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'One of the biggest lessons...' OpenAI explains how ChatGPT became sycophantic
An update, which leaned heavily on short-term user feedback, inadvertently produced a version of ChatGPT that was “overly supportive but disingenuous.”
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Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘praises’ Donald Trump, reaffirms Apple’s American roots at CEO summit
Tim Cook praised Trump’s “focus on domestic semiconductor manufacturing” and said Apple would “continue to work with the administration.”
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Amazon and Flipkart sale: Why the iPhone 15 isn’t the one you should look to buy
While it’s a really capable phone, there are a few key reasons why the iPhone 15 is not the smartest buy at the moment
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Call of Duty Warzone Season 3 Reloaded announced: What's new, rollout details and all you need to know
Call of Duty Warzone Season 3 Reloaded brings Verdansk map updates, ranked play overhaul, new events, limited-time modes, and gameplay refinements, offering a richer and more competitive experience for players.
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Apple MacBook Air M4 drops to its lowest-ever price on Flipkart: Discount details and how to get the deal
Apple’s latest MacBook Air powered by the new M4 chip, is now available at its lowest-ever price in India. As listed on Flipkart, the 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD variant of the MacBook Air M4 is currently priced at Rs 87,740, down from its original retail price of Rs 99,900.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro gets Rs 10,000 discount on Flipkart: Check out the deal
With the Rs 10,000 discount, the iPhone 16 Pro offers incredible value for anyone looking for a top-tier smartphone.
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Google's AI mode search rolls out to more users with smart new features
While these features are now available through Labs, Google is also running a limited test where some users may start seeing the AI Mode tab directly in Search.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang salary increased for the first time in 10 years, here’s how much hike he got
In total, Huang’s pay package for 2025 is nearly $50 million—specifically, $49.9 million. This includes a huge $38.8 million in stock awards.
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Qubo launches 3 dashcams in India and one of them comes with advanced Sony STARVIS 2 sensor
The smart devices brand from Hero Group has expanded its dashcam lineup with the launch of the Dashcam Pro 3K, Dashcam Pro 2.7K, and Dashcam Pro 2K.
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Google deletes 1.6 million apps from Play Store in 2024 to make it safer and easier to use
In numbers, that means the Play Store has gone from around 3.4 million apps down to 1.8 million. That’s a 47% drop since the beginning of 2024, according to Appfigures.
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Perplexity’s WhatsApp bot temporarily goes offline amid surge in demand
“We’ve had to take it down temporarily. Working to bring it back as soon as possible," Aravind Srinivas wrote on X, thanking users for their patience and promising further updates.
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Apple Q2 profit hits $24.8 billion as Services and iPhone sales push revenue to $95.4 billion
Apple CEO Tim Cook credited the strong quarter to the launch of the iPhone 16e, alongside new Mac and iPad models powered by Apple silicon.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms majority of iPhones sold in the US will come from India
Tim Cook confirmed that India will be the country of origin for a majority of iPhones sold in the US, as Apple reroutes its supply chain away from China.
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Sam Altman shows Satya Nadella around OpenAI’s new office, shares Ghibli-style imageHQ
Sam Altman also shared a Studio Ghibli-style image, showing the two CEOs outside the new OpenAI headquarters.
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Samsung announces new AI-powered QLED and Crystal 4K UHD TVs in India: Price, features and more
Samsung has launched its new AI-powered QEF1 QLED and Crystal 4K UHD TVs in India, offering advanced features, Vision AI, and discounts up to 35% with no-cost EMI options.
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Apple told by court to pay half a billion dollars to a ‘patent troll’, here’s why
A UK court ruled that Apple must pay for the global use of standard-essential 4G patents found in both iPhones and cellular iPads
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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.
