, smarter AI, and pro-level video.
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei to invest $100M, create 1,800 jobs in India over next three years
Nothing CEO Carl Pei to invest $100M in India, create 1,800 jobs over three years through a new manufacturing joint venture with Optiemus.
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for high-performance Windows PCs
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for Windows laptops, offering faster performance, powerful AI, better graphics, and longer battery life for professionals and creators.
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ServiceNow University launched in India with free AI courses, gamified learning
ServiceNow has launched ServiceNow University in India to train 1 million learners by 2027, offering AI-focused courses, gamified learning, certifications, and enrolment through a personalized, on-demand platform.
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Google announces Pinterest rival Mixboard: What it is and how it works
Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered idea board similar to Pinterest. Here’s how Mixboard works, what features it offers, and why it could change the way you brainstorm and plan ideas.
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Thousands of YouTube accounts wrongly flagged as under 18, users lose access to age-restricted videos
For adults who have been using YouTube for years, it feels like they have been locked out of the full experience without warning.
