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OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with Pentagon to pilot AI for defence tasks

OpenAI will work with the Defense Department to come up with ways that AI can help with administrative tasks, such as getting health care for US military members and helping prevent cyberattacks

WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in parts of messaging app

Advertisements will be shown only in the app's Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they won't appear where personal chats are located, developers said

DRDO, IIT-Delhi demonstrate experimental progress in quantum communication

The experiment attained a secure key rate of nearly 240 bits per second with a quantum bit error rate of less than 7 per cent, the ministry said

Hack-proof communication? DRDO, IIT Delhi test quantum entanglement tech

The defence ministry said that this form of communication can support applications such as long-distance quantum key distribution, secure data transmission, and the development of quantum networks

Meta appoints Arun Srinivas as India head, to take over from July 1

He will focus on bringing the organisation's business, innovation, and revenue priorities together

With ads and paid subscriptions, is WhatsApp Meta's next big bet?

Meta introduces ads and paid subscriptions in WhatsApp's Status and Channels, expanding monetisation while promising limited data sharing and strong privacy controls

Tech Wrap June 16: OnePlus Nord 5 launch, Legion Pro 7i, iOS 26 features

OnePlus Nord 5 to launch on July 8. Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Realme Narzo 80 Lite launched. iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence top features releasing this year. Google expands AI Audio Overviews to Search

OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE5 and Buds 4 set to launch on July 8: What to expect

OnePlus Nord 5 will powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and company highlights 144fps gaming with frame interpolation technology and cryo-velocity VC cooling

Vivo Y400 Pro with 3D curved display launching on June 20: Expected specs

Vivo Y400 Pro is expected to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip and feature a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera sensor

OPPO K13x 5G with Dimensity 6300, 6000mAh battery to launch on June 23

OPPO K13x 5G, launching on June 23, will feature MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 120Hz OLED display, 6000mAh battery, and reinforced build. OPPO confirmed that the phone will be priced under Rs 15,000

These apps on your phone are 'spying' on you: How to protect your data

Apps are harvesting data on you constantly-sometimes beyond what they need. Here's why it matters, how it's used, and what you can do to regain some control

Apple Intelligence: New features coming to iPhones, iPads, Macs this year

Apple has begun rolling out new Apple Intelligence features to developers through the latest developer beta build of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26

TCS, Salling Group partner for IT transformation, AI-based cloud migration

TCS will deploy its AI-enabled cloud operations solution, Cloud Exponence, to deliver smart managed services in hybrid cloud environments and improve operational efficiency

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 to launch in India on June 19: What to expect

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 launches in India on June 19 with fast charging, 36-hour playback, and dual-tone colour options

Apple iPadOS 26: Check key features coming to these iPads later this year

iPadOS 26 will bring Apple's new "Liquid Glass" UI, Mac-style multitasking, and Apple Intelligence features to a wide range of iPads later this year

iOS 26: Check new features coming to these Apple iPhones later this year

iOS 26 brings a refreshed design, Apple Intelligence, call screening, and more to iPhones later this year; some features will be limited to newer models

POCO F7 with 7550 mAh battery, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 may launch in India soon

POCO F7 is expected to launch in India later this month with a 7,550mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 50MP camera, and 90W fast charging

Google expands 'AI Audio Overviews' feature to Search: Here's how it works

Google is testing AI-generated audio summaries in Search, offering playback tools, source links, and feedback options through its Labs programme

iOS 26: Apple will let apps like Spotify access this new Music app feature

With iOS 26, third-party music apps like Spotify will be able to offer full-screen animated artwork on iPhone's lock screen, similar to the new Apple Music app feature

Garena Free Fire Max: Here are June 16 redeem codes to win rewards and more

Garena Free Fire Max has released redeem codes for June 16. Players can follow this step-by-step guide to redeem them