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New research reveals “WhisperPair,” a flaw that lets hackers hijack Google Fast Pair devices in seconds. Affected brands include Sony, JBL, Nothing, and OnePlus. The bug enables tracking and mic access.

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#GoogleFastPair #Bluetooth #CyberSecurity
Google Fast Pair Hit by WhisperPair Hack: What You Can Do to Protect Your Headphones
WhisperPair exposes a flaw in Google Fast Pair that lets hackers hijack Bluetooth accessories in seconds. Learn what’s affected.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Amazon, Meta, Flipkart, and Meesho fined ₹44 lakh for illegal walkie-talkie sales.
CCPA found thousands of listings violating telecom laws.

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#Amazon #Flipkart #Meta #Meesho #CCPA #TechNews
Why Amazon, Meta, Flipkart, Meesho Were Fined ₹44 Lakh by CCPA?
Amazon, Meta, Flipkart, and Meesho were fined ₹44 lakh by CCPA for selling illegal walkie-talkies. Here’s what happened and why it matters.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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ChatGPT now has its own translation tool. OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT Translate without an announcement. It offers tone-aware translations across 50+ languages but lacks offline mode and real-time conversations. Early experiment or serious shift?

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#OpenAI #AINews
OpenAI Steps Into Google’s Territory With a Dedicated ChatGPT Translation Tool
OpenAI has quietly launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone AI translation tool supporting 50+ languages, and context-aware output.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Wikipedia has signed AI training deals with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and others. As AI models depend on their knowledge, the non-profit now asks Big Tech to pay for structured access.

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#Wikipedia #AI #BigTech #GenerativeAI
Wikipedia Strikes AI Training Deals With Microsoft, Meta, Amazon
Wikipedia signs AI content training deals with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and others, marking a shift in how Big Tech pays.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Startups don’t just need ideas and capital. On National Startup Day, Shaurrya Teleservice’s Sanjeev Goel discusses why digital infrastructure is central to startup success in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

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#NationalStartupDay #Startups #DigitalInfrastructure
National Startup Day: Building the Digital Backbone for India’s Next Wave
On National Startup Day, Shaurrya Teleservices’ Sanjeev Goel explains why digital infrastructure is critical for companies beyond metros.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Confused between Realme 16 Pro Plus and Vivo V60? This detailed comparison breaks down every key area that matters before you spend ₹40,000 on your next phone.

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#RealmeVsVivo #MobileNews #TechExplained
Realme 16 Pro Plus vs Vivo V60: Which One to Buy?
Realme 16 Pro Plus vs Vivo V60 compared segment by segment. Price, display, camera, battery, and performance explained simply to help buyers choose.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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Realme 16 5G surfaces via a retailer listing. It reveals a 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 6400 chip, Android 16, and a 7,000mAh battery. A launch may be close.

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#Realme16 #5G #Android16
Realme 16 5G Specifications Leak via Retailer Listing
A retailer listing reveals Realme 16 5G specifications, including a 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 6400 chipset, 7,000mAh battery, and Android 16, hinting at an imminent launch.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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iQOO Z11 Turbo launches in China with a 7,600mAh battery, 200MP camera, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. A mid-premium phone now carries near-flagship hardware.

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#iQOOZ11Turbo #SmartphoneLaunch #TechNews
iQOO Z11 Turbo Launch: Big Battery, Bigger Camera, Serious Performance
iQOO Z11 Turbo launches in China with a 7,600mAh battery, 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and 144Hz AMOLED display.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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Perplexity-BlueMatrix brings AI search into institutional finance. Buy-side firms now discover research in real time, inside governed workflows.

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#Perplexity #BlueMatrix #AI #BuySide #FinTech
Perplexity-BlueMatrix Deal Signals AI Takeover of Wall Street Research
Perplexity partners with BlueMatrix to bring AI-powered discovery to institutional investors, reshaping how buy-side research is done.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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CMF Headphone Pro Review: Budget headphones often force compromises. CMF tries a different path with modular style, long battery, and adaptive ANC at ₹6,999. Is this the new everyday standard?

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#CMFHeadphonePro #TechNews
CMF Headphone Pro Review: Value King Under ₹7,000
CMF Headphone Pro review. At ₹6,999, it offers modular design, 100-hour battery, ANC, Hi-Res audio, and smart controls.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Google Pixel 10a may launch on February 17, according to new retailer listings. Even better, leaked pricing hints at a lower cost than the Pixel 9a in Europe. If true, Google could finally reset mid-range expectations.

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#Pixel10a #GooglePixel #TechNews
Pixel 10a Could Launch on Feb 17 With Cheaper Pricing Than Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 10a leak reveals a possible February 17 launch date and lower European pricing. Here’s what we know so far.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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Civilization VII is coming to Apple Arcade on February 5. Players can build empires across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with progress syncing across devices.

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#AppleArcade #CivilizationVII #TechNews #Gaming
Civilization VII Lands on Apple Arcade in February
Civilization VII arrives on Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing a full PC strategy experience to iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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Google has introduced Personal Intelligence in Gemini, allowing the AI chatbot to deliver more relevant responses using context from connected apps like Gmail and Drive. The feature stays optional and keeps user data out of AI training.

