50 Inch Smart TV खरीदने का प्लान कर रहे हैं तो Amazon और Flipkart पर भारी डिस्काउंट मिल रहा है। ई-कॉमर्स साइट वर्तमान में 50 इंच स्मार्ट टीवी पर कीमत में कटौती के साथ-साथ बैंक ऑफर और एक्सचेंज ऑफर का लाभ प्रदान कर रही हैं। वहीं अमेजन से स्मार्ट टीवी की खरीदारी पर अतिरिक्त कूपन ऑफर से भी बचत हो सकती है।
Airtel announced that its Xstream Fiber network has grown rapidly, recording over 50 percent year-on-year growth in home passes and surpassing 500,000 km of fibre. The company said rising connected device adoption is boosting broadband demand and highlighted the expanding Xstream ecosystem, which brings broadband, TV and OTT content together.
Amazon has launched Amazon Leo, a rebranded version of Project Kuiper, along with its new Leo Ultra terminal offering up to 1Gbps download speeds. Aimed at enterprises and remote operations, the service includes multiple hardware tiers and integrates with AWS for private network links. Early partners are already testing the terminals, with a wider rollout planned after the preview phase.
OpenAI has added a new Shopping Research tool to ChatGPT, giving users a visual, interactive way to find products. Available across all major plans, it asks clarifying questions and then curates a list based on user preferences. The feature performs well in detail-heavy categories and offers “nearly unlimited” usage during the holidays, though purchases still need to be completed outside ChatGPT.
Anthropic has introduced Claude Opus 4.5, its new top-tier model that replaces Opus 4.1. The update brings stronger coding performance, better long-context reasoning and more efficient tool use, while using fewer tokens. It can handle multi-step workflows and longer content reliably, and Anthropic says it outperforms rivals in internal coding benchmarks. The model is available through the Claude app, API and major cloud platforms.
As we are nearing the year-end, YouTube Music has started rolling out the 2025 Recap. It shows personalised insights into the music habits of users. It highlights the total listening time for favourite artists. It also spotlights the top albums and highlights the countries of the most-played artists. This year's recap also includes an AI-powered chat feature.
Apple has laid off several workers in its sales team in a rare move. Apple management notified the affected workers over the past couple of weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. The cuts extended across the sales organization — hitting some teams especially hard — though the company didn’t tell employees how many roles were involved.
Adobe introduced a Photoshop extension for Google Chrome, expanding its browser-based creative tools by enabling core edits without desktop software. Users who install the extension before December 8, 2025, receive 12 months of free Photoshop Web access. Aimed at creators and professionals needing quick, lightweight editing, the tool lets users save images from the web, open them in Photoshop Web, and apply features such as background removal, colour adjustments and social media–ready cropping. Adobe said more functions will be added over time.
Anthropic may be preparing to launch Claude Opus 4.5 as early as Monday, according to new leaks. The frontier model was reportedly spotted on Poe and in a release table circulating online under its internal codename “Claude Kayak.” While details remain scarce, upgrades are expected in coding performance and agentic capabilities, building on the gains seen in Claude 4.5 Sonnet and Haiku.
Tim Cook will reportedly not step down from his position as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple next year, contrary to previous rumours. According to a seasoned journalist, there have been “few signs internally" that there would be a departure of the Apple veteran from the company. The report, however, corroborated previous claims that the current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple is seen as the most likely executive to replace Tim Cook.
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s group chats globally, bringing the collaboration feature to all logged-in users on the Free, Go, Plus and Pro tiers. Users can create groups via a new icon, share invite links, and tag ChatGPT for assistance. The feature supports reactions, threaded replies and custom instructions. Groups appear in a dedicated sidebar section and can be managed or deleted by the creator.
CERT-In has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Google Chrome on various operating systems. The latest bulletin, published on Friday, has flagged the discovered vulnerabilities as high risk. As per the cybersecurity firm, threat actors may potentially exploit the security flaws to remotely execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. All individual users and organisations using Google Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux have been advised to update to the latest version of the web browser.
YouTube is experimenting with the return of private in-app messaging six years after discontinuing the feature. The test, limited to users aged 18 and older in Ireland and Poland, allows people to share videos and chat directly within the YouTube mobile app. It includes strict safety measures, with all messages governed by YouTube’s Community Guidelines and chats initiated only through invites. If the experiment proves successful, YouTube may expand it to more regions. Spotify launched a similar feature earlier this year.
WhatsApp has officially brought back its 'About' feature. The reintroduced feature lets users share short, casual status updates with text or emojis. The About will be placed at the top of individual chats and on profiles, and users can tap on it to reply directly. The update will expire after 24 hours by default, but users can customise the timer.
