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WhatsApp Begins Testing Support for Viewing Connected Peripherals
WhatsApp is testing a new “Connected peripherals” feature on iOS that lets users see devices automatically linked to their account. Rolling out with the iOS beta version 25.37.10.71 via TestFlight, the feature appears in the Linked Devices menu and currently supports the Apple Watch. It shows device details and last activity, improving transpar...
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Is AGI Possible? Godfather of AI and Google DeepMind Chief Caught in War of Words on Social Media
Yann LeCun and Demis Hassabis sparked a public debate on X over whether general intelligence actually exists. The clash reflects deeper differences between Hassabis’ work at Google DeepMind and LeCun’s views shaped at Meta and his new startup, Advanced Machine Intelligence, especially around the feasibility of AGI.
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New York Times Reporter Sues Google, xAI, OpenAI Over Chatbot Training
An investigative reporter best known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos sued Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books.
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Yann LeCun Sets Up Advanced Machine Intelligence AI Startup After Announcing Departure From Meta
Yann LeCun has confirmed that his new startup is called Advanced Machine Intelligence. The former Meta chief AI scientist will serve as executive chairman, with Nabla co-founder Alex LeBrun as CEO. AMI will focus on world models and has also announced a research partnership with Nabla.
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Top Instagram Features You May Not Know About: Quiet Mode, Auto-Scroll for Reels, and More
Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today. Beyond the everyday interactions, Instagram has steadily been adding a range of features. Many of these tools, however, are not prominently highlighted within the app, which means they often go unnoticed. Here are five hidden features you might not know exist and why they’re w...
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Meta Reportedly Building Three New Generative AI Models With Focus on Image and Video Generation
Meta is reportedly developing three new AI models under its Superintelligence Labs division. These include an image and video generation model to rival tools from Google and OpenAI, a coding-focused text model, and advanced world models. The push signals Meta’s intent to compete more aggressively in both consumer-facing AI features and long-term ...
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"Suffocating Management": Meta's Most Paid Employee Unhappy With Mark Zuckerberg
According to the report, Wang complained to associates that Zuckerberg's "tight grip" on the company's AI efforts is stifling innovation and slowing the team's ability to move quickly.
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Instagram Announces a Five-Hashtag Limit for Reels and Posts to Improve Content Discovery
Instagram on Friday announced a limit for content discovery on its platform. It is enforcing a restriction on the number of hashtags that can be attached to a Reel or post. As per the Meta-owned social media giant, fewer and targeted hashtags can help creators much more in content discovery and performance, as opposed to spamming posts with generic...
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Meta’s New Open-Source SAM Audio AI Model Can Isolate Sounds From Audio Mixtures
Meta has launched SAM Audio, a new open-source AI model that can identify and isolate specific sounds from complex audio. Part of the Segment Anything Model family, it supports text prompts, visual cues and time-based inputs to simplify audio editing. Meta says the tool can automate tasks that usually require specialised software, and it is availab...
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Instagram for TV Launched With Support for Reels, Multiple Accounts on Amazon's Fire TV Devices
Instagram for TV app was launched by Amazon in collaboration with Meta on Tuesday. Currently available in the US, the app can be downloaded via the Amazon AppStore. However, only select Fire TV devices support the new Instagram for TV app. It allows users to watch, like, and share Reels from their TVs. Moreover, multiple accounts can be logged in, ...
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Opinion | Why Big Tech Has Committed Almost $80 Billion To India In Two Months
India has attracted more than $80 billion in fresh tech pledges within weeks. And this is on top of India's already strong post-pandemic annual FDI inflow of more than $80 billion.
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From Apple To Microsoft To Meta: Bengaluru Gen Z Techie Goes Viral With Epic Year In AI
A 22-year-old Indian AI researcher, Adithya S Kolavi, has gone viral after sharing an impressive list of internships, grants, research papers, and hackathon wins, capturing global attention across LinkedIn and tech circles.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features: Missed Call Messages, Fun Status Stickers, And AI Upgrades
For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
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Meta India Appoints Amazon Executive Aman Jain as New Head of Public Policy in 2026
Meta India announced the appointment of Aman Jain as its new head of Public Policy on Friday. As per the company, Jain will take charge early next year and report directly to Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Meta. The new executive will also join Meta’s India leadership team, which oversees the company’s strateg...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Support for Viewing Connected Peripherals
WhatsApp is testing a new “Connected peripherals” feature on iOS that lets users see devices automatically linked to their account. Rolling out with the iOS beta version 25.37.10.71 via TestFlight, the feature appears in the Linked Devices menu and currently supports the Apple Watch. It shows device details and last activity, improving transpar...
