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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Confetti Animation for Emoji Reactions Ahead of New Year
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Statu...
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OpenAI Is Now Rolling Out Group Chats in ChatGPT Globally to All Users
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s group chats globally, bringing the collaboration feature to all logged-in users on the Free, Go, Plus and Pro tiers. Users can create groups via a new icon, share invite links, and tag ChatGPT for assistance. The feature supports reactions, threaded replies and custom instructions. Groups appear in a dedicated sideba...
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WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
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YouTube Launches Likeness Detection Tool to Protect Creators from AI-Generated Deepfakes
YouTube has launched an AI likeness detection tool to help creators identify deepfakes using their image or voice. Available to YouTube Partner Programme members, it requires ID verification and a video selfie for access. The tool flags suspected deepfakes in a dashboard, allowing creators to review or request removals.
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OnePlus Announces OxygenOS 16 With AI Productivity Suite, Cross-Ecosystem Connectivity With Apple Watch
OnePlus has announced its Android 16-based operating system dubbed OxygenOS 16. It introduces a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features linked to creativity, efficiency, and productivity. The update includes improved Plus Key and Mind Space features. As per company, there are comprehensive customisation capabilities, with fluid animations fo...
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Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support Today: Here are Five Things to Know
Windows 10 support will end today (OCtober 14), which means that users have less than a week to make sure that their computers continue to receive updates. While users with a licensed version of Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 11, the migration will not be possible for those with older computers that are not compatible with the latest version. He...
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WhatsApp Could Offer Improved Navigation on iPad With Left-Aligned Sidebar
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a sidebar for the iPad app version. WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the feature via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.29.10.72. Beta testers cannot access the feature, as it is still in development, but it may be rolled out to testers with a future update . The feature could make navi...
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YouTube Launches Pilot Which Enables Terminated Creators to Request a New YouTube Channel
YouTube will now let previously terminated creators request a new channel and build back their communities. The video-sharing platform offers a YouTube Partner Program, which allows users to publish their content on their channel and earn money from it. However, there are Community Guidelines that they need to adhere to, and their channel can get t...
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Perplexity to Reportedly Expand Its Revenue Sharing Programme for Publishers to Comet Browser
Perplexity, the Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has reportedly expanded its revenue-sharing programme for publishers. As per the report, the company will now compensate media houses and website publishers when their content appears on the Comet web browser’s AI searches. The expansion follows last year’s announcement ...
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What Is New For Independence Day 2025?
The Indian Navy Band will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Mumbai at several prominent spots as part of the 2025 Independence Day celebrations.
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Google to Reportedly Shut Down Support for Steam for Chromebook in 2026
Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026.
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Samsung Expands One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India and Other Markets
Samsung on Tuesday announced the expansion of its One UI 8 Beta programme to more Galaxy devices and markets. The South Korean tech conglomerate is bringing the Android 16-based beta programme to its older handsets including the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, and more. The update bumps up the OS version to Android 16 and carrie...
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Google I/O Connect India 2025: Eight Indian Startups Showcased Applications Built With Google's AI Models
Google's I/O Connect India 2025 event was held in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Besides announcing new AI-based tools and programmes for the Indian developer community, the tech giant has showcased applications built with Google’s AI models. Startups ranging from education and governance to commerce and media are using Google's Gemini and Gemma 3 mode...
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New
Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...
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YouTube to Revise Monetisation Policy to Target Mass-Produced and Repetitive Content
YouTube is updating its monetisation rules to increase its scrutiny of mass-produced content. The YouTube Partner Programme (YPP), which governs the platform’s monetisation policy, has always encouraged creators to publish original and authentic content. Now, with this update, the streaming giant is better defining mass-produced and repetitious v...
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Confetti Animation for Emoji Reactions Ahead of New Year
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Statu...
-
OpenAI Is Now Rolling Out Group Chats in ChatGPT Globally to All Users
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s group chats globally, bringing the collaboration feature to all logged-in users on the Free, Go, Plus and Pro tiers. Users can create groups via a new icon, share invite links, and tag ChatGPT for assistance. The feature supports reactions, threaded replies and custom instructions. Groups appear in a dedicated sideba...
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WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
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YouTube Launches Likeness Detection Tool to Protect Creators from AI-Generated Deepfakes
YouTube has launched an AI likeness detection tool to help creators identify deepfakes using their image or voice. Available to YouTube Partner Programme members, it requires ID verification and a video selfie for access. The tool flags suspected deepfakes in a dashboard, allowing creators to review or request removals.
-
OnePlus Announces OxygenOS 16 With AI Productivity Suite, Cross-Ecosystem Connectivity With Apple Watch
OnePlus has announced its Android 16-based operating system dubbed OxygenOS 16. It introduces a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features linked to creativity, efficiency, and productivity. The update includes improved Plus Key and Mind Space features. As per company, there are comprehensive customisation capabilities, with fluid animations fo...
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Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support Today: Here are Five Things to Know
Windows 10 support will end today (OCtober 14), which means that users have less than a week to make sure that their computers continue to receive updates. While users with a licensed version of Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 11, the migration will not be possible for those with older computers that are not compatible with the latest version. He...
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WhatsApp Could Offer Improved Navigation on iPad With Left-Aligned Sidebar
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a sidebar for the iPad app version. WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the feature via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.29.10.72. Beta testers cannot access the feature, as it is still in development, but it may be rolled out to testers with a future update . The feature could make navi...
-
YouTube Launches Pilot Which Enables Terminated Creators to Request a New YouTube Channel
YouTube will now let previously terminated creators request a new channel and build back their communities. The video-sharing platform offers a YouTube Partner Program, which allows users to publish their content on their channel and earn money from it. However, there are Community Guidelines that they need to adhere to, and their channel can get t...
-
Perplexity to Reportedly Expand Its Revenue Sharing Programme for Publishers to Comet Browser
Perplexity, the Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has reportedly expanded its revenue-sharing programme for publishers. As per the report, the company will now compensate media houses and website publishers when their content appears on the Comet web browser’s AI searches. The expansion follows last year’s announcement ...
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What Is New For Independence Day 2025?
The Indian Navy Band will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Mumbai at several prominent spots as part of the 2025 Independence Day celebrations.
-
Google to Reportedly Shut Down Support for Steam for Chromebook in 2026
Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026.
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Samsung Expands One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India and Other Markets
Samsung on Tuesday announced the expansion of its One UI 8 Beta programme to more Galaxy devices and markets. The South Korean tech conglomerate is bringing the Android 16-based beta programme to its older handsets including the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, and more. The update bumps up the OS version to Android 16 and carrie...
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Google I/O Connect India 2025: Eight Indian Startups Showcased Applications Built With Google's AI Models
Google's I/O Connect India 2025 event was held in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Besides announcing new AI-based tools and programmes for the Indian developer community, the tech giant has showcased applications built with Google’s AI models. Startups ranging from education and governance to commerce and media are using Google's Gemini and Gemma 3 mode...
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New
Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...
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YouTube to Revise Monetisation Policy to Target Mass-Produced and Repetitive Content
YouTube is updating its monetisation rules to increase its scrutiny of mass-produced content. The YouTube Partner Programme (YPP), which governs the platform’s monetisation policy, has always encouraged creators to publish original and authentic content. Now, with this update, the streaming giant is better defining mass-produced and repetitious v...
