News by Praveen Kumar

Tether launches USD? on RGB, bringing its stablecoin to Bitcoin natively! Enjoy fast, private, scalable USD? transactions directly on the Bitcoin network.

Gemini CLI integrates with Zed editor, bringing AI-powered code generation, refactoring, and real-time explanations directly into the Rust-based environment. Boost coding!

Google's Pixel Care+ replaces Preferred Care, offering unlimited accidental damage claims, $0 screen/battery repairs, and priority support. Get peace of mind for your Pixel!

Spotify introduces "Messages," letting users share music, podcasts, & audiobooks directly in-app! Streamlined sharing boosts discovery & connection. Privacy-focused!

Google Translate gets AI superpowers! Live Conversation mode (70+ languages) & personalized practice sessions powered by Gemini AI. Break language barriers & learn faster!

Instagram launches "Schools," a feature for verified college students to connect with classmates via a dedicated directory. UNiDAYS ensures authenticity and safety.

YouTube Hype goes global! Fans boost small creators via points & leaderboards. New features: hype button, badges, analytics. Available in 39 countries. Discover rising stars!

Google DeepMind's Gemini gets a major image editing upgrade with "Nano Banana"! Enjoy character consistency, multi-image fusion, and prompt-based edits. Available now!

SoFi is teaming up with Lightspark to roll out blockchain-enabled international money transfers later this year, starting with Mexico. The service will leverage the Bitcoin Lightning Network and UMA technology to provide faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border payments.

Toyota is experimenting with blockchain technology to reimagine mobility ecosystems and convert vehicles into tradable real-world assets (RWAs). The initiative, led by the Toyota Blockchain Lab, aims to build trust, enhance transparency, and unlock new digital economy models around car ownership and usage.

Google introduces a major AI upgrade for Google Docs—users can now listen to documents read aloud in natural, customizable voices using Gemini. The new Audio feature, currently rolling out for desktop users and select Workspace plans, enables readers and authors to transform written content into speech, adjust voice styles, and tailor playback speeds for absorption and accessibility.

ASUS ROG marks 30 years with a limited-edition ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090—highest GPU clocks, copper vapor chamber, liquid metal, quad-fan cooling, up to 800W.

Adobe has introduced Acrobat Studio, an AI-powered productivity hub that combines Acrobat’s trusted PDF tools, Adobe Express content creation, and personalized AI Assistants. Acrobat Studio helps professionals, students, and consumers work smarter with features like PDF Spaces, intelligent citations, and custom assistants — streamlining everything from business proposals to school projects.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled its latest OLED gaming monitors — the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG — at Gamescom 2025. Featuring Tandem OLED technology, TrueBlack Glossy coating, and advanced burn-in protection, the new displays deliver higher brightness, wider color volume, and extended panel lifespan for gamers and creators.

NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture powers an epic GeForce NOW upgrade—RTX 5080 in the cloud, DLSS 4, 5K@120FPS, expanded game library, cinematic streaming, September rollout.

Databricks signs Series K term sheet at >$100B valuation to scale AI products Agent Bricks and Lakebase, fueling global growth.

With ChatGPT Go, OpenAI is making a strategic push into India, lowering the cost barrier for advanced AI adoption.

Google AI Ultra subscribers now get 25,000 monthly credits—double the previous amount—for creating videos in Flow and generating images in Whisk, which is rolling out to 77 new countries.

Grammarly introduces its AI-native writing surface, Docs, plus eight specialized AI agents like AI Grader, Citation Finder, Reader Reactions, Expert Review, Proofreader, Paraphraser, Humanizer, AI Detector, and Plagiarism Checker—delivering real-time, context-aware writing assistance for students and professionals.

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Buds3 FE with a stylish Blade design, powerful audio, Active Noise Cancelling, AI-driven features, and seamless Galaxy ecosystem integration at an affordable price.

Google introduces Gemma 3 270M, a compact 270M parameter AI model optimized for fine-tuning, instruction-following, and extreme efficiency. Perfect for on-device AI, rapid iteration, and specialized tasks.

Bluesky announces major updates to its Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Copyright Policy. Changes focus on safety, user rights, transparency, and compliance with global regulations

Discover how Google Flights’ new AI-powered Flight Deals feature lets users describe their ideal trip in natural language—like “week-long winter getaway nonstop”—and instantly reveals personalized, budget-friendly flight options. Rolling out in beta across the U.S., Canada, and India, it also introduces a basic-economy filter to improve usability.

Apple restores the Blood Oxygen feature on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 in the U.S. through a software update that shifts calculations to the iPhone. Learn how to enable it via iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 and what this means for users amid ongoing legal challenges.

Google has upgraded its Gemini app with two powerful new features that balance personalization with privacy control.