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Tech wrap Nov 28: Lava Yuva 4 launched, Redmi K80 series, Black Friday sale

Lava Yuva 4 launched. Redmi K80 series in China. Amazon's maiden Black Friday sale. OnePlus Ace 5 to be rebranded as the OnePlus 13r. xAI's standalone app for Grok. Samsung Galaxy S25 series

Is Microsoft training AI models using consumers' data from Office apps?

Connected Experiences feature, which analyses user content to provide suggestions and recommendations, has raised questions about whether Microsoft is using customer data to train its AI models

Amazon's maiden Black Friday Sale in India to kick off from November 29

Amazon said that brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG and more are participating in its first Black Friday sale in India

Most CFOs in India see GenAI boosting tax function efficiency: Report

Globally, 87 per cent of leaders echo this sentiment, underscoring GenAI's potential to revolutionize tax functions worldwide, said a EY Tax and Finance Operations (TFO) Survey 2024

Xiaomi unveils Qualcomm SD 8 series-powered Redmi K80 series: Details here

The Redmi K80 series includes two models: the Pro model powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the non-Pro model featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

OnePlus Ace 5 could launch as OnePlus 13r in India, unveiling set for Dec

Alongside the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13r, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus is expected to also launch its next-generation smartwatch in global markets, including India, by early 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be powered by Qualcomm SD 8 Elite: Report

The Galaxy S25 series has reportedly been listed on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, revealing some key specifications. Here is a roundup of what to expect

Elon Musk's xAI to launch standalone app for Grok AI chat bot: Report

Unlike competitors such as OpenAI, which already offer standalone apps for Android and iOS, Grok is currently only accessible on X (formerly Twitter) with subscription

Need to make laws more strict to curb vulgarity on social media: Vaishnaw

There is a need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media platforms, Vaishnaw said amid din in the House

NTT DATA announces intent to acquire cloud engg firm Niveus Solutions

The acquisition accelerates NTT DATA's strategy to expand its cloud capabilities to meet the global demand for cloud solutions across industries

Tech wrap Nov 27: OxygenOS 15, Spotify Gemini extension, ChatGPT shortcut

OnePlus Open gets OxygenOS 15 update. Spotify Gemini Extension. ChatGPT Search shortcut on iPhones. iQOO 13 software support. OPPO Reno 13 series launched in China. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

iQOO confirms 4-year OS and 5-year security updates for upcoming flagship

Set to launch in India on December 3, the iQOO 13 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Chinese brand has also confirmed that the smartphone will boot FunTouch OS 15

AI, GenAI next major game changers; will remain impactful: NTT executive

Sean Lawrence, Vice President and head of the IOWN Development Office at NTT, said AI is being used far more widely than what is perceived by many

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What to expect from upcoming flagship smartphone

Reportedly, there will be design symmetry across models in the Galaxy S25 series, with the Ultra model featuring flat frame and rounded corners, marking a departure from current-generation boxy design

ChatGPT update enables Search shortcut on iPhone: What is it, how it works

The web search option is a newly added shortcut for ChatGPT for iPhone that also offers shortcuts for prompting the chat bot, starting a voice conversation, accessing specific AI models, and more

OnePlus Open receives Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 in India: What's new

OxygenOS 15 is also available for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12r models in India. The Android 15-based software update is expected to arrive for the Pad 2 tablet in November

OPPO unveils Reno 13 series, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8350: What's new

The OPPO Reno 13 series is currently limited to China, but expected to go global in early 2025. The series boasts premium design, IP69 dust and water resistance, and quad-curved display

Gemini on Android can now play and search music on Spotify: How it works

After WhatsApp, Spotify becomes the second third-party app to integrate with Google Gemini AI assistant

Alphabet Inc's arguments draw skepticism from judge in ad tech case

Google's Dunn said that US antitrust law allows the company to decide whether to make its products work with that of competitors

Google to tweak search results in Europe after rivals highlight low traffic

Under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google is prohibited from favouring its products and services on its platform