The Indian government has directed messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others to stay linked to a user’s active SIM to prevent cyber-fraud. Within 90 days, apps must enforce SIM-based access and web versions must log out every six hours. Compliance reports are due within 120 days, with penalties for violations under telecom laws.
X (formerly Twitter) is offering new Indian users a premium subscription for just ₹89 for the first month, valid until December 2, 2025. Regular charges apply from month two. Users can subscribe via the app or website. Premium features include editing posts, priority visibility, detailed analytics, and future monetisation options.
Japan has released a human washing machine, a pod where a person lies down to be cleaned with soft water jets, foam, massage, and relaxing music. The machine monitors vital signs for safety. Limited to 50 units, it costs about $385,000. Hotels and stores are the first buyers, offering a spa-like, hands-free bathing experience.
Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab A11+ in India, priced from ₹22,999. It offers an 11-inch display, quad speakers, up to 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage. The tablet runs Android 16 with seven years of updates, supports DeX mode, and has a 7,040 mAh battery with 25 W charging. Wi-Fi and 5G models are also […]
A smart teddy bear from Singapore’s FoloToy was briefly recalled after researchers found its chatbot producing inappropriate responses. The “Kumma” toy, once powered by GPT-4o and now using a Coze chatbot, was flagged by US PIRG for exposing children to harmful content. OpenAI suspended the developer due to policy violations.
iQOO 15, Realme GT 8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 compete in India’s flagship market. All offer premium displays, strong processors, Android 16, versatile cameras, 5G connectivity and large batteries. Prices vary, with iQOO and Realme closely matched, while Oppo is costlier. Each device targets performance-focused flagship buyers.
Flipkart’s Black Friday Sale cuts Apple AirPods Pro 2 price to Rs 15,990, with bank offers lowering it to Rs 14,790. The earbuds feature improved H2 chip, better noise cancellation, spatial audio, and longer battery life. Other Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads, also have discounts, making it ideal for holiday upgrades.
The iQOO 15 features a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, and is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It packs a 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W fast charging and supports 40 W wireless charging. A triple 50 MP rear camera setup, IP68/69 water‑dust resistance, and powerful […]
The iQOO 15 smartphone was launched in India, boasting top-tier features. It comes with a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The phone includes a 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W fast charging, 40 W wireless charging, a triple 50 MP camera, IP68/69 rating, […]
The iQOO 15 will launch in India and globally today, featuring a 2K 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Q3 supercomputing chip, and LPDDR5x RAM with UFS 4.1 storage. It offers 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage, triple 50MP rear cameras, a 32MP selfie camera, Android 16 OriginOS 6, and a 7,000mAh battery with […]
★Samvidhan Divas, known as National Law Day, ★World Lewis Day, ★1926: Birth of scientist Yash Pal, ★1949: Adoption of the Constitution of India, ★1967: Birth of West Indies cricketer Ridley Jacobs, ★1975: Death of comedian Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, ★2006: Death of film actress G. Varalakshmi, ★2008: Date of Mumbai terrorist attacks, known as the 26/11 […]
A new AI tool, Google Nano Banana Pro, can create hyper-realistic fake PAN and Aadhaar cards, triggering major security concerns. A X user exposed the issue with convincing samples, prompting public outrage. Users called for stronger verification methods, including QR-based checks, warning authorities about rising AI-driven identity fraud.
Microsoft introduced Fara-7B, a small language model designed for agentic tasks directly on users’ devices. Termed a Computer Use Agent (CUA), it interacts with interfaces like the mouse and keyboard, delivering performance comparable to larger AI systems. Local data storage reduces latency and enhances user privacy, the company noted.
Global tech giant Apple is laying off dozens of employees across its sales division, impacting account managers who work with businesses and govt agencies. The cuts also affect staff at Apple’s briefing centres. Affected employees have until January 20, 2026, to secure a new role, after which they will receive a severance package.
Amazon will invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and supercomputing capacity for AWS’ US govt regions, adding 1.3 GW through new data centers from 2026. The move gives federal agencies access to advanced AI tools like SageMaker and models such as Nova and Claude. Amazon says the initiative removes key technology barriers for […]