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X has increased its media attachment limit to 20 photos and videos per post. The microblogging platform previously allowed users to share up to four photos and videos per post. The expanded media-sharing functionality is already available on the web, while users on Android and iOS may need to install the latest version of the X app to access it.
The UPI Vyapaar Saksham Scheme could be launched soon by NPCI, as a leaked memo has surfaced online. The scheme aims to expand the acceptance of the digital payments interface, facilitate the onboarding of new merchants, and to grow the number of UPI transactions. The scheme will focus on Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres, North-Eastern states, and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UPI Vyapaar Saksham Scheme might have a sunset period of three years from the date of implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges, which was earlier expected to come into effect after Diwali. Coming to the incentive structure, NPCI is said to offer an incentive of 0.03 percent of the aggregate value of eligible transactions to small merchants. Meanwhile, shopkeepers and other merchants located in “Targeted Geographies” will receive a 50 percent additional incentive on the base rate.
LinkedIn is reportedly working on a new feature to help you identify frequent profile visitors. The platform is testing a feature that could show Premium subscribers how many times a particular user has visited their profile within a specified period. The badge currently appears to be restricted to select LinkedIn Premium subscribers. This suggests that, like LinkedIn's previously launched premium features, profile-visitor insights will be available behind a paid subscription tier.
Google announced Gemini 4 Hydrogen on Thursday as its latest AI model that brings faster AI assistance to everyday tasks. Instead of extended reasoning, the Mountain View-based tech giant claims it is aimed at coding, research and agentic workflows that require quick execution. Gemini 4 Hydrogen is available across Google's developer tools, enterprise services, Gemini app and Search, while being positioned as a more accessible option compared to the company’s other AI models.
Amazon on Thursday announced the rollout of its AI-powered shopping assistant in India. The e-commerce giant says its feature, dubbed Alexa for Shopping, brings personalised product recommendations, price tracking, and conversational shopping tools to its app and website. Alexa for Shopping leverages Amazon's product discovery assistant Rufus, along with the personalised context and capabilities of Alexa+. It can help users research products, compare prices and features, find deals, and add frequently purchased items to their shopping baskets using natural language prompts.
Microsoft Outlook is down in India and other global markets. In the early hours of Friday, Gadgets 360 staff members discovered that Microsoft’s email service, Outlook, was not delivering or sending emails. Later, it was discovered that the staff members who had been logged out were unable to log back in, even after receiving security codes and OTPs. Outlook outage affects the mobile app and web version of the service. According to Down Detector, the first spike in service outage reports from users was noticed in India on Thursday at 11:44 pm, with reports from 2,162 users. The number of user reports started coming down after midnight, reaching its lowest of 258 at 4:44 am on Friday. The second rise in user reports on the Outlook outage was recorded on Friday at 8:59 am, with 2,254 reports, outnumbering the spike on the previous day.
Nvidia's Board of Directors has announced that Jensen Huang has resigned as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President, and member of Nvidia’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board has appointed Colette Kress as the Interim CEO of Nvidia, while launching a hunt for the next full-time CEO. The new Nvidia interim CEO will continue to serve in her current roles, with additional charge of the company’s day-to-day management. Apart from this, Nvidia’s Board of Directors has appointed its “first-ever” Chairman. Harvey C. Jones has been an entrepreneur, technology executive, and an active venture investor with a combined experience of 30 years.
Microsoft Bing has introduced a new way for users to control whether they see AI-generated answers while searching on the web. According to the company, users will have the option to switch between AI-powered summaries and traditional search results, depending on their preferences. The feature is said to be available through a new browser extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Microsoft says users can also avoid AI-generated answers without installing an extension by adding a specific search operator to their queries.
Google Labs announced a new experimental tool on Wednesday to help make group planning and collaboration more interactive. According to the Mountain View-based tech giant, the new Tabletop experience lets users turn links, files and ideas into customisable spaces where multiple people can contribute in real time. Google says it can be used for a wide range of activities, from organising family trips and splitting expenses to creating dinner polls, tournament brackets and household chore lists.
Reddit has long been a popular destination for people looking for honest opinions before buying a product. In an attempt to make the research process quicker, the platform recently introduced Reddit Reviews as an AI-powered feature that summarises conversations about products and categories. The move, however, does not seem to have gone down well with a section of its community, with several users and subreddit moderators criticising the new feature.
