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Apple’s AI chief for Siri’s web-search revamp, Ke Yang, has reportedly left the company to join Meta. Yang led the “Answers, Knowledge and Information” team, developing a ChatGPT-like feature for Siri. His exit marks another key loss for Apple’s AI division, as multiple senior researchers have recently moved to Meta.

Reliance Jio has joined hands with Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs to launch a blockchain-based rewards platform for its 500 million subscribers. Built on Aptos’ high-speed, low-cost blockchain, the system focuses on real-world utility over speculation. It’s currently in beta with 9.4 million users, and it represents one of the largest telecom-led Web3 integrations globally.

Instagram has announced limited-edition Diwali-themed effects for Instagram Stories and its Edits app in India and select other markets. Users can enhance their photos and videos in Stories, as well as videos in the Edits app, and infuse them with the new special effects inspired by Diwali, as per the company. These effects will be available to use until October 29.

Asus has officially put the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X on sale in India, alongside a new range of ROG accessories. The handheld consoles feature 7-inch full-HD displays with 120Hz refresh rates, AMD Ryzen Z2 series processors, Radeon graphics, and Xbox-inspired ergonomic controls for high-performance gaming on the go. Accessories such as docks, premium cases, and travel bags are also available via offline and online Asus stores and other authorised platforms.

Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ could be unveiled in India in January 2026, according to a report. The phones are expected to launch in the country with slightly different specifications than their Chinese counterparts. The handsets recently debuted in China as the successor to last year's Note 14 series. The Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ pack 7,000mAh batteries. The Pro+ model is equipped with a triple-rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter.