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Google works to erode Nvidia's software advantage with Meta's help

The effort is part of Google's aggressive plan to make its Tensor Processing Units a viable alternative to Nvidia's market-leading GPUs

DPDP Act rules leave companies racing to fix fragmented data, consent gaps

Barely a month after DPDP Act rules were notified, companies are weighing compliance hurdles as experts flag grey areas and costs of implementation

Tech Wrap Dec 17: Instagram for TV, ChatGPT Images, Meta AI glasses update

Instagram for TV. OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT Images. Meta AI software update. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 free trial. Adobe Firefly update. EvoFox One X Tri-Mode Wireless Gamepad launched

India well placed to lead high performance computing, says AMD executive

India's supercomputing mission is advancing steadily with govt backing and public-private partnerships, positioning the country to move ahead in high-performance computing, says AMD's Thomas Zacharia

With freebies, OpenAI, Google vie for Indian users, training data

Five AI analysts, however, said the freebies strategy would help companies gain from India's linguistic diversity to secure crucial data for AI training

Adobe Firefly brings prompt-based video editing and multi-model support

Adobe has updated Firefly with focus on precise video edits, better camera control, upscaling tools and a browser-based editor for AI-generated content

OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT Images to rival Google's Nano Banana: What's new

The updated ChatGPT Images, powered by GPT Image 1.5, is said to bring faster image generation, improved subject consistency and a new dedicated Images space within ChatGPT

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 free trial available with over 20 multiplayer maps

Activision has opened a limited-time free trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, giving players access to over 20 multiplayer maps, select modes, Zombies, and seasonal CODMAS content

Year-ender 2025: MacBook Pro to Kindle, five productivity-focused devices

From AI-first laptops and versatile tablets to distraction-free readers and compact desk gear, the following five products stood out in 2025 for getting real work done

OnePlus 15R, Pad Go 2 launch on December 17: Where to watch, what to expect

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 15R and Pad Go 2 in India on December 17. While the event is held in Bengaluru, OnePlus will livestream the event on its YouTube channel. Details below

CES 2026: Samsung announces 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup, sizes, and features

Samsung will bring its Micro RGB TVs to 55-inch and larger sizes in 2026, expanding the technology beyond ultra-large displays and adding updated picture, audio and AI features

Meta AI glasses can now amplify voices in live conversations: What's new

The new v21 update adds Conversation Focus for clearer in-person audio and a Meta AI-powered Spotify feature to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses

Instagram comes to big-screen, will let you binge Reels on Amazon fire TV

Instagram for TV supports up to five accounts, personalised feeds and channel-based Reels, turning short videos into big-screen viewing experience at home

Krafton releases BGMI redeem codes for Dec 17: How to unlock 'Suave Master'

Krafton India has released another set of BGMI redeem codes that will remain usable until February 28, 2026. One code from the latest drop gives players a chance to unlock the Suave Master set

Google partners with NHA to deploy AI to digitise medical records

Google is also working to bring more than 400,000 NHA-registered health facilities, such as hospitals, clinics and diagnostic labs, onto Google Maps and Search

Abu Dhabi's G42 group upgrades Llama-3-Nanda LLM with Hindi-English dataset

The updated LLM, G42 said, is engineered for real-world use, including casual speech, and works well even in Hinglish, a colloquial mixture of Hindi and English

Tech Wrap Dec 16: Realme Narzo 90, YouTube Create app, Dark Web Report

Realme Narzo 90 series launched. YouTube Create is now on iOS. Google to shut down Dark Web Report. Zoom's AI Companion on the web. Meta's Threads update. Apple Tv app update

YouTube Create for iOS brings AI video creation tools to iPhone: What's new

YouTube Create brings AI-based editing tools to iPhone and Android users, enabling quick video trims, audio cleanup, captions, voiceovers and template-driven creation on the go

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's India launch likely on January 6: What to expect

Xiaomi is likely to launch the Redmi Note 15 5G on January 6, 2026, followed by the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro Plus models later in the year

Apple TV app for Android brings Google Cast support: Here's what changes

Apple has added Google Cast support to its Apple TV app on Android, making it easier to stream content directly to compatible TVs