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Tech Wrap Jan 19: Lava Blaze Duo 3, Gemini's Answer now tool, WhatsApp web

Lava launches Blaze Duo 3. Gemini app gets 'Answer now' option. Group calls on WhatsApp web in the works. Forza Horizon 6. Apple App Store ad redesign. iPhone 18 Pro

Delayed Apple Siri features could arrive with Gemini's help: What to expect

Apple delayed AI-powered Siri features due to reliability concerns. With Google's Gemini now powering Apple's foundation models, those same features and more may finally become possible

Soon, WhatsApp Web may support group calling for up to 32 users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing group voice and video calling on its web client, with support for up to 32 participants, along with call links and scheduled calls

Sony PS5 Pro to get PSSR upscaling tech upgrade by March: What to expect

Sony's next-generation upscaling technology, named PSSR 2.0, is expected to arrive on PS5 Pro by March this year, bringing improved image quality, higher frame rates, and better performance

iOS 26.3: Apple tests App Store ad design that blend into search results

Reportedly, some users on iOS 26.3 beta are seeing sponsored App Store results without the usual blue background, making ads harder to distinguish from regular search listings

Forza Horizon 6 reportedly releasing on May 19 with 550 real-world cars

Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly set to release on May 19, 2026, with over 550 real-world cars, following the appearance of an in-game advertisement suggesting early access for pre-orders

BGMI redeem codes released on Jan 19: How to get exclusive in-game rewards

Krafton India has released a new batch of BGMI redeem codes on January 19 that will remain active until February 28, 2026. Here is how you can redeem them to win in-game rewards

Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus: Qi2 charging, brighter displays expected

Samsung is reportedly going to unveil the Galaxy S26 series in late February with improved charging, brighter displays, and upgraded camera systems

iPhone 18 Pro: Revamped Face ID to variable aperture camera, what to expect

Apple is expected to test under-display Face ID, a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture camera and satellite-based 5G on its next Pro iPhones

Google's Gemini app gets 'Answer now' option: What is it and how it works

Google has introduced an 'Answer Now' option in the Gemini app, allowing Pro and Thinking model users to bypass longer reasoning steps and receive responses faster across Android, iOS, and the web

OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT: Who will see them, where they appear, more

Ads in ChatGPT are currently being tested only for free and Go-tier users in the US. OpenAI said that ads will stay out of sensitive chats, and won't change how ChatGPT answers questions

IT firms meander through deal-pricing complexity in era of AI agents

As AI agents begin working alongside humans, IT services firms are rethinking time-and-material contracts, experimenting with outcome-based and hybrid pricing models

World needs more women in senior AI roles for balance: AnitaB.org

As AI races ahead, tech leaders warn that without more women in leadership, innovation risks bias, exclusion and job losses that disproportionately affect women

Why open source is becoming a strategic imperative for Indian startups

As AI and software stacks grow complex, Indian startups are moving from using open source to actively contributing, seeing collaboration as a strategic business advantage

Algo rhythm: Artificial intelligence is investment priority in 2026

Nearly 90% of Indian business leaders plan to raise AI investments in 2026, though talent shortages continue to limit the ability to fully realise value, Accenture finds

ChatGPT to test ads for US users as OpenAI broadens revenue model

ChatGPT will begin testing advertisements for users in the United States in the coming weeks, as OpenAI looks to add a new revenue stream alongside its existing subscription offerings

X, AI chatbot Grok hit by major global outage; thousands of users affected

X suffered a global outage, disrupting access for users in India and overseas. Feeds reportedly failed to load, posts could not be published, and the platform's AI chatbot Grok was also affected

Tech Wrap Jan 16: Insta reel translation, MediaTek D chips, Subway Surfers

Instagram reels AI translations. MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips. Subway Surfers city to launch Feb 26. BenQ 2K gaming monitor. Google TranslateGemma. Realme Buds Clip

GTA Online adds 'Mansion Raid' mode with double rewards and cash bonuses

Rockstar Games has introduced Mansion Raid adversary mode in GTA Online, featuring close-quarters combat inside luxury properties and double GTA currency and reward points during its launch week

Now, Google lets you change your account email address: Here's how to do it

Google has shared a step-by-step guide explaining how users can change their @gmail.com email address while keeping the same account, data, and access to Google services