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  Noise Buds F1 TWS Earbuds With IPX5 Rating, Up to 50-Hour Total Playback Time Launched in India

  Noise Buds F1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds were launched in India on Friday. The new earphones from the domestic brand come in four distinct colour options and are equipped with 11mm drivers. The Noise Buds F1 have an IPX5-rated build for dust and water resistance and offer Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity. The Buds F1 have quad mics, and offer...

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  News Media Alliance Issues Statement on Google’s AI Mode, Calls It ‘Definition of Theft’

  Google’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search experience, AI Mode, has received a critical statement from the News/Media Alliance. On Wednesday, the US-based non-profit trade association issued an official statement criticising AI Mode, and called it “the definition of theft.” This came just a day after the Mountain View-based tech gia...

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  Anthropic's New AI Model Blackmails Engineer Having An Affair To Avoid Shutdown

  Facing an existential crisis, the Opus 4 model blackmailed the engineer by threatening to "reveal the affair if the replacement goes through".

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  Microsoft Testing New AI Features in MS Paint, Snipping Tool and Notepad

  Microsoft is testing several new artificial intelligence (AI) features for first-party apps in Windows 11. On Thursday, the Redmond-based tech giant announced that it is releasing a new update to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels. The update is only for those with a Copilot+ PC. The update includes new features for MS Paint, the Snipp...

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  WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Chat Feature for All Group Chats With End-to-End Encryption

  WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that makes it easier and more seamless to connect with others in group chats through live audio. The Meta-owned instant messaging client says users can now hop on a voice chat without having to leave the group or switch to a voice call. This feature was previously available only for large groups but has now bee...

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  "New Era In Publishing": Melania Trump Uses AI To Narrate Her Memoir In Her Own Voice

  US First Lady Melania Trump has announced the release of an audiobook version of her memoir 'Melania', narrated entirely by artificial intelligence in her own voice.

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  Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots

  Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...

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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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  2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z To Get A Power Boost: Report

  Bajaj is gearing up to refresh the Pulsar NS400Z, marking its first update since its 2024 launch. While details remain scarce, the motorcycle is expected to see key refinements.

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  Amazon Begins Testing AI-Powered Audio Product Summaries Feature on Its Platform

  Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to make users’ shopping experience more convenient. Dubbed audio product summaries, the AI-powered feature lets users listen to a short highlight about the product. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said the audio clip has two or more AI-generated shopping experts discuss vari...

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  2025 Tata Altroz Facelift Launched: Variant-Wise Price List

  The Altroz facelift line-up starts at Rs 6.89 lakh, offering Petrol, Diesel, and CNG options with new features and multiple trims.

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  Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Coming to PS5 This Summer With New Features

  Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, the action-adventure title that released on Xbox and PC last year, is finally coming to PlayStation 5 this summer, developer Ninja Theory announced Wednesday. The sequel to 2017’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice will launch on PS5 in an “enhanced” package that includes new features.

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  LinkedIn Introduces AI-Powered Job Search Tool That Supports Natural Language Search Queries

  LinkedIn is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users look for ideal roles easily. The Sunnyvale, California-based professional networking platform released the AI job search tool in the US earlier this month. It is now expanding its access globally, including in India. The AI tool will let professionals type the de...

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  Opinion | Why India Should Be Wary As China Tries To 'Realign' Pak And Taliban

  While the current status quo gives New Delhi more space and incentive to work with the regime in Kabul, the Emirate's ties with China and Pakistan do pose a huge risk to New Delhi's outreach.

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  What Is "Ozempic Teeth"? The Latest Side Effect Of Weight Loss Drug

  People using the popular weight loss drug Ozempic to shed those unwanted pounds are now facing an unexpected new side effect dubbed "Ozempic teeth".