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Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij has revealed that GTA games set in Tokyo, Rio and Moscow were once discussed, but the studio chose to stick with American settings to avoid risking the franchise’s global appeal and financial success.
Apple’s foldable iPhone may feature a smaller outer display by design, prioritising a 4:3 unfolded screen optimised for multitasking and an iPad-like experience over traditional phone use.
Apple Intelligence in China must pass a strict regulatory test involving 2,000 sensitive questions and refuse at least 95 percent of them, reflecting the country’s tight controls on AI-generated information.
Mark Zuckerberg has been renovating and expanding his Palo Alto residential compound for nearly eight years, causing frustration among neighbors. To ease tensions, he gifted noise cancelling headphones, donuts, and sparkling wine. Here’s the story behind the peace offering and the growing debate over his multiple property projects.
Scanning a restaurant menu QR code feels quick and harmless, but in 2025, fake QR scams are silently stealing personal and financial details, warns a report by the New York Post. Here’s what can go wrong when you scan, and how to spot tampered codes before it costs you money or privacy.
Google has added a Photo Sphere-inspired Panorama mode to the Pixel 8 series via a Pixel Camera update, offering guided capture, Night Sight support, and improved image stitching.
Smartphone cameras in 2025 have reached a point where strong photography is no longer limited to premium flagships. Several budget and mid-range phones now deliver reliable stills and video, making them suitable for everyday shooting, social media, and even light content creation. Here are five budget camera phones launched in 2025 that stand out for their imaging performance.
India’s cybersecurity agency has flagged serious motherboard vulnerabilities that could allow attackers with physical access to bypass protections on Windows PCs, urging users and organisations to install vendor updates.
A global memory chip shortage in late 2025 is driving up the cost of smartphones and laptops, and the effects could last until 2027, says IDC. The shortage is happening as chip makers prioritize AI memory production, leaving everyday devices facing higher prices and limited upgrades in 2026.
FAAMNG companies reported an 18% YoY uptick in hiring in specialised roles in India, with another 3,000-5,000 active job openings.
Slack doesn’t offer a Wrapped-style recap for 2025, but users can still access workspace analytics to check message rankings. Here’s a simple, feature-style breakdown of how to find out who sent the most Slack messages at your workplace this year.
A public disagreement between Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun has reignited debate over whether general intelligence truly exists, with Hassabis calling LeCun’s claims “plain incorrect” and defending the idea of broadly general intelligence in humans and AI.
AI tools are transforming everyday work in 2025 by simplifying research, writing, design, video editing, and presentations, helping users save time through faster, more efficient, and repeatable digital workflows.
Microsoft has denied rumors about rewriting Windows in Rust after a viral job post sparked confusion online. The company clarified it is working on research to build tools that help migrate old C and C++ codebases to memory safe languages like Rust, not rebuilding the Windows operating system itself.
Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp policy banning rival AI chatbots, citing concerns that the move may harm competition while favouring Meta’s own AI services.
A widespread online scam is targeting Indian vehicle owners using fake RTO e-Challan websites and local phone numbers to steal card and banking details. Here’s how the scam works and what you can do to protect yourself.
Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq, hired its founder and president, and acquired assets reportedly valued at $20 billion, giving it access to alternative AI chip technology without fully acquiring the company.
Whether the government’s regulatory reset will help make India a global gaming powerhouse or simply shift users, capital, and talent elsewhere remains an open question.
Apple discontinued 25 products in 2025 across iPhones, iPads, Macs, wearables and accessories, marking the end of the iPhone SE line, the decline of the Plus models, and a broader shift towards a more streamlined hardware portfolio.
WhatsApp is testing new features that show connected peripherals like the Apple Watch more clearly and introduce a simpler, more detailed interface for clearing chat messages and managing storage.
A 2025 AI year-ender on GPT-5 and Claude 4, AI search wars, China’s open models, chip geopolitics, copyright fights, and India’s BharatGen push.
Apple is reportedly testing variable-thickness ultra-thin flexible glass to reduce or eliminate the visible crease on its first foldable iPhone, ahead of a possible 2026 launch.
iOS 26.3 introduces AirPods-style proximity pairing and notification support for third-party accessories in the EU, driven by Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
Google is introducing a new feature that will let users change their Gmail address while keeping the same account and all their data. Learn how it will work, what stays the same, and what rules apply when the update rolls out globally.
Google has launched Android Emergency Location Service in India, with Uttar Pradesh becoming the first state to integrate the feature into its 112 emergency response system, enabling faster and more accurate location sharing during emergencies.
