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Tech Wrap Dec 12: Tomb Raider Catalyst, Fortnite on Play Store, GPT-5.2

Tomb Raider Catalyst to be based in India. Fortnite returns on Android via Google Play Store. OpenAI releases the GPT-5.2 AI model. Google Photos in India gets AI Remix. The Game Awards 2025

India to showcase gender-responsive AI solutions at February 2026 summit

Compendium of case studies to be showcased at India-AI Impact Summit, focusing on ethical, empowering AI for women and girls

AI models are becoming commodity, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Nadella also added that AI agents, tools and technology are also important in the creation of a frontier success framework

Google tests 'Disco' AI browser that turns tabs into interactive web apps

With Disco, Google is testing a Gemini-powered browsing tools that builds personalised web apps from browsing activity and natural-language prompts

Opera's Neon browser goes public with AI agents, premium models at $19.90/m

Opera has opened public access to its AI browser Neon, offering advanced agentic AI tools and early access to leading AI models through a monthly subscription

The Game Awards 2025: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 wins 'Game of the Year'

At The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the night's biggest winner, while Umamusume: Pretty Derby and GTA 6 claimed key honours

Epic Games Store sale: Hogwarts Legacy free, big discounts on FC26, BF6

Epic Games Store has kicked off its Holiday Sale with major discounts on gaming titles including FC 26, Battlefield 6, and Cyberpunk 2077, while Hogwarts Legacy is free for a limited time

Minecraft 'Mounts of Mayhem' update released: Check new weapons, creatures

Minecraft's final update of the year introduces new mounts, weapons and combat upgrades, bringing fresh mechanics and mob encounters to both Java and Bedrock players

Google Photos in India gets 'AI Remix' to turn images into comics, sketches

Google has expanded its AI-based Remix feature in Google Photos to India, giving users a simple way to turn regular pictures into stylised, shareable artwork

BGMI releases redeem codes with exclusive 'Candied Dreams Mini-14' on offer

Krafton India has released a fresh batch of BGMI redeem codes, all valid until February 28, 2026. One of the codes from today's list will unlock an exclusive weapon skin for Mini-14

Tomb Raider Catalyst, set in North India, releases in 2027: What to expect

Amazon Game Studios has announced Tomb Raider: Catalyst, a new India-set chapter in the franchise, alongside a 2026 remake titled Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Year-ender 2025: Projectors to soundbars, 5 top picks for your living room

Year-ender 2025: From portable projectors to big QLED screens and budget-friendly surround systems, the following five products stood for transforming living rooms into entertainment spaces

OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 AI model in ChatGPT: Check what's new, availability

OpenAI's new GPT-5.2 model brings major upgrades in reasoning, coding, vision and long-context performance, with Instant, Thinking and Pro versions now rolling out to ChatGPT users

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Google Play Store after 5 years of absence

Epic Games has relaunched Fortnite on Play Store in the US, ending a five-year standoff triggered by its 2020 in-game app purchase dispute with Google

Now, Google try-on lets you preview full-body outfits from a single selfie

Google's updated try-on feature now generates full-body images from a selfie and is rolling out to in the US, offering a simpler way to preview outfits online

Crowd, coders, and school trip mark Microsoft CEO Nadella's homecoming

The Microsoft chief mixes product showcases with a personal trip to his old school

WhatsApp brings new features across calls, chats, Meta AI: Check what's new

WhatsApp's latest update brings missed call messages, improved Meta AI tools, new Status stickers and a revamped media tab on desktop

Tech Wrap Dec 11: Adobe apps in ChatGPT, OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, Instagram

ChatGPT integrates Adobe Photoshop, Express and Acrobat. OnePlus 15R Ace Edition in Electric Violet. Instagram's new 'Your Algorithm' tool. Spotify tests Prompted Playlists. Apple smart glasses

Google releases Emergency Live Video sharing feature for Android: Details

Google is rolling out Emergency Live Video for Android in select regions, allowing responders to request live footage during emergencies to speed up assessments and guide callers effectively

OnePlus 15R Ace Edition to launch in Electric Violet colour: What to expect

OnePlus is adding a new Electric Violet finish to the OnePlus 15R lineup, launching the Ace Edition on December 17 with a fiberglass back design and the same core hardware as the standard models