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  UK Government Updates Crypto Reporting Guidelines, Mandates Collection of Crypto Transaction Data

  The UK government has instructed crypto firms to collect user details including transaction data under the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The UK officials have said that crypto companies found in violation of these laws can invite penalties of up to GBP 300 (roughly Rs. 35,000).

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  Vodafone Idea Updates Family Postpaid Plans to Let Users Add Up to 8 Additional Members

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new add-on feature to its Family Postpaid plans on Thursday. With this update, users can add up to eight secondary members to their existing family plan at Rs. 299 per member. This enhancement aims to provide a convenient way for customers to add family members to their existing Vi Family plan.

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  Vi Postpaid International Roaming Plans Now Offer Double Data, Travel Security Benefits and More

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) has updated three International Roaming (IR) packages for postpaid users in India. The plans have been "revised with the onset of the summer holiday season, when outbound travel from India typically sees a sharp rise," the company claimed. The plans now come with more data, unlimited incoming calls, and travel security benefits.

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  Google Decided Against Offering Publishers Options In AI Search

  Google decided to "silently update," with "no public announcement" about how they were using publishers' data, according to the document, written by Chetna Bindra, a product management executive at Google Search

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  Truecaller Introduces AI-Powered Message IDs for Filtering Messages from Verified Businesses

  Truecaller on Monday released a new feature which is aimed at aiding users in filtering out authentic messages in an inbox increasingly filled with spam texts. Dubbed Message IDs, it leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the SMS inbox and identify messages like, but not limited to, OTPs, delivery updates, ticket booking status, and more, f...

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  Poll Panel Links Electoral Rolls To Birth, Death Records For Accuracy

  The Election Commission will take data of death registrations from the Registrar General of India (RGI) to update electoral rolls. It has also modified the voter information slip to ensure the serial and part number of voters are prominently visible.

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  Delhi AQI Update: Air Quality 'Moderate' In National Capital

  Delhi AQI Update: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed that the national capital's air quality was in the moderate category.

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  Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report

  Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...

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  Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update

  Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...

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  Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones

  Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...

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  Google Patches Critical Android Zero-Day Security Flaws Exploited by Hackers

  Google has released a new security update that patches two critical zero-day vulnerabilities on Android devices. One of the flaws allows zero-click exploits, enabling hackers to access sensitive data without user interaction. Google Pixel users should update immediately, while others will have to wait for manufacturers to release patches.

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  Ghibli Art: Fun Trend Or Privacy Nightmare? Experts Warn Of Risks Involved

  The viral Ghibli-style AI art trend, driven by OpenAI's ChatGPT update, raises privacy concerns. Experts warn that sharing personal photos for AI image generation could compromise user privacy, exposing sensitive data and leading to potential misuse.

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  Apple Delays Siri Upgrade Indefinitely as AI Concerns Escalate

  Apple’s AI division faced setbacks as the company confirmed on Friday that updates to the Siri digital assistant were delayed indefinitely. Features announced last June, like Siri’s ability to access personal data for queries and improved app control, are now expected sometime in “the coming year.” Initially planned for the iOS 18.4 update ...

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  NASA Lowers Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact

  NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032. Initial estimates placed the impact probability at 1 in 32, but updated calculations have reduced it to just 1 in 360 (0.28 percent). Experts believe the risk will continue to decline as more data is collected. Despite being the riskiest asteroid on NASA’s Sentry ...

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  Google's Quick Share Feature Updated With Ability to Continue Transfers Without Direct Connection

  Google Quick Share has been updated with a feature that enables uninterrupted file transfers, previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It allows file transfers even if the direct connection between sender and receiver is lost, using a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to complete the transfer.