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Meta hit with international lawsuit over alleged WhatsApp privacy breaches

Plaintiffs allege Meta and WhatsApp can access users' private chats, accusing the company of misleading billions worldwide about WhatsApp's privacy and security claim

Govt should consider national database for AI incidents: White paper

The PSA has proposed a national database to record AI incidents such as safety failures, bias and security breaches, with reports from public bodies, private firms, researchers and civil society

Meta temporarily blocks teen access to AI characters ahead of LA trial

The move comes the week before Meta - along with TikTok and Google's YouTube - is scheduled to stand trial in Los Angeles over its apps' harms to children

AI likely to add $550 billion to India's GDP by 2035: PwC India study

PwC India estimates artificial intelligence could add $550 billion to key sectors by 2035, if adoption focuses on productivity, inclusion and sustainable growth

Tech Wrap Jan 23: Motorola Signature, Forza Horizon 6, Redmi Note 15 Pro

Motorola Signature, Moto Watch launched. Forza Horizon releasing May 19. Redmi Note 15 Pro series India launch. Personal Intelligence in Google AI Mode. Google Photos Me Meme. Ads on Apple App Store

You can now organise tabs into groups on ChatGPT Atlas browser: What's new

OpenAI's latest ChatGPT Atlas update adds tab groups, a cleaner search layout, smarter search switching, and better memory management to make the browser easier for daily browsing

Forza Horizon 6 to launch on May 19, gameplay trailer released: Watch here

Playground Games has released the first gameplay trailer for Forza Horizon 6, confirming a May 19 launch on Xbox and PC, with the open-world racing title set in Japan

Redmi Note 15 Pro series launching in India on January 29: What to expect

According to the company, the Redmi Note 15 Pro series will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and feature a 200MP MasterPixel camera

After Gemini, Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search

Google is adding Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search, allowing it to use personal context from select Google apps to give more relevant and useful answers

New BGMI redeem codes released on Jan 23: How to win Casual Stroll set

A fresh set of BGMI redeem codes has gone live and will be valid until February 28, 2026. Among the newly issued codes, one gives players the chance to unlock the Casual Stroll set as in-game reward

Microsoft Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Here's everything that was announced

Microsoft showcased new gameplay, release windows, and platform details for four upcoming Xbox titles during Developer Direct 2026, outlining what players can expect this year

Apple to show multiple ads in App Store search from March on iPhone, iPad

Sponsored apps will no longer be limited to the top slot, with Apple adding more ad placements further down App Store search results across markets starting March 2026

Google Photos will soon let you create memes with your own photos using AI

Google Photos is introducing Me Meme, a new AI feature that lets users turn personal photos into shareable memes using templates

Motorola Signature to launch today, Moto Watch to tag along: How to watch

Motorola will launch its Signature smartphone and Moto Watch on January 23 in India. The Motorola Signature will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and the Moto Watch will be powered by Polar

Meity may cut compliance timeline for key DPDP rules to 12 months

Proposed move to shorten implementation time to 12 months from 18 months is likely to face resistance from industry players

Tech Wrap Jan 22: Samsung Sound Tower, Fujifilm Instax Mini, Adobe AI

Samsung launched Sound Tower speakers. Fujifilm launched Instax Mini Evo Cinema. Adobe AI across Acrobat and Express. Prince of Persia. Xbox app on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft rolls out Xbox app to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs: What it means

Microsoft has expanded the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, enabling local game downloads. A Game Save Sync Indicator across PC and handheld devices has also been rolled out

Uttar Pradesh govt to scale up AI blueprint with network of 65 labs

Uttar Pradesh is scaling up its AI push with a planned network of 65 data and AI labs, backed by a ₹2,000-crore mission to build skills, innovation and jobs

Everything new coming to Siri in 2026: AI chatbot, Apple Intelligence tools

Apple is preparing a major Siri revamp in 2026, including a chatbot-style assistant powered by Google Gemini and long-delayed Apple Intelligence features first shown at WWDC 2024

Meta's Threads set to show ads to users worldwide from next week: Details

Meta is bringing ads to Threads for users worldwide, with ads rolling out slowly across feeds as the platform expands its advertising model