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Soon, WhatsApp will let users link social media profiles on their account

Beta version of the new WhatsApp feature only allows Instagram links. Options for other Meta platforms like Facebook and Threads may be included in the final release

Sony State of Play on Feb 12: These video games could be coming to PS5 soon

Sony may also announce a partnership with Apple, bringing PlayStation VR2 controller support and new video games to the Vision Pro headset

Apple may launch iPhone SE 4, MacBook Air M4, and more in February: Report

Apple is also expected to announce a partnership with Sony this week, bringing support for PlayStation VR2 hand controllers to the Vision Pro headset

Black History, Pride Month vanish from Google Calendar; backlash erupts

Google faces heavy criticism online after removing Pride Month, Black History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day from Google Calendar, days after Donald Trump takes office

Google I/O 2025 on May 20: From Android to Gemini, here is what to expect

Google is expected to release Android 16 around the same time as the conference, while it could offer more details about the new Android XR platform

Here's why China's DeepSeek is India's final call to board the AI flight

Unless the most-populous nation puts its globally acknowledged edge in software programming to work, the moment will pass it by

Elon Musk's bid to control OpenAI complicates for-profit transition

Musk, who has since launched a rival AI firm, has fired off angry posts about Altman on his social media platform, filed two lawsuits against the company for straying from its founding principles

Sundar Pichai, PM Modi discuss 'incredible' opportunities of AI in India

Alphabet CEO Pichai also noted the potential for close collaboration between "we" (Google) and India to advance the country's digital transformation

Open-sourced AI, unbiased datasets are essential: PM Narendra Modi

Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris: Offers to hold next global meet on the tech in India

US, UK refuse to sign AI summit communique calling for 'global governance'

In a speech before the communique was released, Vice President JD Vance argued strongly against the European Union's tough regulatory approach to social-media platforms and AI

Google, SoftBank back quantum computing startup QuEra in $230 million deal

QuEra Interim Chief Executive Officer Andy Ory said the latest funding round came together quickly - "in a matter of weeks" - after the startup cleared a series of technical challenges

65% of Indians used AI, more than double the global avg: Microsoft study

"India is most excited about using AI for translations, answering questions, increasing efficiency at work and helping students with schoolwork," the report said

IIT Madras, Isro develop semiconductor for space research, other sectors

State and private sector organisations involved in developing chip indigenously

Tech wrap Feb 11: Instagram teen account, Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, iOS 18.3.1

Meta introduces Instagram teen accounts in India. Samsung Galaxy F06 5G launch. Apple iOS 18.3.1. OnePlus Watch 3 launch. Lava's Prowatch X launching on Feb 15

7 must-have tech gifts for Valentine's Day 2025 that'll wow your loved one

Make this Valentine's Day special by giving special tech gifts to your partner. Here are the 7 best tech gifts for Valentine's Day 2025 for your loved ones

Samsung Galaxy F06 5G phone to be launched on February 12: What to expect

Samsung said that the Galaxy F06 5G will support 12 5G bands across all telecom operators, improving connectivity and Internet speed

Meta introduces Instagram for teenagers in India: Check safeguard details

In addition to Teen accounts, Meta is bringing an age verification feature to Instagram to ensure that young users do not misrepresent their age

PM Modi advocates for 'bias-free' data sets in AI at Paris summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration to harness AI for economic growth, social transformation, and sustainable development

India, France stress on democratised access to AI at Paris summit

The roundtable was co-chaired by Amit A Shukla, joint secretary, cyber diplomacy division, Ministry of External Affairs, and Henri Verdier, Ambassador for digital affairs, French Ministry

Apple shifts focus to AR glasses after axing Mac-tethered version: Report

Bloomberg previously reported that Apple is shutting the programme for augmented reality (AR) glasses, which would have required a connection to a Mac for processing data