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Slack cofounder Stewart Butterfield recalled calling an early version of Slack “a giant piece of shit,” a remark that led employees to plaster his quote across the office walls.

Copilot Actions is coming to Windows 11, but Microsoft’s own safety warning is raising eyebrows

Microsoft’s new Copilot Actions feature in Windows 11 is creating buzz, but not all of it is positive. The company has issued warnings about security risks, including the possibility of malicious prompts tricking the AI into harmful actions. Here’s what users should know before enabling it.

Havells Air Oven Avanza Airfryer review: A smart choice for kitchen

The Havells Air Oven Avanza is a 15-litre, 1700W air-oven-style air fryer. After weeks of real cooking across trays and rotisserie modes, here’s how it fits into everyday routines.

iPhone grey market exports: Crackdown begins as retailers warned against foreign SIM activations

The unprecedented alert comes as the latest iPhone 17 models virtually vanish from Indian shelves, their scarcity worsened by bulk diversion of units to high-margin destinations across Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Chart of the Day | IT sector continues to navigate uncertainty

Gartner predicts that by 2026, global spending on software incorporating generative AI will actually surpass spending on traditional software without AI capabilities

Apple fans are wondering if Tim Cook is stepping down in 2026, but insiders say something very different

A recent report suggested Tim Cook may step down as Apple’s CEO next year, but new insights from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tell a very different story. Here’s why insiders believe Cook is not preparing to leave and what this means for Apple’s future leadership.

Flipkart Black Friday sale: Minimum 30% discount on gaming laptops with Nvidia GPU from Asus, HP and other popular brands

Flipkart’s Black Friday sale offers sizeable discounts on gaming laptops under Rs 80,000, including Nvidia-powered models from Asus, HP, Lenovo, Acer, MSI and Dell, with upgraded RAM, SSDs and performance GPUs.

This country plans to ban social media for users under 16 starting 2026

Malaysia is set to ban social media access for users under 16 starting in 2026, aiming to protect children from online harms. Here’s a simple, conversational look at why the government is taking this step and how global platforms are responding.

'The world just changed...', says Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff after ditching ChatGPT for Google Gemini

Marc Benioff has sparked a fresh AI debate after declaring that Google’s new Gemini 3 model is so far ahead that he is dropping ChatGPT entirely

Flipkart Black Friday sale is now live: Checkout deals and discounts on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Google, Oppo and more

Flipkart has opened its Black Friday sale with discounted prices on smartphones across Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Pixel, Oppo and others. Devices in multiple price segments are listed with promotional offers.

LG rolls out Xbox cloud gaming app on TVs: Here's what we know

LG has begun rolling out the Xbox cloud gaming app on select Smart TVs in India, allowing users to stream games over the internet without needing an Xbox console

Elon Musk reveals Tesla's AI roadmap; says ‘we expect to build chips at higher volumes than all other...’

Elon Musk outlined Tesla’s fast-moving AI chip roadmap, claiming the company will eventually build chips at volumes higher than the entire AI chip industry combined, including its annual upgrade cycle.

“A job is identity, relationships, pride. Losing it is...", says Verizon ex-CEO in an open letter to 13,000 employees

In an open letter to 13,000 employees facing layoffs, Verizon’s former executive urges recognition of the human cost of job cuts, emphasising value, grief and the pathway ahead.

Tech tip of the day: How to download YouTube videos on your phone, laptop and other devices: A step-by-step guide

This step-by-step guide explains how to safely download YouTube videos on Android, iPhone and Windows laptops using YouTube Premium and popular workarounds, while highlighting important legal and safety considerations.

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

People who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness and social comparison, Meta's internal research had found

Xbox Partner Preview November 2025: Every big game announcement

Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview previewed sneak peeks at games like Armatus, Raji: Kaliyuga, 007 First Light, Vampire Crawlers, and more. It also included some exciting sequel reveals, new footage of already-announced titles, and other game trailers.

BGMI announces first-ever Triple Chicken Dinner event with 50,000 UC prize pool

BGMI has announced its inaugural ‘Triple Chicken Dinner, UC Winner’ giveaway challenge, allowing its 240 million-strong community to turn their skills into reward. This innovative competition invites players to secure three Chicken Dinners within a two-hour window, allowing them to gain valuable in-game currency.

