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World Ozone Day 2025: Why the ozone hole matters and India's plan to act

First identified in 1987, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is being celebrated on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with the theme "From science to global action"

Tech Wrap Sept 16: Galaxy S25 FE, Xiaomi 17 series, Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE launched in India. Xiaomi 17 series launch announced. Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a display may launch soon. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced

Google pledges £5 billion UK investment, unveils data centre near London

Google will invest £5 billion in the UK, opening a new data centre near London, creating jobs, backing clean energy plans, and giving a boost to PM Starmer's economic agenda

Microsoft 365 apps get free Copilot Chat integration: Here's how it works

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat rolls out across Office apps for no additional cost, with AI tools to draft, analyse, and automate tasks while premium features unlock advanced capabilities

Over 200 Google AI raters laid off: Did they train their own replacement?

More than 200 contract "raters" working on Google's AI projects were laid off without warning, sparking concerns over job security, pay, and their role in training replacement systems

Xiaomi 17 series confirmed to rival Apple iPhone 17 series: What to expect

Following the iPhone 17 series launch, China's Xiaomi has confirmed to rival Apple with its 17 series smartphone models, which will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

After 6a, trouble hits Google Pixel 7 series: Swollen batteries reported

Following the Google Pixel 6a overheating issues, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro users are now reporting battery swelling and related safety concerns

Nano Banana AI: How many images can you generate daily with Google Gemini?

Google has revised its Gemini model image creation limits policy, noting that "basic access" is available to free and "highest access" for Pro and Ultra users who use Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

Gemini's Nano Banana: How Google's AI creates lifelike photo edits

Google's Nano Banana, powered by Imagen 4 in the Gemini app, uses LLMs, diffusion models, and watermarking to produce more realistic and consistent AI images

Ray-Ban Meta glasses with built-in display may launch this week: Report

Meta is expected to debut Ray-Ban smart glasses with a built-in display, gesture-based wristband controls, and a new Oakley Meta Sphaera model at Connect 2025

Samsung introduces 'Gallery Assistant' photo editing app with One UI 8

Reportedly, a new 'Gallery Assistant' app is available in beta for Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 8, offering batch editing tools like watermarking and size compression

OpenAI recruits xAI's former CFO Mike Liberatore amid Musk-Altman feud

The hiring of xAI's CFO by OpenAI is expected to escalate the talent rivalry between CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, intensifying one of tech's biggest feuds

iPhone 17 Pro Max in cosmic orange colour already out of stock in US, India

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series in the price range of Rs 82,900 to Rs 2,29,900, which will be available in India starting from September 19 onwards for customers who have pre-booked the device

Snap OS 2.0 announced with revamped browser, Spotlight Lens, and more

The Snap OS 2.0 update brings browser upgrades, vertical video via Spotlight Lens, improved sharing tools, AR stabilisation, and gaming support for Snap Specs

Spotify now lets free users search and play music they want: What's new

Spotify updates its free tier with new features, giving users more control, personalised playlists, custom covers, and smarter music discovery tools

Samsung expands OneUI 8: Check schedule for Galaxy S25 series, other models

One UI 8 introduces personalised AI, upgraded Knox security, and foldable-specific optimisations, with rollout starting with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series planned for this week

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Qualcomm confirms next Android flagship chip

Qualcomm confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 launch at its September summit, with the new "Gen 5" branding also expanding to other Snapdragon series

IIT Hyderabad develops 6G prototypes, targets readiness for 2030 rollout

By 2030, when world begins deploying 6G, India will be ready with its own technologies, its own companies, and its own ecosystem, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Professor Kuchi said

iOS 26 update could affect iPhone's battery, performance: What Apple says

Reportedly, Apple noted on its support page that iOS 26 update may cause short-term battery drain and heating, while some new features could also have a lasting impact on iPhone performance

iOS 26 now rolling out to eligible iPhones: What is new and how to update

Alongside iOS 26, Apple has rolled out iOS 18.7 as an option for users who want security and bug fixes without adopting the new Liquid Glass interface of the new platform