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Amazon launches Alexa+ ready Echo Dot Max, Studio in India: Price, features

Available in India, the new Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers come with upgraded audio, Dolby Atmos support, Alexa integration and smart home automation features

WhatsApp is letting users hide phone numbers with usernames: How to setup

WhatsApp has started rolling out usernames that could let users connect without sharing phone numbers, offering a more private way to chat with unknown contacts and groups

Google adds separate controls for search history, personalisation: Report

Google is reportedly introducing separate controls for search history and personalised recommendations, while also adding a new Saved Media option

Google bundles Health Premium with AI Pro/Ultra plans: Check benefits

Google has bundled the Health Premium subscription with AI Pro and Ultra, while also offering standalone monthly and annual plans priced at Rs 99 and Rs 999, respectively

Samsung debuts Micro RGB TVs in India, launches 72 models across lineup

Samsung's new 2026 AI TV lineup introduces Micro RGB technology in India alongside updated OLED, Neo QLED, The Frame, Mini LED, and UHD televisions across multiple screen sizes

Google responds as Gemini AI Pro user exhausts 5-hour limit in minutes

A Google AI Pro subscriber claimed a single Gemini avatar video request exhausted the entire five-hour quota despite the generation reportedly failing. Here's what Google said

X cracks down on repost accounts, shifts payouts to original creators

X is changing its creator payout system to stop repost accounts from earning through copied viral videos, while shifting impressions and monetisation benefits to original creators

Microsoft to end Samsung Gallery app's direct sync with OneDrive in Sept

Samsung smartphone users will soon lose Samsung Gallery's built-in OneDrive syncing feature, as Microsoft is set to move future cloud backups entirely to the standalone OneDrive app

Google fixes Chromecast glitch after outage sparks forced upgrade concerns

Google has restored casting support for first-generation Chromecast devices after a temporary issue triggered concerns of forced obsolescence

WhatsApp is bringing document sharing support to Meta AI: What it means

WhatsApp is reportedly testing document-sharing support for Meta AI on Android, allowing beta users to upload files directly for analysis, summaries, and assistance within chats

AI firms brace for self-improving autonomous systems: Why is it a problem

As AI capabilities advance, companies are preparing for a shift toward self-improving systems, raising concerns around control, oversight, and the ability to manage accelerating development cycles

Apple's gen AI website points to Siri overhaul ahead of WWDC 2026: Report

Apple's newly discovered genai.apple.com subdomain hints at major Siri and Apple Intelligence upgrades expected to be announced during WWDC 2026

Samsung users report dark mode glitch in Google apps post One UI 8.5 update

Several Galaxy smartphone users are reportedly facing broken dark mode colours and inconsistent grey tones inside Google apps after installing Samsung's stable One UI 8.5 update

HMD Vibe2 with Sarvam's Indus AI assistant to go on sale starting May 26

HMD Vibe2 5G goes on sale May 26 on Flipkart with Android 16, a 6000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and India's first Indus by Sarvam AI integration

ASUS launches first AiO PC powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip: Details

ASUS has launched the VM441 AiO in India with a Snapdragon X processor, 24-inch touchscreen display, Copilot+ AI features, Dolby Atmos speakers and up to 45 TOPS NPU performance

iOS 27 may bring Google Cast, AI Siri, Camera app overhaul: What's coming

iOS 27 may bring native Google Cast support, AI-powered Siri upgrades, a redesigned Camera app, and new AI editing tools for Photos alongside watchOS 27 features

Google posts Chromium browsers' proof-of-concept exploit code without a fix

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and other Chromium-based browsers could reportedly be exposed to abuse after Google accidentally revealed exploit code for an unfixed vulnerability

India sees rising web traffic despite global slowdown in Q1, CY26: Report

While global web usage has been slowing since 2024, India remains among the few major markets still recording growth in internet activity, driven largely by smartphones and rising mobile-first usage

Meta's Forum app brings Reddit-style conversations to Facebook Groups

Meta launches Forum, a new Reddit-like app for Facebook Groups with AI-powered discussions, nickname-based posting, and community-focused feeds; currently unavailable in India

Anthropic set to close over $30 billion round as soon as next week

Founded in 2021 by a group of former OpenAI employees, Anthropic has since emerged as a leader in the AI sector