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Is AGI Possible? Godfather of AI and Google DeepMind Chief Caught in War of Words on Social Media
Yann LeCun and Demis Hassabis sparked a public debate on X over whether general intelligence actually exists. The clash reflects deeper differences between Hassabis’ work at Google DeepMind and LeCun’s views shaped at Meta and his new startup, Advanced Machine Intelligence, especially around the feasibility of AGI.
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New York Times Reporter Sues Google, xAI, OpenAI Over Chatbot Training
An investigative reporter best known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos sued Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books.
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Yann LeCun Sets Up Advanced Machine Intelligence AI Startup After Announcing Departure From Meta
Yann LeCun has confirmed that his new startup is called Advanced Machine Intelligence. The former Meta chief AI scientist will serve as executive chairman, with Nabla co-founder Alex LeBrun as CEO. AMI will focus on world models and has also announced a research partnership with Nabla.
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Top Instagram Features You May Not Know About: Quiet Mode, Auto-Scroll for Reels, and More
Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today. Beyond the everyday interactions, Instagram has steadily been adding a range of features. Many of these tools, however, are not prominently highlighted within the app, which means they often go unnoticed. Here are five hidden features you might not know exist and why they’re w...
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Meta Reportedly Building Three New Generative AI Models With Focus on Image and Video Generation
Meta is reportedly developing three new AI models under its Superintelligence Labs division. These include an image and video generation model to rival tools from Google and OpenAI, a coding-focused text model, and advanced world models. The push signals Meta’s intent to compete more aggressively in both consumer-facing AI features and long-term ...
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"Suffocating Management": Meta's Most Paid Employee Unhappy With Mark Zuckerberg
According to the report, Wang complained to associates that Zuckerberg's "tight grip" on the company's AI efforts is stifling innovation and slowing the team's ability to move quickly.
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Instagram Announces a Five-Hashtag Limit for Reels and Posts to Improve Content Discovery
Instagram on Friday announced a limit for content discovery on its platform. It is enforcing a restriction on the number of hashtags that can be attached to a Reel or post. As per the Meta-owned social media giant, fewer and targeted hashtags can help creators much more in content discovery and performance, as opposed to spamming posts with generic...
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Meta’s New Open-Source SAM Audio AI Model Can Isolate Sounds From Audio Mixtures
Meta has launched SAM Audio, a new open-source AI model that can identify and isolate specific sounds from complex audio. Part of the Segment Anything Model family, it supports text prompts, visual cues and time-based inputs to simplify audio editing. Meta says the tool can automate tasks that usually require specialised software, and it is availab...
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Instagram for TV Launched With Support for Reels, Multiple Accounts on Amazon's Fire TV Devices
Instagram for TV app was launched by Amazon in collaboration with Meta on Tuesday. Currently available in the US, the app can be downloaded via the Amazon AppStore. However, only select Fire TV devices support the new Instagram for TV app. It allows users to watch, like, and share Reels from their TVs. Moreover, multiple accounts can be logged in, ...
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Opinion | Why Big Tech Has Committed Almost $80 Billion To India In Two Months
India has attracted more than $80 billion in fresh tech pledges within weeks. And this is on top of India's already strong post-pandemic annual FDI inflow of more than $80 billion.
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From Apple To Microsoft To Meta: Bengaluru Gen Z Techie Goes Viral With Epic Year In AI
A 22-year-old Indian AI researcher, Adithya S Kolavi, has gone viral after sharing an impressive list of internships, grants, research papers, and hackathon wins, capturing global attention across LinkedIn and tech circles.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features: Missed Call Messages, Fun Status Stickers, And AI Upgrades
For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.
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Meta India Appoints Amazon Executive Aman Jain as New Head of Public Policy in 2026
Meta India announced the appointment of Aman Jain as its new head of Public Policy on Friday. As per the company, Jain will take charge early next year and report directly to Simon Milner, Vice President of Policy for Asia Pacific (APAC) at Meta. The new executive will also join Meta’s India leadership team, which oversees the company’s strateg...
