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Government orders X to block over 8,000 accounts in India, including international news organisations

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Government orders X to block over 8,000 accounts in India, including international news organisations

“The orders include demands to block access in India to accounts belonging to international news organizations and prominent X users,” said the social media platform.

iQOO Neo 10 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 confirmed to launch in India: All the details

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iQOO Neo 10 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 confirmed to launch in India: All the details

The iQOO Neo 10 will sport a dual-tone back panel in striking orange and white, with a dual rear camera setup housed in a square camera module.

Google denies Apple’s claims about users searching less on its devices

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Google denies Apple’s claims about users searching less on its devices

In a carefully worded blog post, Google contradicted senior Apple executive's claim, stating that search engagement continues to grow — including on Apple devices.

Apple is looking to add AI search engines like Perplexity to Safari, should Google be worried?

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Apple is looking to add AI search engines like Perplexity to Safari, should Google be worried?

Meanwhile, Google is also pushing its own AI tools. CEO Sundar Pichai recently said Google is close to a deal that would bring its Gemini AI to the iPhone.

Xiaomi launches QLED FX Pro and 4K FX Smart TVs in India with Fire TV Built-In, price starts at Rs 27,999

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Xiaomi launches QLED FX Pro and 4K FX Smart TVs in India with Fire TV Built-In, price starts at Rs 27,999

The QLED FX Pro series features a bezel-less design, a QLED 4K panel with HDR10+ support, and a 120Hz refresh rate using DLG technology. Audio is powered by 34W box speakers with support for Dolby Audio, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X.

Google Maps can now scan your iPhone screenshots to save locations automatically

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Google Maps can now scan your iPhone screenshots to save locations automatically

To try it out, just make sure you’ve updated Google Maps to the latest version. Then, go to the “You” tab in the app. You’ll notice a new private list called “Screenshots,” where a short demo will walk you through how it works.

Realme GT 7 series India launch date revealed: What to expect

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Realme GT 7 series India launch date revealed: What to expect

Realme GT7 series will be officially launched on May 27. The Realme GT 7 series is expected to include at least two models: the standard GT 7 and a GT 7T variant.

OpenAI appoints Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as CEO of applications, Sam Altman to focus more on research and safety

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OpenAI appoints Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as CEO of applications, Sam Altman to focus more on research and safety

While Altman will remain CEO of OpenAI overall, he said this new leadership structure will allow him to focus more on the company’s core priorities—research, compute, and safety—especially as the team moves closer to building superintelligence.

Uber asks employees to return to office 3 days a week, changes sabbatical policy too

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Uber asks employees to return to office 3 days a week, changes sabbatical policy too

Uber told CNBC that in-person work is better for company culture and innovation. But many employees aren’t buying it, especially after similar moves by other tech giants like Google, which recently told some remote workers to return to avoid being caught in layoffs.

Google lays off about 200 employees in its global business unit

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Google lays off about 200 employees in its global business unit

The job cuts are part of a broader reallocation of resources across Alphabet as Big Tech companies double down on data center expansion and AI development

Samsung confirms launch date for Galaxy S25 Edge: How to watch the event, expected features and more

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Samsung confirms launch date for Galaxy S25 Edge: How to watch the event, expected features and more

'You may not need an iPhone in..." says senior Apple executive at Google's antitrust trial

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'You may not need an iPhone in..." says senior Apple executive at Google's antitrust trial

It’s rare for an Apple executive to acknowledge the potential sunset of its flagship product, even hypothetically. The iPhone continues to be Apple’s revenue cornerstone,

Apple Arcade to get five new games, updates coming to popular titles: All the details

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Apple Arcade to get five new games, updates coming to popular titles: All the details

Five new games launch on Apple Arcade on June 5, including UNO: Arcade Edition, and the award-winning game WHAT THE CAR? for Apple Vision Pro

Samsung launches AI-powered TVs in India, adds gesture control, pet monitoring and other features

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Samsung launches AI-powered TVs in India, adds gesture control, pet monitoring and other features

At the center of this upgrade is a new technology called Samsung Vision AI, which helps TVs adjust visuals and audio automatically based on what you’re watching and your surroundings.

Google announces Gemini 2.5 Pro update ahead of Google I/O

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Google announces Gemini 2.5 Pro update ahead of Google I/O

Google also talked about how well Gemini 2.5 Pro understands videos in a blog post. It scored an impressive 84.8% on a test measuring video understanding, making it one of the top performers in the field.

WhatsApp wins lawsuit against NSO spyware maker, gets over $167 million in damages

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WhatsApp wins lawsuit against NSO spyware maker, gets over $167 million in damages

After a five-year court battle, a US jury ordered NSO Group to pay $167 million in punitive damages and around $445,000 in compensatory damages. WhatsApp said the money helps cover the time and effort its team spent investigating the attack, fixing the vulnerability, and keeping its platform secure.

‘AI is rocket fuel for human productivity’: ServiceNow CTO Pat Casey on why automation won’t kill jobs in India

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‘AI is rocket fuel for human productivity’: ServiceNow CTO Pat Casey on why automation won’t kill jobs in India

Google’s new Simplify tool on iPhone explains difficult text in simple words

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Google’s new Simplify tool on iPhone explains difficult text in simple words

Google says early testing shows that people found these simpler versions more helpful than the original text. However, the company also admits the system isn’t perfect and will need ongoing checks to avoid mistakes.

ServiceNow announces all-new CRM and AI Control Tower to help enterprises and businesses integrate and manage AI better

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ServiceNow announces all-new CRM and AI Control Tower to help enterprises and businesses integrate and manage AI better

Romance allowed, Lolita roleplay banned: How Meta is doing the balancing act on AI content moderation

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Romance allowed, Lolita roleplay banned: How Meta is doing the balancing act on AI content moderation

Leaked documents reveal a system of nuanced moderation rules that aim to balance user engagement with ethical boundaries.

ServiceNow and Nvidia announce Apriel Nemotron 15B AI model to accelerate agentic AI for companies

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ServiceNow and Nvidia announce Apriel Nemotron 15B AI model to accelerate agentic AI for companies

At its Knowledge 2025 event in Las Vegas, ServiceNow announced the new AI model called Apriel Nemotron 15B in partnership with Nvidia. The new AI language model is aimed at offering more powerful AI tools to companies.

‘Microsoft did horrible things to Slack’: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warns OpenAI could be next

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‘Microsoft did horrible things to Slack’: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warns OpenAI could be next

To understand the context, back when Slack was gaining popularity as a workplace messaging app, Microsoft launched its own rival, Teams, and bundled it for free with its Microsoft 365 suite.

Elon Musk won’t back down in his fight against OpenAI, here's why

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Elon Musk won’t back down in his fight against OpenAI, here's why

Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and left the board in 2018, alleges that the company has strayed far from its original open-source, nonprofit mission.

iPhone 16e boosts Apple as US smartphone sales dip 2% in Q1 2025

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iPhone 16e boosts Apple as US smartphone sales dip 2% in Q1 2025

The premium segment, defined as devices priced above $800, took the hardest hit as both Apple and Samsung saw declines in their flagship sales

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