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VCs double down on baby care: Peak XV Partners, RTP Global lead new funding sprint for BabyMD, Ozi and Peeko

While Ozi is negotiating a $10 million round led by RTP Global, Peak XV Partners is in the advanced stages of investing $4-6 million in BabyMD, a startup that runs a chain of pediatric clinics in Bengaluru. Peeko has already begun engaging with investors, sources told Moneycontrol.

Digital gold companies approach Finmin for recognition, promise standardised practices

While buying digital gold is legal, there is still no clarity on whether it is regulated or formally recognised by any government authority. The SEBI advisory has caused concern among industry participants

iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15: How iQOO’s latest makes OnePlus’ latest feel like an overpriced proposition

iQOO 15 outmuscles OnePlus 15 in display brightness, sustained performance, cooling, gaming stability, longevity and value, making the OnePlus 15 feel pricey despite its refined software and charging speed.

ChatGPT security breach: OpenAI confirms Mixpanel lapse exposed user names and emails

OpenAI has confirmed that a security incident at its analytics partner Mixpanel exposed limited personal data belonging to some of its API product users. The company said the breach did not compromise any of its internal systems or ChatGPT user accounts and was restricted to Mixpanel’s environment, where an attacker gained unauthorised access earlier this month.

Redmi 15C India launch date confirmed, to be sold via Amazon: Expected specifications, price

Redmi has revealed the launch date of its next budget smartphone, the Redmi 15C, and confirmed that the smartphone will go on sale via Amazon and Xiaomi’s India website. The phone has also been teased to feature a dual rear camera unit.

AR Rahman urges Sam Altman and Aravind Srinivas to ensure AI doesn’t make people lose...

A R Rahman urged Sam Altman and Aravind Srinivas to ensure AI empowers people instead of causing job losses, warning that unregulated AI could worsen poverty and harm creators without proper human-set rules.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra tipped to get a triple rear camera setup with a 200MP telephoto lens

A new report suggests that the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra may drop the quad-camera setup from its predecessor and instead house a triple camera system. Moreover, the phone may include a high-resolution 200MP telephoto sensor.

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset with flagship-grade performance

Qualcomm has introduced its latest premium chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, expanding the company’s premium tier family and providing consumers with increased choice and flexibility. The chipset comes as the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and is positioned below Qualcomm’s latest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The upcoming OnePlus 15R is also confirmed to launch as the first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite review: A smart budget option

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite brings the core Nothing design, a bright AMOLED display, stable everyday performance, clean software, and long-term updates, offering an accessible entry point into the company’s ecosystem without major compromises.

Tijori raises $5 million from Zerodha, to expand into enterprise segment

The company aims to have 70% of future products as enterprise-grade offerings because of the high cost of advanced AI queries

iPhone 17 likely to get expensive by Rs 7000: 5 key things to know

Apple may increase iPhone 17 prices in India by up to Rs. 7,000 due to high demand and low stock, with rising memory costs also possibly playing a role.

HP warns rising memory prices will soon make PCs more expensive: 5 key things to know

HP warns that soaring memory prices could soon make PCs more expensive, with DDR5 costs up over 200%. The company may raise prices, cut specs and switch suppliers.

Amazon sale: Get Up to 67% discount on home cleaning products

Here are some home cleaning products that are currently selling at a massive discount on Amazon.

OPINION | Computer science cannot rely on jugaad for real-world reliability

India’s reliance on jugaad in computing leads to fragile, unreliable systems. True progress requires rigorous computer science education, formal reasoning, and principled design instead of improvisation and shortcuts

Delhi’s toxic air turns into business boom for hotels, villas and workcations across India

Delhi’s annual smog season is choking the city but it’s filling up hotels across India with its residents not only opting for hills and beach stays for holidays but also for remote work to escape worsening air quality in the capital.

This Leica camera belonging to late Pope Francis just raised $7.5 million for charity

A special Leica camera gifted to the late Pope Francis has sold for $7.5 million at auction, raising funds for charity and setting a new record for a Leica charity sale.

Apple AirPods Pro drops below Rs 15,000 during Flipkart Black Friday Sale

Black Friday sale is live on Flipkart, and during the ongoing sale, the Apple AirPods Pro has dropped to perhaps the lowest price that we’ve seen in recent days. According to Flipkart’s listing page, the AirPods Pro 2nd-generation has received a flat discount of Rs 7,010.

Minecraft 1.21.11 update rollout announced: Check date, new features and more

Minecraft 1.21.11, titled Mounts of Mayhem, will roll out on December 9, 2025, bringing new mobs, weapons, riding upgrades, items, and hidden surprises as the final major update of the year.

Sony launches LYTIA 901 sensor with 200 megapixel and AI processing: All the details

Sony has announced the LYTIA 901, a 200-megapixel smartphone image sensor featuring AI-powered remosaicing, 4x in-sensor zoom, and advanced HDR systems, with shipments beginning November 2025.

