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WhatsApp Blocks AI Firms From Offering Chatbot Access via WhatsApp Business API
WhatsApp has updated its Business Solution policy to ban third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot providers from the platform. The changes will come into force early next year. It will effectively stop OpenAI, Perplexity, among other AI assistant companies from offering their services on the instant messaging app. This move will make Meta A...
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OnePlus 15 Battery Capacity, Charging Speed Teased Ahead of October 27 Launch
OnePlus 15 launch is only a few days away. Recently, the company revealed the colourways of the handset. Now, the tech firm has confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will pack a 7,300mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. This is a larger battery than its predecessor, the OnePlus 13, which carries a 6,000mAh battery with simila...
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IndiGo To Buy 30 More Wide-Body A350-900 Aircraft
IndiGo on Friday announced a firm order to buy 30 additional A350-900 planes from Airbus as the country's largest airline seeks to have more wide-body aircraft for its international expansion.
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OnePlus 15: Launch Date Set for October 27, Expected Price in India, Specifications, Features and More
OnePlus 15’s launch in China is only a week away. The much-anticipated debut of the Chinese tech firm’s next flagship phone is set for October 27. It is confirmed to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the same as the flagship handsets from Xiaomi. Although the key features and pricing of the phone have been leaking onlin...
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Vivo Confirms OriginOS 6 Update Rollout Schedule in India: Check Full Release Timeline
Vivo has revealed the release schedule for Android 16-based OriginOS 6 in India. The Chinese tech firm will begin rolling out the update in early November, and the Vivo X200 series handsets will be among the first phones to receive it. The Vivo X Fold 5 will also be updated in November, along with the Vivo V60. The new Android 16-based OriginOS 6 u...
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Opinion | Here's Everything That Google's $15 Billion AI Bet Really Brings To India
The partnership structure, while involving Indian firms, still concentrates ultimate control in Google's hands. India must ensure that it shapes the intelligence that flows through it, rather than being shaped by it.
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Oppo Watch S Launched With Temperature Monitoring, 16-Channel SpO2 Sensor: Price, Specifications
Oppo Watch S was launched in China by the tech firm on Thursday, along with the Oppo Find X9 series. The company also launched the Oppo Pad 5 during its October 2025 event. The new smartwatch will be available in the country via the company’s online store in three colourways. It will be offered with two strap options, depending on the colourway t...
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Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 Billion Valuation
Global crypto platform Coinbase has invested in India’s leading exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion (roughly Rs. 21,600 crore). The deal strengthens Coinbase’s presence in India and the Middle East, where crypto adoption is rising rapidly. The investment supports regional growth, regulatory compliance, and secure trading, positioning ...
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Honor Watch 5 Pro Launched With Sleep Apnoea Detection, Heart Rate Monitoring: See Price, Specifications
Honor Watch 5 Pro was unveiled in China on Wednesday during the tech firm’s October 2025 launch event. The company also launched its flagship smartphone lineup, dubbed the Honor Magic 8 series. Apart from the phones, the Magic Pad 3 and Magic 3 Pro also debuted in the country. The new smartwatch features sleep apnoea detection, Sleep monitoring, ...
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Spotify Partners Netflix to Bring Video Podcasts to Streaming Platform in 2026
Spotify will bring its video podcasts to Netflix starting in early 2026 through a new global partnership. The collaboration will feature select titles from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and The Rewatchables, with more shows to follow. The move supports Spotify’s push into video podcasting, creator monetisation...
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Noise Master Buds Max Launched in India With Sound by Bose, Active Noise Cancellation: Price, Specifications
Noise Master Buds Max was unveiled in India on Tuesday as the tech firm’s new over-the-ear headphones. The Master Buds Max are currently available via the company website in three colourways. Customers can also buy the new headphones via Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma, and Vijay Sales with introductory offers. It has been developed in collaborat...
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Bengaluru Techie's Viral Plea: Shut Down IT Parks, Go Remote To Fix City's Infrastructure
He urged the government to implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and allow IT companies to work from home for a few months to address road and stormwater drainage issues.
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OnePlus 15 Key Display Features Teased; BOE Set to Unveil New Smartphone Screen on October 14
OnePlus 15 is scheduled to launch in China this month. The upcoming flagship phone was recently showcased in India during the Snapdragon Summit Global Highlights, confirming its debut in the country. Several specifications and features of the handset have been teased by the Chinese smartphone maker so far, including that it will be equipped with a ...
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"Not Afraid": China Stands Firm Against Trump's 100% Tariff Threat
China signalled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.
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Bybit Gains UAE’s Virtual Asset Licence; Becomes First Crypto Firm to Get Full SCA Approval
ByBit has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to secure a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator Licence from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority. The approval follows its in-principle nod in February and allows ByBit to provide regulated trading, custody, and fiat conversion services across the UAE. The milestone comes months after...