Google ad tech case: Judge questions delay risk as DOJ pushes for breakup

A U.S. judge reviewing Google’s ad tech monopolies has asked the Justice Department how quickly a forced sale could take effect, raising concerns about delays from Google’s expected appeal.

Android users can finally transfer photos, videos and documents with iPhone users using Quick Share

Android and iPhone users can now send photos, videos and documents between platforms through Quick Share integration with AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 lineup and expanding to more Android devices soon.

Flipkart Black Friday Sale 2025 announced: Check dates, deals, and more

Flipkart has announced its Black Friday Sale, starting November 23. The event will offer discounts on smartphones, laptops, appliances, wearables, and more, along with bank offers and EMI options.

Voter list update scam: How fraudsters are tricking citizens and one mistake you should always avoid

A new scam is targeting citizens during voter list updates, with fraudsters posing as officials and asking for OTP verification. The genuine SIR form process never requires any OTP.

X will now reveal which country users are from as new transparency feature rolls out

X is not the first social network to provide this level of transparency to users. Instagram has long offered a similar “About this account” feature, for instance.

Asus launches ExpertCenter P500 SFF desktop and P400 AiO series in India: price, specs, availability

Asus has introduced the ExpertCenter P500 small-form-factor desktop and P400 all-in-one PCs in India, targeting business users with 13th Gen Intel processors, enterprise security features and long-term support.

Google denies viral claims it is using your emails to train Gemini AI

Google is countering viral claims that it now uses Gmail messages and attachments to train Gemini AI. The company says no policies or user settings have changed and that Gmail content is not used for AI training.

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Siren Song

Nvidia's blockbuster earnings weren't a victory lap -- they were the siren song luring global markets towards a capital reallocation to AI so massive, concentrated and fragile that even a small crack could capsize everything

India is getting free AI. But is Big Tech getting something more valuable?

As global AI firms offer millions of Indians free access to their models through tie-ups with Indian telcos, a key question emerges: Is India’s vast user base becoming training data for global AI models and who is accountable when consent is buried inside a bundle?

Pornhub wants Apple, Google to fix its traffic drop ‘problem’, here’s how

Pornhub has asked Apple and Google to take over age verification at the device level after new laws in the US and UK caused a major drop in traffic. The company says current age checks are flawed and wants tech giants to handle the process instead.

Google uses a playful Wicked style song to show how Pixel features came before the iPhone

Google’s latest BestPhonesForever ad turns the Pixel and iPhone rivalry into a fun musical inspired by Wicked. The iPhone sings about Pixel’s features like call screening, AI tools and photo fixes, making the ad playful, simple and entertaining for viewers.

Gemini can now detect AI-generated images: Here’s how

Google has added an AI-image detection feature to the Gemini app using SynthID watermarking. Here’s how Gemini can now tell whether an image was created or edited by Google’s AI tools, helping users verify content more easily.

Samsung introduces next-generation Bespoke AirDresser for smarter, hygienic clothes

Samsung has announced its new smart clothing care solution, the Bespoke AirDresser, which offers a hygiene and cleaning solution for fabrics that require delicate handling. This appliance also helps in reducing wrinkles and removing lingering odours, making your garments feel like new.

Oppo Find X9 series is now on sale in India from November 21: Price, offers, availability

The Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro, which were launched on November 18 in India, are now available for purchase. Both smartphones are powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset, Hasselblad-backed camera setups, and run on Android 16-based ColorOS 16.

YouTube aims to rival Instagram by reviving DMs on its platform

YouTube has started to test direct messaging in its interface, which will let you share videos directly with other users in a personal chat on the platform. The feature was initially turned down in 2019 to focus on public conversations through comments and community posts.

Indian buyers hit as Apple slashes iPhone 17 cashback offer amid major supply crunch in India

The revised cashback structure will take effect from November 22, sources told Moneycontrol, adding that zero-cost EMI schemes will also undergo changes.

