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S Korea fines Meta $15 mn for illegally collecting info from Facebook users

Following a four-year investigation, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission concluded that Meta unlawfully collected sensitive information about around 980,000 Facebook users

ASUS ROG Phone 9 could feature a display with 185Hz refresh rate: Details

ASUS ROG Phone 9 is expected to use LTPO technology for dynamic refresh rate adjustment within 1-120Hz, with the 185Hz mode likely dedicated to gaming

Microsoft releases AI-backed Support Virtual Agent for Xbox: What is it

Xbox Support Virtual Agent can access support documents to answer relevant questions related to Xbox console and game support issues

Samsung to add Apple Intelligence-like notification summaries in OneUI 7

The new feature will reportedly be part of Samsung's Galaxy AI suite, providing an at-a-glance view of notifications

Apple releases iOS 18.2 dev beta 2 with more Intelligence: Check what's new

In addition to Apple Intelligence updates, iOS 18.2's second developer beta introduces a Find My location-sharing option and new Camera Control features for the iPhone 16 series

Apple explores push into smart glasses with internal study of products

For years, Apple had sought to make a lighter-weight augmented reality version of the device- something that could be worn all day and potentially replace the iPhone

OpenAI in talks with regulators in California to become for-profit company

The attorney general in Delaware also has been in communication about the nonprofit to for-profit shift, as detailed in a letter to OpenAI

WhatsApp bans over 8.5 million accounts in Sept, 33 reinstated: Report

WhatsApp received 8,161 complaints in September, which included 3,744 ban appeals

Japan launches defence satellite aimed at speedier military operations

The rocket was carrying a Defense Ministry satellite, Kirameki No. 3, which uses X-band communication for information and data sharing, as well as military operations and command

Abu Dhabi, Microsoft partner on AI push to make energy mkt more efficient

"It will speed up seismic surveys from months to days," Al Jaber said, adding that it will also make the industry more sustainable by reducing emissions

European Union to assess if Apple's iPad OS complies with bloc's tech rules

The move by the EU executive, which acts as the bloc's competition enforcer, followed Apple's publication of a compliance report for its iPad OS, designated by the commission in April as an important

Tech wrap Nov 4: Realme GT 7 Pro, HONOR Magic 7 series, Apple Intelligence

Realme GT 7 Pro India launch on Nov 26. HONOR Magic 7 series official. iOS 18.2 in first week of December. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE. OLED MacBook Pro

Google Maps to add lane guidance feature for better navigation clarity

Additionally, the app will now include reminders for parking locations and offer walking directions to the entrances of buildings, according to The Verge

Affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Fan Edition reportedly under development

Samsung at its latest quarterly earnings announcement indicated that it could be developing more affordable foldable smartphones in the future

Samsung to bring seamless update function to Galaxy S25 series: Report

The A/B update function allows users to continue using their smartphones while software updates are downloaded and set up in the background

Apple to update MacBook Pro with OLED display, 2nm M6 chips in 2026: Report

The MacBook Pro's 2025 model with a new M5 chip will likely be "just another chip upgrade," with a "total redesign" planned for 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman

Apple planning new affordable Vision headset as iPhone accessory: Report

The new product will reportedly feature a display and a battery, while sending data to a paired iPhone for processing

Realme GT 7 Pro with SD 8 Elite chip launching in India on Nov 26: Details

Realme says the GT 7 Pro embodies the theme "Explore the Unexplored," with a design inspired by space exploration

iPhones could get more Apple Intelligence features in early Dec: Details

Reportedly, Apple is also planning to integrate Google's Gemini AI into its operating system for iPhones, Macs, and iPads in 2025

Tech spending strong, AI and Copilot driving momentum: Microsoft India Prez

"Copilot has become the verb for AI. We are truly becoming 'Copilot' to India's transformation, which I'm really excited about," Chandok said