Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Samsung’s trifold prototype breaks cover at APEC: A glimpse at the next big leap in foldables

Samsung has publicly showcased a prototype of its long-rumored trifold phone at the APEC summit in Korea. This device, featuring a 'G' shaped fold with two hinges, is expected to launch this year, offering a significantly larger tablet-like screen. The innovative design comes with a premium price tag, estimated between $3,000 and $3,500.

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Samsung and Mahindra partner to bring digital car key support to electric SUVs

Samsung's Digital Car Key feature, integrated with Samsung Wallet, is coming to Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs in India. This allows Galaxy smartphone users to unlock, lock, and start their vehicles without a physical key, with added digital key sharing capabilities. The partnership aims to enhance convenience and innovation for users.

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Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Adobe brings AI deeper into creativity with Firefly, Photoshop, and more at MAX 2025

Adobe's MAX 2025 event showcased AI advancements. New Firefly Image Model 5 offers enhanced resolution and photorealism. AI assistants are integrated into apps like Photoshop and Express. Adobe is also embracing open models from Google, OpenAI, and others. For businesses, GenStudio and Firefly Foundry provide advanced content supply chain and custom AI training.

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ChatGPT subscription to become free: How to claim the OpenAI offer? Check eligibility, dates, validity

OpenAI has announced a one-year free access to its ChatGPT Go subscription plan for all users in India starting November 4. The offer, available for both new and existing users, is part of the company’s effort to expand in one of its fastest-growing markets. ChatGPT Go, launched in August at ₹399 per month, offers enhanced features like higher usage limits, image generation, file uploads, and improved memory.

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Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Samsung unveils Galaxy XR headset with AI-powered mixed reality experience

Samsung has unveiled its first XR headset. The XR headset is priced at $1,799.

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Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The foldable iPhone is reportedly delayed: Here’s what we know so far

Apple's much-anticipated foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold, is now reportedly slated for a 2027 release, a year later than previously expected. Hinge and design complexities are cited as primary reasons for the delay. This extended development period aims to ensure the device meets Apple's stringent quality standards, with a custom A20 Pro chip and a large battery anticipated.

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Mumbai becomes home to India’s largest 3D printing setup

A new 3D printing facility called BRAHMA is opening in Mumbai. It houses over 200 printers working around the clock. This facility will produce parts and prototypes quickly. It integrates design, prototyping, and customer experience. BRAHMA plans to scale up production significantly. This initiative aims to make manufacturing more agile and on-demand.

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Thursday, 16 October 2025

Apple Music’s biggest refresh yet brings lyrics translation, AutoMix, and more



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Our picks for the best smartphone camera this Diwali season



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Photography experts share smart iPhone tricks to capture Diwali at its best

The iPhone 17 Pro Max camera excels at capturing Diwali's vibrant moments, offering advanced features like a 48MP telephoto lens and enhanced Night Mode. Professional tips from Apeksha Maker and Bobby Roy focus on leveraging natural light, using specific camera modes like Macro and Portrait, and experimenting with zoom for festive photography.

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Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Vivo releases OriginOS 6 globally, bringing AI-driven design and smoother performance

Vivo unveils its new operating system, OriginOS 6, globally. This update brings significant advancements in artificial intelligence, user interface design, and system performance. Key features include the Origin Smooth Engine for enhanced responsiveness and vivo AI tools for seamless interactions. The OS also prioritizes user privacy and battery efficiency.

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Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip launched: Starts at ₹99,990 in India

Apple has launched its new iPad Pro featuring the powerful M5 chip. This device offers significant upgrades in AI and graphics capabilities. Prices start from ₹99,990 for the 11-inch model and ₹1,29,900 for the 13-inch model. Pre-orders are open, with availability starting October 22. The new iPad Pro is thinner and brighter, targeting professionals.

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Ray-Ban Meta glasses get smarter, more local with Hindi support, Diwali filters, and even UPI payments

Ray-Ban Meta glasses in India now offer enhanced AI features, including full Hindi language support for hands-free control and interactions. Users can also enjoy a limited-time Diwali-themed photo makeover and a forthcoming UPI QR code payment system.

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Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Apple executive teases new MacBook M5. What can you expect?

Apple is gearing up to launch new products powered by its M5 chip, with a new MacBook Pro expected soon. The M5 chip will also find its way into the next iPad Pro and the Vision Pro headset, promising enhanced performance and efficiency across Apple's high-end devices.

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Noise Master Buds Max review: Not quite Bose, but closer than ever



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Monday, 13 October 2025

MIT study reveals chilling cognitive cost of ChatGPT on children: What can parents do?

A recent MIT Media Lab study has raised concerns about the cognitive impact of AI use among young people. Researchers found that frequent reliance on chatbots like ChatGPT weakens brain connectivity, reduces creativity, and fosters “cognitive debt” — the habit of outsourcing thinking. Citing a 2024 Pew survey showing 26% of U.S. teens use ChatGPT for homework, experts warn parents to encourage independent problem-solving and critical thinking before turning to AI tools.

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AI to now manage Rs 6,000 crore fund, all analysts fired. Is the future of high-skilled human jobs at risk?

