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Wobble launches new X and K series TVs in India, price starts at Rs 10,999

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Wobble launches new X and K series TVs in India, price starts at Rs 10,999

Wobble has launched its new X Series and K Series smart TVs in India, offering big sound, sharp picture quality and Google TV features at affordable starting prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Meta blocks links to ICE List website that tracks immigration agents

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Meta blocks links to ICE List website that tracks immigration agents

Meta has begun blocking links to ICE List, a website that tracks immigration enforcement activity and names government agents, raising questions about privacy, safety, and free speech on social media.

Apple and Google host dozens of apps that can digitally undress women, report finds

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Apple and Google host dozens of apps that can digitally undress women, report finds

A new watchdog report says Apple and Google are still hosting apps that can digitally undress women, raising serious questions about user safety, consent, and how strictly app store rules are enforced.

Meta ignored safety warnings and let minors use AI chatbots capable of sexual interactions, report reveals

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Meta ignored safety warnings and let minors use AI chatbots capable of sexual interactions, report reveals

A Reuters report alleges Meta ignored internal safety warnings and allowed minors to access AI chatbots capable of sexual interactions, triggering a major legal battle and renewed scrutiny over child safety on Facebook and Instagram.

Google announces theft protection feature for Android devices: Here’s how it works

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Google announces theft protection feature for Android devices: Here’s how it works

Google has announced new theft protection features for Android devices, making it harder for thieves to access personal data and financial apps. Here’s a simple explainer on how the new Android security tools work and what users need to know.

15-year-old boy goes missing after travelling to New York to meet someone he met on Roblox

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15-year-old boy goes missing after travelling to New York to meet someone he met on Roblox

A Long Island teenager has been missing for weeks after travelling to New York City to meet someone he allegedly connected with on Roblox, police say.

Swiggy will now let users order food and groceries directly on ChatGPT and Claude

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Swiggy will now let users order food and groceries directly on ChatGPT and Claude

Swiggy has announced that users can now order food, groceries, and book restaurant tables directly using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.

ChatGPT helps woman uncover that her date is married and has a family

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ChatGPT helps woman uncover that her date is married and has a family

A New York woman discovers her date is married with a family after ChatGPT unexpectedly reveals the truth during their first meeting.

Vivo X200T with 6200mAh battery, 7 years of software support launched in India, price starts at Rs 59,999

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Vivo X200T with 6200mAh battery, 7 years of software support launched in India, price starts at Rs 59,999

Vivo has launched the Vivo X200T in India with a 6200mAh battery, up to seven years of software support, and prices starting at Rs 59,999.

Google is about to stop chrome updates for many Apple users: Here’s what that means

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Google is about to stop chrome updates for many Apple users: Here’s what that means

Google is set to stop Chrome updates for Macs running macOS Monterey, affecting millions of Apple users who rely on older devices.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov calls people ‘Braindead’ for believing WhatsApp is secure

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov calls people ‘Braindead’ for believing WhatsApp is secure

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov slammed WhatsApp’s security claims after a lawsuit against Meta, calling users “braindead” for believing the app was secure.

Elon Musk warns users against WhatsApp and Signal as Meta is sued over encryption claims

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Elon Musk warns users against WhatsApp and Signal as Meta is sued over encryption claims

Elon Musk has questioned WhatsApp and Signal’s security after Meta faced a lawsuit over WhatsApp’s privacy claims, urging users to switch to X Chat.

Apple expected to launch 20 products in 2026: Check out the complete list

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Apple expected to launch 20 products in 2026: Check out the complete list

Apple is expected to launch nearly 20 products in 2026, including new iPhones, Macs, iPads, wearables, a foldable iPhone, and smart home devices. Here’s what to expect.

Pope Leo XIV warns that chatbots may be replacing real human connection

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Pope Leo XIV warns that chatbots may be replacing real human connection

Pope Leo XIV warns that emotionally responsive AI chatbots may replace real human connection, calling for regulation to protect emotions, truth, and human relationships.

ChatGPT’s latest model is quietly pulling information from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia

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ChatGPT’s latest model is quietly pulling information from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia

ChatGPT’s latest model has begun citing Grokipedia, an AI-written encyclopedia linked to Elon Musk, prompting concerns among researchers about misinformation quietly entering AI-generated answers.

When you ask Google about your health, its AI often turns to YouTube

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When you ask Google about your health, its AI often turns to YouTube

A new study shows Google’s AI health answers often cite YouTube more than doctors or public health websites, raising concerns about accuracy, safety, and how AI Overviews handle medical information.

Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact review: Thoughtful design, reliable performance

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Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact review: Thoughtful design, reliable performance

Living in New Delhi’s high pollution levels, we test the Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact to see how it handles indoor air quality, noise, design, and everyday use during peak smog days.

149 million passwords linked to Gmail, Facebook and Netflix found in publicly accessible database

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149 million passwords linked to Gmail, Facebook and Netflix found in publicly accessible database

A publicly accessible database exposing 149 million usernames and passwords from Gmail, Facebook, Netflix and crypto platforms was taken offline after a security researcher flagged the issue.

Croma Republic Day Sale brings special student pricing on MacBook Air M4, discounts on iPhones and home appliances

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Croma Republic Day Sale brings special student pricing on MacBook Air M4, discounts on iPhones and home appliances

Croma’s Republic Day Sale brings discounts on MacBook Air M4, iPhones, TVs, refrigerators and smartphones, with bank offers and exchange benefits available in stores across India.

Elon Musk says AI could be smarter than humans by the end of this year

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Elon Musk says AI could be smarter than humans by the end of this year

Elon Musk says artificial intelligence could become smarter than humans by the end of this year, predicting a future filled with humanoid robots, rapid economic change, and AI that could surpass all of humanity within five years.

Man credits ChatGPT for saving his dog after vets gave him less than 5% chance of survival

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Man credits ChatGPT for saving his dog after vets gave him less than 5% chance of survival

A man says he saved his dog’s life using ChatGPT after veterinarians gave the pet less than a five percent chance of survival. The story has sparked debate over AI, pet care, and trust in medical advice.

TikTok avoids US ban after sealing last-minute deal

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TikTok avoids US ban after sealing last-minute deal

TikTok has finalised a long-awaited ownership deal for its US business, cutting ByteDance’s stake to 20 percent and avoiding a potential ban just ahead of a government deadline.

Amazon set to lay off nearly 16,000 employees as early as next week

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Amazon set to lay off nearly 16,000 employees as early as next week

Amazon is preparing to lay off nearly 16,000 corporate employees as early as next week, marking its second major round of job cuts in recent months amid efforts to streamline operations.

Elon Musk says Anthropic could turn “Misanthropic” as he mocks AI company names

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Elon Musk says Anthropic could turn “Misanthropic” as he mocks AI company names

Elon Musk pokes fun at Anthropic after it announced a new constitution for its AI Claude, saying AI companies often become the opposite of their names.

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