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Indian Oil One LPG cylinder booking app surpasses ChatGPT, tops Google Play Store charts amid LPG shortage

IndianOil ONE climbs to the top of Google Play Store’s free apps chart, surpassing ChatGPT as LPG refill delays push consumers to digital booking platforms for cylinder management and delivery tracking.

7 LPG cooktop alternatives that can use in your kitchen for daily cooking

Electric appliances such as induction cooktops, microwaves, air fryers, rice cookers, OTGs, and electric hot plates offer alternatives to LPG cooktops for daily cooking tasks during supply disruptions or refill delays.

UIDAI launches Aadhaar Bug Bounty Programme with security rewards: How to participate, eligibility, and all other details

UIDAI has introduced its first Aadhaar Bug Bounty Programme to identify security vulnerabilities. Selected ethical hackers can report issues in UIDAI platforms and receive rewards based on the severity of discovered risks.

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption from DMs starting May 2026

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging in Instagram DMs from May 8, 2026, saying the optional feature saw very little adoption among users who had access to it.

ByteDance reportedly finds workaround to access Nvidia’s latest AI chips

ByteDance is reportedly building a massive AI computing cluster in Malaysia using NVIDIA’s latest Blackwell chips, potentially sidestepping US export restrictions that limit access to the technology in China.

Adobe settles DOJ lawsuit for $150 million but denies wrongdoing

Adobe has agreed to a $150 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over its subscription cancellation practices, while denying wrongdoing and promising compensation through free services for affected users.

Family offices are test match players, not T20 players, we will wait out the market volatility: Panellists at Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit

Family Offices prioritize a long-term view, using market volatility and liquidity as opportunities to build enduring, high-conviction investments, according to wealth managers at the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit

Facebook introduces new tools to fight AI “slop” and impersonation

Meta has introduced new tools and updated creator guidelines for Facebook aimed at tackling impersonation and low-quality AI-generated posts, as the company tries to prioritise original content on the platform.

Spotify is testing a feature that lets listeners tweak their music algorithm

Spotify is testing a new feature that allows users to review and edit their Taste Profile, giving listeners more control over how the platform’s algorithm recommends music, podcasts and audiobooks.

xAI overhaul continues as Musk admits startup “was not built right”

Elon Musk says xAI is being rebuilt “from the foundations up” after several co-founders and senior engineers departed, leaving only two of the original founders as the company races to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.

Google brings Gemini-powered Groundsource to Flood Hub to predict urban flash floods up to 24 hours in advance

Google has introduced a Gemini-powered methodology called Groundsource that identifies 2.6 million historical flood events and improves flash flood forecasting through Flood Hub.

Lava Bold 2 5G with 50MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs, and more

Lava has introduced the Bold 2 5G budget smartphone in India, which is available in two colour options. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 SoC and packs a 5000mAh battery.

From mastering complex tools to AI prompts: Adobe's Govind Balakrishnan on reimagining content creation

Adobe Express is Adobe’s answer to the wave of AI tools from startups and tech giants that have made content creation faster and more accessible than ever.

Poco X8 Pro series to launch on March 17 in India: Check expected features, price and all other details

Xiaomi is set to launch the Poco X8 Pro series in India on March 17. The lineup may include the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max with Dimensity chipset, OLED display, and large battery.

“IG is a drug”: US jury set to deliberate in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta and YouTube

A US jury is set to deliberate in a landmark trial accusing Meta and YouTube of designing addictive platforms for children, with plaintiffs alleging social media features caused serious mental health harm.

10 mistakes to avoid when buying a new Induction cooktop

Planning to buy an induction cooktop? From power rating and cookware compatibility to safety features and controls, here are ten factors buyers should evaluate before choosing an induction cooktop.

Marvel MaXimum Collection featuring Avengers and X-Men titles gets a release date

Marvel MaXimum Collection includes six retro titles.

Elon Musk's X accused of allowing sanctioned Iranian leader to pay for premium account

A watchdog group says X may be violating US sanctions after the newly created, verified account of Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei appeared to subscribe to the platform’s paid premium service.

Portronics launches Vayu Cop 6-in-1 car emergency utility station with tyre inflator, vacuum cleaner and jump starter

Portronics has launched the Vayu Cop, a 6-in-1 car emergency utility station that combines tyre inflator, vacuum cleaner, air blower, jump starter, flashlight and power bank in a single device.

Grammarly shuts down controversial 'Expert Review' AI feature, faces pushback from real experts

Popular writing assistant, Grammarly, has disabled its highly controversial ‘Expert Review’ feature after the tool received flak for impersonating both living and deceased writers without their consent.

Microsoft’s Copilot Health brings lab reports, wearable data and records into one AI hub

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Health, a new AI service designed to combine wearable data, medical records and lab results into one place, helping people better understand their health before visiting a doctor.

PayU partners with CoRover.ai to enable multilingual AI-powered voice-based transactions in over 100 Indian languages

PayU has announced a partnership with CoRover.ai to integrate BharatGPT with its payment infrastructure, enabling AI-led conversational payments across 100+ Indian languages and dialects for voice-first digital users.

How parents can set up and manage a child’s WhatsApp account: A step-by-step guide

WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts for children under 13. Here’s how parents can set up a supervised account, link it to their phone, and control contacts, messages and privacy settings.

Apple releases critical security update for older iPhones and iPads to address Coruna exploit

Apple has released important updates for older iPhones and iPads that do not run the newer versions of iOS and iPadOS. These updates include security patches to counter a dangerous exploit kit, that can learn how to access your financial apps.

Truecaller now lets family members end scam calls remotely: All the details

Truecaller has introduced a new family safety feature that allows one member to act as an admin, receive alerts about suspected scam calls and even remotely end calls to protect relatives.

