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Origin OS 6, a user interface built on top of Android 16, will soon be released in India for Vivo and iQOO smartphones, a company executive has announced. The new user interface will replace the Funtouch OS 15 skin in the country, which is based on Android 15.

The UAE has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), joining global efforts to automatically exchange cryptocurrency tax information. The framework will be implemented in 2027, with the first data sharing expected in 2028. Public consultation, running from September 15 to November 8, 2025, invites feedback from exchanges, custodians, traders, and advisory firms. The move aims to boost transparency, ensure tax compliance, and create a clear legal framework for investors.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is underway across India, offering shoppers attractive price cuts, exchange schemes, and extra coupons. Those looking to elevate their audio experience can explore a curated selection of top portable speaker deals from leading brands. SBI debit and credit card users can enjoy an additional 10 percent instant discount, while EMI plans, coupons, and exchange offers help bring prices down further. This roundup highlights the most appealing portable speaker offers available during the festive sale.

Kojima Productions shared updates on its future projects at the Beyond the Strand livestream marking the 10th anniversary of the studio on Tuesday. The studio revealed a new trailer for OD, the horror game in development for Xbox Game Studios. Hideo Kojima also shared updates on PlayStation title, Physint; the Death Stranding movie; the Death Stranding animation project; and more.

India will become the first country to get the Search Live feature in AI Mode, Google confirmed. On Tuesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant said in a media briefing that the feature will soon arrive in the country, allowing users to make video-based real-time search queries via two-way conversations with the AI.