Gaming laptops with 1TB SSD storage offer faster load times, space for large game libraries and better long-term usability, with strong options available across budget, mid-range and premium segments in India.
Croma’s Cromtastic December Sale brings the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra down to an effective price of Rs. 69,999 with exchange and bonus offers, making it one of the most attractive flagship deals this festive season.
Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to tackle energy constraints that CEO Sundar Pichai has warned could slow AI growth, enabling Google to co-locate power generation with future data centres.
AWS has denied claims of a Christmas outage after gamers reported problems accessing Fortnite, Arc Raiders, Rocket League and Steam, stating that its infrastructure was operating normally and the disruption originated elsewhere.
Microsoft engineer Galen Hunt has clarified that his comments about eliminating C and C++ were about a research project on large-scale code translation, not a plan to rewrite Windows or abandon legacy languages.
Sam Altman believes future workers could earn sky-high salaries in entirely new professions by the 2030s, but only after AI eliminates many existing jobs and reshapes the early-career landscape.
Virat Kohli’s century on his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy triggered over one million Google searches, prompting Google India to celebrate the surge as fans across the country tracked his innings in real time.
A quick look back at 2025’s biggest camera phone launches. From powerful zoom systems to portrait focused tuning and smart software led photography, here are the five phones that shaped mobile imaging this year.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, WhatsApp continues to be the go-to platform for sharing festive wishes with family, friends, and colleagues. From animated stickers and emojis to personalised messages and quotes, the app offers multiple ways to make your Christmas greetings feel warm and meaningful.
Nasscom also warned that an abrupt switch would add uncertainty and compliance burden, especially for employers that plan hiring around academic calendars, delivery schedules, and product cycles.
HMD could launch the successor to the HMD Pulse, which was released last year, soon. While the Finnish smartphone maker has yet to officially confirm the existence and other key details of this new phone, its specifications have been leaked by a tipster
Honor is scheduled to launch its Win series in China this week, and ahead of the official reveal, the brand has already teased many features of these upcoming devices. Moreover, both phones will be the industry’s first to come with a 10,000 mAh battery
Oppo has confirmed that its Reno 15 series will launch in India soon. Now, the launch date and price range of the OPPO Reno 15 series have been leaked online, which is confirmed to include the Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini smartphones.
The wage-weighted model also reduces incentives to flood the system with applications, encouraging more selective filings aligned with higher-value roles, analysts said.
Apple Watch can act as a hands-free remote shutter for your iPhone camera using the built-in Camera Remote app. It lets you frame shots through a live view, control zoom, flash, timers, and review photos instantly, all without touching the phone. Here’s a simple, practical guide on how to click photos from your watch and save them directly to your iPhone gallery.
Samsung is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone, which is wider and shorter than its current models. This device is internally codenamed ‘Wide Fold,’ and could debut in the second half of 2026.
OpenAI says progress toward Artificial General Intelligence in 2026 will depend not only on better models but on closing the widening gap between AI capability and everyday real-world use.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Channels, which could allow admins to post quiz-based updates for followers. This will allow admins to create and share interactive multiple-choice quizzes, with the option to include images for each choice.
Google has announced a limited time 50% discount on its AI Pro annual plan for new subscribers. The plan includes access to Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Deep Research and 2TB of Google Cloud storage. Users can also share the subscription with up to five people at no extra cost.
Losing WhatsApp chats when backup is off can feel permanent, but some Android phones still store local chat files that may help you restore deleted messages. From checking your phone’s saved WhatsApp folder to using chat exports from contacts, here’s a simple, practical guide to recover important conversations even without cloud backup, and tips to avoid losing them again in the future.
SpaceX’s Starlink has added one million new customers in less than seven weeks, taking its total user base past nine million across 155 global markets. The service, powered by thousands of satellites, has become the biggest source of income for Elon Musk’s space company.
AI baked into everything, phones getting thinner while software got heavier, and tech giants revealing their personalities a little too clearly. This A–Z isn’t about specs or press releases. It’s about the moments, habits, and annoyances that actually shaped how technology felt this year.
The Honeywell Zest Charger GaN 140W is positioned as a single, high-power charging solution for users juggling multiple devices every day. Built around GaN technology, it promises fast, efficient, and safe charging for laptops, smartphones, and accessories from one compact wall charger.
Google has announced a limited-period Gemini annual plan offer, giving new subscribers a discounted entry into its AI ecosystem with higher usage limits, advanced models, and bundled storage.
Proposed repository aims to adapt AI testing and safety frameworks to local contexts in developing economies
