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TikTok is rolling out new DM features including voice notes up to 60 seconds and the ability to share up to nine photos or videos in chats. The update enhances safety, privacy, and social interactions, making TikTok more than just a video-sharing app.

Valve now requires UK Steam users to verify their age with a credit card to access mature content, complying with the Online Safety Act. Learn why Valve chose credit card verification over selfies, its impact on gamers, and how UK laws are reshaping online gaming platforms.

Google Translate adds AI-powered live conversation translation for 70 languages and a new language practice feature with Gemini AI. Available on Android and iOS in the US, India, and Mexico.

OpenAI’s Realtime API is now generally available with GPT Realtime, the most advanced voice AI model yet. It delivers natural speech-to-speech interactions, supports nonverbal cues, multilingual responses, emotional tones, and comes with lower pricing and new integration features.

Amazfit has launched the Helio Strap, India’s first screen-free fitness, recovery, and sleep tracker, alongside the premium Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch with 170+ sports modes, dual-band GPS, and 21-day battery life.

WhatsApp introduces Writing Help, an AI-powered tool that helps users compose messages in different tones while ensuring privacy with Meta’s Private Processing technology.

Google is rolling out mandatory developer verification for all Android apps, including those installed outside the Play Store. This major policy change, starting next year, aims to reduce malware, improve app security, and hold developers accountable.

FreeVPN.One, a Chrome VPN extension with 100K+ installs, has been exposed for secretly spying on users by capturing screenshots of websites. Discover how researchers uncovered this privacy risk, why free VPNs can be dangerous, and tips to stay safe online.

YouTube is experimenting with AI-powered edits on Shorts videos without creator consent, raising concerns about transparency, authenticity, and trust. Here’s what creators need to know.

Meta has partnered with AI startup Midjourney to license its image and video generation technology, strengthening its generative AI tools to rival OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Veo, and more. Learn how this deal boosts Meta’s AI strategy, Midjourney’s innovations, and the future of creative AI.

OpenAI will distribute 5 lakh ChatGPT licenses to students and educators in India under the OpenAI Learning Accelerator program, in partnership with MoE, AICTE, and ARISE schools.

Google Phone app’s new update with Material Design 3 has frustrated users with its confusing UI changes. Here’s how to revert to the old dialer interface on Android with a step-by-step guide.

Realme confirms its upcoming smartphone will feature a massive 15,000mAh battery. Set to debut at the Realme Fan Festival 2025 on August 27, the slim device promises 50 hours of video streaming.

Google has officially launched the Pixel 10 at its Made by Google event on August 20. Packed with Tensor G5, triple cameras, 4970mAh battery, and 7 years of updates, here’s everything you need to know about specs, price, and availability.

Realme P4 Pro launched in India with 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz curved OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP OIS camera, 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, HyperVision AI chip, Android 15 and premium design starting at ₹24,999.

Realme P4 launched in India with a 6.77-inch 144Hz OLED display, Dimensity 7400, 50MP OIS camera, 7000mAh battery with 80W charging, Android 15, and a starting price of ₹18,499.

Dream11 has stopped all paid contests after the Online Gaming Bill 2025. The fantasy sports giant now shifts to a free-to-play social game model.

Vivo has launched the Vision Discovery Edition, its first mixed reality headset and one of the lightest MR devices in the market, featuring dual 8K displays, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, and advanced tracking for immersive experiences

YouTube Music turns 10 with new features like comments on playlists, Taste Match collaborative playlists, Bandsintown concert listings, and creator badges for milestone views.

TikTok’s website has become accessible in India after five years of ban. Know why TikTok was banned in 2020, the latest developments in India-China relations, and what this comeback could mean for Indian creators.