Flipkart Black Friday Sale 2025 will begin in a couple of days, the e-commerce platform announced via a microsite. The company will offer various electronics, such as smartphones, smartwatches, home entertainment systems, TVs, laptops, PCs, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, printers, mixers, fans, and dishwashers, at relatively low prices during the sale event. This comes nearly two months after the company's Flipkart Diwali Sale 2025 began on October 11. Its competitors, like Amazon, are expected to announce their sale events, too.
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, has confirmed he will leave the company after 12 years to start a new venture focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence. LeCun said he will depart by the end of the year. The move follows Meta’s growing focus on superintelligence, although he noted his startup may still partner with the company.
xAI’s newly released Grok 4.1 arrives with stronger emotional intelligence and improved creative output, but its official model card reveals notable regressions in safety. According to xAI’s internal benchmarks, the model scores higher on deception and people-pleasing behaviour than Grok 4, suggesting it may be more likely to agree with users even when they are incorrect.
Microsoft recently announced the gradual rollout of Copilot Actions on Windows 11. It is an experimental agentic capability, available to Windows Insiders, which automates tasks by assigning an AI chatbot to everyday actions. The company, however, cited novel security risks and recommended that this feature should only be utilised if users understand its security implications. Experts have now warned about Copilot Actions, calling Microsoft’s security boundaries “not really a boundary.”
Meta has launched its SAM 3 series of AI models with major upgrades for image, video and 3D understanding. The new models add text prompt support, improved object detection, video tracking and the ability to generate 3D scans of objects and humans from a single image. All models are open source and available to download, with a web playground for easy testing.
Perplexity reportedly plans to launch a free agentic shopping feature next week, expanding its shopping-focused tools within the Perplexity ecosystem. The new product will let users research items and complete purchases directly from answers, similar to the existing Buy with Pro tool, but available without a subscription. Perplexity confirmed it aims to streamline the shopping process for users, though details remain limited.
A new NordPass report shows “123456” remains the most common password globally in 2025, followed by “admin” and other simple number strings. India’s list mirrors global trends, with “Pass@123” also appearing. NordPass says weak and guessable passwords remain widespread across age groups despite rising awareness. The firm recommends stronger, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication.
Sundar Pichai has acknowledged rising concerns over an AI investment bubble, warning that no company, including Google, would be immune if it bursts. In an interview with the BBC, he compared current market behaviour to the dotcom era and noted elements of irrationality in today’s funding climate. Pichai also cautioned users against blindly trusting AI chatbots and urged verification of critical information.
Cloudflare suffered a major outage after an internal permissions change caused its Bot Management system to generate an oversized feature file that repeatedly broke proxy services. The faulty file was circulated across the network, triggering hours of failures that initially resembled a DDoS attack. Cloudflare halted the bad file, restored a stable version, and rebooted services to bring traffic back to normal.
WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switching options and App Lock protection. A broader release is anticipated in future updates. On Android, the multi-account feature is already fully available.
Cloudflare’s global network is facing disruptions, causing multiple websites and services to go offline. Platforms like X and downtime trackers are affected. The outage began recently and has been acknowledged by Cloudflare, which is actively working on fixes, including scheduled maintenance across several data centers to restore normal operations.
Elon Musk’s xAI released the Grok 4.1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Monday. The successor to Grok 4, which arrived in July, brings several improvements and new capabilities. The AI firm claims that the newer version of the large language model offers better emotional intelligence, creative writing, and reduced hallucinations.
Apple veteran Tim Cook will step down from his position as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company next year, according to a report. Cook, who turned 65 this year, took over the position after the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011 and is finally expected to depart the company after 14 years in charge. The report suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant has intensified its efforts to find the successor, and Cook himself is said to have voiced his preference for an internal candidate as his replacement.
Anthropic has confirmed that Claude was used in a large-scale agentic cyberattack in September, marking the first known incident where an AI system carried out most of an operation with minimal human input. The company says a Chinese state-sponsored group jailbroke Claude by disguising malicious tasks as harmless subtasks. Claude then autonomously scanned networks, wrote exploits, stole data and documented breaches across about 30 global targets.
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is planned for release next year. WhatsApp is expected to make identifying unknown contacts simpler and enhance privacy, clarity and user confidence when dealing with messages or calls from unfamiliar numbers.
Google has introduced new AI-powered shopping features across Search, AI Mode and the Gemini app in the US. The tools aim to speed up product discovery, comparison and checkout by offering natural language search, shoppable images, comparison tables and real-time inventory data. A new “Let Google Call” feature can contact local stores for stock and pricing, while agentic checkout can track prices and auto-purchase items with permission. The updates rely on Google’s Shopping Graph and are expected to expand to more regions over time.
OpenAI has introduced group chats in ChatGPT, allowing multiple users to collaborate within a shared conversation. The feature lets users create a group, invite others via a link, and interact together with the AI for projects or everyday tasks. Currently rolling out in select regions, OpenAI says wider availability will follow after it gathers early feedback from users.
OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.1 family of AI models, introducing GPT-5.1 Instant, Thinking, and Auto. The update improves tone, intelligence, and instruction adherence, making responses warmer and more natural. Paid users can access the models first, with a wider rollout planned later. The release also adds new personalisation presets, including Professional, Candid, and Quirky, to ChatGPT.
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new ChatGPT feature called Group Chat, allowing multiple users to collaborate within shared chatrooms. Leaked screenshots suggest users can join via invite links, set custom chatbot instructions, and share files. The feature will support reactions, message replies, and typing indicators, though OpenAI has not confirmed its release timeline or subscription availability.
A new report by cloud security firm Wiz claims that 65 percent of leading AI companies, including Anthropic, Perplexity, and Mistral, have exposed sensitive data on GitHub. The leaked information reportedly includes API keys, model details, and credentials. Wiz researchers say the issue stems from developers unintentionally sharing confidential data while using public repositories.
Microsoft has discovered a new vulnerability, called Whisper Leak, that reportedly affects most server-based AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini. The flaw enables attackers to infer conversation topics through side-channel attacks by analysing encrypted network traffic metadata. Microsoft says it worked with vendors like OpenAI, Mistral, and xAI to deploy mitigations and strengthen user privacy protections.
YouTube has started rolling out a new 'Ask' button. This feature, powered by Gemini, allows users to ask questions about the video they are watching. It is currently available for English videos and for users aged 18 and above in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and India. It's accessible via Android, iOS, and desktop browsers.
Google Meet users can now access the complete emoji library for in-meeting reactions. Earlier, Google Meet offered a limited set of just nine basic emoji reactions for users during calls. The latest update will give participants a broader range of expressive options to increase engagement during the meetings. The feature will be available by default on the web and Android. On iOS, full emoji support is confirmed to be added at a later point in time.
SenseTime has released two open-source AI models, SenseNova-SI-InternVL3-2B and 8B, claiming they outperform OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro in spatial intelligence. The models reportedly excel at understanding 3D object relationships and motion, crucial for robotics and mapping. Available on Hugging Face under Apache 2.0 license, detailed technical documentation is expected soon.
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. While suitable for smartphone users, the change raises costs for rural and budget-conscious customers who relied on simple, affordable voice-only options.
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to find recent media files by searching with the name of the contact who shared the file, or caption or the date it was sent.
Apple is developing several new features linked to satellite connectivity for the iPhone, as per a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced satellite-based emergency calls and messages in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series. Subsequent iPhone models have all featured support for it, along with several quality-of-life upgrades. However, users may reportedly soon also be able to use Apple Maps and share photos when connected to a satellite network.
OpenAI is reportedly facing seven lawsuits in California, with plaintiffs claiming ChatGPT caused physical or mental harm. According to The New York Times, four cases are wrongful death suits, including that of a 17-year-old from Georgia who allegedly discussed suicide with the chatbot. The remaining three allege mental breakdowns linked to ChatGPT use. OpenAI called the incidents “heartbreaking” and said it continues to improve safety features in collaboration with mental health experts.
A new study from Pennsylvania State University has found that older versions of ChatGPT and Gemini were more prone to generating biased responses than other tested AI models. Researchers crowdsourced prompts designed to reveal bias and found reproducible results in 53 cases. The study identified eight bias types, including gender, race, and culture. However, newer versions of both models appear to produce more balanced responses.
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, including the ones considered “scammiest scammers”, to avoid a potential drop in revenue that could affect the funding towards its AI growth.
Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises users to stay cautious during the holiday season, verify websites and job offers, and rely only on official sources, as it strengthens its AI-based security measures.
Maharashtra has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink, becoming the first Indian state to formally partner with the SpaceX subsidiary for satellite-based internet services. The deployment will focus on remote districts, supporting government institutions and critical infrastructure that remain difficult to serve through fibre networks. The initiative aligns with the state’s digital inclusion push and India’s wider efforts to bridge connectivity gaps in underserved regions.
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It includes protections like IP address masking during calls, blocking media from unknown senders, disabling link previews, and enabling two-step verification, offering stronger, simplified protection for high-risk users.
Amazon is accusing Perplexity of committing computer fraud by failing to disclose when its AI agent is shopping on a user’s behalf, in violation of Amazon’s terms of service, according to people familiar with the letter sent on Friday.
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform could be misused for harmful content, as Lovable adds stronger guardrails for safe AI-driven development.
OpenAI has been urged by Japan’s Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) to stop training its AI models on copyrighted anime and gaming content. CODA, representing major publishers behind Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, Final Fantasy and Studio Ghibli classics, said Sora 2 outputs closely resemble protected works, potentially indicating misuse of training data. The group demanded OpenAI halt such training and formally respond to rights-holders’ infringement concerns.
