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This Indian YouTube channel earned ₹38 cr through AI-generated videos

India's AI channel 'Bandar Apna Dost' tops global YouTube charts with 2.07 billion views and estimated annual earnings of ₹38 crore, showing AI content's huge reach

WhatsApp Web may soon unify status and channels under new 'Updates' tab

Reportedly, WhatsApp is working on a redesign for WhatsApp Web that will merge status updates and channels into a single Updates tab, offering a more consistent experience

Samsung may launch 'Brain Health' feature to detect early signs of dementia

Samsung is reportedly preparing a new Brain Health feature that could use phone and wearable data to flag early cognitive changes and offer preventative insights

POCO is set to launch M8 5G smartphone in India on Jan 8: What to expect

POCO has previewed the M8 5G smartphone ahead of its India launch, highlighting the phone's 7.35mm thickness and 178g weight

Create festive magic: Best AI prompts keep your New Year's picture perfect

These top AI prompts will make it simple to transform your New Year 2026 thoughts into striking masterpieces, from Happy New Year cards to fireworks-filled scenes and celebratory countdown visuals

Apple hints at major Fitness+ update coming in 2026: What to expect

A short teaser hints at new Fitness+ features coming next year, as Apple signals a bigger push for its fitness platform

Tech Wrap Dec 30: WhatsApp new features, LG gallery TV, Motorola Signature

WhatsApp introduces features for the new year. LG unveils Gallery TV ahead of CES 2026. Motorola to launch 'Signature' phone. OPPO Pad 5 launching soon. Bixby with Perplexity on Samsung Galaxy S26

OPPO Pad 5 to launch in India soon with 10,050mAh battery: What to expect

OPPO Pad 5 will likely launch in India alongside the Reno 15 series, sporting a 12.1-inch display with 2.8K resolution and a 10,050mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 series may get support for satellite voice calling

Samsung Galaxy S26 series could introduce satellite voice calling, expanding connectivity beyond emergency messaging and allowing users to make calls even without terrestrial networks

Motorola to launch 'Signature' smartphone in India on Jan 7: What to expect

Motorola has teased its upcoming Signature smartphone ahead of the January 7 India launch, confirming the fabric finish design

WhatsApp adds New Year features across chats, calls and Status: What's new

WhatsApp has introduced festive New Year features, including stickers, video call effects, animated Status updates, and tools to make group plans easier

Samsung tests Perplexity AI-powered Bixby assistant on One UI 8.5: Report

Samsung is reportedly testing a Perplexity-powered version of Bixby on One UI 8.5, enabling the assistant to handle more complex queries ahead of a wider rollout with the Galaxy S26

GTA 6 may avoid another delay, says ex-Rockstar dev ahead of 2026 ETA

Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York says GTA 6 is walking a fine line between polish and fatigue, warning that any new delay beyond November 2026 could drain remaining hype

OnePlus Turbo 6 series to launch on Jan 8, could arrive in India as Nord 6

The OnePlus Turbo 6 series is set to launch in China on January 8, with reports suggesting it may later be rebranded as the OnePlus Nord 6 for other markets

Meta to acquire Singapore startup Manus in bid to bolster AI push

Meta is spending aggressively to compete in the AI race against rivals like OpenAI, Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Microsoft Corp

PM Modi to inaugurate AI summit in Feb; Bill Gates, Hassabis to attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, with global tech leaders such as Bill Gates and Demis Hassabis confirming participation

Intel completes $5 bn share sale to Nvidia following Sept agreement

The deal follows an agreement in September under which both companies agreed to collaborate on the co-development of custom chips for data centres and personal computing

Tech Wrap Dec 29: Google Photos on Samsung TVs, WhatsApp, Rainbow Six Siege

Google Photos to support Samsung AI TVs. WhatsApp web calling support with alert. Rainbow Six Siege servers restored online

Foldable iPhone to touchscreen MacBook: Key Apple devices lined up for 2026

Reportedly, Apple is expected to roll out major upgrades in 2026, including a foldable iPhone, a new Home Hub, redesigned Macs and a more affordable MacBook

Samsung to bring Google Photos support to AI TVs in 2026: What's coming

Samsung has confirmed plans to bring Google Photos to its AI TV lineup from 2026, with new features like Memories and AI-based photo tools set to arrive gradually through the year