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Indian government warns against making this 'big' mistake on public Wi-Fi

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Indian government warns against making this 'big' mistake on public Wi-Fi

The Indian government warns citizens to avoid sensitive transactions on public Wi-Fi, highlighting cybersecurity risks under the Jaagrookta Diwas campaign.

Tired of Ghibli-style art? Try turning your photos into Chibi figures: What’s the new trending AI image craze and how to create it

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Tired of Ghibli-style art? Try turning your photos into Chibi figures: What’s the new trending AI image craze and how to create it

Here's our step-by-step guide on how to generate Chibi style 3D figures.

Microsoft starts rolling out Recall feature to these Windows 11 PCs: What is it and check if you can use it on your laptop

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Microsoft starts rolling out Recall feature to these Windows 11 PCs: What is it and check if you can use it on your laptop

Microsoft has started rolling out the Recall feature to Copilot+ PCs, helping users quickly find past files and activities. Available via the April 2025 update, Recall emphasizes local data processing and privacy.

Copilot can’t catch ChatGPT, even on Microsoft’s home turf

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Copilot can’t catch ChatGPT, even on Microsoft’s home turf

Copilot has hovered around 20 million weekly users for the past year—dwarfed by ChatGPT’s massive 400 million. Both run on OpenAI’s models

BGMI Redeem Codes for today, April 26, 2025: Win free in-game items, rewards and more

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BGMI Redeem Codes for today, April 26, 2025: Win free in-game items, rewards and more

BGMI has released new set of redeem codes. Here's a list.

Facing issues with Pixel 7a battery? Google will now replace your battery for free

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Facing issues with Pixel 7a battery? Google will now replace your battery for free

Google says some Pixel 7a phones may be affected by battery swelling. This can show up as your phone looking thicker than usual, the back cover popping out, or even noticeable gaps along the sides.

Netflix now lets you choose subtitles that only show what’s being said

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Netflix now lets you choose subtitles that only show what’s being said

Netflix viewers in the US. already use subtitles regularly. And it turns out many people don’t always need the added sound descriptions—they just want help following what the characters are saying.

Apple details how it is using AI to summarize App Store reviews

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Apple details how it is using AI to summarize App Store reviews

Designed to give users a quick overview of what others think about an app, these summaries are crafted using a multi-step, large language model (LLM) system fine-tuned with LoRA adapters.

OpenAI updates ChatGPT 4-o model, Sam Altman says its personality and intelligence have improved

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OpenAI updates ChatGPT 4-o model, Sam Altman says its personality and intelligence have improved

The improvements in GPT-4o are expected to benefit various applications, from customer service to creative writing, by providing more nuanced and context-aware responses.

CMF Phone 2 Pro confirmed to get a universal cover system, will retain a modular design

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CMF Phone 2 Pro confirmed to get a universal cover system, will retain a modular design

CMF by Nothing is scheduled to launch its second smartphone, the CMF Phone 2 Pro, on April 28. Ahead of the official unveiling, the company has revealed its back design details

Airtel introduces a new international roaming plan with 'unlimited' benefits and 1 year validity: Check complete details here

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Airtel introduces a new international roaming plan with 'unlimited' benefits and 1 year validity: Check complete details here

Bharti Airtel has announced major changes to its international roaming (IR) portfolio, including India’s first IR plans with unlimited data usage across 189 countries. The telecom operator has also introduced a new recharge option with a validity of one year, offering benefits both in India and abroad.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, Razr 60 Plus, and Razr launched with 4-inch cover screen, larger batteries and more

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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, Razr 60 Plus, and Razr launched with 4-inch cover screen, larger batteries and more

Motorola expands foldable lineup with three models; India price yet to be announced

Indians enthusiastic about AI but adoption remains in its infancy, reveals new Google study

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Indians enthusiastic about AI but adoption remains in its infancy, reveals new Google study

The report indicates that 60% of respondents are unfamiliar with AI, and only 31% have engaged with any Generative AI tools.

Microsoft gives underperforming employees a choice: Take 16 weeks' pay and leave, or stay and risk getting fired

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Microsoft gives underperforming employees a choice: Take 16 weeks' pay and leave, or stay and risk getting fired

Microsoft’s new Chief People Officer, Amy Coleman, said this is part of a more transparent way to handle performance issues. She called it a system that gives employees a choice. But once someone picks the PIP route, they’re no longer eligible for the payout.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 announced: Dates, offers, bank discounts and all other details

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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 announced: Dates, offers, bank discounts and all other details

Amazon Great Summer Sale announced with deals and offers.

Poco F7 5G to reportedly launch in May: Here's everything we know so far

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Poco F7 5G to reportedly launch in May: Here's everything we know so far

Facebook will limit reach of accounts sharing spammy content

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Facebook will limit reach of accounts sharing spammy content

Impersonation is another issue Facebook is tackling. Many creators have faced fake accounts pretending to be them. Facebook has already removed millions of these fake profiles, and now it’s making it easier for creators to report and block these impersonators.

Apple may start making all US iPhones in India by next year, report claims

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Apple may start making all US iPhones in India by next year, report claims

Apple has been slowly building its presence in India with the help of Foxconn and Tata Electronics. These efforts have picked up speed in recent years, especially after Apple faced factory shutdowns and other disruptions in China.

CMF Phone 2 Pro price leaked ahead of April 28 launch: Here’s how much it will cost

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CMF Phone 2 Pro price leaked ahead of April 28 launch: Here’s how much it will cost

For the price, the Phone 2 Pro seems to be offering quite a bit. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, which should handle daily tasks, games, and multitasking smoothly.

Meta lays off more employees in latest round of job cuts

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Meta lays off more employees in latest round of job cuts

The cuts impacted an unspecified number of employees in Oculus Studios, the unit behind virtual and augmented reality games for Meta’s Quest headsets.

Samsung launches AI-powered remote diagnosis tool to reduce service wait times

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Samsung launches AI-powered remote diagnosis tool to reduce service wait times

New HRM tool uses AI to resolve appliance issues remotely, cutting down on technician visits and improving customer experience

Perplexity says it could run Chrome, but hopes Google keeps it instead of OpenAI

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Perplexity says it could run Chrome, but hopes Google keeps it instead of OpenAI

Perplexity is working on its own browser. It's called Comet, and it’s being built on Chromium—the same base as Chrome. So even if Chrome changes hands, Perplexity wants to have a backup plan.

How China is creating 'roadblocks' for Apple to move its production of iPhones to India

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How China is creating 'roadblocks' for Apple to move its production of iPhones to India

Chinese authorities are increasingly blocking or delaying the export of key manufacturing equipment needed to ramp up iPhone assembly in India.

Adobe Express update adds Firefly-powered AI tools for video editing and animation

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Adobe Express update adds Firefly-powered AI tools for video editing and animation

New features aim to simplify content creation for creative professionals, marketers, solopreneurs

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