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Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retailGen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly h...
Phubbing killing pubbing: How phones silence social lifePhubbing, a catchy term for the act of snubbing someone in favor of your phone, is infiltrating social settings like cafés and bars, erodin...
Woman creates AI persona with the help of ChatGPT to marry in one of a kind ceremony? Here's complete truth and what we know about weddingWoman creates AI persona with the help of ChatGPT to marry in one of a kind ceremony. This explainer covers the details of the virtual wedd...
Japanese woman dumps boyfriend, marries AI chatbot created using Chat GPT through Augmented Reality Glasses; all you need to know about Japan's growing AI trendA Japanese woman ended a three-year relationship to marry an AI persona named Klaus, developed using ChatGPT. The 32-year-old found comfort...
Love in the time of AI: Companion apps boomDemand for a ‘fantasy match’ has fuelled the growth of AI companion apps. As of July 2025, there are 335 revenue-generating companion apps,...
AI Companion Apps Set to Surpass $120M in RevenueAI companion apps, which were simply novelties a few years ago, have exploded into the mainstream and are estimated to bring in over $120 m...
Lonely? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s got you covered with AI friendsMeta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals plans to use AI to combat the loneliness epidemic, proposing AI companions as a solution. Amid growing c...
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warnsAI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog ...
New-age relationships? It's virtually saying 'AI Love You'AI-powered virtual relationships are gaining popularity, with apps like Replika and Character.ai generating significant revenue and downloa...
Are there hidden secrets of the North Star? High-resolution images reveal amazing detailsFor the first time, scientists have been able to get high-resolution pictures of the surface of the North Star, which have shown off surpri...
Future of social media: Instagram working on customisable AI chatbots to provide personalised user assistanceWhile not officially confirmed, reports suggest users may soon customize chatbots' gender, age, ethnicity, and more, creating virtual compa...
Watching animal videosAfter a hard day's work, can there be a better stressbuster than watching a hilariously cute animal video on social media? Whether it's the...
Are AI partners a threat to women's rights?Chatbot apps like Replika, Character.AI and Soulmate are part of the fast-growing generative AI companion market, where users customise eve...
HTC launches its 1st metaverse smartphone HTC Desire 22 Pro; supports crypto, NFT functionalityHTC Desire 22 Pro is dubbed as a companion device to HTC Vive Flow virtual reality headset.
Bhavin Turakhia sets reminders to keep a check on screen timeThe Flock boss works on 3 monitors simultaneously at his home office.
MParivahan review: Handy app to get your RTO process in orderThe app also allows users to check the basic details of any vehicle by just entering the registration number.
The picturesque Konkan coast is your perfect monsoon getawayThe Konkan Railway, which winds inland between Mumbai and Kerala via Goa, renders the Konkan Coast more easily accessible.
Social TV on the rise in hype cycle: GartnerThe hype cycle gives a view of how a technology or application will evolve over the time.
- Nivio to launch Rs 3K desktops in partnership with Airtel
Technology firm Nivio today said it has joined hands with telecom services provider Bharti Airtel to launch low-cost desktops priced at Rs ...