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US tech firms hold back data centre leasing in India amid trade tensions

Demand orders for hyperscale data centers from technology majors like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are still in the pipeline, but the firms are holding off on signing them for now

OpenAI now lets ChatGPT users connect with Spotify, Zillow in app

With the new option, unveiled Monday during OpenAI's annual developers event, a ChatGPT user can ask to create a playlist for the weekend and the app will connect with Spotify to make suggestions

AMD signs multi-year AI chip supply deal with ChatGPT creator OpenAI

The deal offers OpenAI an opportunity to take a stake in one of Nvidia's most formidable rivals and is a powerful endorsement of Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD's) AI chips and software

Tech Wrap Oct 6: Asus ROG Xbox Ally, OxygenOS 16 launch, Instagram Map

Asus ROG Xbox Ally series pre-orders in India. Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 launch. Instagram's Map feature debuts in India. Samsung Galaxy M17 launch on Oct 10. Gemini Nano Banana

Instagram's Map feature debuts in India: What is it, how it works, and more

Instagram has introduced its Map feature in India, adding new privacy indicators, clearer location-sharing controls, and tools for exploring local content

Samsung schedules Galaxy M17 5G India launch for October 10: What to expect

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G will sport a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 open beta live: New modes, maps, levels unlocked

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta adds new weapons, maps, perks, and extends Zombie Survival mode until October 8. Here's what's new

Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 will launch on October 16, says OnePlus India

OnePlus will launch OxygenOS 16 on October 16, integrating Gemini AI into the AI Mind Space hub. Full-screen AOD and iOS 26 Liquid Glass-inspired design expected

Landscapes to social media posts, Gemini Nano Banana adds new aspect ratios

Google expands Gemini 2.5 Flash Image with new formats, faster editing, and better character consistency, now available for developers through AI Studio and Vertex AI

ChatGPT down: Thousands of users unable to use OpenAI's popular AI tool

Several Indian users faced disruptions as OpenAI's ChatGPT went down for about an hour, according to DownDetector

OpenAI, Jony Ive's maiden AI device project hits technology hurdles: Report

OpenAI and Jony Ive have reportedly been working on a palm-sized AI device, which has now encountered a range of technical issues, potentially hinting at the delay in development

Discord security breach leaks users govt ID, payment details: What happened

Discord says one of its third-party support providers was breached, exposing limited user data including names, emails, billing details, and some government ID images

Soon, YouTube Music will translate lyrics for Premium subscribers: Report

YouTube Music is reportedly testing a "Translate" button for live lyrics, enabling Premium users to view machine-generated translations across different languages

Microsoft may soon let players access Xbox Cloud Gaming for free with ads

Xbox Cloud Gaming may soon introduce a free, ad-based tier allowing players to stream select titles without a Game Pass subscription

Vivo X300 FE may launch alongside X300, X300 Pro globally: What to expect

Vivo X300 FE has surfaced on certification listings, hinting at an earlier debut than expected, possibly alongside the X300 and X300 Pro at the series' global launch

Soon, you can quick-share WhatsApp Stories on Facebook, Instagram: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is experimenting with an Instagram-like Status redesign for iOS, adding quick-share buttons for Facebook and Instagram to make cross-platform posting faster and simpler

Asus ROG Xbox Ally series pre-orders in India begin October 7: Details here

Pre-orders for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming consoles in India will begin on October 7, ahead of their official launch on October 16. Pricing for both models has not yet been revealed

Premium device boom in India to boost Snapdragon 8 adoption: Qualcomm

Qualcomm at its annual flagship event Snapdragon Summit launched its latest chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform

Why Sam Altman is offering studios 'opt-in' control over Sora content

Sam Altman says OpenAI will introduce opt-in controls for studios and explore revenue-sharing models to address copyright challenges around its AI video app, Sora

OpenAI's Sam Altman seeks funds for infra push during Asia tour: Report

Altman has planned to visit investors in the United Arab Emirates to raise money to help fund OpenAI's infrastructure expansion and research, WSJ said