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WhatsApp Blocks AI Firms From Offering Chatbot Access via WhatsApp Business API
WhatsApp has updated its Business Solution policy to ban third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot providers from the platform. The changes will come into force early next year. It will effectively stop OpenAI, Perplexity, among other AI assistant companies from offering their services on the instant messaging app. This move will make Meta A...
-
OnePlus 15 Battery Capacity, Charging Speed Teased Ahead of October 27 Launch
OnePlus 15 launch is only a few days away. Recently, the company revealed the colourways of the handset. Now, the tech firm has confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will pack a 7,300mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. This is a larger battery than its predecessor, the OnePlus 13, which carries a 6,000mAh battery with simila...
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IndiGo To Buy 30 More Wide-Body A350-900 Aircraft
IndiGo on Friday announced a firm order to buy 30 additional A350-900 planes from Airbus as the country's largest airline seeks to have more wide-body aircraft for its international expansion.
-
OnePlus 15: Launch Date Set for October 27, Expected Price in India, Specifications, Features and More
OnePlus 15’s launch in China is only a week away. The much-anticipated debut of the Chinese tech firm’s next flagship phone is set for October 27. It is confirmed to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the same as the flagship handsets from Xiaomi. Although the key features and pricing of the phone have been leaking onlin...
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Vivo Confirms OriginOS 6 Update Rollout Schedule in India: Check Full Release Timeline
Vivo has revealed the release schedule for Android 16-based OriginOS 6 in India. The Chinese tech firm will begin rolling out the update in early November, and the Vivo X200 series handsets will be among the first phones to receive it. The Vivo X Fold 5 will also be updated in November, along with the Vivo V60. The new Android 16-based OriginOS 6 u...
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Opinion | Here's Everything That Google's $15 Billion AI Bet Really Brings To India
The partnership structure, while involving Indian firms, still concentrates ultimate control in Google's hands. India must ensure that it shapes the intelligence that flows through it, rather than being shaped by it.
-
Oppo Watch S Launched With Temperature Monitoring, 16-Channel SpO2 Sensor: Price, Specifications
Oppo Watch S was launched in China by the tech firm on Thursday, along with the Oppo Find X9 series. The company also launched the Oppo Pad 5 during its October 2025 event. The new smartwatch will be available in the country via the company’s online store in three colourways. It will be offered with two strap options, depending on the colourway t...
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Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 Billion Valuation
Global crypto platform Coinbase has invested in India’s leading exchange CoinDCX, valuing it at $2.45 billion (roughly Rs. 21,600 crore). The deal strengthens Coinbase’s presence in India and the Middle East, where crypto adoption is rising rapidly. The investment supports regional growth, regulatory compliance, and secure trading, positioning ...
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Honor Watch 5 Pro Launched With Sleep Apnoea Detection, Heart Rate Monitoring: See Price, Specifications
Honor Watch 5 Pro was unveiled in China on Wednesday during the tech firm’s October 2025 launch event. The company also launched its flagship smartphone lineup, dubbed the Honor Magic 8 series. Apart from the phones, the Magic Pad 3 and Magic 3 Pro also debuted in the country. The new smartwatch features sleep apnoea detection, Sleep monitoring, ...
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Spotify Partners Netflix to Bring Video Podcasts to Streaming Platform in 2026
Spotify will bring its video podcasts to Netflix starting in early 2026 through a new global partnership. The collaboration will feature select titles from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and The Rewatchables, with more shows to follow. The move supports Spotify’s push into video podcasting, creator monetisation...
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Noise Master Buds Max Launched in India With Sound by Bose, Active Noise Cancellation: Price, Specifications
Noise Master Buds Max was unveiled in India on Tuesday as the tech firm’s new over-the-ear headphones. The Master Buds Max are currently available via the company website in three colourways. Customers can also buy the new headphones via Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma, and Vijay Sales with introductory offers. It has been developed in collaborat...
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Bengaluru Techie's Viral Plea: Shut Down IT Parks, Go Remote To Fix City's Infrastructure
He urged the government to implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and allow IT companies to work from home for a few months to address road and stormwater drainage issues.
-
OnePlus 15 Key Display Features Teased; BOE Set to Unveil New Smartphone Screen on October 14
OnePlus 15 is scheduled to launch in China this month. The upcoming flagship phone was recently showcased in India during the Snapdragon Summit Global Highlights, confirming its debut in the country. Several specifications and features of the handset have been teased by the Chinese smartphone maker so far, including that it will be equipped with a ...
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"Not Afraid": China Stands Firm Against Trump's 100% Tariff Threat
China signalled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.
-
Bybit Gains UAE’s Virtual Asset Licence; Becomes First Crypto Firm to Get Full SCA Approval
ByBit has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to secure a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator Licence from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority. The approval follows its in-principle nod in February and allows ByBit to provide regulated trading, custody, and fiat conversion services across the UAE. The milestone comes months after...
