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Tech tip of the day: Clean your Gmail storage to keep receiving emails

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Tech tip of the day: Clean your Gmail storage to keep receiving emails

Keeping your Gmail storage in check is essential to ensure that important emails continue to arrive without interruption. Since Gmail shares storage with Google Drive and Google Photos, the space can fill up faster than expected, often due to large attachments, old files, and backed-up media. When the account reaches its limit, new emails stop coming in, making timely clean-up an important routine task.

iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15: How iQOO’s latest makes OnePlus’ latest feel like an overpriced proposition

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iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15: How iQOO’s latest makes OnePlus’ latest feel like an overpriced proposition

iQOO 15 outmuscles OnePlus 15 in display brightness, sustained performance, cooling, gaming stability, longevity and value, making the OnePlus 15 feel pricey despite its refined software and charging speed.

iPhone 17 Black Friday deal: The latest iPhone price drops to Rs 45,900 with this small trick

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iPhone 17 Black Friday deal: The latest iPhone price drops to Rs 45,900 with this small trick

The iPhone 17 is available at one of its lowest effective prices during Croma’s Black Friday sale, and a simple combination of cashback and exchange slashes it to Rs 45,900.

Google Meet goes down in India as users report errors and connection failures

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Google Meet goes down in India as users report errors and connection failures

Google Meet went down for many users in India on November 26, with reports of website failures, server errors and “502” messages. Downdetector showed a surge in complaints around 11 am as people struggled to join meetings.

Google Maps to let users hide their name and photo while posting reviews

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Google Maps to let users hide their name and photo while posting reviews

Google Maps is introducing a new option that lets users post reviews anonymously using a custom name and picture. The update aims to improve privacy while encouraging honest feedback. The Explore tab is also getting smarter with better recommendations for nearby restaurants and activities.

Musk slams Meta over reports Facebook and Instagram let sex trafficking violations reach 17 strikes before a ban

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Musk slams Meta over reports Facebook and Instagram let sex trafficking violations reach 17 strikes before a ban

Unsealed court filings allege Meta allowed up to 17 strikes for sex-trafficking violations, prompting Elon Musk to accuse the company of inconsistent enforcement and prioritising engagement over user safety.

YouTube Music starts rolling out 2025 Recap with new AI chat feature

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YouTube Music starts rolling out 2025 Recap with new AI chat feature

YouTube Music has begun rolling out its 2025 Recap, introducing a new AI-powered chat feature that lets users ask personalised questions about their listening patterns and share graphic-based insights.

Huawei Watch GT6 and GT6 Pro debut in India with upgraded fitness and outdoor capabilities

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Huawei Watch GT6 and GT6 Pro debut in India with upgraded fitness and outdoor capabilities

Huawei has launched the Watch GT6 and GT6 Pro in India, offering upgraded outdoor tracking, cycling power metrics, AMOLED displays, and long battery life across multiple sizes and variants.

Apple layoffs: The iPhone maker has cut jobs in its sales department

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Apple layoffs: The iPhone maker has cut jobs in its sales department

Apple has carried out a rare set of layoffs across its sales organisation, affecting roles tied to enterprise, education, and government clients as part of a broader restructuring effort inside the company.

Flipkart Black Friday Sale: MacBooks are available at massive discount; price starts at Rs 67,599

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Flipkart Black Friday Sale: MacBooks are available at massive discount; price starts at Rs 67,599

Flipkart’s Black Friday Sale is offering major price drops on MacBook Air and Pro models in India, with additional exchange bonuses and payment offers lowering effective prices even further.

CNN removes stories from Apple News feed as content-sharing deal lapses

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CNN removes stories from Apple News feed as content-sharing deal lapses

CNN has pulled its stories from Apple News after its content-sharing agreement expired, according to Reuters. Talks for a fresh deal are underway, though neither side has shared details.

Vijay Sales Black Friday sale is live: Checkout deals and discounts on iPhone, laptops, TVs, audio products and more

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Vijay Sales Black Friday sale is live: Checkout deals and discounts on iPhone, laptops, TVs, audio products and more

Vijay Sales has announced its Mega Black Friday Sale with discounts on iPhones, laptops, TVs, audio products, and home appliances, along with bank offers and reward points for additional savings.

