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Premium device boom in India to boost Snapdragon 8 adoption: Qualcomm

Qualcomm at its annual flagship event Snapdragon Summit launched its latest chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform

Why Sam Altman is offering studios 'opt-in' control over Sora content

Sam Altman says OpenAI will introduce opt-in controls for studios and explore revenue-sharing models to address copyright challenges around its AI video app, Sora

OpenAI's Sam Altman seeks funds for infra push during Asia tour: Report

Altman has planned to visit investors in the United Arab Emirates to raise money to help fund OpenAI's infrastructure expansion and research, WSJ said

Apple, Google block ICE-sighting apps after Trump administration's demand

ICEBlock, the most widely used of the ICE-tracking apps in Apple's app store, is among the apps that have been taken down

Tech Wrap Oct 3: Comet AI browser, Windows 11 update, Threads Communities

Comet AI browser is now available for free. Microsoft begins Windows 11 update. Threads communities feature rolled out. WhatsApp username feature. GTA Online brings Halloween 2025.

Microsoft begins Windows 11 25H2 update rollout: How to install, what's new

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 update globally with new AI tools, redesigned Start Menu, widgets on lockscreen, and improved recovery and power management.

Threads brings 100+ communities with new custom features: How it works

Meta brings 100+ communities to Threads, offering topic-based spaces with custom emojis, public membership tags, and new ways to connect over shared interests

Microsoft explains NPU and its role in Copilot+ PC platform for Windows

Microsoft reveals the role of NPUs in Copilot+ PCs, which accelerate AI tasks on Windows, improve efficiency, and reduce cloud dependence

Soon, WhatsApp will support usernames: What is it, how to reserve, and more

Reportedly, WhatsApp will let people reserve usernames early, giving everyone a fair chance to pick names and stopping beta users from grabbing the popular ones first

Fujitsu, Nvidia set to build energy-efficient AI chip for Japan by 2030

The new chip will combine Nvidia's graphics processing units with Fujitsu's central processing units on electronic boards and servers

GTA Online brings Halloween 2025 events with 'Slasher mode': What's new

Rockstar Games' Halloween 2025 update brings Slasher, Beast vs. Slasher, zombie survival challenges, and more to GTA Online

Now, Spotify lets you exclude specific songs ruining your recommendations

Spotify adds track-level exclusions to its Taste Profile, letting listeners prevent one-off or situational songs from affecting recommendations and playlists

Are your conversations safe? Here's why Instagram ads seem too spot-on

Many users report eerily specific ads appearing right after casual conversations, from concerts they wish to attend to products they never searched for online

Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Early access in beta kicks off ahead of launch

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 beta is live with early access for pre-orders, bringing 6v6 multiplayer maps, Zombies preview, and more ahead of the November 14 launch. Open beta to start Oct 5 onwards

Comet AI browser is now available to everyone for free, says Perplexity

Perplexity makes Comet browser free for all users, introduces Comet Plus subscription, and gives Max subscribers advanced AI tools and early feature access

Universal, Warner push for landmark AI licensing deals with tech firms

Record labels such as Universal Music and Warner Music are looking to avoid past internet-era pitfalls by demanding attribution and fair payouts as they strike AI licensing agreements

Apple halts Vision Pro overhaul to prioritise Meta-like AI glasses: Report

Apple has reportedly halted its Vision Pro N100 project and is instead doubling down on two smart glasses models, with launches reportedly targeted for 2027 and 2028

OpenAI slams Musk's xAI lawsuit, calls it an attempt to bully ex-workers

OpenAI has asked a federal judge in San Francisco, US, to dismiss the lawsuit filed by xAI, which accused OpenAI of poaching employees and stealing trade secrets

Govt proposes national registry of online games under draft rules 2025

Online social games and e-sports that do not inform the OGAI of such "material changes" can have their registration cancelled by the online gaming regulator, the rules propose

OpenAI secures $500 bn valuation, overtakes SpaceX in market worth

The milestone puts OpenAI ahead of SpaceX in terms of market valuation as investor appetite for AI soars. The deal also offers liquidity to staff and boosts retention