TECHNOLOGY
Canadian university decides against publishing coding competition results after students use AI to cheat
Every year, thousands of students take part in the CCC to boost their chances of getting into prestigious programs like computing and engineering at Waterloo. Some even hope to make it to international competitions
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Canon launches EOS R50 V for content creators in India: Price, specs, availability
This is the first of Canon’s new V-series and it’s designed to keep up with the needs of today’s vloggers, streamers, and short-form video makers.
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Facebook without friends? Mark Zuckerberg once considered it
According to a report, Zuckerberg pitched the idea of deleting everyone’s Facebook friends and asking users to rebuild their networks from scratch.
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Temperature at 65 degrees, avoids small talk: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk's private jet preferences
The memo describes Musk as a “nice, laid-back” passenger who isn’t a fan of small talk unless he starts the conversation himself. It also mentions that Musk isn’t too worried about fuel efficiency. What he wants is a flight that’s fast and direct.
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Meerut couple falls in love while playing BGMI, gets married inside the game
Inspired by this real-life gamer love story, BGMI is now inviting others to celebrate connection through an in-game event called “Shaadi Duo.”
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Google is paying AI staff to sit and do nothing, just so they don’t join rivals
Google’s AI division, DeepMind, has been using tough noncompete agreements for some employees in the UK. These agreements stop them from joining rival companies like OpenAI or Microsoft for up to a year.
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Urban Stella Smartwatch review: For those who want fashion and function
The Urban Stella is a smartwatch that knows exactly who it’s for. It’s not trying to compete with the Apple Watch or the Samsung watches or take on serious sports wearables. Instead, it’s aimed at those who care about how their watch looks just as much as what it can do
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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro review: Fashionable, functional and formidable
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a head-turner—there’s no doubt about that. If you love phones that look different from the usual slabs, this one’s got personality. The transparent back, oversized camera module, and signature Glyph lights make it stand out.
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Microsoft turns 50: Copilot brings together CEOs Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella for a candid conversation
To mark Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, Copilot took on the role of interviewer and a part-time stand-up comic, it brought together the trio for a rare, candid, and comical conversation.
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GPT 4.5 fools people into thinking it was human, passes Turing test with 73% success rate
In this study, three AI models—OpenAI’s GPT-4.5, Meta’s Llama 3.1 405B, and OpenAI’s GPT-4o—were put to the test. Human participants had five-minute conversations with both a real person and an AI without knowing who was who
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Who will buy TikTok in the US? Amazon, Oracle join race to acquire the app before ban
Amazon reportedly aims to take over all of TikTok, but some sources suggest that other parties are not taking its offer seriously.
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Apple to drop support for 3 iPhones with iOS 19 release, check if your iPhone is in the list
Apple is set to drop support for these three iPhone models. If this turns out to be true, it means these devices won’t receive the latest OS updates anymore
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ChatGPT vs Grok: Which is a better Ghibli Studio art image generator
One of the biggest differences is how well ChatGPT sticks to the original composition. If you ask it to turn your pictures into a Ghibli scene, it keeps the characters in the right places and pays attention to small background details.
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‘This is a negative platform’: Sam Altman on bringing joy to X with Ghibli effect
Altman’s remark about X’s negativity isn’t shocking. The platform has long been accused of fueling outrage, misinformation, and hostility. Elon Musk’s takeover and rebranding of Twitter as X was meant to fix things, but many argue that the problem persists.
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Ghibli effect: How ChatGPT’s AI tool sparked a new viral comic strip trend
Ghibli movies have a unique look—soft watercolor-like backgrounds, expressive characters, and a dreamy, magical feel. Now, thanks to AI, people can recreate this style with their own photos.
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‘None of us will have a job’: Elon Musk makes big claims about AI taking over human jobs
Speaking at the VivaTech 2024 conference in Paris, Musk said that in the future, "probably none of us will have a job." He believes AI and robots will take care of almost everything. It will leave human jobs as something optional—more like a hobby.
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An underwater iPad, police, murder mystery: A curious case of a sunken tablet solving a crime
A device lost in a river for years turned out to be the missing piece in a long-running mystery, proving that even the most unexpected discoveries can bring criminals to justice.
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OpenAI announces GPT-4o’s powerful new image generation tool: Here’s what it can do
For a while now, OpenAI has been experimenting with AI-generated images, but this update takes things to a whole new level. Whether you need a simple sketch, a complex infographic, or even a comic strip, GPT-4o can handle it.
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Nothing Phone (3a) users can now click pictures using the Essential Key
Nothing is making life easier for its users by bringing features that iPhone users already enjoy. If you love taking quick snaps, this update is definitely worth checking out!
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Man accused of killing his own children by ChatGPT, files complaint against OpenAI
Holmen, like many of us, was just curious to see what the AI had to say about him. But instead of a simple or neutral answer, ChatGPT created an entire false story.
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Amazon is now charging Rs 49 as a processing fee: What it is and how it works
Amazon has introduced a Rs 49 processing fee for purchases where you use an Instant Bank Discount (IBD) of Rs 500 or more. This means that while you’re still saving money, you’ll need to factor in this extra charge.
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A Barbie girl in a Barbie world: HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone now available in India for just Rs 7,999
The Barbie Flip Phone features a Power Pink design and has a compact, lightweight build weighing only 123.5g. Along with the usual phone essentials, HMD has added a few extras—attachable charms, gem stickers, and even two extra back covers
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AI’m Lovin’ It: Yum! Brands and Nvidia partner to cook up the future of fast food at KFC, Pizza Hut, and more
The rollout has already started. AI voice assistants are handling phone orders at call centers, especially during rush hours like game nights, when Pizza Hut gets flooded with orders. With AI helping out, human employees can focus on preparing food and providing great service.
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Twitter’s gone, but its iconic bird logo can be yours if you have $40,000 to spare
Twitter bird logos that once sat on the company’s San Francisco headquarters is now up for auction. The sign is huge—12 feet by 8 feet—and weighs 560 pounds
