In the last 24 hours, Technology and social media space are igniting with a mix of exciting and trending news from around the globe. Perplexity AI, OPPO A6 Pro and Vishal Sikka are making headlines and gaining a lot of traction from the masses. Here’s what people are searching for the most on Google.
Perplexity AI: Over ten thousand searches
Perplexity AI has launched two new tools: the Comet browser and an AI-powered email assistant. Comet is designed for fast, private browsing with built-in AI search that delivers real-time answers without tracking user data. It integrates Perplexity’s core search engine directly into the browser interface. The AI email assistant helps users draft, summarise, and reply to emails using natural language prompts. It supports Gmail and Outlook, with features like tone adjustment and smart scheduling. Both tools aim to streamline everyday tasks by combining AI with privacy-first design, marking Perplexity’s push into productivity and personal workflow enhancement.
OPPO A6 Pro 5G: Over five thousand searches
The Oppo A6 Pro 5G is a mid-range smartphone focused on balanced performance and design. It features a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1400 nits. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The phone comes with 6GB, 8GB and 12GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage options, expandable via microSD. On the back, it has a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor, while the front houses a 16MP selfie camera. Battery capacity is 7000mAh with 67W fast charging, which takes it from 0 to 100 per cent in under an hour. It runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 and includes features like dual stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and IP69 dust and splash resistance. The build is plastic with a matte finish, and the phone weighs around 185 grams.
Vishal Sikka: Over one thousand searches
Vishal Sikka is trending on Google after a viral LinkedIn post reignited debate over Infosys’ missed opportunity to invest in OpenAI back in 2015. According to CA Meenal Goel, a clash between Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and then-CEO Vishal Sikka led the company to walk away from a proposed $1 billion investment in OpenAI—an investment now estimated to be worth $45 billion. Sikka, who led Infosys from 2014 to 2017, had pushed for an “AI-first” strategy, but internal disagreements over direction, compensation, and governance led to his resignation. The resurfaced story has sparked widespread discussion about India’s role in the global AI race and how corporate conservatism may have cost the country a leadership position. Sikka, now an advisor to OpenAI and India’s AI mission, is being praised for his foresight, while Infosys is being criticised for retreating to traditional IT services.