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| Updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 13:08 [IST] Google is reportedly working on significant gaming enhancements for Android 17, aimed at users who prefer physical controllers on their devices. According to Android Authority, these updates could simplify gaming experiences for those who want to use controllers on phones.The popularity of cloud gaming has surged, allowing Android users to enjoy games that don’t require a touchscreen. As more games become compatible with controllers, Google is developing features in Android 17 to enhance button control. This will help bridge the gap between different input methods.New Permission and Feature…
Tesla received a ride-hailing permit this week from Arizona regulators, opening the door for the automaker to begin operating a robotaxi service in the state. A spokesperson with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) told TechCrunch the automaker applied for a Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit on November 13. Tesla met the requirements to operate as a TNC and is permitted as of November 17, according to ADOT. The permit is the final regulatory step to launch a robotaxi service in Arizona, a state that has become a hub of autonomous vehicle technology testing and development. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned self-driving company and the…
Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he’s been fascinated by games for as long as he’s had a joystick in hand. Where Winds Meet drops players into a vast wuxia-inspired open world filled with exploration, martial arts mastery, mystical abilities, and cinematic storytelling. It doesn’t matter if you’re simply gliding across mountains or challenging powerful enemies; progression is always more exciting when you have extra resources to support your journey. To celebrate the game’s ongoing updates, the developers have partnered with…
AI data center provider Lambda announced Tuesday it raised $1.5 billion in a round led by TWG Global, a relatively new $40 billion investment firm formed by billionaires Thomas Tull, the former owner of Legendary Entertainment, and Guggenheim Partners founder and CEO Mark Walter. TWG holds a variety of the billionaires’ assets, including Walter’s stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers and the new Cadillac F1 racing team. The firm also has a $15 billion fund to invest in AI anchored by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital. TWG previously invested in a partnership with Elon Musk’s xAI and Palantir to sell AI…
| Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 15:15 [IST] The Xiaomi 17 series made its debut back in September as the first smartphones to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone. The line-up included the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. However, there is one more phone yet to make its debut in the company’s flagship 17 series.Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch TimelineSpeculation from China suggested that Xiaomi plans to introduce the 17 Ultra in December. This would be approximately two months ahead of its predecessor’s release, which occurred in February. A new…
Following a spate of lawsuits and investigations over its child safety systems, Roblox is going to implement mandatory facial verification for all users who want to access communication features, starting in January. The platform is also introducing age-based chat, meaning users can only communicate with others in a similar age group. Starting Tuesday, users can voluntarily verify their age to secure their access to communication features. In the first week of December, Roblox will begin enforcing the age-check requirement in select markets, including Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. Beginning in January, all users around the world will be required…
Poe, Quora’s app that brings together different AI models into one platform, is launching group chat functionality. The company announced on Monday that users worldwide will be able to start group chats with up to 200 other people, then collaborate across more than 200 AI models — including text, image, video, and audio generators — within a single conversation. The launch comes just days after OpenAI’s ChatGPT began piloting group chats in markets like Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. The move could potentially transform the chatbot from a one-on-one AI interaction into a collaborative space where users can…
AI browsers, like Perplexity’s Comet and Brave’s Leo, can offer conveniences not found in conventional browsers, but they also pose potentially higher risks. “The ability to quickly gather and summarize available information without having to invest hours of clicking and reading is incredibly valuable,” observed Andy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems, a provider of cybersecurity and IT solutions, in Dallas. “At the same time, AI browsers bring analysis and enable the user to glean insights that would normally take a lot of time or be missed altogether,” he told TechNewsWorld. “AI can help find information across a broader number…
Following a spate of lawsuits and investigations over its child safety systems, Roblox is going to implement mandatory facial verification for all users who want to access communication features, starting in January. The platform is also introducing age-based chat, meaning users can only communicate with others in a similar age group. Starting Tuesday, users can voluntarily verify their age to secure their access to communication features. In the first week of December, Roblox will begin enforcing the age-check requirement in select markets, including Australia, the Netherlands and New Zealand. From January, all users around the world will be required to…
| Updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 18:25 [IST] iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO 15 in India on November 26. The company has been gradually revealing the specs of the next-gen phone, and even the price has been tipped online. But we have now exclusively brought you the confirmed pricing of the iQOO 15 ahead of the launch. Here’s how much it would cost.iQOO 15 Price Range in India ConfirmediQOO CEO Nipun Marya confirmed that the iQOO 15 would fall in the ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 range, marking a price hike compared to its predecessor,…