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Hyderabad man spends Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhone 17s on Instamart in a single tap

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Hyderabad man spends Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhone 17s on Instamart in a single tap

A Hyderabad man spent Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhone 17s on Instamart in a single tap, highlighting how quick commerce in India has moved far beyond groceries to become an everyday shopping habit in 2025.

Vivo X300 Pro review: A smartphone with Nat Geo ambitions

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Vivo X300 Pro review: A smartphone with Nat Geo ambitions

A phone that wants to be more than a phone. Living with the Vivo X300 Pro reveals what happens when zoom, confidence, and curiosity come together.

Oppo reveals key details of Reno 15 series ahead of India launch

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Oppo reveals key details of Reno 15 series ahead of India launch

Oppo has confirmed key details about its upcoming Reno 15 series, including a new Pro Mini model, updated design, stronger build, and AMOLED displays. The phones are expected to launch in India soon.

49-year-old man credits Elon Musk’s Grok AI for saving his life after doctors fail to diagnose life threatening condition

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49-year-old man credits Elon Musk’s Grok AI for saving his life after doctors fail to diagnose life threatening condition

A 49-year-old man says Elon Musk’s Grok AI helped save his life by spotting signs of appendicitis after doctors missed it, prompting him to demand a CT scan that revealed a near-ruptured appendix.

Elon Musk is hiring at xAI: How to apply for Android engineer jobs and what the company wants

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Elon Musk is hiring at xAI: How to apply for Android engineer jobs and what the company wants

Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is hiring Android engineers. Here’s how to apply, what skills are needed, job locations, and what candidates should expect.

How to hide your online status and last seen on WhatsApp

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How to hide your online status and last seen on WhatsApp

Want more privacy on WhatsApp? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to hide your online status and last seen from contacts and strangers.

Some ex-Google employees are returning back to company and no, its not a 100 dollar paycheck

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Some ex-Google employees are returning back to company and no, its not a 100 dollar paycheck

Many former Google employees are returning to the company, not for huge paychecks but for the chance to build products at scale as the AI talent race heats up.

5 signs your phone might be hacked and what to do immediately

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5 signs your phone might be hacked and what to do immediately

Not sure if your phone has been hacked? Here are five clear warning signs and simple steps you can take immediately to protect your data and accounts.

WhatsApp users face new threat as CERT-In flags attack that can hijack accounts without OTP

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WhatsApp users face new threat as CERT-In flags attack that can hijack accounts without OTP

CERT-In has warned WhatsApp users about a new attack that can hijack accounts without OTP by misusing the app’s device-linking feature.

Google tells employees on US visas to think twice before travelling abroad: Here’s why

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Google tells employees on US visas to think twice before travelling abroad: Here’s why

Google has warned employees on US work visas to be cautious about travelling abroad due to long visa stamping delays and uncertainty around re-entry.

Top 5 AI chatbots in India by monthly active users

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Top 5 AI chatbots in India by monthly active users

ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok and DeepSeek are the most-used AI apps in India today. Here’s a simple breakdown of their monthly active user base and what it says about how Indians are using AI.

Google now lets you check if a video was made using AI in the Gemini app

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Google now lets you check if a video was made using AI in the Gemini app

Google has added a new feature to the Gemini app that lets users check whether a video or image was created using Google AI, helping make AI-generated content easier to identify.

TikTok may finally sell its US operations to Oracle

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TikTok may finally sell its US operations to Oracle

TikTok is close to selling its US business to a group led by Oracle, a move that could help the app avoid a ban and continue operating in the United States after years of uncertainty.

IBM announces plan to skill 5 million people in India over the next five years

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IBM announces plan to skill 5 million people in India over the next five years

IBM has announced a plan to train 5 million learners in India by 2030 through its free SkillsBuild platform, focusing on students, teachers and working professionals to prepare them for future jobs.

Google wants you to upgrade your Pixel every year for just Rs 3,333 a month: 5 key details

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Google wants you to upgrade your Pixel every year for just Rs 3,333 a month: 5 key details

Google has launched a new Pixel Upgrade Program in India that lets users upgrade to the latest Pixel smartphone every year by paying a fixed monthly EMI starting at Rs 3,333. Here’s how the plan works and who it’s for.

Boss won’t stop texting on WhatsApp, so this developer built a smart way to read messages quietly

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Boss won’t stop texting on WhatsApp, so this developer built a smart way to read messages quietly

Fed up with constant WhatsApp messages from his boss, a Reddit user built a clever tool that summarises messages using AI and avoids triggering blue ticks. Here’s how the project works and why it’s resonating online.

Oppo Reno 15 Pro mini set to arrive in India soon: All the details

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Oppo Reno 15 Pro mini set to arrive in India soon: All the details

Oppo is set to launch the Reno 15 Pro Mini in India soon. Here’s everything we know so far about its compact design, display, durability, expected specs, and why Oppo is betting on smaller smartphones again.

boAt launches Valour Ring 1, a screen-free smart ring for fitness tracking, priced at Rs 11,999

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boAt launches Valour Ring 1, a screen-free smart ring for fitness tracking, priced at Rs 11,999

boAt has launched the Valour Ring 1 smart ring in India, offering screen-free health tracking, sleep analysis, 40+ sports modes and up to 15 days of battery life at Rs 11,999.

Truecaller launches free AI-powered voicemail for Android users in India

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Truecaller launches free AI-powered voicemail for Android users in India

Truecaller has launched a free AI-powered voicemail feature for Android users in India, offering instant transcription, spam protection and support for 12 Indian languages.

Google’s Gemini could ‘kill’ OpenAI’s API and subscription business, former researcher warns

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Google’s Gemini could ‘kill’ OpenAI’s API and subscription business, former researcher warns

Google’s Gemini AI could seriously threaten OpenAI’s API and ChatGPT subscription business if it overtakes in performance or is offered for free, a former OpenAI researcher has warned.

Pornhub Premium users’ data could be exposed if hackers’ demands go unmet

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Pornhub Premium users’ data could be exposed if hackers’ demands go unmet

Pornhub Premium users’ data could be exposed after hackers claimed they had stolen user information and demanded a ransom. Here’s what we know so far about the alleged breach and the response from Pornhub.

Are your Slack DMs really private? Here’s what admins can actually see

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Are your Slack DMs really private? Here’s what admins can actually see

Are Slack DMs really private at work? Here’s a clear explanation of what Slack admins can and cannot see, when private messages may be accessed, and how company policies, retention settings, and compliance tools affect your conversations.

Christmas scams in 2025 are dangerous than ever: Fake deals, phishing and AI traps to watch out for

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Christmas scams in 2025 are dangerous than ever: Fake deals, phishing and AI traps to watch out for

Christmas scams in 2025 are more dangerous than ever, with fake deals, delivery messages, and social media giveaways powered by AI. Cyber experts warn shoppers to stay alert as phishing emails and scam ads surge during the holiday season.

Instagram starts testing Reels on TV with new app for big-screen viewing: 5 key things

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Instagram starts testing Reels on TV with new app for big-screen viewing: 5 key things

Instagram has begun testing a TV app that brings Reels to the big screen. Available on Amazon Fire TV in the US, Instagram for TV lets users watch creator videos together, with personalised channels, shared viewing, and built-in safety features.

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