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ChatGPT to hit 700 million weekly users, confirms OpenAI
According to Nick Turley, OpenAI’s VP and head of the ChatGPT app, the chatbot had already touched 500 million weekly users by March-end. In a recent post on X, he shared that usage has grown fourfold over the past year.
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Amazon vs Flipkart: Which Apple MacBook deals are better?
2025’s Amazon Great Freedom Festival and Flipkart Freedom Sale both feature significant MacBook discounts across multiple models. Amazon sale began on July 31 (early access for Prime members) and Flipkart started on August 1.
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3 settings every iPhone user must turn on to avoid getting tracked online
Apple offers powerful tools to protect your privacy, but you may need to manually enable or review them. Review these three iPhone settings to improve privacy and limit data tracking
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Apple’s MacBook-iPad hybrid 18.8-inch foldable device may miss 2026 mass production window
Apple’s 18.8-inch foldable device, rumoured to be a MacBook-iPad hybrid, may not enter production in 2026 as previously anticipated.
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Anthropic blocks OpenAI’s access to Claude AI models, here's why
Anthropic has revoked OpenAI’s access to its Claude AI models, citing policy violations related to GPT-5 testing. Anthropic has previously been cautious about granting access to potential competitors.
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Popular Roblox title "Grow a Garden" cooking and trading update: Full list of recipes, rare pets, and rewards unlocked
Grow a Garden’s latest event update introduces a time-sensitive cooking challenge, a revamped trade system, and fresh cosmetic and pet rewards.
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale: MacBook Air, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and more laptops under Rs 60,000
Curious about laptops under Rs. 60,000? Here are five top picks—featuring Apple’s MacBook Air, Dell Inspiron, ASUS Vivobook, Lenovo Slim 3 and Acer Aspire/Swift that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.
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Is someone spying on your WhatsApp? Here’s how to find out (and what to do next)
Even though WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption, your account can still be compromised through spyware, malicious apps, or leaked QR code access. This guide helps you identify signs that someone might be spying on your WhatsApp.
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'People without AI glasses will…', warns Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI-powered smart glasses will soon replace traditional interfaces. He warns that users who do not adopt wearable AI may fall behind, as Meta doubles down on its long-term vision despite mounting losses.
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Apple AirTag is now supported by 30 airlines globally: Full List
The feature, introduced in iOS 18.2, allows users to generate a live tracking link from the Find My app and securely share it with airlines to help recover lost baggage faster.
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Nothing OS 4.0 Beta based on Android 16 arrives in August for Phone (3)
Nothing Phone (3) users can soon try Android 16 with the new Nothing OS 4.0 beta. The Phone (3) was launched earlier this month at a starting price of Rs 79,999.
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GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million users as AI coding tools get popular
GitHub’s Copilot tool, which helps developers write code faster using AI, has now crossed 20 million users. The milestone comes amid growing demand for AI-assisted software development and heated competition in the coding assistant space.
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale goes live: Deals on electronics, appliances, and more
Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival Sale is now live in India, offering discounts on smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, and home appliances. The sale runs until August 8, with early access for Prime members.
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Rakhi Gift guide 2025: Gadgets under Rs 999 to present your sister
Under Rs. 1,000 Rakhi gift ideas: portable speaker, earphones, charging station, smart scale and more.
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YouTube to be banned for kids under 16 in Australia very soon
Australia has added YouTube to its age-restricted social media list, banning users under 16 from creating accounts starting 10 December.
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Top smartwatches under Rs. 2,999: Best-selling models on Amazon
Smartwatches under Rs 2,999 packing AMOLED displays, Bluetooth calling, health trackers, and week-long battery life—top picks from Noise, Redmi, Fire‑Boltt, boAt, Dizo, and more.
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Tea app disables DMs after second data breach leaks over a million messages
The platform suffered its first breach, leaking over 72,000 images used for account verification including selfies and photo IDs, which later surfaced on online forums like 4chan.
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iPhone 17 Pro leak teases major camera upgrades with 8x zoom and dual recording
Apple may be gearing up to overhaul the iPhone Pro camera experience with 8x optical zoom, a new pro camera app, dual camera recording and design tweaks.
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Meta to allow some job candidates use AI during Interviews, coding tests
Meta is piloting a new job interview format where selected candidates can use AI tools during technical assessments.
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YouTube loosens its language as the 'F-word' gets a pass
YouTube now allows stronger profanity in early parts of videos without demonetising creators, reflecting changing advertiser expectations.
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Google Search AI mode now lets you upload homework images, PDFs and more
Google Search’s AI Mode now supports image uploads on desktop, with PDF and Drive integration coming soon. Google's AI Mode can analyse photos of homework problems, with more file and camera features on the way.
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Adobe makes its very easy for Photoshop users to remove people or objects in photos
Adobe has rolled out a fresh set of generative AI tools for Photoshop that simplify photo editing like never before. Adobe’s new Harmonize AI tool automatically blends added objects with lighting, shadows, and tones to match the original photo.
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Mobile phones launching in August 2025: Google Pixel 10, Oppo K13 Turbo, Vivo V60 and more
August 2025 will see several new smartphones across categories, including the Google Pixel 10 lineup, Vivo V60 and T4R, OPPO K13 series, and Lava Agni 4. From foldables to high-end midrange devices, the upcoming month promises plenty of options for buyers.
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Sony sues Tencent for ‘copying’ Horizon Game series: Report
The lawsuit accuses Tencent of replicating the visual style, themes, and character design of Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West.
