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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5 with stronger coding

AI firm Anthropic has introduced Claude Opus 4.5, a new version of its flagship model designed to handle more complex coding, reasoning and autonomous-agent tasks. The update strengthens Claude’s ability to work like a “technical collaborator” rather than just a conversational assistant.

According to the company, Opus 4.5 brings a noticeable jump in programming performance, scoring higher on software-engineering benchmarks and solving tougher coding problems than earlier versions. It can write and debug multi-language code, refactor large codebases, and handle realistic developer workflows more reliably.

A key focus of this release is agentic behaviour—the model can now support AI agents that plan tasks, use tools, and execute multi-step workflows with minimal human input. This makes it suitable for work such as code generation, document creation, analysis, and other business-process tasks.

Anthropic also says the model has improved long-context memory, allowing it to process and retain more information during extended tasks. This benefits enterprise users who need AI to manage documents, datasets or multi-stage projects.

The company claims Opus 4.5 is more resistant to adversarial prompts and untrusted code, a key requirement as AI agents begin executing system-level tasks. However, it notes that human oversight remains essential when deploying autonomous agents in real-world environments.

With this release, Anthropic is positioning Claude as a stronger competitor in the fast-advancing AI-agent space, where major players are racing to build models capable of both reasoning and action.

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First foldable iPhone set for 2026 launch

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026, signaling its entry into the foldable smartphone market, which has so far been dominated by Samsung and other Android manufacturers.

The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover screen, with design improvements aimed at delivering a nearly crease-free folding experience. Leaks indicate that the device’s thickness could be around 9–9.5 mm when closed, combining portability with a large, immersive screen.

The device is also expected to include an under-display selfie camera on the inner screen, while the rear camera setup may feature main and ultra-wide sensors, offering versatile photography options. Interestingly, the foldable iPhone may support Touch ID instead of Face ID, reflecting Apple’s continued experimentation with biometric options.

On the performance front, the foldable iPhone is likely to be powered by the next-generation A20 Pro chipset, similar to the iPhone 18 Pro models, promising high-speed performance and efficient power management. The battery is tipped to be around 5,400 mAh, making it the largest ever for an iPhone and likely offering extended usage compared to current models.

Price leaks suggest a premium tag of around $2,399 (approximately ₹2.15 lakh), making it the most expensive iPhone to date. In India, the price is expected to be higher after taxes and import duties. Apple plans to launch the foldable iPhone alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, with standard iPhone 18 devices expected to follow in early 2027.

With this new model, Apple aims to compete directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series, offering a new form factor and advanced technology for iPhone users. The foldable iPhone represents Apple’s bold step into the foldable segment, combining a larger screen, premium features, and powerful performance, but at a high cost for early adopters.

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Google AI can solve math in your handwriting

Google AI is taking homework help to a whole new level. A tech enthusiast from Pune, Siddhant Choudhary, recently demonstrated how Google’s Nano Banana Pro can solve a handwritten math problem  and reproduce the answer in his exact handwriting.

Choudhary snapped a photo of a math question from his notebook, fed it into the AI, and watched in amazement as the solution appeared, perfectly mimicking his penmanship. “By far the best AI I’ve tried,” he said, joking that “students are going to love this.”

The demo, however, has sparked a debate online. While many are excited about the AI’s capability, others worry about its implications for students. Could this make homework or exam cheating easier? With answers that look perfectly handwritten, teachers may struggle to tell human work from AI-generated work.

Nano Banana Pro is part of Google’s Gemini 3 AI family and uses advanced tools to read sketches, notes, or rough handwriting, and then convert them into polished visuals, or, in this case, neatly written answers. The feature demonstrated by Choudhary uses a Flow tool from Google’s Gemini Ultra plan.

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Google unveils Nano Banana Pro image AI

Google has launched Nano Banana Pro, a refreshed and more powerful version of its viral image-generation tool, and this time, it’s backed by the company’s newest Gemini 3 engine. What began as a fun internet trend has now evolved into a serious creation tool, blending accessibility with near-professional capabilities.

