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Elon Musk denies claims that Grok generates naked images, says AI does not create illegal content

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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.

Google Veo 3.1 adds vertical video support and YouTube integration for AI-generated clips

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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.

Zoho announces its first data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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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.

Tata Punch facelift comes with bigger display, 8 speaker music system and 65W fast charging: All the details

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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.

Apple launches Creator Studio, an all-in-one subscription bundling pro creative apps at Rs 399 per month

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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.

Oppo Reno 15 Series, Oppo Pad 5 and Enco Buds3 Pro+ go on sale today: Check price, discounts and more

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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.

Mappls MapMyIndia app gets multimodal public transport routing to help users plan bus, metro and train journeys in one place

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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.

Samsung India launches ‘Super Big Republic, Super Big TV’ offers with free soundbar on Vision AI big-screen TVs

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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.

Apple and Google enter multi-year AI partnership to bring Gemini-powered Apple Intelligence features to iPhone, iPad and Mac

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: First impressions

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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.

Noise Master Buds Max review: Bose tuning meets everyday practicality

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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.

X to get new algorithm for posts; Musk says it will be open source to help users understand changes

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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.

MeitY denies report claiming India will force Apple, Samsung and other smartphone makers to share source code

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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.

Uttar Pradesh expands cyber policing to 75 districts, trains 60,000 officers, achieves over 20% cyber fraud recovery

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Uttar Pradesh expands cyber policing to 75 districts, trains 60,000 officers, achieves over 20% cyber fraud recovery

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu offers measured take on AI-written code, thinks the bar can be...

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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.

Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok AI image editing to paid users amid deepfake backlash

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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.

Your Gmail experience is about to change with new AI Mode and here's what it does

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Your Gmail experience is about to change with new AI Mode and here's what it does

Google has introduced AI Inbox in Gmail, using Gemini to prioritise important emails, surface key tasks, and help users manage growing inbox volumes more efficiently in 2026.

UIDAI introduces Udai, the official mascot for Aadhaar: Here's what it looks like

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UIDAI introduces Udai, the official mascot for Aadhaar: Here's what it looks like

UIDAI has introduced Udai as Aadhaar’s official mascot to simplify communication, explain services clearly, and make digital identity awareness more accessible through visual storytelling across platforms for Indian citizens nationwide.

How to use ChatGPT Health feature to understand your medical records and wellness data

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How to use ChatGPT Health feature to understand your medical records and wellness data

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health as a dedicated space within ChatGPT that helps users make sense of medical records, lab results, and wellness data while keeping health information separate and protected. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the ChatGPT Health feature to better understand your health information.

In 2026, Google AI Overview thinks, ‘2026 is next year’; Elon Musk says ‘room for...'

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In 2026, Google AI Overview thinks, ‘2026 is next year’; Elon Musk says ‘room for...'

Google’s AI Overview surfaced a basic date error in 2026, prompting Elon Musk’s “room for improvement” remark and renewed scrutiny over accuracy, context, and trust in AI-generated search summaries globally.

Explained: Nvidia DLSS 4.5, list of supported games, cards and what it means for gamers

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Explained: Nvidia DLSS 4.5, list of supported games, cards and what it means for gamers

Nvidia DLSS 4.5 updates AI upscaling with a second-generation transformer, dynamic multi frame generation, and 6X mode, improving image quality, frame pacing, and performance across supported games and applications worldwide.

Nvidia at CES 2026: From DLSS 4.5 to RTX-accelerated AI video generation and everything else announced

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Nvidia at CES 2026: From DLSS 4.5 to RTX-accelerated AI video generation and everything else announced

NVIDIA has announced a wave of graphics and AI-focused updates at CES 2026, spanning gaming, displays and local AI creation. The announcements include DLSS 4.5 with enhanced Super Resolution and up to 6X frame generation, new RTX Remix tools for dynamic visual effects in classic games, G-SYNC Pulsar monitors promising over 1,000Hz effective motion clarity, and RTX-powered upgrades that accelerate 4K AI video generation on PCs. Together, these updates highlight NVIDIA’s push to improve image quality, responsiveness and on-device AI performance across gaming and creative workflows.

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 debuts at CES 2026 as first platform built on Intel 18A

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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 debuts at CES 2026 as first platform built on Intel 18A

Intel unveiled Core Ultra Series 3 at CES 2026, marking its first compute platform on Intel 18A, targeting AI PCs, consumer laptops, and industrial systems.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Book6 series at CES with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and Galaxy AI features

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Book6 series at CES with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and Galaxy AI features

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book6 series at CES 2026, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Galaxy AI integration, upgraded AMOLED displays, improved thermals and longer battery life across Ultra, Pro and standard models.

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