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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

E2E Networks in talks with IITs to provide GPUs: CTO Mohammed Imran

Several higher education institutions in India are conducting research on large language models, machine learning, and training new models

Tech Wrap Oct 2: Gemini for Home, Opera Neon Agentic AI, Ghost of Yotei

Google revamps Home with Gemini AI. Opera Neon browser with AI agents launched. Ghost of Yotei on PS5. WhatsApp's unified call hub on iOS rolled out. Google Home Speaker, Nest devices launched

WhatsApp adds unified call hub on iOS with scheduling, dialer, more: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is introducing a unified call hub on iOS with shortcuts, call scheduling, and a dialer for faster, more organised communication

Google launches Gemini AI-powered Nest Cams, Doorbell and Home Speaker

Google's new Nest Cams, Doorbell, and Home Speaker use Gemini for Home AI for smarter alerts, video summaries, and immersive audio, with Walmart offering compatible partner devices

Ghost of Yotei PS5 day-one patch brings bug fixes, new features: What's new

Sony has released a day-one update for Ghost of Yotei on PS5, fixing performance issues, gameplay bugs, animation glitches, and enhancing Photo Mode features for a smoother experience

Oppo, Vivo to launch flagships with MediaTek Dimensity 9500: What to expect

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9500 flagship chip will power Vivo's X300 series and Oppo's Find X9 lineup, both set to debut in China this October before expanding globally

iQOO 15 may launch with 7000mAh battery, 144Hz display: What to expect

Reportedly, iQOO 15 will likely sport a 6.85-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging

Opera Neon browser with agentic AI capabilities launched: Check features

Opera Neon introduces agentic AI tools like Tasks for workspace organisation, Cards for reusable prompts, and Neon Do for automated web navigation

Google revamps Home with Gemini AI, new Nest devices and subscription plans

Google adds Gemini AI to Home with a redesigned app, fresh Nest hardware and a premium plan for smarter and more useful home devices

Meta to use AI chats to target ads and content across its platforms

Starting December, Meta will factor your chats with its AI into ad targeting and content suggestions, making feeds more personalised while excluding sensitive topics like politics, religion, race

UK govt makes new attempt to access Apple cloud storage to get user data

In August, Britain dropped a mandate for the iPhone maker to provide a "back door" that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American as well as British citizens

Tech Wrap Oct 1: Realme 15x launch, Powerbeats Fit, Amazon Echo, Sora app

Realme 15x launched. Apple-owned Beats launched Powerbeats Fit. Amazon Echo, Kindle Scribe launched. OpenAI released the Sora app. Nothing OS 4.0 opened beta rollout. iPad Pro M5 videos surface

Not just MacBook, Apple may have iPad Pro M5 in launch pipeline too: Report

An alleged unboxing video of the iPad Pro (M5) has surfaced online, suggesting the device may feature a 10,429mAh battery, upgraded RAM, and dual front-facing cameras

Microsoft tests Copilot Portraits with 40 human-like avatars in voice chats

Microsoft is testing Copilot Portraits in the US, UK, and Canada, offering 40 stylised avatars to make chatbot conversations more engaging and face-to-face like

Adobe Premiere arrives on Apple iPhone to rival CapCut, VN, more: Details

Adobe debuts Premiere app on iPhone with multi-track editing, AI sound, and creative assets, making pro-grade video production more accessible