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Diwali 2025: As Diwali on October 20 nears, netizens are using Google Gemini Nano’s AI to turn selfies into vintage Bollywood-style portraits in sarees and kurta-pyjamas. An X user shared 50 viral prompts to try. Here is a step-by-step guide as well on how to create customised festive portraits.
Apple is retiring its Clips app, removing it from the App Store for new users as of October 10, 2025. Existing users on iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 can still use it. Apple advises saving videos with or without effects to Photos, iCloud, or third-party apps like iMovie.
Apple is expected to refresh its Mac lineup in 2026, including MacBook Pro, Air, Mac mini, and Studio with M5 chips. The first M5 MacBook Pro may arrive late 2025, followed by high-end models and new Airs. Updates will likely roll out throughout the year, enhancing performance and hardware.
Flipkart Diwali sale is offering the iPhone 16 Pro at a massive discount. Buyers can save via card discounts and exchange offers. Inclusive of all the offers, interested buyers can save up to ₹50,000 or more. Check how the deal works. 
Ahead of Diwali, Flipkart has launched festive sales offering major discounts on premium smartphones, including iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Vivo X200 FE and others. Buyers can save through bank offers, exchange deals, and festive price cuts across models. Check out the top deals.
Ahead of Diwali, Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale offers top flagship smartphones at discounted prices. Deals include Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 15, OnePlus 13, and more, featuring high-end displays, cameras, AI features, and fast charging. Check out the top offers.
On 10 October 2025, India’s NPCI and Razorpay, with OpenAI, launched a pilot for AI-powered payments on ChatGPT using UPI. The project tests how users can safely complete transactions, starting with Bigbasket, with Axis Bank and Airtel Payments Bank as partners, using agentic AI and Reserve Pay.
Artificial intelligence has gone from a cool toy to a prime mover of both the economy and the stock market. Here are four ways the rally could end.
Google shared on X on Oct 10 how Gemini app users are transforming their photos into anime-inspired characters, AI-generated worlds, manga scenes, kawaii edits, and vintage-style food illustrations — all using the Nano Banana tool. Here are some sample prompts to try.
Elon Musk criticised OpenAI on Oct 11, calling it “built on a lie,” after retweeting ex-board member Helen Toner’s post highlighting dishonesty and intimidation in the company. He claimed the non-profit was misused for financial gain, raising questions about AI governance and transparency.
MIDiA Research predicts GTA 6, expected to debut in May 2026 on PS5 and Xbox, will likely earn more at $69.99 than $100. Surveying 2,000 US gamers, 60% would buy at $69.99, fewer at higher prices. Rockstar has yet to confirm pricing. Higher costs may reduce sales.
ChatGPT said: Vivo launched OriginOS 6 in China on Friday with Android 16 and new AI tools like Live Photo AI Removal. The update debuts on Vivo X300 Pro, X300, and iQOO 15, featuring a redesigned UI, smoother performance via Blue River Engine, and rollout to older models from November 2025.
Bose Corp. announced this week that it will discontinue the cloud infrastructure for its “SoundTouch” line of audio speakers in February, rendering the devices unable to directly stream music from services like Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music and others.
Google is introducing a new Chrome feature for Android and desktop that automatically disables notifications from websites users often ignore. The update, built into Chrome’s Safety Check tool, aims to reduce notification fatigue by revoking permissions for sites with low engagement.
A court order allows OpenAI to stop retaining ChatGPT conversations, previously mandated by a preservation order from a lawsuit by the New York Times. OpenAI will no longer need to preserve user data but will continue to monitor flagged accounts for specific cases.
In its new policy, Microsoft said that it will ensure that it prevents a blackout by pursuing legal recourses against foreign sanctions potentially affecting Indian enterprises, especially in critical sectors such as government, telecommunications and energy.
Recent updates from OpenAI may soon include a 'Clinician Mode' for medical inquiries in ChatGPT. Code indications point to a friendlier voice mode as well. However, the actual rollout of these features is not guaranteed despite the ongoing innovations in AI.
The ColorOS 16 beta is now available for select Oppo devices, including the Find X8 Pro, for users in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Applications are open until October 13, with a launch set for October 15, featuring enhanced animations and customization options.
AI disruption reshaping jobs in India's USD 245 bn technology, CX sectors
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov expressed concerns about the internet becoming a tool of control rather than a platform for free information. 
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot will soon have the ability to detect AI signatures in videos in a bid to combat the rise of indistinguishable AI-generated content on the social media platform.
Amazon Diwali Sale 2025 brings highly rated projectors from ₹5,290. WZATCO and EGATE lead budget smart picks, WANBO adds bright Android TV units, while BenQ and Epson suit home cinema and gaming with better colour, lower lag. Choose by room, throw, and budget.
Britain's CMA says it has found that Google maintains a strategic position in the search and search advertising sector, with more than 90% of searches in the UK taking place on its platform
The Galaxy M17 5G, priced from ₹12,499, features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, triple camera setup, and 5,000mAh battery. It will be available on Amazon and other platforms starting October 13
OxygenOS 16 beta will launch in India on 16 October. Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has begun taking applications for the beta version of the UI. The new UI is expected to come with smoother animations, better connectivity with PC and Mac along with support for adjustable icons.
Grab stylish and functional smartwatches for women at up to 80% off on Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale, featuring top picks from Titan, Redmi, and more!
Karwa Chauth 2025 falls on 10 October, and this year, Indians are embracing AI to celebrate in style. Using Google’s Gemini Nano Banana tool, users are turning their photos into festive portraits featuring traditional attire, moonlit backdrops, ceremonial details. Here are the top 5 prompts to try.
Microsoft resolved a major outage on Thursday affecting Teams and Exchange Online in North America. A network misconfiguration caused the disruption, which impacted thousands of users. Reports peaked at 17,000 but dropped to 136 by 5:38 p.m. ET, with services now restored.
Death of 'sweet king': AI chatbots linked to teen tragedy
Google has begun rolling out its October 2025 software update for all supported Pixel devices running Android 16. The phased update improves system stability, display, graphics, and UI, with notifications sent when available. Eligible models include Pixel 7–10 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet.
Samsung will launch the Galaxy M17 5G in India on October 10. Expected to be priced under ₹15,000, the phone may feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 1330 chip, 50MP triple camera, 13MP front sensor, and 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. 
The Amazon Great Indian Festival offers exceptional deals on the best gaming laptops, combining power, graphics, and speed for an upgraded gaming experience that delivers performance and style at unbeatable value.
Meta introduces reel translation for Instagram and Facebook in Hindi and Portuguese. Using AI, the feature mimics creators' voices for an authentic experience. Users can enable or disable translations, and the dubbed reels will carry a label indicating AI involvement.
OxygenOS 16 is launching on October 16, replacing OxygenOS 15 with smoother animations and improved connectivity with Mac and Windows devices. 
WhatsApp is rolling out Apple's Liquid Glass design to iOS users, featuring a semi-transparent bottom navigation bar and smoother animations. The update aligns with iOS 26 aesthetics, enhancing user interaction with a visually consistent experience across the app.