Intel rejects TSMC’s claim that former executive leaked company secrets

Intel has denied TSMC’s claim that former executive Wei Jen Lo leaked company secrets after joining Intel, as Taiwan begins looking into the accusations.

UAE is emerging as one of the world’s most successful Web3 hubs, says Binance CEO Richard Teng ahead of Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai

Global crypto leaders to discuss Bitcoin’s future, digital asset regulations, Web 3 architecture, impact of AI on Web3 innovations, and blockchain use cases at Binance Blockchain Week 2025.

Apple’s original founding document heads to auction, expected to sell for up to $4 million

Apple’s original 1976 founding document signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne is heading to auction in 2026, expected to fetch up to $4 million.

Apple’s Rs 20,000 iPhone 'sock' sells out worldwide, cheap copycats flood market

Apple’s latest limited-edition accessory has disappeared from shelves in record time. The iPhone Pocket, mocked by some for its styling and price, has sold out internationally in less than a fortnight.

X celebrates turning three with limited-time Rs 89 Premium plan in India: How to get and other details

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is marking its third anniversary with a sharply discounted Premium subscription in India.

November tech layoffs: Verizon, HP, Apple and HPE confirm thousands of job cuts

November saw major tech layoffs as Verizon, HP, Apple and HPE cut thousands of jobs while restructuring operations and streamlining teams across the industry.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite launched in India: Price, features and more

Nothing has introduced Phone (3a) Lite in India with a new Blue colour option, a refined transparent design, upgraded cameras, and a bright AMOLED display at an accessible starting price.

US officials warn iPhone users to be careful while texting on iMessage

US officials have warned iPhone users about a new spyware threat that may expose iMessage chats. Users are advised to avoid sending sensitive messages for now.

OpenAI faces backlash after claiming teen evaded safety rules before suicide linked to ChatGPT

OpenAI is back in the legal spotlight after a series of lawsuits accused ChatGPT of contributing to multiple suicides. The company has pushed back, but the questions around AI safety, accountability and psychological harm are only getting louder.

Huge opportunity for sports industry to rethink media distribution with AI, says Nielsen’s Jon Stainer

AI will be a key enabler for content consumption in the future, driving deep personalisation, according to Nielsen Sports global GM Jon Stainer

Apple set to overtake Samsung as world’s number one smartphone brand after 14 years

Apple is expected to overtake Samsung in 2025 to become the world’s number one smartphone brand for the first time in 14 years, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand.

Startup Street | The hidden perils of circular deals in the tech world

A circular flow of capital is fuelling the AI gold rush but is also raising alarm bells among regulators. Here’s why

Apple Macbook Air M4 gets massive discount in Croma Black Friday sale

Get the Apple MacBook Air M4 at an effective price of around Rs 55,900 during Croma’s Black Friday sale with student offers, bank discounts and exchange bonuses.

'It's not going to solve all of the problems', GTA creator says AI still falls short while building his next game

Dan Houser, the storyteller behind Grand Theft Auto, is back in the spotlight, this time with a reality check on AI. As he builds his new universe at Absurd Ventures, Houser says the technology is promising but nowhere near the magic wand the industry likes to claim.

Netflix down? Users complain of app glitches just before Stranger Things season 5 premiere

Minutes before Stranger Things returned for its long-awaited fifth season, Netflix users found themselves battling errors instead of Demogorgons. Social feeds lit up with complaints on Wednesday night as the service faltered ahead of the 8 p.m. Eastern premiere.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite to launch today: Expected price, features and all we know

Nothing will unveil the Phone 3a Lite in India today, bringing its transparent design, Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, 50MP camera and simplified Glyph interface to the mid-range 5G segment

Dell unveils Pro Max 16 Plus laptop with Discrete NPU: 5 things to know

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus debuts with an enterprise-grade discrete NPU, enabling datacenter-level AI performance directly on-device for faster, private, and reliable inferencing across professional workloads.

Thomson launches new QLED MEMC 120Hz TV series in India with Dolby Vision and Atmos

Thomson has expanded its smart TV lineup in India with the launch of its new QLED MEMC 120Hz range. The series comes in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch screen sizes and aims to offer advanced picture quality, immersive sound, and gaming-ready performance at aggressive pricing. The TVs run on Google TV 5.0, feature Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

Ready to host CWG 2030 with existing infra, India delegation addresses concerns after 2010 debacle

Pushing back against concerns after the 2010 CWG controversy, Indian officials poinyed to new projects planned as part of Gujarat’s sports expansion drive and aspiration to make Ahmedabad sports capital of India.

Google Meet outage sparks hilarious memes as work calls fall apart

Google Meet went down on Wednesday, leaving users unable to join meetings and triggering a hilarious meme wave across social media. From jokes about cancelled calls to students celebrating unexpected breaks, the outage quickly turned into an internet-wide comedy moment.

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