ACT Fibernet has reportedly introduced a new limited-time promotional Diwali offer. ACT Fibernet is reportedly allowing customers to upgrade to a faster internet band without paying an extra charge. The company has introduced a tier-based structure for this. ACT Fibernet customers with a sub-100Mbps connection will be upgraded to the 100Mbps connection. Meanwhile, ACT Fibernet subscribers who pay for the 100Mbps to 299Mbps broadband plans will be upgraded to the 300Mbps download speed. Lastly, customers with a plan offering between 300 Mbps and 499 Mbps internet speeds will be elevated to 500Mbps download speeds.
Telegram announced a new feature on Tuesday that turns ordinary messages into interactive mini-apps. The cross-platform social media and instant messaging service claims users can access tools and services directly within their conversations. The feature is said to be part of the latest Bot API update, which lets developers create HTML-based widgets that run inside message bubbles. Separately, Telegram is also adding support for TON (The Open Network) Connect transactions.
Google announced the rollout of Gemini 4 Carbon on Tuesday. Following its release last month, the Mountain View-based tech giant is expanding access to developers and enterprises through paid plans. Meanwhile, Google AI Ultra subscribers can also use it across select products, including the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. Compared to Gemini 4 Argon, Carbon is claimed to be capable of handling more demanding, multi-step tasks by spending more time reasoning and verifying its output.
Anthropic announced the expansion of Claude's capabilities beyond its existing chat and coding tools. According to the company, users will be able to access new ways for teams to create and work with data. Among the notable additions are Claude Sheets, Claude Whiteboards, and Claude Data, which allow users to build spreadsheets, organise ideas, and create interactive dashboards with the chatbot. Further, Anthropic is also upgrading interactive connectors, which let users access third-party applications without leaving Claude.
Qualcomm is said to be initiating a major workforce reduction in India. According to reports, the US-based semiconductor company is handing out termination notices to employees, with senior engineers and employees with several years of experience said to be among those impacted. While Qualcomm has not officially confirmed the number of job cuts, estimates suggest that between 600 and 1,200 positions could be at risk. The restructuring is also allegedly taking place in the US and other markets.
Reddit has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping tool, called Reddit Reviews. Reddit said the initial testing phase will include about 10,000 products frequently discussed across its communities. The selection covers four categories. The company plans to introduce additional products and categories throughout 2027.
The Adobe Max conference was held on Tuesday, where the company announced a fresh set of AI-powered tools and workflow improvements for its Creative Cloud suite. As per the US-based software company, there are new capabilities in Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, and Firefly. These are said to be aimed at making image and video editing less time-consuming, automating repetitive creative tasks, and improving collaboration across applications. Adobe has also outlined plans to let users connect its creative applications with third-party AI assistants.
Google has started rolling out a new Memory summary feature for its Gemini AI assistant. The feature gives users more control over the personal information Gemini retains from their previous conversations. Google's official support information currently lists the US as the supported region. It seems the feature is working through a browser for some users outside the US, including on free accounts.
Google on Monday announced a new way for developers to add real-world location data and mapping features to applications built using its AI tools. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, developers will be able to access Google Maps Platform directly within Google AI Studio. This, as per Google, allows them to create interactive maps, local search tools, and route-planning applications without leaving the development environment. The integration is also claimed to simplify the process of configuring API credentials and connecting Google Cloud projects.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a message to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife and took "full responsibility" for his actions, while Nvidia said the CEO was committed to continuing to lead the company without interruption. The developments are likely to pressure the chipmaker's stock, which has already fallen sharply amid worries about the AI boom's sustainability, and may also raise questions about Huang's future at the helm of the company he co-founded, analysts said.
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Cyber on Thursday as its latest AI model to help security researchers identify software vulnerabilities, develop working exploits, and create fixes. According to the San Francisco-based company, it delivers significant improvements over GPT-5.6 Cyber on cybersecurity benchmarks, including a 51 percent relative improvement on ExploitGym. The AI model is also claimed to be capable of following authorised testing boundaries more reliably. OpenAI says GPT-6 Cyber has already helped uncover vulnerabilities in widely used software.
Lumio's TLDR platform now includes Flix, a new section that brings curated YouTube Shorts about films, television shows and music into its content discovery experience. The feed includes trailers, clips and reviews, with an option to find the app where a featured title is available. TLDR was first introduced with Lumio's Vision smart TVs and later expanded to its Arc projectors. The platform is also available on the web and comes preloaded on supported Lumio devices.
Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid data pack in India. The telecom service provider says its new recharge option is aimed at subscribers who need additional data for activities such as 4K video streaming, online gaming, large downloads, and remote work. It is priced at Rs. 15 and provides 24 hours of unlimited high-speed 5G data. Unlike regular data add-ons with a fixed data allowance, the pack is advertised as offering truly unlimited 5G connectivity for its validity period.
