TECHNOLOGY

Google has unveiled Gemini 3 Flash, its fastest AI model to date, designed to process text, images, audio, and video instantly. Optimized for low latency and cost-efficiency, the model is particularly suited for real-time applications, coding tasks, and agent-based workflows. Multimodal and Superfast ReasoningGemini 3 Flash supports multimodal inputs, enabling it to provide immediate results based on multiple data types. This feature makes the model ideal for applications ranging from coding to complex analysis. Low latency ensures faster responses, while optimized costs make it accessible for a wide range of users. Gemini 3 Flash is now the default engine in the Gemini app as well as the AI mode in Google Search. AI-Generated Fake Video DetectionWith the rise of AI-generated fake vi...

China recently launched an all-in-one app called Nihao China for foreign travelers, sparking comparisons with India’s UPI One World service. While both aim to simplify travel for international visitors, the two platforms differ significantly in scope and functionality. Nihao China: A Complete Travel CompanionNihao China is designed to address the unique challenges foreign travelers face in China, where commonly used global apps such as Google or Uber are often inaccessible. This all-in-one mobile app provides digital payments, transport information, maps, language translation, and essential travel guides in a single platform. With Nihao China, users can: Make QR code payments Access bus and metro schedules Navigate local services without language barriers Obtain informat...

As 2025 comes to a close, YouTube India has released its End-of-Year Report, highlighting the platform’s most impactful content trends. The report reveals that cinema, sports, internet culture, and creator-driven content dominated viewer attention this year. Notably, YouTube has evolved beyond a mere video platform to become a hub for language, culture, and global-local storytelling. One standout creator, KL BRO Biju Rithvik from Kerala, captivated audiences with family-oriented and everyday life stories, amassing over 79 million subscribers. This trend underscores a shift in viewer preferences toward relatable, wholesome content. Gen Z Adopts New Words and ExpressionsYouTube content also influenced language trends among India’s Gen Z, with 68% of viewers adopting new words and expre...

The recent release of Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal files, which reportedly include information about prominent global figures, has sparked a new wave of cybercrime. Cybercriminals are exploiting public curiosity by sending malicious links claiming to provide leaked photos and documents. Experts warn that clicking on these links could compromise personal and financial information. On social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and X, links labeled “Epstein files leaked” are being widely shared. These links often prompt users to download suspicious apps, which can then gain access to contacts, messages, photos, camera, and microphone, potentially leading to theft of bank account details. Some of the reported malicious links include: epstein-files112-browser.vercel.app usepste...

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has shared exciting updates about Arattai, Zoho’s homegrown instant messaging app, positioning it as a strong competitor to WhatsApp. According to Vembu, several key features are currently under development, and once finalized, the app will undergo large-scale marketing to expand its user base. In a recent post on his official X account, Vembu responded to a user query about the app’s current visibility. He revealed that the team is focused on implementing significant features that will enhance the app’s functionality. Vembu emphasized that once the features meet their standards, Arattai will be promoted extensively. "We are updating the app weekly and working on some very important features," Vembu wrote. "Once we are satisfied with these updates, we will ...

While customers often report delays or wrong deliveries from e-commerce giant Flipkart, a recent incident has taken online shopping woes to a new level. Syed Fahad, a passenger, has accused Flipkart of selling him an illegal flight ticket just a day before his scheduled journey, leaving him stranded. Sharing his plight on social media platform X, Fahad revealed that his flight from Delhi to Hanoi with VietJet Air was scheduled for the following day. However, upon checking, he discovered that his booking was invalid, and the airline had no record of his ticket. Despite contacting Flipkart, he claims he received no proper assistance. Fahad further shared his PNR number, confirming that VietJet Air’s official records showed no booking under his name. He added that customer service initi...

Users of the popular movie streaming app Pikashow have been warned about serious security and legal risks. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, tweeted via its official handle @Cyberdost that the app could lead to data leaks, malware infections, and even legal consequences for its users. Security and Data at RiskMillions of users turn to Pikashow for free movie streaming, unaware of the dangers. According to I4C, the app can compromise personal and banking information and expose smartphones to viruses. Users are cautioned not to risk their sensitive data for “free movies.” Legal Troubles LoomThe official warning also highlighted the potential legal consequences of using pirated content. Accessing unlicensed movies through such apps vio...

OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT App Store, allowing users to seamlessly integrate popular apps like Adobe, Canva, and Google Drive directly into their chat experience. With this new feature, users can search for apartments, order groceries, or create presentations—all without leaving the conversation. The apps don’t need to be installed; users simply authorize them with a Connect button. This feature is accessible via chatgpt.com/apps on the web or through the profile section in the ChatGPT mobile app. Enhancing Productivity While ChattingThe app store allows ChatGPT users to leverage app functionalities in real time. For instance, if you’re looking for a rental, ChatGPT can search listings during your chat. Grocery orders can be placed directly, and rough outlines can instantly...

Starlink is offering its users a free router upgrade, providing a device worth approximately ₹4,000 at no cost. This initiative is targeted at existing customers, as the company will soon stop delivering software updates for older routers, making the upgrade essential for security and performance. Starlink’s Satellite Internet in IndiaElon Musk’s Starlink satellite service is eagerly awaited in India. To use Starlink, customers need a kit that includes a router, which can be expensive. By offering a free upgraded router, Starlink aims to support its loyal, long-term users. The new router is an enhanced version of the previous model, designed to replace older devices and ensure continued software support and better performance. Free Upgrade DetailsThe company is providing the Starlink...

This Christmas, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has brought a unique gift to ChatGPT users—personalized Christmas videos created with just a single emoji. Altman’s surprise is making the festive season extra special for AI enthusiasts around the world. A Simple Emoji, a Personalized VideoAltman took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a hint for ChatGPT users. Along with his message, he posted a gift emoji 🎁, which acts as a prompt for ChatGPT. Users simply need to send this emoji to ChatGPT, upload a selfie, and the AI generates a personalized Christmas video using OpenAI’s video generation tool, Sora. How It WorksThe gift emoji serves as a trigger for the AI. Once sent, ChatGPT prompts the user for a selfie. Users can either upload an existing photo or click a new one. Sora then creates a short...