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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the idea for the company came during a dolphin swim in Hawaii; this is what he told his mentor Larry Ellison next
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has recalled that the idea for founding the company emerged during a swim with dolphins in Hawaii, a moment he later acted on by quitting Oracle.
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Casting movies and shows on TV is dead, at least for Netflix users
Netflix has quietly discontinued a long-standing feature that allowed users to cast content from its mobile apps to a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices.
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Elon Musk’s Tesla will stop offering one-time purchase option for self-driving software to help meet $1 trillion pay package target
Tesla has announced that it will discontinue the one-time purchase option for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, moving entirely to a subscription-based model from February 14, 2026.
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Google announces TranslateGemma, its new open translation models to take on ChatGPT Translate
Google has introduced TranslateGemma, a new family of open translation models built on Gemma 3, expanding multilingual support and offering developers an open alternative to proprietary translation systems.
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Elon Musk’s X says it has stopped Grok from editing images of real people in bikinis and explicit attire
X says it has restricted Grok’s image tools to prevent edits involving real people in bikinis or explicit attire, adding safeguards, geoblocking in some regions, and limiting image features to paid users.
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BGMI 4.2 update released with Primewood Genesis and a new ranked cycle system: How to download and complete changelog
KRAFTON India has rolled out the BGMI 4.2 update for Battlegrounds Mobile India, marking a major content refresh focused on gameplay evolution, competitive structure, and collaborations.
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Bill Gates starts wind-down of Gates Foundation, plans job cuts and approves $9 billion budget for 2026
Bill Gates has initiated steps to wind down the Gates Foundation, approving a $9 billion 2026 budget and outlining gradual workforce reductions as the organisation plans to close by 2045.
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Google rolls out Personal Intelligence for Gemini to connect Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search to deliver tailored results
Google has introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini, enabling it to connect with Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search to deliver context-aware, personalised responses based on user-approved data and usage patterns.
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Elon Musk denies claims that Grok generates naked images, says AI does not create illegal content
Elon Musk rejects claims that Grok generates explicit or illegal images, saying the AI only responds to user prompts, refuses unlawful requests, and has no known instances of creating underage or illegal content.
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Google Veo 3.1 adds vertical video support and YouTube integration for AI-generated clips
Google has announced updates to Veo 3.1, expanding its Ingredients to Video capability with native vertical video generation and deeper integration with YouTube.
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Zoho announces its first data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Zoho has launched its first data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, enabling local data storage, lower latency, regulatory compliance, and supporting digital transformation initiatives across the UAE enterprises government.
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Tata Punch facelift comes with bigger display, 8 speaker music system and 65W fast charging: All the details
The Tata Punch facelift adds a larger touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 65W fast charging, a 360-degree camera system, and iRA connected car technology to enhance in-cabin tech.
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Apple launches Creator Studio, an all-in-one subscription bundling pro creative apps at Rs 399 per month
Apple has launched Creator Studio, an all-in-one subscription bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and AI-powered features across Mac, iPad, and iPhone, starting at Rs 399 per month.
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Oppo Reno 15 Series, Oppo Pad 5 and Enco Buds3 Pro+ go on sale today: Check price, discounts and more
Oppo has started sales of the Reno 15 Series, Oppo Pad 5 and Enco Buds3 Pro+ in India today with bank discounts, exchange offers and bundled deals across platforms.
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Mappls MapMyIndia app gets multimodal public transport routing to help users plan bus, metro and train journeys in one place
Mappls MapMyIndia app has introduced multimodal public transport routing, allowing users to plan trips across buses, metros, trains, and walking routes within a single journey flow.
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Samsung India launches ‘Super Big Republic, Super Big TV’ offers with free soundbar on Vision AI big-screen TVs
Samsung India has announced its Republic Day campaign titled ‘Super Big Republic, Super Big TV’, bringing limited-period offers on its Vision AI-powered big-screen televisions along with bundled benefits such as a free soundbar. The campaign runs from January 8 to January 31, 2026, and is available across Samsung.com, leading e-commerce platforms, and offline retail stores across India.
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Apple and Google enter multi-year AI partnership to bring Gemini-powered Apple Intelligence features to iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple and Google have entered a multi-year AI partnership to integrate Gemini-powered Apple Intelligence features across iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a more personalised Siri expected later this year.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: First impressions
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold introduces a three-panel folding design aimed at bridging smartphones and tablets, offering new use cases, form-factor flexibility, and early insights into durability, design choices, and everyday usability.
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Noise Master Buds Max review: Bose tuning meets everyday practicality
Noise Master Buds Max review examines Bose-tuned sound, comfort, ANC performance, battery life, and real-world usability, assessing whether these headphones deliver balanced everyday listening at their Rs 11,999 price point.
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X to get new algorithm for posts; Musk says it will be open source to help users understand changes
X plans to open-source and update its recommendation algorithm, aiming to boost transparency. The move could reshape content visibility debates, user trust, and how developers track timeline changes over time.
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MeitY denies report claiming India will force Apple, Samsung and other smartphone makers to share source code
MeitY has rejected a report suggesting India may force smartphone makers to share source code, clarifying that no such mandate exists and only routine cybersecurity consultations are underway.
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Uttar Pradesh expands cyber policing to 75 districts, trains 60,000 officers, achieves over 20% cyber fraud recovery
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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu offers measured take on AI-written code, thinks the bar can be...
Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho, has shared a nuanced view on the current state of AI-generated software code, saying he is impressed by recent progress but not “super awed.” His comments come after an internal review exercise at Zoho that closely examined large volumes of code written with the help of an AI system.
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Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok AI image editing to paid users amid deepfake backlash
X restricts Grok AI image editing to paid users after backlash over deepfake misuse and growing regulatory scrutiny worldwide globally.
