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IMC 2025: JioBharat Phones With Safety Features, Jio AI Classroom Programme Announced
Jio has unveiled its latest series of JioBharat Phones, which now come with multiple safety features. The company said that the handsets will be most useful for the caretakers of the elderly, parents of children, and women, as they ship with location monitoring capabilities, usage manager, and up to seven-day battery backup. Additionally, the compa...
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IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect to Tackle Fraud Calls, SMS, and Cyber Threats Using AI
Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags f...
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Redmi 15C 5G With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
The Redmi 15C 5G debuts with a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dot Drop display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It offers 4GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The phone sports a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and includes 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, and a 3.5mm jack supp...
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Google Rolls Out Gemini in Chrome Browser to Introduce AI Agentic Capabilities, Safety Features For Users
Google has begun rolling out Gemini in Chrome, the California-based tech giant said in a blog post on Thursday. This brings new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features to the Chrome browser, which is claimed to enhance user experience. The company is currently rolling out the Gemini in Chrome upgrade to all macOS and Chrome users in the US wh...
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Foreigner In Amritsar Confronts Man For Asking Phone Number From Wife: "You Are A Bit Crazy"
The incident has reignited discussions about the safety and respect of women in India, especially in tourist areas.
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Tamil Nadu Government Issues Digital Safety Rulebook For Girl Students
Aimed at creating awareness in an age where social media and instant messaging dominate communication, the guide explains various forms of cybercrime including cyber bullying, grooming, stalking, picture morphing, and mobile phone addiction.
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Release Revamped Siri With App Intents Feature Next Spring
Apple will finally begin onboarding Siri with more advanced capabilities next year, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s AI-based voice assistant was due to receive major upgrades in 2024 with iOS 18, but most of those plans were shelved as it fell behind competitors in the AI race. Apple is now expected ...
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Odisha Launches 'Shaktishree' Initiative For Women's Safety On Campus
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched 'Shaktishree', a state-wide initiative to ensure the safety, security, and empowerment of women in universities and colleges.
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Scammer Loots Users Without A Click: Latest Call Forwarding Scam And How To Avoid It
A new scam involving call forwarding is tricking users into dialling codes that silently redirect their calls to criminals. This allows scammers to receive OTPs and impersonate victims without any suspicious links.
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Plugging Kitchen Appliances Into Extension Cords? Here's Why You Should Stop It Immediately
Kitchen appliances don't function like your mobile and laptop chargers. Read on to know why this practice can wreak havoc in your kitchen.
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Samsung Encourages Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Devices
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public...
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Apple Unveils New Child Safety Features Amid Age Verification Debate
Apple will introduce a new Declared Age Range function allowing developers to access age information volunteered by parents during an Apple child account setup.
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'Sanchar Saathi' App Launched to Fortify Telecom Security for Citizens
Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives. Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, that is committed to maintaining the security, safety, and trustworthiness of telecom networks for everyone.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Government Launches Mobile Labs For Food Quality Checks
The Uttar Pradesh government estimates a footfall of 40 to 45 crore pilgrims and visitors over the next six weeks, until February 26.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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IMC 2025: JioBharat Phones With Safety Features, Jio AI Classroom Programme Announced
Jio has unveiled its latest series of JioBharat Phones, which now come with multiple safety features. The company said that the handsets will be most useful for the caretakers of the elderly, parents of children, and women, as they ship with location monitoring capabilities, usage manager, and up to seven-day battery backup. Additionally, the compa...
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IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect to Tackle Fraud Calls, SMS, and Cyber Threats Using AI
Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags f...
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Redmi 15C 5G With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
The Redmi 15C 5G debuts with a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dot Drop display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It offers 4GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The phone sports a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and includes 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, and a 3.5mm jack supp...
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Google Rolls Out Gemini in Chrome Browser to Introduce AI Agentic Capabilities, Safety Features For Users
Google has begun rolling out Gemini in Chrome, the California-based tech giant said in a blog post on Thursday. This brings new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features to the Chrome browser, which is claimed to enhance user experience. The company is currently rolling out the Gemini in Chrome upgrade to all macOS and Chrome users in the US wh...
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Foreigner In Amritsar Confronts Man For Asking Phone Number From Wife: "You Are A Bit Crazy"
The incident has reignited discussions about the safety and respect of women in India, especially in tourist areas.
-
Tamil Nadu Government Issues Digital Safety Rulebook For Girl Students
Aimed at creating awareness in an age where social media and instant messaging dominate communication, the guide explains various forms of cybercrime including cyber bullying, grooming, stalking, picture morphing, and mobile phone addiction.
-
Apple Reportedly Plans to Release Revamped Siri With App Intents Feature Next Spring
Apple will finally begin onboarding Siri with more advanced capabilities next year, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s AI-based voice assistant was due to receive major upgrades in 2024 with iOS 18, but most of those plans were shelved as it fell behind competitors in the AI race. Apple is now expected ...
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Odisha Launches 'Shaktishree' Initiative For Women's Safety On Campus
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched 'Shaktishree', a state-wide initiative to ensure the safety, security, and empowerment of women in universities and colleges.
-
Scammer Loots Users Without A Click: Latest Call Forwarding Scam And How To Avoid It
A new scam involving call forwarding is tricking users into dialling codes that silently redirect their calls to criminals. This allows scammers to receive OTPs and impersonate victims without any suspicious links.
-
Plugging Kitchen Appliances Into Extension Cords? Here's Why You Should Stop It Immediately
Kitchen appliances don't function like your mobile and laptop chargers. Read on to know why this practice can wreak havoc in your kitchen.
-
Samsung Encourages Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Devices
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public...
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Apple Unveils New Child Safety Features Amid Age Verification Debate
Apple will introduce a new Declared Age Range function allowing developers to access age information volunteered by parents during an Apple child account setup.
-
'Sanchar Saathi' App Launched to Fortify Telecom Security for Citizens
Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives. Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, that is committed to maintaining the security, safety, and trustworthiness of telecom networks for everyone.
-
Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Government Launches Mobile Labs For Food Quality Checks
The Uttar Pradesh government estimates a footfall of 40 to 45 crore pilgrims and visitors over the next six weeks, until February 26.
-
Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
