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iPhone 16e price cut on Amazon: New deal offers Rs 10,000 discount, here's how to get it
iPhone 16e is now available for as low as Rs. 48,545 on Amazon India after discounts and cashback. With the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16, it offers excellent performance and battery life, though it compromises on camera and design features.
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iPhone 17 Pro may get this special display feature as Apple drops ProMotion
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may gain a new anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display exclusive to them, potentially based on Apple’s nano-texture glass tech seen in recent iPads and Macs.
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iOS 26 public release expected in September, public beta to arrive by July-end
Apple is preparing to roll out iOS 26 with a fresh design and several major updates. The full version is expected to launch in mid-September, while the public beta is likely to go live by the end of July.
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Epic Games slams UK regulator over 'weak' digital rules, says Fortnite return on iPhone uncertain
Epic Games has strongly criticised the UK’s new digital markets regulation, claiming it lacks teeth and fails to open up Apple’s ecosystem. As a result, the return of Fortnite and launch of the Epic Games Store on iOS in the UK remain uncertain.
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Amazon salaries revealed: Here’s how much engineers, data scientist and others earn in US as H-1B employees
Amazon’s US H-1B salaries for foreign tech workers show wide variation based on roles and divisions. New H-1B visa filings show how much Amazon pays its foreign employees across roles like software development, data science, and financial analysis.
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Apple iPhone Fold rumoured display sizes revealed: Here’s what to expect
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could feature a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer screen, as per TrendForce and previous claims by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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NASA became angry after viral marketing of this super hit movie, here’s why
Roland Emmerich’s 2009 disaster film 2012 didn’t just stir box office buzz — it sparked panic. A viral marketing campaign promoting the movie falsely warned of a global apocalypse, leading thousands to flood NASA with distressed messages.
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Apple may launch six new iPhone models in 2027, including its first foldable
Apple is tipped to launch six iPhone 18 models across 2026 and 2027, including a budget iPhone 18e and the first foldable iPhone.
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI boom is not a bubble but …
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt believes the AI boom is not heading for a crash. Schmidt believes the AI boom is building lasting infrastructure, not speculative hype
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Vivo V60 5G mobile: Expected price in India, launch date and more
Vivo is preparing to launch the V60 5G in India next month, with reports indicating an August 12 debut.
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Alibaba unveils Qwen3-Coder, its most powerful open-source AI model for coding
Alibaba Qwen3-Coder features 480 billion parameters in a Mixture-of-Experts setup, the model supports long context handling and excels in agentic coding tasks.
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OpenAI has agreed to pay Oracle $30 billion every year, here's why
OpenAI has been revealed as the customer behind Oracle’s $30 billion annual cloud deal, aimed at powering the ambitious Stargate data centre project. All details you need to know
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Amazon acquires Bee, the AI company which makes a wearable that records whatever you say
Amazon has confirmed the acquisition of Bee, a startup behind an AI-powered wearable that records conversations to generate reminders and to-do lists.
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iPhone 17 Air battery life may not be great but Apple could have a ‘backup plan’
iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a thinner design, but new leaks suggest its battery capacity may not exceed 3000mAh — far lower than other models in the lineup.
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Windows 11 users, Microsoft is testing a new way to increase your PC performance
Microsoft is rolling out a new system in Windows 11 test builds to automatically collect performance logs when users report sluggish behaviour. The move is aimed at identifying and resolving long-standing performance complaints, with more fixes expected in the upcoming 25H2 update.
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OnePlus Pad Lite Android tablet to launch on launch in India on July 23: Specifications and more
OnePlus has teased the launch of a new tablet in India on July 23. While the OnePlus Pad 3 was already announced, the teaser hints at the Indian debut of the more affordable OnePlus Pad Lite, which recently launched in Europe.
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GTA V game finally launches in these two countries after a 12-year ban
Grand Theft Auto V has been officially released in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on July 17, 2025, following a 12-year ban. The uncensored version is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with gambling features disabled to comply with local laws.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 screen repair may cost more than Rs 76,000
Samsung’s latest foldables have seen a strong start in India with 2.1 lakh pre-orders, but early repair estimates show just how expensive these devices could be to maintain.
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DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images: Here’s how it works
DuckDuckGo has introduced an image search filter that hides AI-generated visuals, helping users prioritise real images. The feature, powered by open-source blocklists, can be enabled via the image search toolbar or by visiting noai.duckduckgo.com. While not perfect, it marks a key step toward transparency and control in AI-era search results.
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Apple iPhone 17: Expected specifications, camera features, colours, and more
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 lineup—including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air—between 8–10 September 2025. The series is likely to feature significant performance improvements, new A19 chipsets, redesigned camera modules, and sleek design changes.
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iQoo Z10R 5G mobile launch in India on 24 July: Full specifications and expected price
iQoo Z10R 5G to feature curved AMOLED display, Sony IMX882 camera, and MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip. iQoo will launch the Z10R 5G mobile in India on 24 July. Here’s everything you need to know.
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GTA 6 to make nearly $8 billion within 60 days of launch, claims analyst
GTA 6 is predicted to generate $7.6 billion within 60 days of launch, selling 85 million copies at an $80 price point. The title could feature 200-player lobbies and help Rockstar break even on its $2 billion investment within a month.
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ChatGPT on Macbook gets ‘Record Mode’: What is it and how to use
OpenAI has launched Record Mode for ChatGPT Plus users on Mac, allowing transcription of system audio with AI-powered summaries. The feature processes local audio, turns it into structured canvases, and supports smarter context in future chats.
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Warning: Call of Duty players, Activision is using AI to ban cheaters in game
Summary: Activision has launched a wave of permanent bans targeting Call of Duty cheaters, especially those using tools from cheat provider ArtificialAiming. The enforcement disrupted multiple cheat vendors and highlights the publisher’s ongoing efforts to protect fair gameplay.
