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Bitcoin traded near $114,000 on Tuesday as gold’s rally and whale activity boosted sentiment. Ethereum surged close to $4,200, supported by institutional interest and healthy reserves. The global crypto market cap crossed $4 trillion, signalling strong liquidity inflows. Analysts see seasonal “Uptober” tailwinds reinforcing optimism, though traders remain watchful of potential pullbacks near $111,000 and broader macroeconomic risks.

OnePlus 15 is set to be the Chinese smartphone maker’s next flagship handset, succeeding last year’s OnePlus 13. The phone is confirmed to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The design of the handset, along with its Sand Dune colourway, has already been revealed by the China-based tech firm. Now, a YouTuber has posted a gaming review of the OnePlus 15, putting the phone’s chipset through different benchmark tests.

OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, weeks after first announcing them in response to concerns around minors’ safety. The controls let parents link accounts with teenagers, restrict features like Voice Mode and image generation, and set Quiet Hours. All teen accounts also get stricter safeguards by default, with OpenAI also building distress notifications for parents.

Vivo has confirmed the launch of the Vivo V60e in India and shared details about some of the specifications. The handset will come with a dual rear camera system, headlined by a 200-megapixel main sensor with OIS. It is confirmed to get AI features like AI Image Expander, AI Captions, Gemini, and AI Festival Portrait. The handset will pack a 6,500mAh battery.

WhatsApp has announced several new features for its app. Users can now share Live Photos on iOS and Motion Photos on Android via the app, complete with sound. Further, Meta AI can be used to generate chat themes. Similarly, background for video calls can be created using text prompts. WhatsApp has introduced new sticker packs, support for document scanning on Android, and an easier group search function.