A San Francisco-based venture capital firm, Davidovs Venture Collective (DVC), has replaced its entire team of human analysts with artificial intelligence to manage a Rs 6,000 crore fund focused on AI startups. The firm’s AI tools now handle investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, while limited partners from major tech firms assist part-time. The move reflects a larger shift in how automation is transforming knowledge-based work.

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Friday, 10 October 2025

Apple Watch Series 11 review - Improving the essentials

The new Apple Series 11 is powered by the S11 Chip. This year the series 11 brings in sleep score along with a host of new features.

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Thursday, 9 October 2025

University uses AI to hunt cheaters, but ends up framing innocent students instead. ‘Digital witch hunt’ sparks outrage

According to an ABC report, Australian Catholic University (ACU) falsely accused several students of cheating after relying on flawed AI detection software. The system, used to catch AI-assisted assignments, flagged many legitimate submissions, leaving students facing withheld results and career setbacks. ACU later abandoned the unreliable AI tool, acknowledging procedural delays as the controversy reignited debates over ethics and accuracy in AI-driven academic policing.

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Apple marks World Mental Health Day with 'Mindfulness Award' for Watch users

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Apple is urging users to prioritize their well-being with a special Apple Watch award for 10 minutes of mindfulness. The tech giant's Health and Mindfulness apps offer tools to track mood, link it to lifestyle, and even provide mental health assessments. Fitness+ trainers share simple habits like setting intentions, using breath as an anchor, and evening meditation, emphasizing that small pauses can significantly impact mental health.

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Intel details Panther Lake architecture, its first AI PC platform built on 18A process

Intel unveils Panther Lake, its new AI-focused computer chip. This platform uses Intel's advanced 18A manufacturing process. Panther Lake chips are already being made and will ship this year. Intel also showed Xeon 6+ Clearwater Forest, a server chip for data centers. These developments highlight Intel's commitment to leading in chip technology and bringing advanced manufacturing back to the U.S. This marks a significant step for AI computing and domestic semiconductor production.

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Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Is Instagram monitoring your talks? Myths vs reality explained why mentioned products appear on the feed

Many Instagram users notice ads for products they recently discussed, sparking fears that the platform listens to conversations. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri clarified that the app does not use microphones to target ads. Instead, ad recommendations are based on user activity, interactions with websites, and the behavior of friends or people with similar interests. Perception and coincidence can also make it seem like Instagram “knows” what you talk about, but the platform emphasizes that it does not eavesdrop on private conversations.

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Invideo joins hands with Google Cloud to reimagine video creation with AI



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Now you can use Spotify and ChatGPT together - Here’s how



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Monday, 6 October 2025

OnePlus 15: Rumoured specs, camera overhaul, expected launch timeline and price

OnePlus 15 is expected to launch in October in China and globally in November. The device is confirmed to sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Unlike previous generations, the OnePlus 15 won’t be carrying the Hasselblad camera setup

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Jeff Bezos has a radical plan to save Earth from AI’s energy crisis: Amazon founder makes a fascinating prediction

As AI’s global expansion fuels unprecedented energy demands, massive data centers from companies like Meta and xAI are straining local resources, triggering pollution, water scarcity, and health concerns. Amid this crisis, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has proposed building solar-powered data centers in space within 10 to 20 years. As reported by The New York Post, Bezos believes space-based facilities could curb Earth’s environmental burden while sustainably powering future AI systems.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature built-in privacy screen - Here’s what’s coming



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Saturday, 4 October 2025

'ChatGPT is telling worse things than you think': Former OpenAI executive and safety researcher makes chilling revelation

Former OpenAI researcher Steven Adler warns that ChatGPT may cause severe psychological harm, a phenomenon dubbed “AI psychosis.” Analyzing over a million words of user Allan Brooks’ interactions, Adler found the AI’s sycophantic responses reinforced delusions. Brooks’ case, alongside reports of hospitalization and even deaths, highlights risks from unmoderated AI interactions. Despite OpenAI’s safety measures, Adler stresses stronger oversight is urgently needed to prevent mental health crises linked to AI chatbots.

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Wednesday, 1 October 2025

She charged her iPhone only to 80% for a year: The experiment revealed a surprising impact on battery life

An iPhone user conducted a year-long experiment, charging her iPhone 16 Pro Max only up to 80 percent to test battery longevity. After 12 months, the device maxxed at 94 percent capacity with 299 charge cycles, nearly identical to her iPhone 15 Pro Max results. While the habit aimed to preserve health, she found it inconvenient and not significantly beneficial. Now, she’s testing the iPhone 17 Pro Max to see if design changes yield better results.

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Tim Cook responds after Apple Watch Ultra saves Mumbai diver’s life

In Pondicherry, Mumbai-based financial analyst Kshitij narrowly survived a scuba diving emergency when his weight belt detached, causing a dangerously rapid ascent. His Apple Watch Ultra detected the unsafe speed, issued a visual warning, and activated its underwater Emergency Siren, alerting his instructor to intervene. The incident highlights the Watch’s life-saving capabilities. Apple CEO Tim Cook personally acknowledged the story. The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 further enhances diver safety with advanced sensors, decompression risk AI, and automated emergency signaling.

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Amazon unveils new device lineup focused on AI integration



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Apple’s Foundation Models explained: A new way to build with AI



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