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Sridhar Vembu makes big Arattai announcement, says E2E out now for group messages
Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai now supports end-to-end encryption for group messages. Users need to update the app to access the new privacy feature.

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Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai now supports end-to-end encryption for group messages. Users need to update the app to access the new privacy feature.
Deepinder Goyal has shared new research on Temple's BrainFlow technology, which uses non-invasive sensing to track changes linked to brain blood flow. The findings come ahead of the device's planned launch in India.
The MacBook Air M5 is available on Vijay Sales' website for Rs 10,000 less than its revised retail price. An additional bank offer can bring the effective price down further for eligible buyers.
Apple is reportedly preparing three new devices for the coming months, including a redesigned MacBook with a touchscreen and OLED display. A new Apple TV 4K and the long-rumoured HomePad smart display are also expected.
Apple has finally launched the iPhone 17 in India, the next edition of its standard iPhone lineup. The new model brings a slightly bigger screen, a more durable body, and major improvements in performance and cameras.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has sent a special message to IIT Kharagpur as the institute celebrates 75 years, sharing memories from his student days and outlining how he expects AI to become part of everyday work.
Sridhar Vembu said India's 7.8 percent GDP growth does not remove the need to conserve foreign exchange. He linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for restraint on overseas spending to India's reliance on imported technology and energy.
Apple's iPhone is dominating India's refurbished smartphone market, with the brand accounting for more than 65 percent of refurbished phone sales. Cashify's latest report also shows growing demand for higher-priced devices, led by models such as the iPhone 13.
Fresh leaks from Mark Gurman have outlined Apple's first foldable iPhone ahead of its expected unveiling. The details point to a premium launch focused on durability, multitasking and a steep price.
LinkedIn says 83 percent of Gen Z professionals in India are not networking, with fears of judgement and a lack of guidance keeping many from building career connections.
Apple could finally enter the foldable phone market next week with its first foldable iPhone. Expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, the device is rumoured to feature a 7.8-inch inner display, an ultra-thin design and a price tag of more than $2,000.
A Bengaluru software developer reportedly declined a promotion worth about Rs 20 lakh more a year. The decision, questioned by his father and framed by Rohan Dhawan as an unseen cost of career growth, stood in contrast to reports of xAI alumnus Tony Yuhuai Wu buying a Rs 670 crore mansion.
Oracle is weighing another round of layoffs that could affect up to 10,000 jobs worldwide, including roles in India. The move would deepen the company's cost cuts as it spends heavily on cloud and AI infrastructure.
Vivo, Xiaomi, iQOO, Oppo and Poco have increased prices of several smartphones, tablets and other devices in India from September 1, with hikes of up to Rs 10,000.
A Taiwanese man used footage from a robot vacuum to prove his wife's affair and won compensation in court. But the same secret recording later led to a five-month prison sentence and a fine for violating her privacy.
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1 after 15 years at the helm, with longtime hardware executive John Ternus set to become the company's new chief executive.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he is not worried about OpenAI developing its own AI chips, pointing to Nvidia's 33 years of experience, technology and scale.
Mumbai-based Krishna Seshadri has gone viral after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his BharatRajya history website on Mann Ki Baat. Seshadri built the interactive platform using generative AI tools despite having no professional coding experience.
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