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After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones

On Wednesday, the Indian telecom ministry said Sanchar Saathi, an anti-theft and cybersecurity protection app, would remain voluntary, and that smartphone makers would no longer be required to preload it on devices they sell.

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This Compact Bitcoin Miner Lets You Solo-Mine For $60

BlockChance delivers 1,000 KH/s of hashing power in a pocket-sized device that runs quietly and efficiently. The post This Compact Bitcoin Miner Lets You Solo-Mine For $60 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings

The Metaverse-style meetings offer 3D avatars, spatial audio, and customizable virtual environments for hybrid teams. The post Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Musk’s Starlink rival Eutelsat shares plummet 7% after report of SoftBank cutting its stake

The French satellite group has seen its stock fall following a steep hike in March.

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India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones

The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.

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Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades

Android 16 QPR2 brings AI-powered notification summaries, deeper dark theme options, and built-in parental controls, starting on eligible Pixel devices. The post Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AWS re:Invent Highlights New Agentic AI Partners and AI-Driven Marketplace Evolution

AWS is empowering partners with new AI categories, increased support, and marketplace innovations — all showcased at AWS re:Invent 2025. The post AWS re:Invent Highlights New Agentic AI Partners and AI-Driven Marketplace Evolution appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Fixes 107 Android Flaws

The December security bulletin revealed that attackers had been conducting “limited, targeted exploitation” of framework vulnerabilities. The post Google Fixes 107 Android Flaws appeared first on TechRepublic.

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iPhone 17 will drive record Apple shipments in 2025, IDC says

Apple will ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, up just over 6% year-on-year, research firm IDC forecast.

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Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk

The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.

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