OPPO introduced Find X9 and X9 Pro with a new Hasselblad camera system offering better color and a 200MP periscope lens on the Pro version for exceptional clarity. The phones feature 120Hz AMOLED displays, 7025mAh/7500mAh batteries with 80W fast and 50W wireless charging. Powered by 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, the phone features ColorOS 16 and IP68/69 protection.

AI, VR, data-driven tools are beginning to alter how stories are developed and produced in India. While some filmmakers see opportunities for faster, more accessible and culturally rooted creation, others worry that algorithms and training data could narrow originality, influence creative choices. Industry now faces wider debate over whether technology will support or limit storytelling future.

Rockefeller Chairman Ruchir Sharma said every 'bubble' behind market crashes like 1929 Great Depression and financial crisis, has four Os of overvaluation, overinvestment, overleverage and overownership that define it. He said it's hard to know when AI bubble will burst but there are "some signs" of that. "Until [bubble bursts]...everyone says, 'The party is still on'," Sharma added.

Investors have pulled out a record $3.5 billion (over ₹31,200 crore) from the US-listed Bitcoin ETFs so far in November, Bloomberg reported. This almost equals the previous monthly record for outflows worth $3.6 billion, which was set in February. BlackRock's Bitcoin fund IBIT, which accounts for about 60% of the group's assets, has registered $2.2 billion in redemptions in November.

Indian D2C brands are accelerating thanks to AI-powered inventory forecasting, dynamic pricing, predictive logistics, and conversational bots. AI anticipates demand shifts across regions, optimises stock across warehouses, and delivers 24/7 customer support while automating campaign targeting based on real-time segments. The payoff is higher efficiency, lower costs, and hyper-personal engagement

In the B2B world, brand building is no longer a 'nice to have', it has become a growth lever. More B2B companies are realising that a strong identity influences trust, pricing power, and long-term partnerships. By investing in consistent messaging, thought leadership, and experience design, B2B brands can differentiate in crowded enterprise markets.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's startup, Tools for Humanity, has asked employees to "work weekends", calling its mission "important for humanity". "We'll neither fail, nor will we be an average outcome...and that's...all you should care about every day," CEO Alex Blania said, as per Business Insider. The startup uses Orb, a metal sphere that scans people's eyes to verify they're human.

Winning organisations aren't just executing, they're rearchitected around customer experience. The five core elements are, a lean superstructure for speed, targeted talent allocation, governance cadence, behavioural norms, and a flexible workforce. Together, these form an agile operating model where empowered teams make bold, aligned decisions quickly.

Marketers running full-funnel, multi-channel strategies face real hurdles such as global reach fragmentation, tech overload, tight budgets, measurement tensions, and content fatigue. The solution is to use data to prioritise channels, rely on automation to optimise ROI, lean on analytics to sync messages, and constantly test content to stay relevant without stretching teams.

Big-data analytics sits on three foundational pillars, data mining to explore hidden patterns, predictive modelling to forecast future trends, and machine learning to continuously improve decision quality. When combined, they deliver actionable business insight boosting efficiency, enabling personalisation, and turning raw data into competitive advantage.

Electronics brands face unique challenges from long product cycles to feature-rich messaging. Smart digital strategies blend content education, performance ads, SEO, and lifecycle campaigns. By tailoring creative to product details, segmenting based on usage needs, and optimising for retention, these brands can improve acquisition efficiency and deepen customer loyalty.

Newly unsealed documents in the US have revealed that Meta quietly shut down an internal study that found that stepping away from Facebook made users feel better. The study, known internally as Project Mercury, started in 2019, found users quitting Facebook felt less lonely, less anxious and less pressured. Even a seven-day break showed noticeable improvements.

Amazon is yet to submit a self-declaration stating it has complied with the Indian government's guidelines on dark pattern usage, even as 26 leading e-commerce platforms have completed the process, Moneycontrol reported. A senior government official said Amazon has been seeking more time. The official added that the government may take punitive action against Amazon if consumer complaints persist.

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets worth around ₹520 crore linked to online real money gaming firms WinZO and Gameskraft. This comes after the agency conducted searches across Delhi, Bengaluru and Gurugram under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Multiple FIRs were filed against WinZO over cheating, blocking of accounts, impersonation and misuse of PAN.

The technology landscape in 2025 is exploding with opportunity from generative AI and robotics to clean-tech SaaS, fintech, and climate solutions. With macro tailwinds like rising VC willingness and cheaper compute, the key is validating fast, building lean, and optimising unit economics. These startup ideas are not just bright sparks, they're structured ventures that can scale with discipline.

E-commerce is being reshaped by real-time inventory, headless storefronts, voice commerce, subscription models, and AI agents. These trends let brands adapt faster, personalise experiences deeply, and scale transactions with lower friction. Embracing these tools is no longer optional, it's essential for digital-first retailers seeking sustainable growth.

The consulting industry in India is being reinvented by AI, analytics, niche specialisation, and outcome-oriented models. Advisors are no longer just strategists they're becoming partners who deliver execution-grade counsel, co-create tech-enabled solutions, and embed alongside clients. To stay relevant, consultants must evolve from advice-givers to value-drivers.

Building deep customer relationships in manufacturing demands more than transactions, it requires advisory-style engagement, data transparency, and lifecycle partnerships. By treating clients as collaborators, OEMs can transition from suppliers to growth partners, unlocking recurring business, upsells, and product innovation rooted in real client feedback.

Modern data architecture isn't just about collecting data, it's about structuring it for speed, flexibility, and insight. The key components include event streaming, cloud data lakes, API-first design, and modular pipelines. This setup enables real-time analytics, cross-functional access, and faster decision loops.

Telecom Department (DoT) issued statement informing citizens that they may be held responsible if a SIM card issued in their name is used for fraud. DoT warned citizens against using procured or assembled devices like modems, modules, or SIM boxes that have configurable or tampered IMEIs. Penalties for violation of Telecommunications Act include three-year jail, or ₹50-lakh fine, or both.

Apparel startups scale by combining influencer-led content, performance ads, and data-driven inventory decisions. Key strategies include testing collections via pre-orders, using predictive tools to forecast style demand, and optimising funnel flows. When growth is tied to data and experimentation, fashion brands can scale quickly without overstock risks.

A user journey maps high-level touchpoints over time, while a user flow digs into the step-by-step paths that users take on your product. Understanding this distinction lets teams design for both emotional impact (journey) and task efficiency (flow), ensuring experiences feel cohesive and frictionless.

ChatGPT has been linked to nearly 50 mental health crises and three reported deaths. Investigations revealed that changes to the AI chatbot’s design made it more emotionally engaging, sometimes leading to harmful interactions. OpenAI faces lawsuits and is working with mental health experts to improve safety measures, but critics question if AI can effectively manage such crises.

OpenAI has hired more than 40 people for its devices division in the past month, with many of them being former Apple employees, Bloomberg reported. The hires include key directors, managers and engineers. According to the report, OpenAI has poached Apple employees from multiple areas, including camera engineering, iPhone hardware, Mac hardware, silicon and smartwatches.

Malaysia is planning to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, the country's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. The under-16 ban will be incorporated into the new Online Safety Act 2025, which was passed to regulate harmful content. This comes after Australia banned social media platforms for children below 16.