At the heart of the upgrade is better understanding. Thanks to Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro can now interpret complex prompts, recognise context more accurately and generate images with improved realism. Text inside visuals, often a pain point for AI models, now appears much cleaner, supporting multiple languages with far fewer distortions.

Users also get far greater creative control. The model supports 2K and 4K image generation, offering crisp detail for posters, product shots, teaching material or social media visuals. New camera-style features let users adjust lighting, depth, focus and colour tone, giving them the feel of working with a lightweight digital studio.

One standout upgrade is its ability to blend multiple images and objects,  up to 14 in a single frame, and even keep characters consistent across shots. For designers, educators, storytellers or marketers, this means smoother workflows and more reliable AI-assisted content creation.

Another major shift is its real-time connection to Google Search, making the model better at producing images based on current data or up-to-date references. For a tech tool born out of a social media trend, this marks a move into practical, everyday utility.

The Pro version will be available via the Gemini app, NotebookLM, Google Workspace, Search AI mode, and through developer APIs. Google continues to emphasise responsible AI use — every output carries invisible SynthID watermarks, with visible ones applied depending on subscription level.

Slower processing speeds compared to the original Nano Banana are expected, but the trade-off is clear: more power, more control and more possibilities.

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Microsoft AI chief flags risks of superintelligence

Microsoft’s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has warned that the tech industry should not aim to build superintelligence, that is, AI systems far smarter and more capable than humans. He said such technology could quickly become too powerful to manage, making it risky for society.

Speaking on a podcast, Suleyman said superintelligence does not represent a “positive future” and should instead be seen as an anti-goal. While AI has rapidly improved, now able to write, analyse data and translate at near-human levels, he believes pushing beyond human intelligence brings unpredictable dangers.

Suleyman stressed that AI tools today only simulate human-like conversation. “They don’t feel or suffer,” he said, urging people not to confuse advanced responses with real consciousness.

Instead of building uncontrollable systems, Microsoft is focusing on what he calls “humanist superintelligence”, AI designed to stay aligned with human values, remain safe, and clearly operate under human control.

He also noted that AGI (artificial general intelligence) could arrive within five years, potentially reshaping how people work and develop new products. With this rapid progress, he said strong guardrails and strict regulation are essential to ensure AI remains beneficial.

Suleyman’s message reinforces a growing view in the tech world. As AI becomes more powerful, safety and human oversight must take priority over speed and ambition.

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Apple reveals finalists for 2025 App Store Awards

Apple has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 App Store Awards, celebrating the best apps and games from around the world. The awards recognise developers who have created standout experiences that combine innovation, design, and user impact.

A total of 45 apps and games have been shortlisted across 12 categories, covering iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and a special “Cultural Impact” category. These categories reflect Apple’s focus on apps that not only entertain but also inspire and empower users in meaningful ways.

Apple said the finalists were chosen for their technical excellence, creativity, and the positive impact they have on culture and daily life.

Some of the notable finalists include iPhone App of the Year contenders like BandLab, a music creation platform; LADDER, a fitness app; and Tiimo, a task organiser designed to improve productivity.

In the iPhone Game of the Year category, finalists include Capybara Go!, an adventure game; Pokémon TCG Pocket, a card collecting experience; and Thronefall, a strategy battle game.

The Cultural Impact category highlights apps that make a real difference, such as Be My Eyes, which helps visually impaired users; Venba, which celebrates culture through food; and Yuka, which promotes informed choices about products and nutrition.

Apple said these apps represent talent, creativity, and innovation, offering users new ways to create, learn, and explore. The winners of the 2025 App Store Awards will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Made-in-india Wobble One smartphone launches at ₹22,000

Indkal Technologies, a technology and innovation company based in Bengaluru has entered the mid-range smartphone market. It has launched its first device under the Wobble brand, the Wobble One, priced from ₹22,000. The company promises clean software, premium design, and reliable performance.

