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Reddit hit with new setback after widespread outage in US
Reddit hit with new setback after widespread outage in US

Australia plans to add Reddit to the world's first social media ban for children under 16

Amazon introduces Alexa+ to Amazon Music app
Amazon introduces Alexa+ to Amazon Music app

Alexa + can perform actions beyond music, like booking reservations or ordering groceries

WhatsApp debuts in eagerly-awaited Apple Watch app
WhatsApp debuts in eagerly-awaited Apple Watch app

Meta-owned WhatsApp's new launch comes as a part of the company's broader effort to expand beyond mobile and desktop

Apple launches ios 26.1 with THESE tweaks: Here's how to install it
Apple launches ios 26.1 with THESE tweaks: Here's how to install it

The recently launched iOS 12.1 lacks a highly requested option: adjusting the transparency of the “liquid glass” design

Is Reddit down? Thousands of users report widespread outage
Is Reddit down? Thousands of users report widespread outage

In the USA, nearly 64% users are unable to access the Reddit app, up to 29% reported website related issues

Amazon stock soars to record high after major OpenAI cloud deal
Amazon stock soars to record high after major OpenAI cloud deal

OpenAI plans to spend $1.4 trillion to build 30 gigawatts of computing power

WhatsApp users will soon be able to make calls without sharing numbers
WhatsApp users will soon be able to make calls without sharing numbers

WhatsApp is adding a way to connect with others without sharing personal numbers

Everyday technologies from USBs to passwords that will vanish by 2030
Everyday technologies from USBs to passwords that will vanish by 2030

Artificial intelligence and digital innovations will make our lives hassle-free with new technologies in the future

Jeff Bezos predicts million will live in space in ‘couple of decades’
Jeff Bezos predicts million will live in space in ‘couple of decades’

Blue Origin's Jeff Bezos forecasts ‘gigawatt-scale data centers in space’ within 10-20 years

US bans sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China and other countries
US bans sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China and other countries

Trump administration decides to reserve Nvidia's top AI chips for US companies only

Apple to launch iOS 26.2 developer beta on November 4: Report
Apple to launch iOS 26.2 developer beta on November 4: Report

iOS 26.2 developer beta is expected to release alongside betas for Apple’s other platforms

Sam Altman defends OpenAI’s $1.4T investment, predicts $100B revenue by 2027
Sam Altman defends OpenAI’s $1.4T investment, predicts $100B revenue by 2027

Sam Altman underscored OpenAI’s exponential revenue growth, indicating that its ChatGPT and AI cloud services could propel

Google and Disney fued disrupt ESPN on YouTube TV
Google and Disney fued disrupt ESPN on YouTube TV

Disney has enlisted ESPN personalities, including Stephen A. Smith, Mike Greenberg, and Scott Van Pelt to foster its message

Bluesky reaches 40 million users, announces ‘dislikes’ beta
Bluesky reaches 40 million users, announces ‘dislikes’ beta

Bluesky is also experimenting with ranking systems, design updates, and feedback tools

Samsung to build 'AI Megafactory' using 50,000 Nvidia GPUs
Samsung to build 'AI Megafactory' using 50,000 Nvidia GPUs

Samsung will use Nvidia’s Omniverse simulation software and GPUs to integrate in its native AI-powered models for devices

Zuckerberg shows off Roman Halloween look while ‘messaging for Mars’
Zuckerberg shows off Roman Halloween look while ‘messaging for Mars’

Mark Zuckerberg reveals what happened when he finally got to pick the Halloween theme

OpenAI upgrades Sora app with multiple engaging features
OpenAI upgrades Sora app with multiple engaging features

OpenAI has also launched Leaderboards to boost social engagement

Apple reports record Q4 earnings amid strong iPhone 17 demand
Apple reports record Q4 earnings amid strong iPhone 17 demand

The iPhone revenue totaled $49.03 billion, which is less than the expected figure of $49.3 billion

WhatsApp rolls out game-changing feature for channel admins
WhatsApp rolls out game-changing feature for channel admins

WhatsApp is adding new features to make channels more engaging and interactive

Canva releases own design model, brings several AI features to platform
Canva releases own design model, brings several AI features to platform

Canva has also launched Canva Grow, an all-in-one marketing platform that is a perfect combination of analytics, creation

YouTube TV viewers to lose Disney, ESPN channels amid contract dispute
YouTube TV viewers to lose Disney, ESPN channels amid contract dispute

Disney content to go dark on YouTube TV as both companies failed to reach an agreement on contract expiration

Threads now allows users to approve and filter their replies
Threads now allows users to approve and filter their replies

Threads has also rolled out new Activity feed filters that make it easier to view replies from people you follow or those that include mentions

WhatsApp brings Passkeys support for easier access to encrypted backups
WhatsApp brings Passkeys support for easier access to encrypted backups

Users can retrieve their data or access WhatsApp’s backup after losing their device by using different methods with this update

Microsoft services restores after widespread outage affecting millions of users
Microsoft services restores after widespread outage affecting millions of users

Major Microsoft error caused AFD nodes to fail, impacting several apps, including Microsoft 365, Xbox Live, Heathrow Airport, more

1X unveils $20,000 humanoid robot NEO to transform ‘life at home’
1X unveils $20,000 humanoid robot NEO to transform ‘life at home’

NEO can handle daily chores, from folding laundry to cleaning and organizing

Is Microsoft Azure and AWS down? Millions of users report issues across US
Is Microsoft Azure and AWS down? Millions of users report issues across US

Microsoft and AWS have reportedly grappled with a significant outage

Comet 3I/ATLAS: Scientists marks major milestone with new discovery
Comet 3I/ATLAS: Scientists marks major milestone with new discovery

Scientists estimated comet 3i/atlas to be about 7 billion years old, it likely formed in another star system and entered our Solar System

Apple to bring major display overhaul for THESE upcoming devices: Report
Apple to bring major display overhaul for THESE upcoming devices: Report

The Cupertino-based tech giant will continue using existing display tech in the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models

Apple and Microsoft shares hits $4 trillion market cap
Apple and Microsoft shares hits $4 trillion market cap

Both tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft still remain behind the AI chip manufacturer, Nvidia, valued at $5T valuation

How passkeys can secure your digital life from phishing and password theft?
How passkeys can secure your digital life from phishing and password theft?

Passkeys are now considered a safer alternative in era where one compromised password can trigger serious data breach