“What we have right now is a giant piece of …,” says Slack cofounder Stewart Butterfield on building a culture of improvement

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“What we have right now is a giant piece of …,” says Slack cofounder Stewart Butterfield on building a culture of improvement

Slack cofounder Stewart Butterfield recalled calling an early version of Slack “a giant piece of shit,” a remark that led employees to plaster his quote across the office walls.

Flipkart Black Friday sale: Minimum 30% discount on gaming laptops with Nvidia GPU from Asus, HP and other popular brands

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Flipkart Black Friday sale: Minimum 30% discount on gaming laptops with Nvidia GPU from Asus, HP and other popular brands

Flipkart’s Black Friday sale offers sizeable discounts on gaming laptops under Rs 80,000, including Nvidia-powered models from Asus, HP, Lenovo, Acer, MSI and Dell, with upgraded RAM, SSDs and performance GPUs.

'The world just changed...', says Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff after ditching ChatGPT for Google Gemini

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'The world just changed...', says Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff after ditching ChatGPT for Google Gemini

Marc Benioff has sparked a fresh AI debate after declaring that Google’s new Gemini 3 model is so far ahead that he is dropping ChatGPT entirely

Flipkart Black Friday sale is now live: Checkout deals and discounts on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Google, Oppo and more

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Flipkart Black Friday sale is now live: Checkout deals and discounts on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Google, Oppo and more

Flipkart has opened its Black Friday sale with discounted prices on smartphones across Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Pixel, Oppo and others. Devices in multiple price segments are listed with promotional offers.

LG rolls out Xbox cloud gaming app on TVs: Here's what we know

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LG rolls out Xbox cloud gaming app on TVs: Here's what we know

LG has begun rolling out the Xbox cloud gaming app on select Smart TVs in India, allowing users to stream games over the internet without needing an Xbox console

“A job is identity, relationships, pride. Losing it is...", says Verizon ex-CEO in an open letter to 13,000 employees

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“A job is identity, relationships, pride. Losing it is...", says Verizon ex-CEO in an open letter to 13,000 employees

In an open letter to 13,000 employees facing layoffs, Verizon’s former executive urges recognition of the human cost of job cuts, emphasising value, grief and the pathway ahead.

Tech tip of the day: How to download YouTube videos on your phone, laptop and other devices: A step-by-step guide

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Tech tip of the day: How to download YouTube videos on your phone, laptop and other devices: A step-by-step guide

This step-by-step guide explains how to safely download YouTube videos on Android, iPhone and Windows laptops using YouTube Premium and popular workarounds, while highlighting important legal and safety considerations.

Google ad tech case: Judge questions delay risk as DOJ pushes for breakup

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Google ad tech case: Judge questions delay risk as DOJ pushes for breakup

A U.S. judge reviewing Google’s ad tech monopolies has asked the Justice Department how quickly a forced sale could take effect, raising concerns about delays from Google’s expected appeal.

Flipkart Black Friday Sale 2025 announced: Check dates, deals, and more

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Flipkart Black Friday Sale 2025 announced: Check dates, deals, and more

Flipkart has announced its Black Friday Sale, starting November 23. The event will offer discounts on smartphones, laptops, appliances, wearables, and more, along with bank offers and EMI options.

3.5 billion WhatsApp phone numbers allegedly visible online through flaw, but Meta says there was no breach

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3.5 billion WhatsApp phone numbers allegedly visible online through flaw, but Meta says there was no breach

Researchers from the University of Vienna reportedly scraped 3.5 billion WhatsApp phone numbers using a flaw in the Click to Chat feature, raising global privacy concerns. Meta, however, denies any data leak and says no non-public data was exposed. Here’s what happened, what researchers found, and how WhatsApp responded.

Government starts testing Truecaller-like caller ID: Here’s what CNAP is and how it works

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Government starts testing Truecaller-like caller ID: Here’s what CNAP is and how it works

The Indian government has begun testing CNAP, a new caller ID system that shows the Aadhaar-linked name of the caller before your saved contact name. Here’s how CNAP works, why it’s appearing on your phone, and what it means for caller identification, spam control and privacy in India.

“We need to rapidly…” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns employees as Microsoft prepares for an AI-driven future

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“We need to rapidly…” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns employees as Microsoft prepares for an AI-driven future

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned employees that the company must “rapidly” adapt as AI agents reshape how software is used and priced. Here’s a simple explainer on Microsoft’s shift from per-user to per-agent billing and what it means for the future of work.

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