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Apple AirTags are being given away for free to prevent car theft in this city

Denver Police has partnered with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) to hand out 450 AirTags and Samsung SmartTags to residents who sign up for the DenverTrack program.

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Krafton launches new BGIS 2025 special edition Crate for BGMI eSports tournament: What it offers and how to get it

Krafton has introduced the new BGIS 2025 special edition crate that brings a host of new in-game items, customisation options and more.

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Google Pixel 9a may launch today: Expected price, specs and more

Google isn’t expected to shake things up too much with the Pixel 9a’s design. The phone will likely follow the classic Pixel A-series look with a compact body and a dual-camera setup on the back.

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Windows shutdown, Intel outside: How Huawei plans to ‘ditch’ US tech giants

Huawei’s licence for Microsoft Windows is expiring, and it won’t be renewed. The company plans to launch HarmonyOS-powered laptops this year, just like it did with smartphones after losing access to Google’s Android.

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Nvida unveils Vera Rubin, Blackwell Ultra, its two new AI ‘superchips

CEO Jensen Huang introduced Blackwell Ultra, an upgraded version of the company’s current Blackwell AI chips, set to ship in the latter half of 2024. Nvidia also revealed Vera Rubin, its next-generation GPU architecture, expected to debut in 2026.

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NYT Mini Crossword answers today March 18, 2025: Clues and solutions

Looking for the answers to today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Here are the hints and solutions for the March 18, 2025, puzzle.

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GTA 6 launch: Expected release, gameplay details, pre-order status, and pricing

GTA 6 launches in fall 2025 with new features, dual protagonists, and a Vice City setting. Pre-orders and pricing details are awaited.

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Asus launches Bluetooth Silent Mouse MW105 in India: Price, features, and availability

The Asus Bluetooth Silent Mouse MW105 is priced at ₹899. It is available for purchase through online and offline retail channels, including the Asus e-shop.

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Amazon Mega Music Fest sale is now live: Top 25 deals on headphones, TWS earbuds with minimum 52% discount

Amazon is offering discounts of up to 80% on audio products from boAt, Boult, Noise, Fastrack, and Zebronics. The lowest discount is 52%, and the highest is 80% on boAt Nirvana Ion.

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Governement warns of new security flaw in Zoom products: All the details

CERT-In warns of a DoS vulnerability in Zoom products; users should update to the latest version to prevent disruptions.

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Oppo introduces A5 Pro 4G smartphone with 5800mAH battery, 90Hz refresh rate, and more

The Oppo A5 Pro 4G features a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone has been launched in select markets till now.

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Tinder's latest feature is exclusive for college, university students: All the details

Students can add their college details, and showcase the clubs and societies they belong to, making it easy to match with peers who share similar interests.

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'Most eliminations happen at this stage…' Google software engineer shares important tips, tricks to crack interview

Sharma, who now works at Google, didn’t get in on her first attempt. In fact, she was rejected twice before finally making it. She says most people get eliminated in the initial screening round, so focusing on this stage is key.

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei says India can become a global smartphone powerhouse

“India today stands where China was a decade ago in the smartphone industry - on the verge of a major revolution," said Nothing CEO Carl Pei

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‘AI matching human abilities could arrive in'…says Google DeepMind CEO

Hassabis shared his thoughts on the future of AI and the long-debated concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI). That’s the kind of AI that can think, learn, and perform any task as well as (or better than) a human. And while it’s not here yet, he believes it’s just a matter of time.

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Apple releases iOS 18.4 beta with Visual Intelligence, Priority Notifications, and more

The latest update, now available for testing — for both developers and public — brings several new features to iPhones and iPads.

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Samsung announces roll out of OneUI 7: Availability, eligible devices, and more

Samsung One UI 7 will begin rolling out on April 7, expanding to more Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the following weeks

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Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan plans to fire employees to revive the company

Tan, who starts officially on Tuesday, told employees in a meeting that hard decisions are coming. This could mean the company could eliminate some roles, especially in middle management.

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Amazon employees warn customers about DeepSeek’s privacy risks, promotes its own AI instead

Along with privacy warnings, Amazon is promoting its own AI model, Nova. Employees are told to market that Nova is faster, more secure, and can handle more types of data, including images and videos.

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Google in talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $30 billion

Last year, Google had made an attempt to acquire Wiz but the two companies were unable to finalise the deal at a $23 billion valuation.

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Google expands Gemini's new features to all users

Google expands free access to Gemini’s Deep Research, Gems, and Personalization features, making AI-powered tools more accessible to all users globally.

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Google Pixel 9a launch likely to take place in March: Expected price, specifications and everything else we know about the device

As for the launch, leaks suggest Google might announce the Pixel 9a on March 19, 2025, with sales beginning on March 26, 2025.

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FBI issues ‘critical’ warning for these websites, here's why

The FBI warns that free online file converter tools are being used to distribute malware, risking identity theft and financial fraud globally.