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#Google #Gemini #AIUpdates
Gemini Learns Who You Are: Google Introduces Personal Intelligence
Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini, enabling smarter, context-aware AI responses using connected apps while keeping user data private.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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An app in China literally asks, “Are You Dead?” It checks on people living alone and alerts contacts if they vanish. Viral, blunt, and deeply telling of modern life.

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#TechCulture #AreYouDead #China #LivingAlone
“Are You Dead?”: What Is The App Exposing the Quiet Anxiety of Solo Living
A Chinese app called “Are You Dead?” has gone viral for checking on people who live alone. Here is why it matters.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Google’s MedGemma 1.5 brings AI to CT scans, MRI, and pathology. Alongside MedASR for medical dictation, it marks a major leap for open healthcare AI.

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#MedGemma #MedicalAI #HealthcareTech #AIInMedicine
Google's MedGemma 1.5 Brings AI to CT, MRI and Medical Voice
Google releases MedGemma 1.5 with CT, MRI, and pathology support, plus MedASR for medical speech-to-text. A major leap.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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A new leak hints at PlayStation Plus January additions. Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Ridge Racer may join the catalog on January 20. Sony’s full reveal is imminent.

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#PlayStation #PSPlus #GameCatalog #Gaming
PlayStation Plus January Leak Reveals Blockbuster Games
PlayStation Plus January 2026 Game Catalog leak reveals Resident Evil Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ridge Racer, and more.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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Apple’s iOS 26.3 betas suggest a big shift. Encrypted RCS could bring edits, unsend, and reactions to iPhone–Android chats.

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#iOS263 #AppleNews #Messaging #RCS
iOS 26.3 Could Finally Fix iPhone–Android Messaging With Encryption, Edits, and Unsend
iOS 26.3 hints at encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android. The update could bring edits, unsend, Tapbacks, and replies.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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BGMI’s next update brings Royal Enfield into the battlefield. Players can ride the Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650, unlocking themed gear and event crates along the way.

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#RoyalEnfield #BGMI #GamingIndia
Royal Enfield-Krafton India Partnership: Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650 To Enter BGMI
Royal Enfield partners with Krafton India to bring Bullet 350 and Continental GT 650 as rideable motorcycles in BGMI.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Realme Neo 8 gets a transparent RGB design, 165Hz OLED display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 ahead of its January 22 launch.

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#RealmeNeo8 #SmartphoneLaunch #TechNews
Realme Neo 8 Breaks Cover With Transparent Back and 165Hz OLED
Realme Neo 8 design and colour options teased ahead of China launch. The phone gets RGB lighting, 165Hz Samsung OLED display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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Apple launches Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription starting at Rs.399, that bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more.

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#AppleCreatorStudio #AppleNews #Creators
Apple Creator Studio Brings Pro Editing, Music, and Design Apps Under One Plan
Apple Creator Studio launches in India with a Rs. 399 monthly plan, bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more for creators.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Google Veo 3.1 now creates native vertical AI videos. No cropping. Just 9:16 output for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.

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#GoogleVeo31 #AIVideo #Shorts #GenerativeAI
Google Veo 3.1 Goes Vertical, Making AI Videos Ready for TikTok and YouTube Shorts
Google Veo 3.1 now creates native vertical AI videos using reference images. The update boosts expressions, motion, and supports Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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CMF Headphones enter India at ₹6,999. 100-hour battery, 40dB ANC, LDAC, and physical controls in the budget segment.

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#CMFHeadphones #AudioNews #IndiaTech
CMF Headphone Pro Launches at ₹6,999, Bring A 100Hr Battery Upgrade In Budget Segment
CMF Headphones Pro launch in India at ₹6,999 with 100-hour battery, 40dB ANC, LDAC, and Hi-Res audio. Sale starts January 20.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Amid one of Iran’s strictest internet blackouts, a few citizens use Starlink to stay connected. Satellite internet is proving resilient, but access remains limited.

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#Starlink #Iran #Connectivity
How Starlink Has Emerged As A Lifeline For Iranians Amid Internet Shutdown?
Starlink is helping some Iranians stay online during a near-total internet blackout. Satellite internet bypasses bans, cables, and towers.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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OpenAI acquires tiny health startup Torch in a reported $100M equity deal. The four-member team joins ChatGPT Health to build a unified “medical memory for AI.” A major signal that health is now core to OpenAI’s roadmap.

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#OpenAI #AIHealth #ChatGPT #HealthTech
OpenAI Acquires Health Startup Torch; Expanding Its Footprint in Healthcare
OpenAI acquires tiny health startup Torch. The four-member team joins ChatGPT Health to build a unified medical memory for AI.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Apple will rebuild Siri using Google’s Gemini in a multi-year Apple-Google AI deal. The move shifts the AI balance, keeps ChatGPT optional, and puts Gemini on billions of devices.

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#AppleGoogle #Siri #GeminiAI #AI
Apple-Google AI Alliance: Gemini To Power and Revamp Siri
Apple signs a multi-year deal with Google to power the new Siri using Gemini AI. The Apple-Google alliance reshapes the AI race.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:25 AM