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ChatGPT gets built-in PayPal payments as Agentic Commerce expands

PayPal, Inc. has announced a major integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, adopting the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to embed seamless payments and commerce experiences directly within the AI platform. The move positions PayPal at the forefront of AI-driven transactions, creating new opportunities for both consumers and merchants to buy, sell, and interact within ChatGPT’s conversational interface….

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OPPO launches ColorOS 16 globally with major AI and performance upgrades

OPPO has officially unveiled ColorOS 16, its next-generation Android 16-based operating system, during the global launch of the OPPO Find X9 Series. The update focuses on performance, intelligence, and seamless cross-device connectivity, under the theme “Smart & Smooth.” The ColorOS 16 comes with Luminous Rendering Engine, featuring a unified framework that boosts visual responsiveness and…

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OPPO Find X9 and Find X9 Pro launched globally featuring 7,500mAh battery, 200MP Hasselblad camera, Dimensity 9500, and more

OPPO has finally launched its much-awaited OPPO Find X9 and OPPO Find X9 Pro flagship smartphones for global markets, following their debut in China earlier this month. Designed as the company’s flagship duo for 2025, the new Find X9 series combines Hasselblad-tuned cameras up to 200 MP, powerful 3nm Dimensity 9500 performance, next-gen battery tech…

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Adobe partners with YouTube and Google Cloud to expand AI and creative tools

At its annual Adobe MAX 2025 conference, Adobe announced two major collaborations – with YouTube and Google Cloud – aimed at enhancing creative workflows and expanding access to AI-powered tools for creators and enterprises. These partnerships bring together Adobe’s world-leading creative ecosystem, YouTube’s massive creator platform, and Google’s cutting-edge AI technologies to redefine how content…

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OnePlus 15 confirmed for India launch on 13th November, to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, DetailMax Engine, and more

OnePlus has officially confirmed that its next-generation flagship, the OnePlus 15, will launch in India on 13th November, following its debut in China earlier this week. The new flagship continues OnePlus’ tradition of delivering industry-leading performance, intelligent features, and refined design, while setting new standards for AI integration and mobile imaging. The OnePlus 15 will…

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Google NotebookLM rolls out 1M-token context, saved chat history, and goal-based customization

Google has rolled out a major update to NotebookLM, its AI-powered research and note-taking assistant, introducing a 1 million-token context window, saved chat history, and goal-based chat customization. The update, powered by the latest Gemini models, enhances context understanding, personalization, and long-form conversation handling. Expanded Context and Deeper Insights NotebookLM now supports a 1 million-token…

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Ant Group Releases Ling 2.0: A Reasoning-First MoE Language Model Series Built on the Principle that Each Activation Enhances Reasoning Capability

How do you build a language model that grows in capacity but keeps the computation for each token almost unchanged? The Inclusion AI team from the Ant Group is pushing sparse large models in a methodical way by releasing Ling 2.0. Ling 2.0 is a reasoning based language model family built on the idea that each…

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Jio users to get 18 months of free Google AI Pro access worth ₹35,100

Jio to bring free Google AI Pro access. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Intelligence Limited, has announced a major strategic partnership with Google to drive the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India. The collaboration aims to democratize AI access for consumers, enterprises, and developers – advancing Reliance’s “AI for All” vision…

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