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Mark Zuckerberg’s 80% rule: How leaving space on your calendar can boost productivity and prevent burnout
Leaving 20% of your calendar open, as Mark Zuckerberg does, can boost creativity, reduce stress, and improve productivity.
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Battlefield 6 drops ray tracing to boost performance for more players
Battlefield 6 will launch without ray tracing to ensure smooth performance across PCs and consoles, prioritising accessibility over advanced graphics. Beta testers report strong visuals and gameplay despite the omission.
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Halo X: AI smart glasses that record everything and promise “infinite memory”
Halo X smart glasses aim to enhance memory and intelligence by recording and analysing conversations in real time.
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eSIM scam in India: How criminals hijack numbers and steal money; follow these tips to protect yourself
Criminals in India are hijacking eSIMs to steal money in minutes. Users should be cautious of fake links, protect OTPs, and treat any SIM swap request with scepticism.
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Nvidia says two unnamed customers made up 39% of Q2 revenue
Nvidia says two unnamed customers accounted for 39% of its Q2 revenue. Analysts warn of risks but highlight that strong spending from cash-rich buyers will likely continue.
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ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude struggle with suicide questions, reveals study
A RAND Corporation study published in Psychiatric Services has found ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude inconsistent in handling suicide-related questions. While the highest-risk prompts were generally refused, inconsistencies in less direct queries raise safety concerns.
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Nvidia launches Jetson AGX Thor ‘robot brain’ for $3,499 as it targets robotics growth
Described by Nvidia as a “robot brain,” the Jetson Thor will also be available in production-ready Thor T5000 modules once companies complete their prototypes.
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German court rules Apple cannot label Watch as carbon neutral
Each aluminium Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10, which were marketed as carbon neutral, produces just over eight kilograms of carbon emissions. Apple offsets these emissions through carbon credit purchases.
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Why AI researcher Rishabh Agarwal quit Meta’s Superintelligence Lab after getting $1 million salary package
Rishabh Agarwal has quit Meta’s Superintelligence Lab just five months after joining, despite being hired on a million-dollar salary. He said he is taking on a new kind of risk, citing Mark Zuckerberg’s own words on risk-taking. His departure follows other high-profile exits from the team.
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Analyst predicts ‘tempered’ response for iPhone 17 Air, here's why
Apple confirmed the September 9 event, titled “Awe Dropping.” The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Google’s Quick Share may soon let Android users send files to iPhones
Quick Share, initially launched as Nearby Share in 2020, enables fast, wireless transfers over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without an internet connection.
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YouTube launches ‘Hype’ feature globally to support smaller creators
Viewers can hype up to three videos per week for a creator of their choice. Each hype earns points that contribute to a ranked leaderboard, accessible in the Explore menu.
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Anthropic launches Claude AI agent for Chrome: What it means for users
The extension allows users to interact with Claude in a sidecar window that keeps track of everything happening in their browser. I
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Spotify rolls out messaging to boost social interaction within the app
Until now, Spotify users have shared links to music and podcasts mainly via other platforms. The new feature encourages interaction within the app.
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Twitch viewership drops sharply after crackdown on viewbotting
Twitch’s latest update has revealed widespread viewbotting, leading to a 5–22% drop in viewership across the platform. Industry figures point to both major creators and agencies as key offenders, contradicting Twitch’s claims that the issue was limited to smaller streamers.
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Netflix adopts generative AI in shows with strict guidelines for creators
Netflix has confirmed the use of generative AI in shows and released guidelines for creators. The rules stress responsible use, copyright safety, secure environments, and the need for approval in sensitive areas, with a strong focus on maintaining audience trust.
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Windows 11’s hidden 'God Mode' gives instant access to advanced settings
Windows 11 includes a hidden God Mode feature that provides direct access to hundreds of system tools and settings. Enabling it takes only a few steps and can save time by eliminating the need to search through multiple menus.
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“To not do so would leave us behind”, Tim Cook tells Apple employees to embrace AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook has called on employees to fully embrace artificial intelligence, framing it as the company’s most important technology shift since the iPhone. At an all-hands meeting in Cupertino, Cook said ignoring AI would leave Apple at a disadvantage, even as rivals push ahead.
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Perplexity’s Comet AI browser exposed users to serious security risks before fix
Researchers at Brave found a major flaw in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser that could have exposed emails, passwords, and banking data through indirect prompt injection. The issue was later fixed after disclosure, but highlighted serious risks in AI-first browsers.
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Coinbase CEO fires engineers over refusal to adopt AI tools, sets strict mandate
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has mandated AI adoption within the company, firing engineers who refused to comply. The exchange now reports that one-third of its code is written by AI, with targets set to increase further, though human oversight remains crucial.
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Android VPN apps found insecure and secretly linked to a single Chinese company
Popular Android VPN apps are insecure and secretly controlled by Qihoo 360, a Chinese security company. Shared coding flaws, hard-coded passwords and location tracking put users’ privacy at serious risk.
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Google calls green vs blue text bubble debate ‘silly and tired’
Google says the green vs blue text bubble debate is over, calling it “silly and tired” after Apple adopted RCS in iOS 18. The company says it wants technology to unite users, regardless of phone brand.
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Otter AI faces lawsuit over alleged secret recording of Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls
A US class-action lawsuit claims Otter.ai secretly records Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams meetings without consent to train its AI transcription tools. The lawsuit raises questions about user privacy and data protection.
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5G mobiles under Rs 8,000 from Redmi, Samsung, and others
Looking for future-ready connectivity without crashing your budget? These under‑Rs. 8000 5G smartphones deliver essential features you need: smooth performance, decent cameras, and reliable hardware, all mapped out clearly so you can choose smart.
