Category: Internet

A new NordPass report shows “123456” remains the most common password globally in 2025, followed by “admin” and other simple number strings. India’s list mirrors global trends, with “Pass@123” also appearing. NordPass says weak and guessable passwords remain widespread across age groups despite rising awareness. The firm recommends stronger, unique passw…

Sundar Pichai has acknowledged rising concerns over an AI investment bubble, warning that no company, including Google, would be immune if it bursts. In an interview with the BBC, he compared current market behaviour to the dotcom era and noted elements of irrationality in today’s funding climate. Pichai also cautioned users against blindly trusting AI […]

Cloudflare suffered a major outage after an internal permissions change caused its Bot Management system to generate an oversized feature file that repeatedly broke proxy services. The faulty file was circulated across the network, triggering hours of failures that initially resembled a DDoS attack. Cloudflare halted the bad file, restored a stable version, and reboot…

We tested the latest updates for Grok and ChatGPT. The test was largely focused on emotional intelligence, which results in more natural conversations and creative writing capability. While GPT-5.1 gave a strong fight to Elon Musk’s AI model, the latter was a clear winner due to its higher prompt adherence and adaptability.

WhatsApp has reportedly begun introducing multi-account support on iOS, giving users the ability to use two accounts in a single app while maintaining separate chats, alerts and privacy controls. The feature, available to a limited group of beta testers on version 25.34.10.72, adds an Account List menu, enhanced notification handling, easy switching options and App […]

Cloudflare’s global network is facing disruptions, causing multiple websites and services to go offline. Platforms like X and downtime trackers are affected. The outage began recently and has been acknowledged by Cloudflare, which is actively working on fixes, including scheduled maintenance across several data centers to restore normal operations.

If you’re encountering issues like outdated pages, connection timeouts, or websites not loading, then it is likely that this could be a problem related to the DNS cache. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix for this, where flushing the DNS cache can refresh the browser’s memory and get you back on track. Here’s our step-by-step guide […]

Elon Musk’s xAI released the Grok 4.1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Monday. The successor to Grok 4, which arrived in July, brings several improvements and new capabilities. The AI firm claims that the newer version of the large language model offers better emotional intelligence, creative writing, and reduced hallucinations.

Apple veteran Tim Cook will step down from his position as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company next year, according to a report. Cook, who turned 65 this year, took over the position after the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011 and is finally expected to depart the company after 14 […]

Music buffs are spoilt for choice today, with a plethora of music streaming apps available on the market. Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music are among the most popular choices among listeners. While some of these platforms offer a basic tier that offers free, ad-supported music streaming, you have to pay to access others. So, […]

Anthropic has confirmed that Claude was used in a large-scale agentic cyberattack in September, marking the first known incident where an AI system carried out most of an operation with minimal human input. The company says a Chinese state-sponsored group jailbroke Claude by disguising malicious tasks as harmless subtasks. Claude then autonomously scanned networks, wr…

The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) […]

WhatsApp is reportedly working on its upcoming username-based search and calling feature, with the newest iOS beta indicating continued development. The update shows work on displaying usernames when users look up unfamiliar phone numbers, along with limited profile details, while keeping numbers hidden during username searches. The feature is planned for release next…

Google has introduced new AI-powered shopping features across Search, AI Mode and the Gemini app in the US. The tools aim to speed up product discovery, comparison and checkout by offering natural language search, shoppable images, comparison tables and real-time inventory data. A new “Let Google Call” feature can contact local stores for stock and […]

OpenAI has introduced group chats in ChatGPT, allowing multiple users to collaborate within a shared conversation. The feature lets users create a group, invite others via a link, and interact together with the AI for projects or everyday tasks. Currently rolling out in select regions, OpenAI says wider availability will follow after it gathers early […]

UIDAI now lets Aadhaar holders view their authentication history for the past six months, giving users a simple way to track when and where their ID was used. The log lists successful and failed verification attempts and helps spot unusual activity early. Anyone with Aadhaar and a linked mobile number can access it through the […]

GPT 5.1 arrives just months after GPT 5, offering a warmer tone, faster responses, and adaptive reasoning that lets the model decide when to think before replying. Testing shows smoother flow, clearer explanations, and better instruction adherence. Conversations feel friendlier, and writing is more human, though the model still leans heavily on bullet points. Accuracy…

OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.1 family of AI models, introducing GPT-5.1 Instant, Thinking, and Auto. The update improves tone, intelligence, and instruction adherence, making responses warmer and more natural. Paid users can access the models first, with a wider rollout planned later. The release also adds new personalisation presets, including Professional, Candid, …

OpenAI is reportedly working on a new ChatGPT feature called Group Chat, allowing multiple users to collaborate within shared chatrooms. Leaked screenshots suggest users can join via invite links, set custom chatbot instructions, and share files. The feature will support reactions, message replies, and typing indicators, though OpenAI has not confirmed its release tim…

A new report by cloud security firm Wiz claims that 65 percent of leading AI companies, including Anthropic, Perplexity, and Mistral, have exposed sensitive data on GitHub. The leaked information reportedly includes API keys, model details, and credentials. Wiz researchers say the issue stems from developers unintentionally sharing confidential data while using public…

Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued to each individual by the UIDAI. It is a crucial document that is required to access several government-linked benefits and schemes. While the government issues a physical Aadhaar card to all holders, its digital copy streamlines the authentication process and cuts down on the use of physical documents.And one […]

Connecting your Android phone to a Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app has several productivity and convenience benefits. It allows you to view and reply to text messages, manage notifications, make and attend calls, and access media on the Windows PC. You can also customise how Phone Link works by adjusting a few optional […]

Microsoft has discovered a new vulnerability, called Whisper Leak, that reportedly affects most server-based AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini. The flaw enables attackers to infer conversation topics through side-channel attacks by analysing encrypted network traffic metadata. Microsoft says it worked with vendors like OpenAI, Mistral, and xAI to deploy mitiga…

YouTube has started rolling out a new ‘Ask’ button. This feature, powered by Gemini, allows users to ask questions about the video they are watching. It is currently available for English videos and for users aged 18 and above in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and India. It’s accessible via Android, iOS, and desktop browsers.

Google Meet users can now access the complete emoji library for in-meeting reactions. Earlier, Google Meet offered a limited set of just nine basic emoji reactions for users during calls. The latest update will give participants a broader range of expressive options to increase engagement during the meetings. The feature will be available by default […]

Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro […]

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Media Hub feature for a limited number of users on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Mac. This feature works like a centralised hub for all media shared across chats. This feature could help in content discovery and improve overall media management on the platform. It allows users to […]

Apple is developing several new features linked to satellite connectivity for the iPhone, as per a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced satellite-based emergency calls and messages in 2022 with the iPhone 14 series. Subsequent iPhone models have all featured support for it, along with several quality-of-life upgrades. However, users may…

Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to each individual in India. It is a crucial document that is required by several organisations to access government-issued benefits and welfare schemes. Due to its increasing importance, Aadhaar details must be securely stored, and one of the ways to do […]

OpenAI is reportedly facing seven lawsuits in California, with plaintiffs claiming ChatGPT caused physical or mental harm. According to The New York Times, four cases are wrongful death suits, including that of a 17-year-old from Georgia who allegedly discussed suicide with the chatbot. The remaining three allege mental breakdowns linked to ChatGPT use. OpenAI called […]