The Wobble One runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset built on a 4 nm process, ensuring smooth daily performance and better power efficiency. It comes with stock Android 15, offering a clean, bloat-free interface.

The phone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Its aluminium-alloy frame and glass back give it a premium look and feel.

For photography, the Wobble One has a 50 MP primary camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. A 50 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. The company claims up to 47 hours of calling and 24 hours of video playback, though the exact battery size hasn’t been shared.

The phone comes in three colours like mythic white, eclipse black, and odyssey blue, with storage options up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. Other features include a USB-C port, dual-SIM support, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The Wobble One will go on sale from December 12 on Amazon and select offline stores. Indkal has invested over ₹225 crore in R&D, manufacturing, and after-sales support, showing its long-term commitment to the Indian smartphone market.

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Cloudflare glitch hits ChatGPT, Twitter, and other major sites

Many popular websites and apps, including ChatGPT, Twitter, Spotify, Canva, and Perplexity, went down on Monday due to a technical problem at Cloudflare, a company that helps deliver internet content safely. Users trying to access these sites saw a message saying: “Please unblock challenges.cloudflare.com to proceed.”

The issue started early in the morning and was caused by a glitch in Cloudflare’s system that checks for unsafe traffic. Instead of blocking threats, the bug accidentally stopped normal users from entering websites. The outage affected people across the world, causing confusion and frustration.

Cloudflare confirmed it was a technical problem, not a hacking attack. The company quickly fixed the issue, and most websites were back online by the evening, though some users experienced brief interruptions.

Tech experts say this shows how much the internet depends on a few major companies. When one service goes down, it can impact many websites and millions of users at once.

Cloudflare said it is reviewing its systems to prevent similar problems in the future. Most services are now running normally, and users can access the affected websites again.

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Game Awards 2025 nominations announced, Clair Obscur leads

The nominations for The Game Awards 2025 have been announced , ahead of the star-studded ceremony scheduled for December 11 in Los Angeles. The biggest headline: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a fantasy RPG from indie studio Sandfall Interactive, has set a record with 12 nominations, topping the list in Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and multiple performance categories.

This year’s awards highlight a mix of both indie and AAA titles. Sony Interactive Entertainment emerged as the most-nominated publisher with 19 nods across its popular games. Other noteworthy contenders include Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yōtei with seven nominations each, Hades II with six, and Hollow Knight: Silksong with a strong showing.

“The nominations reflect the evolving gaming landscape,” said an industry analyst. “Indie developers are increasingly being recognized alongside major studios, showing that innovation and storytelling can rival big-budget production.”

The Game Awards, now in their 12th year, celebrate achievements in creative and technical fields, from art and music to narrative and direction. The complete list of nominees spans multiple categories and can be viewed on the official awards website.

Gamers and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting the December ceremony, which promises to shine a spotlight on both blockbuster titles and breakthrough indie games.

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Vivo X300, X300 Pro launch in India on Dec. 2

Vivo is all set to launch its new flagship smartphones, the X300 and X300 Pro, in India on 2 December 2025 at 12 noon IST. These devices aim to bring top-tier performance and photography features to the premium segment.

The X300 Pro is built for photography enthusiasts, offering a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide lens, and an impressive 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. The regular X300 also packs a punch with a 200 MP main camera, complemented by 50 MP ultra-wide and 50 MP telephoto lenses, ensuring high-quality shots in varied conditions.

Both smartphones are powered by the 3 nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, promising smooth performance and efficient power management. They come with high-end RAM and storage options, designed to handle demanding apps and multitasking effortlessly.

For the Indian market, Vivo is adding a special touch: the regular X300 will feature a red colour variant exclusive to India, adding a stylish edge for buyers looking for something unique.

While official pricing is yet to be revealed, industry estimates suggest the X300 could start around ₹69,999, with the Pro model priced near ₹99,999. With a combination of powerful cameras, flagship performance, and sleek design, the X300 series is shaping up to be a strong contender in India’s high-end smartphone market.

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