Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025

Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enhancing protection ag…

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UFS 5.0 With Faster Data Access, Higher Sequential Performance Announced as Development Nears Completion

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association on Monday announced that its upcoming Universal Flash Storage (UFS) standard is nearing completion. Dubbed UFS 5.0, it is claimed to be designed for mobile applications and computer systems that require high performance, while maintaining low power consumption. Compared to its predecessor, the upcoming UFS standard will bring f…

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OpenAI DevDay 2025: From ChatGPT Apps to AgentKit for Developers, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

OpenAI hosted DevDay 2025 on Monday, unveiling several updates for users and developers. The biggest highlight is a new ChatGPT feature that lets users interact with third-party apps like Canva and Spotify without leaving the interface. The company also introduced AgentKit for developers to build and optimise agentic workflows, while GPT-5 Pro, Sora 2, and […]

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OpenAI and Jony Ive’s Secretive AI Device Reportedly Hit by Software and Infra Troubles

OpenAI’s long-rumoured AI device, developed in collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, is reportedly facing delays due to mounting technical and infrastructure challenges. While the hardware side of the project is progressing smoothly, a report suggests that software development and compute limitations are proving to be major hurdles, potentially push…

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Amazon Sale 2025: Top Deals on Electric Toothbrushes During the Great Indian Festival Sale

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is heading into its second weekend, with deals across smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and more. Beyond mainstream gadgets, shoppers can also find personal care items like electric toothbrushes from Oral-B, Caresmith, and Agaro at discounted prices. Offering rapid bristle movements, these brushes clean tricky spots, reduc…

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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges

The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The ministry is now scrut…

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Amazon Sale 2025: Best Deals on Smart Home Devices

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is underway, and it offers lucrative discounts on a wide range of products across categories. Popular smart home devices, including smart bulbs, door locks, switches, and Alexa-enabled devices, are available for considerably lower prices than their usual market rates. Here are the best deals on smart home devices during […]

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AI’s Role in PR Is Skyrocketing, With 25% of Press Releases Now Machine-Generated, Study Finds

Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily weaving into different aspects of society, with fresh applications emerging regularly. A new study has revealed that over 25 percent of external corporate communication and press releases were either written with AI chatbots or significantly edited using them. The highest jump in AI usage was seen in technology and business […]

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Amazon Sale 2025: Top Deals on Gaming Headsets Under Rs. 5,000 From Logitech, Razer, Ant Esports, and More

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is offering great discounts on a range of electronics like headphones, smart TVs, phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, and laptops. The sale event is in its second week. The company recently announced that in the first two days of the sale […]

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OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for Minor ChatGPT Users, Lets Parents Link Accounts

OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, weeks after first announcing them in response to concerns around minors’ safety. The controls let parents link accounts with teenagers, restrict features like Voice Mode and image generation, and set Quiet Hours. All teen accounts also get stricter safeguards by default, with OpenAI also building distress […]

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