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LG to shut down update servers for all smartphones by June 2025
LG exited the smartphone market in 2021, but had continued offering limited software updates as part of its exit roadmap.
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‘No shortcuts needed’: Peplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Chrome’s days may be numbered
While Google Chrome remains the most popular browser in the world, it lacks innovations like these at least for now. Comet, backed by Perplexity, is one of the new players trying to change how people interact with the web.
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Apple has been sending warning messages to some iPhone users: Here’s why
Apple started sending security alerts to users in 100 countries, warning them about “mercenary spyware attacks”—a term that usually points to government-backed surveillance efforts.
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Amazon Great Summer Sale is live: Up to 58% discount on refrigerators and ACs from LG, Samsung, and other popular brands
Checkout deals and discounts on ACs and refrigerators during the Amazon Great Summer Sale.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai hopes Gemini will be built into iPhones this year
If the deal goes through, iPhone users might soon be able to interact with Gemini much like they currently do with ChatGPT, which is already integrated into iOS 18.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says DOJ’s antitrust demands could kill Google Search and hurt the web
Pichai says that’s like asking Google to give away its secret sauce. He even called it a “de facto divestiture of search,” meaning it would be like splitting up Google’s core business without officially doing so.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24 FE receive limited-time price cut: Check complete details
Samsung slashes prices on Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24 FE in India, with deals starting at Rs 34,999. The offer is live from May 1 via online and offline channels.
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AI tools like Copilot are booming as Microsoft’s models get faster every 6 months, says Satya Nadella
Turning to consumer products, Nadella revealed that Microsoft’s ad revenue has crossed $20 billion in the past year—a major milestone he joked could “almost get overlooked” at Microsoft.
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“Goodbye GPT-4…” says Sam Altman as OpenAI bids farewell to one of its popular models
Sam Altman, in a farewell post on X (formerly Twitter), offered a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the now-replaced model
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Explained: What Epic Games’ ‘epic’ win means for Apple and the App Store
The court’s contempt ruling strengthens Epic’s position and may encourage other developers to challenge Apple’s policies — especially those frustrated by the so-called “Apple Tax.”
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Google brings AI image editing to the Gemini app
Google says all AI-edited images will include the invisible SynthID watermark to indicate they were generated or modified using AI. The company is also testing a visible watermark to make this even clearer.
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Epic scores big victory as judge slams Apple for defying court order
The decision, effective immediately, is a sweeping victory for Epic and a significant blow to Apple’s control over App Store transactions.
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Vivo Y300GT with MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC, 7620mAh battery confirmed to launch on May 9
Vivo is gearing up to expand its Y300 lineup in China, as the brand is set to unveil the Y300 GT on May 9. The company has also revealed the design and key features of the smartphone, and it will arrive as a successor to last year’s Vivo Y200 GT.
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Reliance Jio Rs 895 prepaid plan offers 336 days validity with unlimited calling and 24GB data to these users
Reliance Jio offers tons of prepaid plans catering to different users depending on their needs. One such prepaid plan is Rs 895 plan that comes with 336 days (11 months) validity. Not only this, the plan even includes unlimited calling and 24GB of data.
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WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhones from May 5: How to check if you will be affected
WhatsApp has updated the supported device list and according to that some iPhones will lose the support.
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ChatGPT caught sending inappropriate messages to teens, says report
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has landed in trouble for sending inappropriate and sexual messages to users who said they were under 18.
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Vivo T3 Ultra receives an official price cut: Here’s how much the phone costs now
Vivo has officially reduced the price of its T-series flagship smartphone -- T3 Ultra by Rs 2000. Here's how much the phone costs after the discount.
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro launched in India with triple 50MP camera, 6000mAh battery, price starts at Rs 29,999
Motorola Edge 60 Pro debuts in India with a 50MP+50MP+50X AI camera system, 1.5K quad-curved display, and 6000mAh battery, starting at Rs 29,999. Pre-orders begin April 30.
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AI now writes 30% of Microsoft’s code, says CEO Satya Nadella
Speaking at Meta’s first-ever LlamaCon AI developer event in California, Nadella said that in some of Microsoft’s projects, AI is writing up to one-third of the software code.
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Google’s NotebookLM can now read your notes out loud in over 50 languages
The AI-powered tool, which expanded globally last year, now supports Audio Overviews in more than 50 languages — including Hindi, Turkish, and Afrikaans.
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Rajasthan education department website hacked, message calls Pahalgam attack an "inside job"
The Rajasthan education portal was hacked on Tuesday, with a message referencing the Pahalgam terror attack and mocking India over the 2019 capture of IAF officer Abhinandan Varthaman.
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EA lays off hundreds of employees, cancels Titanfall game again as gaming cuts continue
The latest round of job cuts follow an already difficult stretch for EA, which laid off over 1,100 employees in 2023.
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France directly accuses Russia of decade-long cyber sabotage campaign
France said Russia has been orchestrating a decade-long campaign of cyberattacks aimed at destabilising French institutions and sowing public discord.
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Meta launches Meta AI app with voice chat, image tools and Discover feed
Meta has launched a new standalone Meta AI app powered by Llama 4. The app offers voice and text interactions, image generation, and a more personal AI experience across devices. Here’s everything you need to know.
