YouTube is changing its public view-counting system to make video performance metrics more consistent across the platform. The updated method will take effect globally from August 24, 2026. Under the new system, a public view will be counted as soon as a video starts playing, from its very first frame. The change is intended to […]
OpenAI is expanding its advertising plans to Europe, with users of ChatGPT’s free and low-cost tiers set to start seeing ads from August 24. The move follows the company’s advertising rollout in the US in February and will extend access to advertisers across 31 European countries. Ads will appear on the free ChatGPT service and […]
India is set to bring communications ministers and senior officials from BRICS member countries together on August 21 for discussions on the future of digital cooperation. The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting will be held under India’s BRICS Chairship and chaired by Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia. The meeting will focus on cooperation […]
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday urged young IAS officers to uphold integrity, teamwork and citizen-centric governance, saying civil servants are a vital link in translating the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 into reality. Addressing the valedictory programme of Phase-II training of IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy […]
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new AI-powered image editing feature that could make it easier to fit photos into the platform’s full-screen 9:16 format. The feature may use Meta AI to generate additional content around the edges of an image, allowing users to expand it without manually cropping the original photo. AI-powered photo expansion in […]
Google is introducing a new visual treatment for paid AI and Google One subscribers across Android and the web. The update adds a blue gradient ring around the account profile picture, replacing the earlier 4-colour ring used for Google One accounts. The new design has a Gemini-inspired appearance and is currently reaching a limited number […]
Anthropic is expanding what Claude can do with Google Workspace, giving users more ways to manage emails and files directly through the AI chatbot. The updated connectors now allow it to send and reply to Gmail messages, while also adding more file and folder management tools in Google Drive. More Gmail actions with Claude With […]
Vivo could be preparing a major design refresh for its upcoming OriginOS 7, with leaked test-build details suggesting a more glass-focused interface and greater control over system elements. The Android 17-based software is expected to offer Liquid Glass, regular glass and frosted glass styles, while users may also be able to disable the effects completely. […]
iQOO has expanded its audio lineup in India with the launch of the iQOO Buds alongside the iQOO Z11. Positioned as a budget TWS option, the earbuds feature 10mm moving coil drivers, dual microphones and AI-powered call noise reduction. They come with a pebble-shaped charging case and silicone ear tips. iQOO Buds price and availability […]
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could arrive with fewer external changes than expected, as a new leak suggests the next-generation model may share almost the same dimensions and design as the 17 Pro. Mark Gurman shared an image on X showing an OtterBox case listed as compatible with both the iPhone 17 Pro and 18 […]