A record layoff wave at Amazon: Why engineers bore the brunt of the 14,000 job cuts

Amazon’s mass layoffs hit engineers hardest, with nearly 40 percent of cuts in four US states coming from technical roles. What it means for the company’s AI pivot.

4,700 engineers, 500 product managers, and more: The numbers behind Amazon's biggest-ever layoffs

Amazon’s 14,000-plus layoffs have disproportionately affected engineers, with nearly 40 percent of reported cuts in key states hitting technical roles.

How a dosa grinder sparked Sudha Murthy’s idea for the Infosys Foundation

The Rajya Sabha MP explained that this gap between impact and recognition convinced her that social entrepreneurs needed support and encouragement.

Sundar Pichai flags ‘intense’ 2026 as Google plans to ramp spending to meet AI pressure

Google executives say the company must double its compute capacity every six months to keep up with AI demand. At an internal meeting, leaders warned 2026 will be “intense” as competition escalates and cloud workloads surge.

Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 brings new features to Phone 2, Phone 3 and 2a series

Nothing OS 4.0, built on Android 16, will start rolling out from 21 November 2025. The update delivers new AI-led features, interface upgrades and improved camera tools across the Phone 2, Phone 3 and 2a line-up.

Why did Groww's Q2 net profit rise when income from operations declined?

Groww’s red herring prospectus disclosed that the company had paid a total of Rs 614 crore one-time incentives to founders during the last fiscal

You can now play Xbox games on LG Smart TVs with the new Gaming Portal

LG has added the Xbox App to its Smart TVs in India through the new LG Gaming Portal, allowing users to stream and play Xbox Game Pass titles without a console. The feature is rolling out to 2021–2025 LG webOS TVs and brings thousands of cloud games, improved performance, and easy access from the home screen.

Google says India is a global hotspot for AI-driven scams, pilots phone-level fraud alerts

Google on November 20 announced a set of India specific products , including real-time scam detection on phone calls

Google is offering some UK employees money to leave the company

Google is offering voluntary exit packages to some employees in the UK, giving them the option to leave the company with severance pay. The move follows similar programmes in the US as Google reshapes its workforce and focuses more on AI, while still hiring for key roles in the UK.

Comet browser is now available for Android users: All the details

Perplexity has launched its AI-powered Comet browser for Android, bringing voice search, multi-tab summaries, ad blocking, and smart assistant features to mobile users. The browser can research, shop, and take actions across tabs, with more capabilities like a password manager and conversational agent coming soon.

3.5 billion WhatsApp phone numbers allegedly visible online through flaw, but Meta says there was no breach

Researchers from the University of Vienna reportedly scraped 3.5 billion WhatsApp phone numbers using a flaw in the Click to Chat feature, raising global privacy concerns. Meta, however, denies any data leak and says no non-public data was exposed. Here’s what happened, what researchers found, and how WhatsApp responded.

From Rs 50K employee reimbursement to Rs 10 crore for IT parks: How Karnataka is luring IT firms to Beyond Bengaluru clusters

The measures are part of a wider strategy to ease pressure on Bengaluru’s strained infrastructure and seed new technology hubs across the state.

The Drive Report: Lamborghini Revuelto

Hybridisation hasn't diluted Lamborghini's flagship supercar. It has enhanced and optimised it.

Government starts testing Truecaller-like caller ID: Here’s what CNAP is and how it works

The Indian government has begun testing CNAP, a new caller ID system that shows the Aadhaar-linked name of the caller before your saved contact name. Here’s how CNAP works, why it’s appearing on your phone, and what it means for caller identification, spam control and privacy in India.

Nail art, nice scents, next show — PVR INOX looks to run its cinemas as lifestyle hubs

PVR INOX wants its audience to come for movies and stay for makeover.

“We need to rapidly…” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns employees as Microsoft prepares for an AI-driven future

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned employees that the company must “rapidly” adapt as AI agents reshape how software is used and priced. Here’s a simple explainer on Microsoft’s shift from per-user to per-agent billing and what it means for the future of work.

Indian IT firms deem DPDP compliance timelines workable, warn smaller firms could be left scrambling

The DPDP Rules also puts legal obligation on businesses on data handling practices