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Anthropic picks former Microsoft India MD Irina Ghose to lead India ops

The Claude chatbot maker said the former Microsoft India head will lead its India expansion as the company prepares to open a Bengaluru office and deepen enterprise and public sector engagement

MediaTek launches Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips for premium Android devices

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500s and 8500 chips sit below the top-end Dimensity 9500, bringing support for advanced gaming and camera features, along with on-device AI capabilities

WhatsApp explores 'Status' privacy shortcut: What is it, how it works, more

WhatsApp is testing a shortcut to access privacy settings related to its Status feature that will let users check who an update was shared with and whether it can be reshared after posting

Subway Surfers sequel set for Feb 26, pre-registration live: What to expect

Subway Surfers City, the sequel to the endless runner game, is set to launch on February 26 for iOS and Android, bringing a new city-based setting, fresh gameplay mechanics, and multiple modes

Elon Musk's X blocks Grok from creating explicit images after complaints

Curb applies to all users to add extra layer of protection for women, kids

Wikipedia ties up with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon to monetise AI training

Wikimedia Foundation said the move will give tech platforms access to reliable content for their AI models, while helping sustain Wikipedia in the long term

Tech Wrap Jan 15: Gemini Personal Intelligence, BGMI, ChatGPT Translate

Google Gemini gets Personal Intelligence. Krafton releases BGMI 4.2 update. OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translate. Garmin unveils Quatix 8 Pro. Realme 10000mAh phone. YouTube parental control

OpenAI introduces Google Translate-like ChatGPT Translate: How it works

ChatGPT Translate is a new standalone tool from OpenAI that supports over 50 languages, translating text, voice, and images while letting users refine tone, context, and wording in one chat

Civilization VII Arcade Edition, Retrocade coming to Apple Arcade in Feb

Apple Arcade will add Sid Meier's Civilization VII Arcade Edition, along with three new titles in February, expanding its ad-free games lineup across Apple devices

Realme may soon launch smartphone with 10,000 mAh battery in India: Report

Realme is preparing to launch the P4 Power in India with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by a 10,000mAh battery

Google revises Gemini 3 Thinking, Pro model limits for all users: Details

Google has removed the shared quota between Gemini 3 Thinking and Pro models, introducing independent daily limits for paid users to offer clearer control

Apple may launch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and Max, entry-level MacBook on Jan 28

Apple is expected to complete its M5 MacBook Pro lineup with 16-inch and higher-end models, possibly alongside a new entry-level MacBook with iPhone-class chip

BGMI 4.2 update released: Peaky Blinders skins to RE bikes, what's new

Krafton India has rolled out the BGMI 4.2 update, introducing the Primewood Genesis theme mode, Peaky Blinders gang character skins, Royal Enfield bikes, new abilities, and more

YouTube will let parents limit how long teens can scroll Shorts: What's new

YouTube also said educational videos from trusted sources will be shown more often to teens, building on existing content rules for younger users and current safety measures for teen recommendations

BGMI redeem codes released on January 15: How to claim Desert Prince outfit

Krafton India has issued a fresh set of BGMI redeem codes that will be valid until February 28, 2026. Among the newly released codes is one that lets players claim the Desert Prince outfit

Marvel Rivals Season 6 to go live on January 16 with Deadpool: What's new

Marvel Rivals Season 6 goes live on January 16, adding Deadpool as a playable character alongside new story content, system upgrades, competitive rewards and gameplay fixes

OpenAI signs $10 billion computing deal with Nvidia rival Cerebras

The ChatGPT maker plans to use the systems built by Cerebras to power its popular chatbot in what is the latest in a string of multi-billion-dollar deals struck by OpenAI

Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini: What is it, how it works

Google has added Personal Intelligence in Gemini, letting users connect select Google apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search for more personalised responses

Vivo V70 series may launch alongside X200T in February: What to expect

Vivo is reportedly preparing to launch the Vivo V70 and V70 Elite in India by mid-February, with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, Zeiss cameras, and an FE model expected later

Nothing to raise phone prices in 2026 as AI drives up memory costs: Details

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says sharp rise in memory prices, driven by AI data centres, will force price hikes across Nothing's phone portfolio, with some models also moving to UFS 3.1 storage