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From March 1 your WhatsApp use set to change, SIM binding becomes mandatory

From March 1 your WhatsApp use set to change, SIM binding becomes mandatory

Starting March 1, 2026, WhatsApp will make SIM binding mandatory for Indian users under government orders. The change could change how you use multi-device logins and WhatsApp Web everyday.

Elon Musk slams OpenAI safety, says xAI's Grok is safer than ChatGPT

Elon Musk slams OpenAI safety, says xAI's Grok is safer than ChatGPT

Amid his ongoing legal battle with OpenAI, xAI CEO Elon Musk alleged in a deposition that ChatGPT is unsafe, linking the chatbot to user suicides while claiming that no such cases involve his own AI system, Grok.

After 30,000 layoffs, Amazon makes big investment in OpenAI and calls it AI winner

After 30,000 layoffs, Amazon makes big investment in OpenAI and calls it AI winner

Amazon has announced a massive $50 billion investment in OpenAI, making it the largest single backer in the company's latest $110 billion funding round. As part of the deal, the e-commerce and cloud giant will deepen its AI collaboration with OpenAI, expanding cloud infrastructure and developing new AI models.

Samsung says do not expect a Galaxy S25 Edge, TriFold sequel anytime soon

Samsung says do not expect a Galaxy S25 Edge, TriFold sequel anytime soon

If you've been holding your breath for the Galaxy S26 Edge, Samsung has an update for you. The company has confirmed that it is in no hurry to launch a sequel to the Galaxy S25 Edge. The same may be true about the Galaxy Z TriFold sequel.

WhatsApp doubles down on sponsored content, rolls out promoted channels and status ads globally

WhatsApp doubles down on sponsored content, rolls out promoted channels and status ads globally

WhatsApp has launched status ads and Promoted Channels globally on its platform. According to the company, the new features are designed to help users discover and connect with businesses and Channels more easily within the app.

Tired of AI in Search? DuckDuckGo Browser can offer some respite

Tired of AI in Search? DuckDuckGo Browser can offer some respite

Google's AI Overviews are now a regular part of Search, but not everyone is enjoying the chatbot-style summaries at the top. If you also miss the old link-first internet search experience, you can try the DuckDuckGo browser. Here is how.

Noise launches Master Buds 2 premium wireless earphones with Bose sound, price is Rs 7,999

Noise launches Master Buds 2 premium wireless earphones with Bose sound, price is Rs 7,999

Noise has announced the Master Buds 2 premium wireless earphones. The TWS is priced at Rs 7,999 and will officially be available from March 19. 

Pope Leo says priests should start using their brain and not ChatGPT to write sermons

Pope Leo says priests should start using their brain and not ChatGPT to write sermons

Pope Leo XIV has warned priests in Rome not to use AI tools to write their sermons or chase "likes" on social media. Instead, he urged them to use their own minds and speak from genuine faith and lived experience, not rely on machines to do it for them.

Vivo X300 Ultra global launch is almost confirmed

Vivo X300 Ultra global launch is almost confirmed

Vivo has confirmed that the X300 Ultra is headed to the global market. The device is set to make its first public appearance at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Spain.

After 20,000 layoffs, TCS CEO pushes employees to use more AI even if profits take a hit

After 20,000 layoffs, TCS CEO pushes employees to use more AI even if profits take a hit

As job worries and falling IT stocks add to the unease, TCS is asking employees to embrace AI fully and be honest with clients about cost savings, even if it hurts revenue.

Anthropic Co-founder says he does not give daughter full access to YouTube

Anthropic Co-founder says he does not give daughter full access to YouTube

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has revealed that he does not allow his daughter unrestricted access to YouTube. He insisted that the thought of unfettered access to the YouTube algorithm for his daughter 'freaks him out.'

Google Nano Banana 2 arrives, just in time for you to make your Holi AI posters

Google Nano Banana 2 arrives, just in time for you to make your Holi AI posters

Google has rolled out Nano Banana 2, its latest AI image generation model, promising faster and higher-quality visuals. The update also brings better text handling and improved consistency, and is now available across several Google products and services.

Apple March event next week: iPhone 17e, affordable MacBooks and more devices set to launch

Apple March event next week: iPhone 17e, affordable MacBooks and more devices set to launch

Apple is set to kick off a busy launch week from March 2, with new iPhones, iPads and Macs expected to be unveiled through a series of announcements, suggesting a renewed push towards more affordable devices across its product lineup.

Burger King is using AI to track how often employees say thank you to customers

Burger King is using AI to track how often employees say thank you to customers

Burger King is testing a new AI assistant that not only helps employees, but also monitors how friendly they are to customers. The AI assistant, named BK Assistant, was developed by OpenAI and is currently in a pilot phase.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refuses to work with US military for this reason

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refuses to work with US military for this reason

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has released a statement, explaining that the AI startup will not meet the US Department of Defense's demands over unrestricted AI use. This comes after a standoff between Amodei and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Here are the details.

Realme announces Narzo Power gaming phone with massive 10,001mAh battery, India launch on March 5

Realme announces Narzo Power gaming phone with massive 10,001mAh battery, India launch on March 5

Realme Narzo Power 5G official launch date announced. After the Realme P4 Power, this is the second phone carrying a huge 10,001mAh battery.

Hackers attack Mexico govt using Claude AI, steal 150GB data

Hackers attack Mexico govt using Claude AI, steal 150GB data

A hacker allegedly used an AI chatbot to breach Mexican government systems, raising fresh concerns over how advanced AI tools can be misused for large-scale cyberattacks.

Apple opens second Mumbai store, set to launch Apple Pay soon in India

Apple opens second Mumbai store, set to launch Apple Pay soon in India

Apple has opened its sixth retail store in India. The new one – Apple Borivali – is its second store in Mumbai. Separately, it is in talks with top banks to launch Apple Pay soon in India, per reports.

Anthropic changes Safety guidelines, will now train AI model even if safety not guaranteed

Anthropic changes Safety guidelines, will now train AI model even if safety not guaranteed

Facing competition, Anthropic has revised its safety framework. Earlier it had decided that it would not train an AI model if its safety was not assured in advance. Now, the company says these strict limitations were impractical and may make its Claude AI fall behind competitors.

AI agents come to Jira, Atlassian says they will work alongside humans

AI agents come to Jira, Atlassian says they will work alongside humans

Atlassian is taking a big step in integrating AI to its platforms. The software giant announced that it was bringing AI agents to Jira, allowing users to assign tasks to AI on the same dashboard as humans. Here are the details.