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Apple explains how to charge your Apple Watch faster with watchOS 26
Apple is adding a Slow Charger warning to watchOS 26, guiding users to speed up Apple Watch charging by using higher-wattage chargers and avoiding hubs.
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Zoom expands AI Companion with cross-app notetaking, avatars and smarter scheduling
Zoom has expanded its AI companion with cross-platform notetaking, smarter scheduling, photorealistic avatars, and new productivity tools in its latest update.
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Microsoft brings AI to Notepad, Paint and Snipping Tool in Windows 11
By bringing AI to everyday tools, Microsoft is lowering the barriers to adoption. Users no longer need to learn new platforms or buy specialised software.
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iOS 26’s Liquid Glass: What people like and what they don’t
Apple is unlikely to reverse course, but ongoing refinements will smooth out issues and optimise performance. If history is any guide, Liquid Glass could define the visual direction of iOS for the next decade, despite its rocky start.
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Jeff Bezos says he is proud of his low salary as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos says he deliberately took a modest salary at Amazon, stressing wealth should be measured by value created for others, not personal earnings.
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iPhone users get Message Reminders feature on WhatsApp: How it works and other details
WhatsApp has added message reminders for iOS users, allowing alerts to be set on specific messages with full privacy and simple notification handling.
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iPhone 18 may feature a slimmer Dynamic Island but no under-screen Face ID
A new leak suggests that the iPhone 18 will feature a slimmer Dynamic Island cutout, but under-screen Face ID and cameras will not yet be introduced. Apple may make this change as part of its gradual move towards a true all-screen iPhone.
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Samsung Galaxy mobiles need a redesign to fully embrace Qi2 standard: Report
Samsung is bringing Qi2 magnets to the Galaxy S26 series, but the current design of Galaxy phones limits accessory compatibility. Without a redesign of the camera layout, users will not see the true benefits of the Qi2 standard.
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Why OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor thinks AI is in a bubble
OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor believes AI is in a bubble, but says that does not undermine its long-term potential. Comparing it to the dot-com era, he argued that short-term losses will not prevent AI from creating lasting economic value.
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iPhone 17 Pro skips reverse wireless charging: Here’s why
iPhone 17 Pro was expected to include reverse wireless charging, but Apple left it out due to technical conflicts with MagSafe. Unless Apple finds a new solution, the feature may never be introduced.
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Apple M5 MacBook Pro expected in early 2026: All details
Apple is set to launch M5 MacBook Pro models in early 2026 with minor performance upgrades. Bigger changes, including OLED screens and a slimmer design, are planned for late 2026.
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Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend is viral on Instagram: All you need to know
Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend is taking over Instagram with retro Bollywood-inspired portraits. By uploading a selfie and using detailed prompts, anyone can create cinematic edits in vintage saree looks.
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Gurgaon vs Bengaluru: Viral Reddit debate gives reality check…
A viral Reddit post has compared Gurgaon and Bengaluru on infrastructure, safety and cleanliness. While Gurgaon was criticised for poor roads, waste management and safety concerns, Bengaluru was seen as more liveable despite traffic issues.
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'They think I just hang out...', Google employee takes parents to 1.6 million sq ft Ananta office in Bengaluru
Google employee’s post about taking his parents to the company’s 1.6 million sq ft Ananta office in Bengaluru has gone viral. The sprawling campus, which symbolises ‘limitless’ potential, has been praised for its resort-like design and facilities.
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Gemini AI Nano Banana saree photos: Top prompts to create a retro Bollywood look
Gemini’s Nano Banana tool is powering a viral Vintage Saree trend on Instagram. From black chiffon to Banarasi silk, the right prompts can turn selfies into retro Bollywood-style portraits.
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OpenAI reportedly signs $300 billion cloud deal with Oracle
OpenAI has reportedly signed a $300 billion cloud computing contract with Oracle, set to begin in 2027. The deal would be one of the largest in history and comes as OpenAI diversifies its infrastructure beyond Microsoft Azure.
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Apple’s new Memory Integrity Enforcement makes iPhone 17 harder to hack
Apple has introduced Memory Integrity Enforcement with the iPhone 17 lineup, a new system-level feature to combat memory corruption exploits.
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Google to shut down Tables, its Airtable alternative, by December 2025
Google will discontinue its Tables service on 16 December 2025, directing users to migrate data to Google Sheets or AppSheet. Launched in 2020, Tables was initially part of Area 120 before moving to Google Cloud, but now faces closure as Google consolidates resources.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming prepares for major upgrade with new performance tiers
Microsoft is testing higher-quality tiers for Xbox Cloud Gaming, including 720HQ, 1080HQ, and 1440p modes. The upgrade could bring sharper visuals and improved performance, helping the service compete more directly with NVIDIA GeForce Now.
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Samsung adds 3D capture support on Galaxy phones ahead of Android XR headset launch
Samsung has introduced a 3D capture option in its Camera Assistant app, allowing Galaxy S25 Ultra users to create spatial photos and videos for the upcoming Android XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak points to a much thicker camera bump
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumoured to debut with a much thicker camera island, nearly twice as tall as the S25 Ultra, to house a new f/1.4 variable aperture lens and telephoto upgrades.
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Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest and more confirmed in next emoji update
The Unicode Consortium has confirmed new emojis for release next year, including Bigfoot, an orca whale, a treasure chest, and more. The update will also add skin tone variations for multi-person emojis.
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Apple Watch gets FDA approval for hypertension alerts, rolling out from September 15
Apple Watch’s hypertension detection feature has secured FDA clearance and will roll out globally from September 15 via watchOS 26.
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Gmail introduces Purchases tab to track package deliveries in one place
Gmail has launched a Purchases tab to give users a central place to view package tracking and order emails. Packages arriving within 24 hours will continue to appear at the top of the inbox, while the new tab consolidates broader purchase details for easier access.
