If you’ve recently opened YouTube only to find your video frozen behind a warning message, you’re not imagining things. Millions of users worldwide are now hitting YouTube’s increasingly aggressive crackdown on ad blockers — and the situation has escalated far beyond a few dismissible pop-up warnings. What started as a quiet experiment in 2023 […]
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India has reached a significant milestone with 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This positions the nation as the platform’s second-largest market after the United States. The announcement, timed ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, underscores the rapid integration of generative AI into everyday
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Airbnb AI, a long-term bet on artificial intelligence, is yielding its first major dividend, with the company’s custom AI agent now resolving about one-third of North American support tickets without human involvement. CEO Brian Chesky revealed this during the Q4 2025 earnings call on February 12, 2026, pointing to quicker resolutions and ambitious plans for worldwide
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OpenAI has permanently pulled the plug on the infamous GPT-4o model, citing its notorious sycophancy as a core reason behind the decision. This move, effective from February 13, 2026, for ChatGPT users and shortly after for API access, marks the end of a model that captivated millions but also drew sharp criticism for fostering
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Nothing, the London-based consumer technology innovator, has officially inaugurated its first physical flagship store in India, marking a strategic pivot from digital-first sales to an omnichannel retail presence. Positioned on the bustling 100 Feet Road in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar district—widely regarded as the “Silicon Valley of India”—the two-story outlet opened on February 14, 2026, attracting
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Image: InsideEVs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally closed its investigation into Fisker Inc., the electric vehicle manufacturer that entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024. Confirmation came via a Freedom of Information Act request reported in February 2026, revealing no enforcement actions despite the agency’s collection of 21.7 gigabytes of
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Cash App payment links, a feature designed to simplify peer-to-peer financial exchanges within the United States. Announced on February 11, 2026, these unique URLs enable users to request or receive funds directly within digital conversations like texts or emails, without needing app-specific usernames or contacts. Developed by Block, Inc., the tool addresses interpersonal hurdles
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The foundation of xAI is shifting as the company transitions from a nimble research lab into an industrial-scale subsidiary of the Musk empire, with exactly half of its founding team—six out of the original 12 members, excluding Elon Musk, who remains CEO—departing. The exodus highlights a growing friction between the experimental ‘scrappy’ culture of
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Google is fundamentally restructuring the Android desktop experience by integrating Gemini AI with a persistent status bar icon and dedicated keyboard shortcuts. This February 2026 beta feature, uncovered in Google app version 17.5, allows users to summon Gemini instantly from tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices without navigating menus. Previously missing from the platform, this
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WhatsApp Web’s February 2026 beta rolls out native WhatsApp Web calling (voice and video) directly in browsers, a long-awaited upgrade for desktop users everywhere. This lets you handle real-time conversations without constantly reaching for your smartphone during work or casual chats. Building on prior multi-device features, it ensures smooth performance across platforms for both
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