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TREND | 09 Jul 2025

Meta invests $3.5 bn in world's largest eye-wear maker in AI glasses push

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Facebook parent Meta acquired just under 3 per cent of Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica. Menlo Park, California-based Meta is considering further investment

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TREND | 09 Jul 2025

Indian-origin Sabih Khan appointed Apple COO in major leadership shift

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Apple veteran Sabih Khan takes over as COO from Jeff Williams, marking a significant leadership transition amid regulatory pressures and slowing iPhone growth

iPhone 17 Pro Leaked Renders Show New Position Of Apple Logo

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TREND | 08 Jul 2025

Using WhatsApp groups to harass juniors will be treated as ragging: UGC

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed higher education institutions to monitor any informal WhatsApp groups created to harass juniors, saying it will be treated as ragging and attract strict action under anti-ragging rules, according to officials. The UGC receives dozens of complaints every year from freshers alleging harassment by seniors. "In several cases, seniors form informal WhatsApp groups, contact juniors and subject them to mental harassment. This too amounts to ragging and will invite disciplinary measures," the UGC said in its latest directive. "Student safety on campus is paramount and non-negotiable. Failure to enforce anti-ragging norms may lead to stringent action, including withholding of grants," it warned. The advisory also flagged incidents where juniors were threatened with social boycott if they did not follow seniors' instructions. Forcing students to cut their hair, stay awake for long hours or verbally humiliating them were cited as other commo

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TREND | 08 Jul 2025

Happiest Minds' PureSoftware launches FuzionX Gaming Studio

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FuzionX is designed to assist gaming operators and suppliers by providing technologically advanced services aimed at resolving the current issues that industry participants in interactive and land-based casino gaming are facing

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TREND | 08 Jul 2025

Pixel 6a Overheating: Check If You're Eligible For Free Battery As Google Rolls Out Software Update Today

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Users can go to Google's support page to determine if their Pixel 6a is eligible for free repair/replacement, cash payment or hardware discount credit.

Google launches 'AI Mode' in Search in India: What is it and how to use

Business Standard | 08 Jul 2025

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TREND | 08 Jul 2025

Jack Dorsey unveils decentralised messaging app Bitchat, built on Bluetooth

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Bitchat differs from apps like Meta's WhatsApp and Messenger, operating entirely peer-to-peer with no accounts, user identifiers, or data collection

How Upcoming WhatsApp Threaded Message Replies' For iOS Will Be Big Boon For Group Chats

NDTV Profit | 08 Jul 2025

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TREND | 08 Jul 2025

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 On July 9: Galaxy Z Fold 7 To Watch 8, What To Expect

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Ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, reports suggest that the company may unveil the triple-folding Galaxy Z Fold smartphone along with other gadgets.

Samsung to release Android 16-based One UI 8 with upcoming Galaxy devices

Business Standard | 08 Jul 2025 1 more

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TREND | 08 Jul 2025

Samsung's profit halves in deepening chip business crisis

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Profit fell after Samsung's foundry arm, which has relied in part on Chinese demand, booked a one-time inventory cost on unsold AI chips

Samsung's profit halves, falls 1st time since 2023 on chip business crisis

Business Standard | 08 Jul 2025

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TREND | 07 Jul 2025

Smart devices to be next bastion for UPI with IoT-ready payment system

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NPCI builds Internet of Things rails as UPI targets 10x growth

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TREND | 07 Jul 2025

Tech Wrap July 7: Lumio Arc projectors, HP AI Laptops, WhatsApp threads

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Lumio Arc 5, Arc 7 home projectors launched. HP OmniBook 5 and 3 series AI laptops launched. WhatsApp tests threaded message feature. Samsung M9 AI smart monitor launched. Honor X9c launched

WhatsApp tests threaded message replies feature on Android, iOS: What is it

Business Standard | 07 Jul 2025