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With 'OpenAI for Countries', ChatGPT maker seeks to increase global AI use

OpenAI said its typical power user, or those in the 95th percentile, reaches for OpenAI's advanced reasoning capabilities seven times more often than a typical user.

India witnesses 16% of total global downloads of Gen AI apps in 2025

India emerged as a global hotspot for AI apps in 2025, accounting for 16% of worldwide downloads, though revenue contribution remains under 1%, a Sensor Tower report shows

Mohan Yadav meets NVIDIA AI chief to explore tech collaboration in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met NVIDIA executive Calista Redmond at Davos to explore collaboration on artificial intelligence, governance, skill development and technology-driven growth

Tech Wrap Jan 21: OnePlus, BenQ gaming monitor, Netflix mobile app revamp

OnePlus India CEO dismisses claims of shut down. BenQ launched a new gaming monitor. Netflix plans mobile app revamp. WhatsApp iOS group chat history. Sony Bravia goes to TCL. Xbox cloud gaming

Chromebooks to soon get Gemini in Chrome, similar to macOS and Windows

Reportedly, Gemini in Chrome is starting to appear on ChromeOS through Canary builds, with Google confirming a gradual rollout beginning with Chrome 144 for select Chromebook devices

Soon, Spotify may sync audiobooks with your physical book reading progress

Spotify is reportedly testing a new Page Match feature that could sync physical books with audiobooks by scanning pages using OCR to match reading progress with audio playback

Cannot see special captions on some YouTube videos? Here's what's going on

YouTube has temporarily disabled certain custom caption formats like SRV3 and YTT after they started causing video playback problems for some viewers

Free Xbox cloud gaming plan with ads may launch soon: What to expect

Microsoft may soon roll out its ad-supported Xbox cloud gaming plan more widely, after users began spotting in-app notices hinting at limited, ad-backed play sessions on the Xbox app

WhatsApp may let iPhone users share group chat history with new members

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new iOS feature that lets users share up to 100 recent group messages with newly added members, helping them catch up instantly

BGMI redeem codes released on Jan 21: How to claim Cobalt Storm backpack

A new batch of BGMI redeem codes has been released that will remain active until February 28, 2026. One of the codes in the latest release allows players to claim the Cobalt Storm backpack as a reward

OPPO is planning to dismantle OnePlus? Here's what the company said

OnePlus has responded to the claims that OPPO may be quietly winding it down. OnePlus India CEO said that the business operations here continue as normal

Sony hands TV business control to TCL: What it means for Bravia TVs

From pricing and panel sourcing to where TVs are made, Sony's deal with TCL could slowly reshape what Bravia TVs look like - even if the logo stays the same

Netflix plans mobile app revamp with vertical video feed, podcasts: Report

Reportedly, Netflix is redesigning its mobile app with short-form video feeds and podcasts, aiming to boost daily engagement and compete with social platforms beyond traditional streaming

OpenAI rolls out age prediction in ChatGPT ahead of Adult Mode release

OpenAI has rolled out age prediction in ChatGPT that will determine whether the account is account is owned by a minor or not. Wrongful categorisation can be corrected by following the steps below

Tech Wrap Jan 20: Samsung AI Bixby, Amazon Echo Show, Vivo X200T launch

Samsung plans AI revamp for Bixby. Amazon launches Echo Show 11, Echo Show 8 (gen 4). Vivo X200T launch on Jan 27. iQOO 15R launching soon. Realme P4 Power launch on Jan 29. Asus pivots to AI devices

Redmi Turbo 5 Max with 9,000mAh battery to be unveiled soon: What to expect

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi Turbo 5 Max with a 9,000mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. India availability has not yet been announced

Cannot shut down Windows 11? Microsoft acknowledges issue, releases the fix

Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency patches to fix those issues

iQOO 15R with dual-camera, OriginOS, flat-frame design unveiled: Details

iQOO 15R is coming soon, confirmed the Chinese smartphone brand on January 20. Alongside, it has shared a glimpse of the upcoming phone in a checkered grey design, and confirmation of OriginOS

Samsung not giving up on Bixby after all; plans revamp with One UI 8.5

The new Bixby will focus on natural language device control and live web search using Perplexity AI. Revamped Bixby will roll-out with OneUI 8.5 update

Jony Ive and OpenAI's first AI gadget may launch in 2026: What to expect

OpenAI's long-rumoured hardware ambitions may take shape in 2026, as the company prepares to unveil its first device, reportedly a compact AI companion designed for everyday interaction