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Google set to redesign Gemini app across Android and Apple iOS: What's new

Google is rolling out a redesigned Gemini app with a new interface, pill-shaped prompt box, unified tools section and updated navigation, though the release is currently limited

Mission Drishti: How GalaxEye is advancing earth observation with OptoSAR

Mission Drishti, launched by GalaxEye, introduces OptoSAR technology, combining optical and radar imaging to deliver clearer and more consistent satellite data across weather and lighting conditions

Oura app update adds birth control tracking, menopause insights: What's new

Oura has introduced new features for birth control tracking and menopause insights, using real-time biometric data to offer more personalised health insights across different life stages

xAI may bring Grok Voice to Apple CarPlay for in-car AI use: What to expect

xAI's Grok Voice mode has been reportedly spotted in the iOS app with a CarPlay placeholder, signalling possible support for in-car AI voice interactions in an upcoming update

WhatsApp may adopt Apple's Liquid Glass UI for chats on iOS: What to expect

WhatsApp is testing a translucent 'Liquid Glass' chat interface for iPhone, aligning with Apple's iOS design language, though the feature remains in beta and is yet to roll out widely

Mac mini M4 entry model disappears from Apple Store in India: Discontinued?

Apple has pulled the 256GB Mac mini M4 from its India store after weeks of stock issues, likely due to high demand, supply constraints and a possible product refresh

Full-screen Xbox experience now available on Windows 11-based PCs, tablets

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs and tablets in select markets, bringing a console-style interface with controller-first navigation and unified game libraries

Public sector banks to scale up IT spend amid Anthropic Mythos cyber threat

Mythos' advanced coding capabilities give it an unprecedented potential to detect cybersecurity weaknesses and develop methods to exploit them, sparking concerns

'Just looping you in': Why letting AI write emails may create more work

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, is increasingly allowing people to offload the repetitive routines of tending one's inbox

Nvidia's push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian tech partners

Nvidia has expanded its roster of Asian partners in recent years, primarily through deeper chip-focused ties with suppliers such as SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co

Apple sales forecast surpasses estimates even as Mac shortages linger

Sales will rise 14 per cent to 17 per cent in the period, which runs through June, the company said during a post-earnings conference call Thursday

Cars with Google built-in get Gemini for natural interactions, car control

Google is bringing Gemini AI to cars with Google built-in, replacing Assistant and enabling more natural voice interactions, real-time information, and easier control of vehicle functions

Google is now open to exploring inclusion of ads in Gemini app: Report

Google may bring ads to Gemini in the future, with executives indicating openness to monetisation as the company tests ad formats across AI-powered search experiences

Instagram to stop recommending repost-heavy accounts across the app: Report

Instagram reportedly limits the reach of reposted content, extends recommendation rules beyond Reels to photos and carousels to prioritise original creators and reduce duplicate posts

Spotify labels human artists with badge as AI content grows on platform

Spotify rolls out Verified badge and new artist details to improve transparency and help users identify authentic artists on its platform

V2X explained: India aims to link cars, roads, pedestrians, and networks

India is exploring V2X to enable vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate in real time. Still under consultation, the move could reshape road safety, traffic flow and future mobility systems

OpenAI fixes ChatGPT bug that made it overuse goblin and gremlin metaphors

After a rise in quirky creature metaphors in ChatGPT responses, OpenAI has fixed the issue by removing the training incentives that encouraged such language across model versions

Elon Musk vs OpenAI: What lies at the heart of the court battle now?

In 2024, Elon Musk sued OpenAI, arguing that the company had breached its principles when it was founded in 2015

Samsung warns RAM supply-demand gap will widen even further in 2027: Report

Samsung indicates that tight inventories and surging AI workloads could push the RAM supply-demand imbalance further by 2027, even as chipmakers expand production capacity

What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era

As Microsoft rolls out a voluntary retirement programme for its US workforce, experts say AI may push firms to trim middle layers and redirect costs