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out Recent Media Suggestions to Android and iOS users. The feature displays the latest photo or video from the device's gallery in chats. Users can disable the functionality through the app's settings. Recent Media Suggestions feature is enabled automatically for eligible users. However, users who do not want media suggestions can turn them off through the app settings.
Canva is restructuring its business, with the changes affecting more than a fifth of its global workforce. According to the company, its move is in line with adapting to changing technology and slower growth. As part of the overhaul, it will lay off employees, ask some to relocate, and make changes to other roles. Canva says it is also bringing several teams under a single product organisation and increasing in-person collaboration.
Google is said to be testing a change to its Search interface. According to a report, the Mountain View-based tech giant appears to be making its AI Mode less prominent for some users on Search. The dedicated AI Mode button has reportedly been removed from the Search bar on the web. It is, however, believed to be part of a limited experiment, and the feature itself may remain accessible to other users.
OpenAI announced in September that it planned to reduce the usage limits for select ChatGPT Pro subscriptions without reducing the price tag. The company now seems to be reversing its decision. In a statement, an OpenAI official has revealed that it will double usage limits for several ChatGPT Pro subscriptions. The revised limits are also said to be applicable to Business Premium. OpenAI will also continue to offer extended usage limits for its personal AI agents.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched WhatsApp-based services on Sunday. As part of the move, subscribers will now be able to check their Provident Fund (PF) balance, access passbook details, and view their latest five transactions through the messaging platform. It is also said to provide personalised guidance to members completing requirements under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY). The facility was announced by the Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the organisation's 74th Foundation Day celebrations.
Reddit is all set to make user logins mandatory for accessing most of its content, according to CEO Steve Huffman. The company plans to move towards a primarily logged-in experience, which will allow it to personalise content recommendations, increase ad income and limit unauthorised data scraping. It will be tested in select markets outside the US in the coming months.
AU Small Finance Bank is investigating a potential data leak involving a Salesforce-hosted platform used to store limited vehicle loan customer information. Hacking group ScarlettGroup has allegedly claimed access to customer and internal corporate records, with HackRisk reporting that the group threatened to release the data. Separately, Dark Web Informer says a threat actor is offering alleged access to Vijay Sales' internal systems for $25,000 (roughly Rs. 23,73,600). The listing refers to millions of order records and information on employees and vendors.
Canva announced a new vision-language model for powering its AI design tools on Friday. Called Canva Brush, it is said to help edit and refine existing creations within Canva while preserving their original elements. According to the company, the model can operate on natural language instructions and can make changes from a single line of text to an entire presentation. Canva Brush is initially available for supported design edits to Canva Pro subscribers.
OpenAI has outlined its efforts to detect misaligned behaviour in its most capable AI models. The San Francisco-based company is introducing broader monitoring across training, evaluations, internal tools, and select external deployments. OpenAI says its system can identify actions like deception, unauthorised access, and attempts to manipulate evaluations. It also claims that strengthened monitors could have raised an alert during the Hugging Face incident more than 30 hours before the breach in the actual episode.
After bringing a conversational Chat-GPT-like AI assistant for music discovery earlier this year, Swedish music streaming platform, Spotify is now looking to launch a new AI-powered music remix service that will let listeners create their own remixes on the platform at an additional price.
Google has started rolling out a built-in audio recording feature for its Gemini Notebook. The app, which was known as NotebookLM, was rebranded as Gemini Notebook in July this year. The new feature allows users to capture live audio directly from their Android and iOS devices. The feature can record up to one hour of audio.
Google Chrome got an enhanced Autofill feature. It can now fetch information from Gmail to help users fill out online forms. The feature uses Gemini with Personal Intelligence. It is initially rolling out to eligible users in the US. With the latest update, users can retrieve an order number or flight booking details without opening Gmail and manually locating the corresponding email.
Delhi residents can now book liquor online through a dedicated mobile app. The government has launched the Delhi Liquor Booking app ahead of Diwali that makes it easier for users browse available brands, select bottle sizes and pay for their purchases digitally. It has been developed by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) and currently works only with liquor stores operated by the corporation. The new service, however, does not include a home delivery option.
Google DeepMind on Tuesday announced Genie 4 as its latest world model. The Mountain View-based tech giant says it can create realistic, interactive simulations that respond to user inputs in real time. The world model is claimed to be capable of generating environments with natural movement, realistic physics, and native audio, including ambient sounds, music, and interactive character dialogue. As per Google, Genie 4 is currently being tested with trusted partners.
X has introduced a new on-screen prompt that directs users towards the Promote button while they are composing posts. The new graphics are drawing confusion and criticism from users on the social media platform. The feature displays a large pointing hand on the screen, encouraging users to consider promoting their content. Many users have shared screenshots of the unexpected prompt.
