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Meta's new Omnilingual AI can understand 1,600+ languages: How it works

Meta's new Omnilingual ASR can transcribe speech in over 1,600 languages, including several regional Indian ones such as Awadhi, Maithili, Chhattisgarhi, and Tulu

Google Drive adds Gemini-powered Audio Overviews for summarising PDFs

Gemini in Google Drive can now turn long PDFs into short, podcast-style audio summaries, allowing users to listen to key points instead of reading entire documents

Google adds new AI features to Pixel phones, including message summaries

The move comes as major tech companies, including Alphabet, Apple, Amazon.com Inc and Meta Platforms Inc, are racing to make their AI offerings more advanced and more useful to consumers

Over 40% of India's IT, gig workforce adopt AI; employability rises

According to the India Skills Report 2026, India now contributes 16 per cent of the world's AI talent, projected to grow to 1.25 million professionals by 2027

Big Tech boost to India's AI engine may power infra, local data hosting

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing big in India. This may support the development of AI infrastructure and local data hosting

India's AI sector needs innovation, not regulation: Arundhati Bhattacharya

Salesforce South Asia chief Arundhati Bhattacharya said India's artificial intelligence sector is still evolving and needs innovation and self-regulation, not premature laws

Tech Wrap Nov 11: Spotify on WhatsApp status, Fallout 4, Nano Banana 2

Spotify song sharing on WhatsApp status. Fallout 4 anniversary edition released. Google may release Nano Banana 2 soon. Samsung SmartThings works with Apple Siri. Google Play update

Xbox Cloud Gaming now available in India: How to get started, pricing, more

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, allowing users to stream and play Xbox titles directly on phones, PCs, smart TVs, or Fire TV devices - no console required

Samsung SmartThings adds support for Apple Siri Shortcuts: What it means

Samsung SmartThings has reportedly added Siri Shortcuts support, allowing users to trigger smart home routines with simple Siri voice commands

You can now share Spotify songs, podcasts with preview on WhatsApp status

Spotify's new feature lets Android users share songs, playlists, and podcasts directly to WhatsApp Status with cover art and a short audio preview that lasts 24 hours

Samsung Galaxy S26 series to debut in Jan 2026 with Qi2 charging: Report

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series in January 2026, reverting to its usual flagship launch timeline. The Galaxy S26 series models may get Qi2 wireless magnetic charging

How to restore old photos using Google Gemini AI? Know easy prompts & more

With Google Gemini & ChatGPT, users can "restore" old, grainy photos, transforming blur images into DSLR-quality portraits. This is a popular AI trend. So, use our simple prompts to try it yourself

iQOO 15 launching in India on November 26: Check expected specs, more

Launching on November 26, the iQOO 15 smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and will debut with Android 16-based OriginOS 6

Bethesda Softworks launches Fallout 4 Anniversary edition: Check what's new

Bethesda celebrates ten years of Fallout 4 with the release of the Anniversary Edition, priced at Rs 4,199 in India, combining all expansions, over 150 Creation Club items, and new in-game content

Apple may delay launch of second-gen iPhone Air to 2027: What to expect

Apple has reportedly paused the development timeline for the second-generation iPhone Air, originally planned for 2026, amid lower-than-expected sales of the current model

OnePlus 15 India launch set for Nov 13: Check confirmed key specifications

After its launch in China, OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus 15 in India on November 13, featuring an AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, and a 7,300mAh battery

Google Play to warn users about apps that excessive battery drain

Starting March 2026, Android apps that overuse wake locks may lose Play Store visibility or get labelled for excessive battery drain

Google's Nano Banana 2 may get 4K output with Gemini 3.0: What to expect

Google's anticipated Nano Banana 2 image generator is tipped to bring 4K rendering, improved text clarity, smarter edits, and more context-aware image generation powered by the Gemini 3 Pro Image mode

India among top data centre markets; Mumbai costs among lowest globally

The ranking is based on the cost per watt to build data centres, with 1st rank representing the highest construction costs and 52nd the lowest

Reliance Jio extends 18 months free Gemini AI Pro subscription to all users

Google AI Pro is now available to users of Reliance Jio for free for 18 months. All Jio 5G customers can take advantage of the deal via the MyJio app. Here's everything to know