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PVR Inox launches app feature 'SCREENIT' for curated movie experience

The company has introduced a platform named SCREENIT available only on PVR INOX app allowing customers to curate their movie experience

TRAI new rules: Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL SIM to stop working after this period

TRAI allows users to keep their SIM activated for more than 90 days without recharge. However, users can extend for an additional 30 days with Rs 20 recharge

Apple Intelligence-powered Mail app coming to Macs, iPads in April: Report

Apple has already rolled out the new revamped Mail app for iPhones with the iOS 18.2 update in December 2024

Google releases Android 16 beta release schedule: Check timeline and more

Google will be releasing the first beta of Android 16 this month, while the final release is expected in April or May

Jio Platforms debuts blockchain-powered 'JioCoin': All you need to know

JioCoins are blockchain-based reward tokens that users can earn for engaging with different mobile or internet-based apps as decided by Jio Platforms

Microsoft brings AI-powered Windows Search to Copilot+ PCs: What is it

Microsoft said that the new AI-powered Search feature runs entirely on-device, utilising the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) built into Copilot Plus PCs

Galaxy Unpacked 2025: S25 series, OneUI 7, more Galaxy AI features expected

Samsung has also announced its pre-reserve programme for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series smartphones in India, offering benefits worth up to Rs 5,000 at the time of purchase

Instagram extends Reels duration, changes profile grid, introduces 'Edits'

Instagram now allows Reels of up to three minutes duration on the platform. The profile grid has been revised to display content in vertical format. Video editing app Edits is set to launch soon

OpenAI finalises 'o3 mini' reasoning AI model version, to launch it soon

The new o3 and o3 mini models would be more powerful than the previously launched o1 models, the company had said previously

TikTok restores services in US, thanks president-elect Donald Trump

TikTok stopped working for U.S. users late on Saturday before a law shutting it down on national security grounds took effect on Sunday

Ethical concerns on use of AI demand robust safeguards: LS secy general

Addressing the 61st Conference of Secretaries of Legislative Bodies, Singh said ethical concerns about AI, such as algorithm bias, misinformation and privacy risks, demand robust safeguards

Indian organisations are mature about cybersecurity: Sophos CTO Aaron Bugal

Aaron Bugal, chief technology officer at global cybersecurity firm Sophos, visited India recently and urged organisations to strengthen security

Automation for improvement: How it will boost productivity for workers

Time saved will boost productivity by 2.61 per cent in the organised sector by 2030

AI on its own: How tech is reshaping work as GenAI adoption grows in India

Agentic AI, software systems capable of performing complex tasks with minimal human oversight, will likely be the biggest tech trend in 2025

Marking out multidimensional technology risks world faces in 2025

Weaponisation of biotechnology, sophisticated cyberattacks and the cost of investing in security are among challenges this year

SpaDeX successful, results will pave way for future missions: Isro chief

Narayanan, who arrived in Kerala after the successful space-docking test, told reporters at the airport here that it was a team effort by the Isro and the results of the test were being reviewed

Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software

In the beta update, Apple said it is disabling the AI-generated feature for news and entertainment while it tries to fix the issue causing the technology to fabricate information

Tech wrap Jan 17: Apple Store app in India, Nintendo Switch 2, Noise Tag 1

Apple Store App debuts in India. Nintendo Switch 2 first look revealed. Noise Tag 1 launched. iOS 18.3 beta 3. Samsung Galaxy S25 series

Starship's fiery explosion creates a dazzling spectacle across the skies

Skies over the Caribbean lit up with colourful streaks of fireballs on Thursday after SpaceX's seventh Starship test ended in a failure, resulting in an explosion

Apple iPhone SE 4 to feature modern design, larger camera, more: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to offer the iPhone SE 4 in two colours: Midnight (black) and Starlight (white)