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Google Vids gets AI avatars, Gemini Omni: You can now star in your own AI-generated videos

Google Vids gets AI avatars, Gemini Omni: You can now star in your own AI-generated videos

Google Vids has received two major AI upgrades with Gemini Omni and Personal Avatars. The new features let users create, edit, and even star in AI-generated videos using simple text prompts.

India's smartphone market sees double digit decline, Nothing fastest growing brand

India's smartphone market sees double digit decline, Nothing fastest growing brand

India's smartphone market declined 10 per cent in Q2 2026 as rising memory prices hit demand, according to a fresh report. Despite the slowdown, Nothing emerged as the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the country.

Is Airtel limiting hotspot use on unlimited 5G plans? Users think so

Is Airtel limiting hotspot use on unlimited 5G plans? Users think so

Is Airtel stopping its unlimited 5G users from sharing mobile data through hotspot? Internet believes that it is. Here is what is happening.

From folding laundry to boxing in ring, AI robots are growing smarter and more agile

From folding laundry to boxing in ring, AI robots are growing smarter and more agile

From folding laundry to stepping into a boxing ring, AI-powered humanoid robots are becoming far more capable than before. They're learning to adapt to the real world, offering a glimpse of how these machines could soon become part of our everyday lives.

Tata's first semiconductor plant in Dholera may rely on 90nm and not 28nm chip tech, report says

Tata's first semiconductor plant in Dholera may rely on 90nm and not 28nm chip tech, report says

Tata Electronics may begin chip production at its Dholera semiconductor plant using older 90nm technology instead of the 28nm process it had previously highlighted. According to Bloomberg, the company is planning to start manufacturing with the 55nm and 90nm before expanding to 28nm.

Apple is working on a new iPad Mini with OLED Display, along with new iPad and iPad Air models

Apple is working on a new iPad Mini with OLED Display, along with new iPad and iPad Air models

Apple could unveil a new iPad mini with an OLED display as early as this September. The company is also reportedly working on refreshed iPad, iPad Air, and Apple Pencil models.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella slams Claude Fable, says Anthropic is editorially controlling it

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella slams Claude Fable, says Anthropic is editorially controlling it

Satya Nadella has criticised Anthropic's Claude Fable, saying the AI refuses too many requests and is overly restrictive. The criticism comes as Microsoft doubles down on cheaper AI models and questions the industry's dependence on a handful of frontier AI companies.

Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, here is everything you need to know

Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, here is everything you need to know

Google has rebranded its AI note-taking app NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook. Now it is available with deeper integration with the Gemini ecosystem and Google Search while remaining a standalone app.

Body bags left outside OpenAI HQ, execs in fear as anti-AI movement grows

Body bags left outside OpenAI HQ, execs in fear as anti-AI movement grows

OpenAI employees spotted a bunch of body bags outside the startups office on Thursday. While the body bags were not a threat to their lives, and part of a protest, AI executives are reportedly fearing for their lives as anti-AI protests continue to grow.

Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro, hits unexpected AI roadblock

Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro, hits unexpected AI roadblock

Google has reportedly delayed the launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro after the model failed to meet internal goals, particularly in coding. This delay comes at a time when rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic are making major progress with their respective AI models, putting more pressure on Google.

Chinese startup launches world's largest open AI model 'Kimi K3', nears Fable and GPT-5.6 level performance

Chinese startup launches world's largest open AI model 'Kimi K3', nears Fable and GPT-5.6 level performance

Chinese AI lab Moonshot has announced the largest open-weight AI model – Kimi K3. According to the company, Kimi K3 can match, if not outperform, the most advanced AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Here is all you need to know.

Krafton brings Naruto, Spider-Man, and Ferrari to BGMI with new 4.5 update

Krafton brings Naruto, Spider-Man, and Ferrari to BGMI with new 4.5 update

BGMI has rolled out its 4.5 Anniversary update. It brings Naruto, Spider-Man, and Ferrari into the game at the same time. The update also expands the WOW Mode creator ecosystem and teases a CarryMinati collaboration ahead of Independence Day.

Meta to alert parents if their teen discusses suicide with AI chatbot, emergency service feature also in works

Meta to alert parents if their teen discusses suicide with AI chatbot, emergency service feature also in works

Meta is introducing new safety features for teenagers using its AI chatbot on Instagram. Parents will now be alerted if a teen discusses suicide or self-harm, with more safeguards and emergency response tools also in development.

OnePlus confirms end of OxygenOS, announces exit from US and Europe

OnePlus confirms end of OxygenOS, announces exit from US and Europe

OnePlus has announced that it is going to phase out OxygenOS to move to Oppo's ColorOS. At the same time, the company has confirmed that it is ending its operations in the US and Europe.

No left or right swipe: This startup from Hinge founder wants AI to find your soulmate

No left or right swipe: This startup from Hinge founder wants AI to find your soulmate

Justin McLeod, the founder of Hinge, believes the future of dating doesn't involve endless swiping. His new startup wants AI to play Cupid, helping people find better matches through conversations instead of profiles and endless scrolling.

Vivo T5 Lite 5G launched with 6,500mAh battery and Dimensity 6300, price starts at Rs 19,999

Vivo T5 Lite 5G launched with 6,500mAh battery and Dimensity 6300, price starts at Rs 19,999

Vivo has launched the T5 Lite 5G in India, expanding its T-series lineup. It carries a large 6,500mAh battery and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX852 rear camera. Here is what we know so far.

Apple is giving free AirPods Pro with Mac, Apple Pencil Pro with iPad, and special discount to these buyers

Apple is giving free AirPods Pro with Mac, Apple Pencil Pro with iPad, and special discount to these buyers

Apple's Back to School sale is now live in India. Students can now purchase MacBooks or iPads with big savings, including free accessories such as the AirPods 4. Here are all the details.

Claude may help someone build bombs and bioweopons, so Athropic is hiring experts to stop that

Claude may help someone build bombs and bioweopons, so Athropic is hiring experts to stop that

Anthropic is on a hiring spree, but not for AI engineers alone. The company is recruiting specialists in nuclear security, biosecurity and cybercrime as it ramps up efforts to stop its AI from being misused.

Pixel 11 series launching on August 12 with new Pixel Glow feature, details here

Pixel 11 series launching on August 12 with new Pixel Glow feature, details here

The Google Pixel 11 series is set to be unveiled on August 12. Ahead of its debut, the company began teasing the devices online to build excitement among buyers. The company recently revealed a new feature that the upcoming smartphones are going to carry called Pixel Glow.

Linux is not anti-AI, accept it or fork off, Linus Torvalds says

Linux is not anti-AI, accept it or fork off, Linus Torvalds says

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has hit out at AI haters. He says that Linux is not an "anti-AI project" and those who can't accept that can simply walk away.