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Tired of blurry photos from your smartphone? Check your lens, not your settings

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Tired of blurry photos from your smartphone? Check your lens, not your settings

A dirty phone camera lens can ruin your photos. Smudges and grease blur details and kill clarity. A quick clean with a microfiber cloth can instantly boost photo quality—no new gear needed.

Upcoming smartphone launches in June 2025: OnePlus 13s, Nothing Phone (3), and more

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Upcoming smartphone launches in June 2025: OnePlus 13s, Nothing Phone (3), and more

Here's the list of new phones that will launch in June 2025.

iPhone 16, MacBook M4 get price cut during Apple Days at Vijay Sales

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iPhone 16, MacBook M4 get price cut during Apple Days at Vijay Sales

Vijay Sales is also offering exchange bonuses of up to Rs 10,000 on eligible old devices, along with discounts of up to 20% on extended warranty and damage protection plans

'Coding will not die, it will just...', says Microsoft chief product officer Aparna Chennapragada

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'Coding will not die, it will just...', says Microsoft chief product officer Aparna Chennapragada

The senior Microsoft executive argues that AI doesn’t replace programming but rather adds another abstraction layer—continuing a decades-long trend.

X outage hits users worldwide: App, website face prolonged disruption

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X outage hits users worldwide: App, website face prolonged disruption

X (formerly Twitter) faced a prolonged global outage affecting its app and website, with peak disruption reported late evening. The service is now restored.

Google Veo 3 lets you create ultra-realistic videos using just text and no camera

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Google Veo 3 lets you create ultra-realistic videos using just text and no camera

What’s really impressive is how natural the videos feel. Characters talk, react, and move in a way that doesn’t feel robotic. If you didn’t know it was made by AI, you probably wouldn’t question it.

Google’s Gemma AI, Explained: What it is and why it matters

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Google’s Gemma AI, Explained: What it is and why it matters

Google Gemma is designed to be small enough to run on local hardware but powerful enough to perform tasks like coding, translation, summarization, and dialogue.

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable brand in Q1 2025

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Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable brand in Q1 2025

Analysts point to stagnation in Apple’s wearable strategy, though expectations are high for a shakeup later in 2025 to mark the Watch’s 10th anniversary.

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for May 24, 2025: Check new codes to win new in-game items and how to update

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Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for May 24, 2025: Check new codes to win new in-game items and how to update

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for today, May 24 are here with new rewards.

Oppo launches A5x 5G in India with 6.67-inch display, 6000mAh battery, and more

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Oppo launches A5x 5G in India with 6.67-inch display, 6000mAh battery, and more

Priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant, the phone goes on sale May 25 via Flipkart in two shades—Midnight Blue and Laser White.

Google’s Veo 2 gets a major upgrade with new AI-powered features

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Google’s Veo 2 gets a major upgrade with new AI-powered features

Google is rolling out a set of powerful new features for Veo 2—designed specifically with filmmakers and visual storytellers in mind.

Apple’s first AR-powered smart glasses may arrive in 2026

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Apple’s first AR-powered smart glasses may arrive in 2026

Apple’s first-gen smart glasses are rumoured include cameras and microphones, enabling real-world context for AI queries — a capability that may evolve Siri into a more perceptive assistant.

GTA 6 update: Release date, gameplay, PC launch, characters, price and everything else we know so far

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GTA 6 update: Release date, gameplay, PC launch, characters, price and everything else we know so far

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will release on May 26, 2026. Featuring dual protagonists Jason and Lucia, the game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida. The standard edition is expected to be priced at Rs 5,999 in India.

Explained: Why a former Microsoft India senior executive is suing the company for Rs 35.3 crore

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Explained: Why a former Microsoft India senior executive is suing the company for Rs 35.3 crore

Lathika Pai served as the Country Head for Venture Capital and Private Equity Partnerships at Microsoft India from July 2018 to October 2024

Microsoft fires employee for Gaza protest during Satya Nadella’s keynote, third dismissal in two months

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Microsoft fires employee for Gaza protest during Satya Nadella’s keynote, third dismissal in two months

Joe Lopez, an Azure engineer, was terminated after he interrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s keynote speech at the company’s annual Build developer conference in Seattle

MrBeast joins billionaire club at 27, becomes youngest self-made member

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MrBeast joins billionaire club at 27, becomes youngest self-made member

MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at 27, with a net worth of $1 billion.

Krafton brings Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 125R to BGMI: How to access and other details

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Krafton brings Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 125R to BGMI: How to access and other details

Hero MotoCorp and Krafton India have teamed up for a first-of-its-kind collaboration, bringing Hero’s Xtreme motorcycles and exclusive gear into BGMI starting May 25.

Anthropic’s Claude AI threatened to expose engineer’s affair, used blackmail tactics to ‘save itself’

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Anthropic’s Claude AI threatened to expose engineer’s affair, used blackmail tactics to ‘save itself’

The AI blackmailed the engineer in 84% of simulations despite being told a more advanced replacement was imminent.

WhatsApp adds Voice Chat to groups: What is it, how it’s different from group voice calls, and how to use it

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WhatsApp adds Voice Chat to groups: What is it, how it’s different from group voice calls, and how to use it

WhatsApp has introduced Voice Chat for all group sizes, letting users join live audio conversations without ringing others. Unlike group calls, members can hop in or out anytime.

Microsoft reveals password stealer malware found on close to 4 lakh Windows PCs

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Microsoft reveals password stealer malware found on close to 4 lakh Windows PCs

Lumma, a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) marketed on underground forums since 2022, specializes in stealing passwords, banking credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more.

61,000 jobs, 130 companies: Tech layoffs surge in 2025 as Microsoft, IBM, Google, Amazon cut jobs

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61,000 jobs, 130 companies: Tech layoffs surge in 2025 as Microsoft, IBM, Google, Amazon cut jobs

While each company cites different strategies, the message is consistent: efficiency and adaptability are the new priorities as AI disruption and economic headwinds continue to reshape the tech landscape.

Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, new AI models for advanced coding and reasoning

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Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, new AI models for advanced coding and reasoning

With these upgrades, the Claude lineup aims to offer better models for developer tools and autonomous AI agents.

6 tips that will cut down your AC bill and help save money

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6 tips that will cut down your AC bill and help save money

Worried about soaring electricity bills during peak summer? Here are 5 easy tips to reduce your air conditioner’s power consumption without compromising on comfort.

SwaRail app is now available on Android: How to download, features offered and more

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SwaRail app is now available on Android: How to download, features offered and more

The Ministry of Railways has launched the SwaRail SuperApp in beta, combining train bookings, ticketing, PNR status, and more into a single app for Android. Here's how to download and get started with it.

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