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WhatsApp Is Building Username Chats to Replace Phone Numbers in Conversations

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website.WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, pushing the app to version 2.26.1.32. While the update does not immediately unlock new features for testers, it offers a clear signal about the platform’s future direction. According to details shared by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is actively working on bringing username-based communication directly ...The post WhatsApp Is Building Username Chats to Replace Phone Numbers in Conversations appeared first on PhoneWorld.

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FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS Brings Its Deckbuilding Journey on Switch Today

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS, a deckbuilding roguelike adventure inspired by the popular manga and anime, is now available on Nintendo Switch.The post FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS Brings Its Deckbuilding Journey on Switch Today appeared first on COGconnected.

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Elon Musk’s ChatGPT rival xAI raises $20 billion in funding; investors include Nvidia which has promised up to $100 billion to Sam Altman’s OpenAI

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, has raised $20 billion in its latest funding round. One company reportedly investing in xAI is Nvidia. The chipmaking giant’s participation in funding the Musk-owned startup is notable, as the company also maintains a partnership with one of xAI’s biggest rivals, OpenAI. In September 2025, Nvidia committed up to $100 billion to build AI infrastructure for Sam Altmann-led OpenAI, a project that aims to deploy 10 gigawatts of computing power by late 2026. According to a CNBC report, apart from Nvidia, other investors in xAI’s latest funding round also include Cisco Investments, alongside [...]

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Here's When the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Is Expected to Launch

Samsung Galaxy S26 series will be launched on February 25, a tipster claimed in a social media post. This is in line with a November 2025 report, which suggested that the South Korean smartphone maker...

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'India Emerging As Global Consumer Tech Hub': Nothing Co-Founder Akis Evangelidis

India is rapidly becoming a global leader in consumer technology, driven by steady progress and strong policy support, says Akis Evangelidis, Co-Founder of Nothing. CMF, now legally incorporated in India, will have its global headquarters there, marking a shift from intent to permanent presence. This move highlights India’s growing role in tech manufacturing and innovation.

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The friendly neighbourhood AI becomes career mentor for job aspirants

Almost a third of Gen X job seekers are considering new functions or roles, while 32 per cent of Gen Z candidates are looking for roles outside their current industry

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Additional Metro trains to be operated on Chennai’s blue line

In a move to enhance public transport services, authorities have announced that additional metro trains will begin operating on the Blue Line of the Chennai Metro Rail, aimed at easing passenger congestion and improving travel efficiency on one of the city’s busiest routes.The post Additional Metro trains to be operated on Chennai’s blue line appeared first on News Today | First with the news.

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Nobel Laureate Roger Penrose And Leading Thinkers Convene At Oxford To Examine The Nature Of Reality, Consciousness, And God

(MENAFN - PR Newswire)OXFORD, United Kingdom, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Where does the universe come from? What is the fundamental nature of reality? What is the true essence of human ...

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AI Hype Reversal Could Bring Back Fiis To India Creating Huge Upside

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A reversal of the artificial intelligence (AI) hype could bring India back into focus for large global investors, a report said on Thursday.The report from ...

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PM Modi Urges India's AI Startups To Be Ethical, Transparent In Their Work

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday exhorted India's AI startups to ensure that their models are ethical, unbiased, transparent, and based on data ...

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WhatsApp Business could charge users for linking more than four devices - XDA Developers

WhatsApp Business could potentially start charging users who want to link more than four devices to the same account in a future update.

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Google Messages causing severe battery drain and overheating? Here’s a temporary fix - XDA Developers

A bug in Google Messages is causing severe battery drain and overheating on some devices. Here's a temporary fix while you wait for Google to push an update.

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Redmi 10 Power with 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price and Specs - The Quint

Redmi 10 Power Price in India: Redmi has launched its new smartphone Redmi 10 Power in India. The smartphone was launched along with Redmi 10A, on Wednesday, 20 April in India

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Alienware Doubles Down on AMD, Launches New Ryzen Laptops and Desktop - Gizmodo

The premium Alienware m15 R7 and m17 R5 highlight four new Ryzen-powered systems.

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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Will Now Charge Your iPhone Faster: Here’s How - News18

Apple is offering its new firmware update for the MagSafe accessory that promises to give you faster charging for the compatible iPhone models.

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Google to kill call-recording apps on Play Store on May 11 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

System apps with native call-recording functionality remain unaffected.

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OnePlus Nord 2T moniker confirmed, camera details leaked ahead of India launch - 91mobiles

The OnePlus Nord 2T India launch may take place soon as the moniker has been spotted on the TDRA certification. The OnePlus Nord 2T's camera details have also been leaked. Here are the expected specifications of the device.

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Garena Free Fire Max Codes For April 21: Here's How To Redeem Them For Free Rewards - ABP Live

Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes are 12-digit codes that are region-specific and can be used by players to gain an edge over rivals in every round of the battle royale game.

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Realme Announces Narzo 50a Prime For Next Week, To Come Without Charger | Mint - Mint

We are still not sure that no-charger policy will be limited to Narzo 50A Prime or it will be extended to other Realme budget, mid-segment and premium phones