Adobe Rolls Out AI Object Mask and Redesigned Shape Masks in Premiere Pro

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 20, 2026

Key Highlights: Adobe has kicked off 2026 with some big announcements earlier today, which will supposedly cater to editors and motion designers alike. Well, Adobe has mentioned AI features in this announcement, and guess what? The tech isn’t just there for the sake; it does the job. Adobe Adds AI Object Mask to Premiere Pro and After Effects 26 The new AI-powered creative tools are rolling out to Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects 26.0. One of the standout features of upgraded Premiere Pro is the new AI-powered Object Mask. It works exactly as it has been named. All you

Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature

Netflix Introduces Live Voting for Interactive Shows, But How Does It Work?

By Aditi Gupta | January 20, 2026

Netflix is rolling out a new live voting feature that lets viewers interact with live content in real time, as the company continues to experiment with more participatory formats. The feature will debut with the premiere of Netflix’s live-streamed talent show Star Search on January 20. Subscribers watching the show live will be able to vote on performances in two ways: by choosing from a multiple-choice menu or by rating contestants on a five-star scale. Voting can be done either using a TV remote or through the Netflix mobile app. Furthermore, the feature will be available globally and will tally

OpenAI Rolls Back ChatGPT Update After Concerns Over “Too Much Praise”

ChatGPT’s $20/month ‘Plus’ plan is now free for the first month in the US

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 20, 2026

Key Highlights: OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the undisputed AI assistant in terms of user base. The company boasts that about 700 million monthly users are active on ChatGPT, where they get their queries answered and do a lot more that increases their productivity. However, in the recent past, some industry data has suggested that ChatGPT is some web traffic to Google’s AI assistant, which is now powered by Gemini 3. That’s the same model that forced OpenAI to release its GPT-5.2 earlier than expected. Earlier today, reports came in that Google’s Gemini has entered a three-year sponsorship deal with the IPL,

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Google taps IPL’s massive viewership to boost Gemini reach with 3-year deal worth ₹270 crore

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 20, 2026

Key Highlights: There’s no denying that the BCCI is the biggest cricket board in the world, with reported profit projections of nearly ₹6,700 crore for FY2025–26. The BCCI’s projections also include massive contributions from the Indian Premier League (IPL). If you live in India or around the world and are familiar with cricket, you must be aware of the IPL. It is the biggest franchise cricket league in terms of viewership, valuation, and star power, followed by South Africa’s SA20, Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), and more. Gemini sponsorship deal eyes IPL global reach to maximize AI brand’s visibility Well,

Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion in OpenAI Lawsuit as AI Feud Escalates

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 18, 2026

If you’ve been keeping up with tech news for the past couple of years, you must be aware of Elon Musk’s long-running lawsuit battle with OpenAI. For those unaware, the lawsuit dates back to February 2024. That’s when Musk first sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. Musk has alleged that the company has moved away from its founding nonprofit mission. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, claimed that the company was then created with the goal to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity, not for shareholder profit. According to the lawsuit, OpenAI’s close partnership with Microsoft and its

ChatGPT Go Is Now Available Worldwide, Including the U.S.

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 16, 2026

Key Highlights: If you live in the U.S. or outside India and Indonesia and waited for OpenAI to roll out the ChatGPT Go subscription tier in your region, it’s finally here. The company has officially announced ChatGPT Go worldwide, marking a major expansion of its most affordable subscription tier. ChatGPT Go plan is now available in the US as part of global roll out To catch you up, the ChatGPT Go plan was first introduced in India in August 2025. But it’s now available everywhere ChatGPT is available, including the U.S. You’ll have to pay $8 per month for ChatGPT

OpenAI to Test Ads on ChatGPT Free and Go Plans in the U.S.

By Rishaj Upadhyay | January 16, 2026

Key Highlights: If you were hoping not to see ads inside ChatGPT in 2026, there is some bad news for you. Last year, some reports hinted that OpenAI was planning to show ads in ChatGPT. At the time, the company dropped the plan to inject ads due to the competition it was facing from Google’s Gemini 3. In fact, CEO Sam Altman issued a code-red call, which eventually fast-tracked the GPT-5.2 model. OpenAI will start testing ads in ChatGPT in the coming weeks Well, ads are coming in ChatGPT, and it’s coming fast. OpenAI, in today’s announcement, has clearly mentioned

Google has launched TranslateGemma, a new open AI translation model built on Gemma 3

Google’s TranslateGemma Supports Translation Across 55 Languages

By Aditi Gupta | January 15, 2026

Ever thought you could find a single translation tool that works across devices and supports 55 languages? Google has introduced TranslateGemma, a new family of open translation models built on its Gemma 3 platform. TranslateGemma is available in three versions: 4B, 12B, and 27B parameters, bringing the capabilities of much larger systems into smaller, more efficient models that can run across a range of hardware. Smaller Models Doing Bigger Work For developers, this means high-quality translations can now be achieved using models with less than half the parameters. Leading to lower latency, reduced computing costs, and better performance on everyday

Opera Launches One R3 Browser and with Contextual AI, Quad-Tab Split Screen & More

By Abhijay Singh Rawat | January 15, 2026

Key Highlights What’s Really New in One R3? Opera has just released One R3 on Thursday, with new AI features & redesign to its flagship browser. The update focuses on “agentic” AI capabilities and a modular interface designed to streamline complex browsing sessions. The release marks the third annual “rebirth” of the Opera One platform. With this update, Opera focuses to shift towards an AI centric browser built on top of the Opera Neon browser. The company claims the new system provides 20% faster response times compared to previous versions. Contextual AI and YouTube Integration The updated AI now operates

YouTube Introduces New Parental Controls to Limit Shorts, Reduce Teens’ Screen Time

By Aditi Gupta | January 14, 2026

Key Highlights: Concerns about children’s online safety and the impact of doom-scrolling have been rising globally, prompting media companies and social platforms to strengthen their safety protocols and introduce improved safeguards. YouTube is the latest to respond, announcing on Wednesday a new set of parental controls, potentially the strictest yet, to help parents regulate the screen time of children and teens spent watching YouTube Shorts. The update reflects wider scrutiny of short-form video, as, according to critics, short-form content encourages endless scrolling and makes it harder for younger users to manage screen time. YouTube’s changes are aimed at giving parents