WhatsApp rolls out fun filters and backgrounds for video calls

WhatsApp is rolling out new features designed to make video calls more engaging and fun. The messaging app has introduced filters and backgrounds, allowing users to add a personal touch to their video calls, whether it’s a one-on-one conversation or a group call. Although these features are already available on competitor apps like Zoom, WhatsApp … Read more

Google’s ‘G’ logo gets a makeover for the first time in a decade

Google has officially updated its iconic ā€œGā€ logo for the first time in nearly a decade. The original version, introduced in 2015 alongside the switch to the Product Sans typeface, featured four distinct solid color segments in red, yellow, green, and blue. Now, those colors blend together in a smooth gradient, giving the logo a … Read more

Isambard-AI, UK’s most powerful supercomputer, goes live in Bristol

A supercomputer, which is now the most powerful in the UK, has been fully activated in Bristol. The Isambard-AI machine, a major leap forward in the country’s technological capabilities, was launched by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, as part of the government’s fresh push towards expanding artificial intelligence (AI) resources, as reported by BBC. Kyle officially … Read more

Perplexity targets India in bid to rival OpenAI’s dominance

Perplexity, an AI startup aiming to challenge OpenAI’s dominance, is targeting India as a key market. The company, which has gained significant traction in the US, is now focusing on India, the second-largest internet and smartphone market globally, for expansion. This week, Perplexity announced a major partnership with Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator. The … Read more

OpenAI quietly unveils new ChatGPT capabilities in latest update

On July 17, 2025, OpenAI released a major upgrade to ChatGPT, introducing a new “agent” feature that allows the AI to complete real-world tasks online. This includes actions like browsing the web, filling out forms, researching information, and creating presentations, making ChatGPT more like a personal assistant than ever before. The new ChatGPT agent combines … Read more