Realme P4 Lite 5G confirmed to launch in India soon, company teases its back design

Realme is set to bring another variant of its budget P4 Lite smartphone in India. Dubbed Realme P4 Lite 5G, this handset’s launch is now teased through a dedicated microsite on Flipkart.

Researchers find a MediaTek chip flaw that could impact millions of Android phones

Security researchers from Ledger’s Donjon team have discovered a new vulnerability that could allow hackers to break into a MediaTek-powered device in under a minute, to gain the phone’s PIN, decrypt its storage, and extract crypto wallet data.

Asus Zenbook Duo with Intel Core Ultra X9 388H review: Performance, AI processing and endurance take centre stage

Asus Zenbook Duo (2026) pairs dual 14-inch OLED displays with Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H processor. Strong multitasking performance, improved integrated graphics, AI processing capabilities, and long battery life define the dual-screen productivity experience.

Vivo Y51 Pro 5G with 7200 mAh battery, 50MP primary camera launched in India: Price, specs

Vivo Y51 Pro 5G has been launched in India. The smartphone packs a large 7,200mAh battery and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 chipset.

Who is Shantanu Narayen: The Adobe CEO who has announced to step down after 18 years

Shantanu Narayen, chief executive officer of Adobe since 2007, has announced plans to step down after 18 years. Here is an overview of his career, leadership, and education.

Microsoft’s Satya Nadella hails Shantanu Narayen's run as "legendary" as he exits Adobe CEO role

Adobe chief executive Shantanu Narayen is stepping down after 18 years leading the company, drawing praise from industry leaders including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who described his tenure as “legendary”.

Smartphone demand weakens as Iran–Israel tensions hit retail footfall

Retailers who would typically move a full month’s inventory say footfalls have softened and purchase decisions are being delayed, particularly in the mid-range and premium segments, as consumers grow cautious amid global uncertainty.

Xiaomi 17 series early bird sale begins in India with launch offers

Xiaomi has announced the early bird sale for the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra in India. The limited-period sale runs from March 13 to March 17 with bundled offers.

Tinder announces Astrology Mode, Video Speed Dating and more AI features

LLM-powered upgrades to Tinder features like Are You Sure? and Does This Bother You? also announced.

Sennheiser Profile Wireless 1-channel mic review: A good choice for bloggers and creators

The Sennheiser Profile Wireless 1-Channel Set offers 32-bit float recording, internal backup recording, and versatile connectivity, making it a dependable wireless microphone system for video bloggers and creators.

Alexa+ adds adults-only ‘Sassy’ mode for sarcastic responses

Amazon has introduced a new “Sassy” personality for Alexa+, allowing the AI assistant to respond with humour and playful roasts while still enforcing safeguards against explicit or harmful content.

India emerged as cornerstone of Adobe’s global strategy during Shantanu Narayen’s 18-year stint

India is home to Adobe's largest workforce outside the United States, with over 8,500 employees

Meta brings AI auto responses and price suggestions to Facebook Marketplace

Meta is introducing new AI tools for Facebook Marketplace, including automatic replies to buyers, AI-generated listings and profile summaries, as the company looks to simplify selling and improve buyer-seller interactions.

US Defense Department CTO warns Anthropic’s Claude could “pollute” military supply chain

The US Defense Department has labelled Anthropic a supply chain risk, requiring contractors to avoid its Claude AI models, citing concerns that the company’s policy-driven design could affect military systems.

Google trains AI flood forecasting model using 5 million news articles

Google researchers used Gemini to analyse millions of news articles about floods, building a global dataset that now powers an AI model predicting flash flood risks across 150 countries.

Bot accounts under govt scrutiny as MeitY meets social media firms

Officials sought details on platforms’ capabilities to detect and curb automated misinformation networks.

Paytm to resume delivery of physical gold next month for its digital gold investors

The mobile payments firm, which had paused physical gold redemption last August, is rolling out revamped infrastructure to enable delivery across more than 12,000 pin codes starting mid-April

Bumble launches AI assistant ‘Bee’ to help find more meaningful matches

Bumble has introduced an AI assistant called Bee that learns users’ values and relationship goals through conversations to recommend better matches, as the dating app experiments with moving beyond swipe-based matchmaking.

Microsoft top Office executive Rajesh Jha retiring after more than 35 years

Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha, who oversees Office and Microsoft 365 products, will retire in July after more than 35 years at the company, prompting leadership changes across the division.

Game of Thrones Kingsroad: Upcoming new features

New features are planned for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.

Anthropic adds real-time charts and graphs to Claude responses

Anthropic has introduced a beta feature for Claude that generates interactive charts, graphs and visual maps directly inside chats, helping users understand complex questions through dynamic visual responses instead of plain text.

The Lord of the Rings Online gets 10 new missions, Spring Festival: Key details

The new Update 47.1: Folly of Kings, Patch 1, adds 10 new missions and Delvings in Mûr Ghala

Shantanu Narayen, Adobe's Indian-American CEO, to step down after 18-year stint

During Shantanu Narayen's stint, Adobe's revenue grew from under $1 billion to more than $25 billion and its workforce expanded from 3,000 to over 30,000 employees

UK rejects social media ban for under-16s, urges TikTok, YouTube, Meta to improve age checks

UK regulators have urged major social media platforms to strengthen age verification and child safety measures after lawmakers rejected a proposed under-16 ban and launched consultations on teens’ social media use.

Xiaomi Pad 8 review: A polished Android tablet experience

For anyone looking for a powerful Android tablet that can handle both entertainment and productivity without venturing into flagship pricing territory, the Pad 8 remains a very convincing option.