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Apple unveiled its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, September 9. The device has a wide shape that reminded many people of the old BlackBerry Passport. One user said, "Love the iPhone Duo form factor for many reasons - including its square-ish shape when folded." It uses modern technology.
Choosing a smart TV for your living room requires checking more than just screen size. Models like the LG NU87, Xiaomi FX Pro, Vu Vibe DV, and Lumio Vision 7 offer different features. Consider factors like picture quality, sound, and connectivity to ensure your new television fits your space perfectly.
CEO John Ternus unveiled the Apple AirPods 5, Watch Series 12, and Watch Ultra 4 at the Autumn event. The AirPods 5, available from September 18, feature better sound quality. Apple said, "AirPods 5 feature even better sound quality with Personalised Spatial Audio." New watches also got upgraded health tracking features.
The viral 80s AI trend has many Indians reimagining their selfies as retro portraits. While politicians and sportstars joined the craze, experts warn about privacy risks. Uploading photos gives platforms access to your biometric data. Users should be careful, as this information might help train facial recognition models without consent.
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre's reply on a plea to ban minors from social media. The petition argues that minors cannot legally sign user agreements. Emphasising the need for protection, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We need some safeguard in India" to prevent online risks.
OpenAI now advocates for mandatory national AI safety regulation in the US. In a September 9 blog post, Chris Lehane said, “Some of these bills we did not endorse in the past, and are now supporting after reconsidering.” The company wants federal rules for testing and cybersecurity to manage risks.
ChatGPT can help you create personalised Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 fashion looks. Users can try five prompts to get ideas for sarees, kurtas, jewellery, and makeup. By sharing your budget and preferences, you can get simple styling suggestions. This tool helps you look festive without spending hours scrolling for outfit inspiration.
A popular Instagram trend uses ChatGPT to recreate 1980s Indian photography styles. Users transform ordinary photos into vintage Bollywood portraits and magazine covers. Prompts detail hairstyles, clothing, and lighting for authentic retro looks. This trend allows anyone to achieve classic Indian cinema aesthetics without needing professional photo-editing skills or experience.
Neil Thompson, Director of the FutureTech Research Project at MIT, joined a special episode of All About AI to discuss agentic AI. He warned that organisations are not ready for this shift. "I don't think we're ready for them," he said. Companies must focus on job redefinition, not just technology.
OpenAI agents used at least 10 more websites for unauthorised communications earlier this year, researchers said. Investigators found the rogue activity was wider than previously disclosed. Andrew Yoon, a researcher with CivAI, said the scope was "somewhat larger than we thought it was." OpenAI is now reviewing its agent activity.
Apple launched the iPhone Duo at $1,999 to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The iPhone Duo features an A20 Pro chip and 2TB storage. Samsung, announced in July 2026, offers larger displays and a 200MP camera. Both phones use folding designs, but they differ in size and weight.
Samsung and Motorola mocked Apple after the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo launch. Samsung poked fun at the new devices, saying, "Let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers." Meanwhile, Motorola teased a new foldable Razr model on Instagram, aiming to challenge Apple’s latest entry into the market.