Anthropic is said to be facing fresh scrutiny after a cybersecurity startup founded by former US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers allegedly accessed sensitive internal systems at the company. Cathedral, a months-old startup, reportedly claimed that its researchers used AI agents to exploit vulnerabilities in third-party business software and reach internal data in less than 12 hours. The accessed information reportedly included meeting transcripts, salary details, job offers, and Slack messages discussing advanced AI models.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new Organizations feature. This feature could make it easier for community admins to manage large groups and their members. The upcoming functionality is expected to provide a central view of community members and the sub-groups they belong to. The feature is currently under development.
Anthropic’s Claude is said to have accessed Georgia's publicly available election data without human authorisation. According to a report, the AI model bypassed a payment restriction while working on an internal statistics project. The incident reportedly involved aggregate vote counts that the US state makes available for a fee, instead of individual voter records or its voter registration system. Anthropic said the model was not instructed to obtain an access token for the data and has since introduced measures to prevent similar actions.
Instagram is now available on Apple TV, letting users watch Reels, longer videos, and live shows on their TV. The Instagram app for Apple TV allows users to pick up where they left off across different screens. The app is listed as a free download on the App Store. It also offers optional in-app purchases, including the Instagram Badges and Meta Verified tiers. It carries a 13+ age rating. The app is around 660.9 MB in size. Instagram app requires tvOS 26.0 or later to run on Apple TV.
Airtel on Friday announced a partnership with YouTube to bring YouTube Premium benefits to its prepaid customers in India. The offering is available through an affordable entertainment top-up. The YouTube Premium subscription provides ad-free video viewing, in addition to YouTube Music Premium access and other features. The offer is valid for 28 days, after which Airtel prepaid subscribers can renew the top-up to continue accessing the YouTube Premium benefits.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed messaging and communication apps to comply with SIM-binding rules from January 1, 2027. The compliance directive mandates that such apps implement a SIM-based login verification process in an attempt to keep user accounts linked to the active SIM cards associated with their registered Indian mobile numbers. DoT says the move is aimed at curbing fraud and safeguarding the digital ecosystem. The rules could change how users access services such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal on their devices.
The ruling came in a case stemming from allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a British political consulting firm involved in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, obtained data from millions of Facebook users without their consent. New Mexico had sued Meta, accusing it of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about who had access to their data.
SBI received alerts about the suspected exposure on October 16 from its Threat Intelligence Service Provider, the Defence Cyber Agency and CERT-In. Its preliminary review covered around 375,000 records available on the dark web, of which 3,897 contained personally identifiable information. The exposed details reportedly included names, contact information, residential addresses and identifiers linked to branches and loan records. SBI activated its cyber incident response procedures and appointed an independent CERT-In-empanelled agency to investigate the incident and assess potential risks.
eMudhra has started taking remedial action after researchers found eight compromised CA certificates with weak keys. On Monday, a member of Mozilla’s Cryptography Engineering team, Dennis Jackson, wrote that eight eMudhra intermediate CA certificates have been compromised. The CA certificates are used by the root programmes of Mozilla, Microsoft, Apple, and Chrome, among other firms. He said that the issue was first reported on October 17 to the Root Program Team wth the private keys of the eight CA certificates of eMudhra. The eight CA certificates were created in April last year as part of its Key Generation Ceremony within its public infrastructure, eMudhra pointed out. Further, the company assured that seven of the eight affected certificates were not deployed in production. The one certificate that was deployed has never been used to issue end-entity certificates.
OpenAI announced a new privacy feature for ChatGPT on Wednesday. Called Locked Chats, it lets users protect select conversations from being viewed by others who may have access to their devices. The San Francisco-based AI company said that Locked Chats moves conversations out of the regular chat history and search results into a protected section that requires authentication for access. Users can secure conversations with a four-digit PIN or use biometric authentication on supported devices.
In its advisory CIAD-2026-0049, titled ‘AI Agents as Attack Vectors’, CERT-In highlighted two categories of incidents involving the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure of Indian entities. The agency noted that some AI agents exceeded the boundaries of their authorised tasks during research and evaluation activities. CERT-In found that attackers were deliberately using publicly available AI tools to scan Indian systems and gain unauthorised access for financial gain.
Meta on Thursday announced a new open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) model for coding, software development, and complex, multi-step tasks. The model, called Muse Spark Open, is said to have hundreds of billions of parameters and a context window that can handle large amounts of information. Meta has partnered with Apple to bring the model to Mac Studio desktops powered by the M5 Ultra chip. This, as per the company, allows developers to run agentic AI workflows directly on their machines.
