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26-year-old man credits Apple Watch for saving his life after detecting dangerously high blood pressure

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26-year-old man credits Apple Watch for saving his life after detecting dangerously high blood pressure

A 26-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh credits his Apple Watch for saving his life after it alerted him to a dangerously high heart rate. The timely warning led him to a doctor, where tests revealed his blood pressure was 180/120, preventing a possible stroke or brain haemorrhage.

Sam Altman shares ‘a tale in three acts’ after waiting 7.5 years for Tesla Roadster refund; Musk says refund...

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Sam Altman shares ‘a tale in three acts’ after waiting 7.5 years for Tesla Roadster refund; Musk says refund...

Sam Altman shared “a tale in three acts” after waiting 7.5 years for a Tesla Roadster refund, prompting Elon Musk to respond that the issue was resolved within 24 hours.

Sridhar Vembu on why Zoho employees are not allowed to praise him or the leadership in public

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Sridhar Vembu on why Zoho employees are not allowed to praise him or the leadership in public

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu says employees cannot publicly praise leadership, including him, emphasizing humility and gratitude while stressing that feedback—positive or critical—is a gift to be thankful for.

Bengaluru man orders Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth Rs 1.87 lakh from Amazon, gets tile instead

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Bengaluru man orders Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth Rs 1.87 lakh from Amazon, gets tile instead

A Bengaluru software engineer was shocked after receiving a tile instead of the Rs 1.87 lakh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 he ordered from Amazon. The victim has filed a police complaint, and Amazon has refunded the amount as investigations continue.

iPhone 17 is the star of the show as Apple posts record revenues

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iPhone 17 is the star of the show as Apple posts record revenues

Apple’s latest earnings call was all about momentum. With record September quarter revenue of $102.5 billion, the company comfortably beat Wall Street expectations, powered by red-hot iPhone 17 sales and a booming Services business.

Perplexity AI partners with Getty Images: All the details

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Perplexity AI partners with Getty Images: All the details

Perplexity to get new feature showing which stocks politicians have invested in: here’s how

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Perplexity to get new feature showing which stocks politicians have invested in: here’s how

Perplexity is bringing a new feature to India that reveals the stock holdings of politicians, aiming to boost financial transparency and accountability in the country.

Indian iPhone users can soon make smoother international payments with Apple Pay

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Indian iPhone users can soon make smoother international payments with Apple Pay

Apple Pay is expanding its reach in India with support for cross-border payments, making it easier for iPhone users to shop from global merchants and helping Indian businesses tap into international markets.

Where’s the Trump Phone? Delays, deposits, and a photoshopped Samsung

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Where’s the Trump Phone? Delays, deposits, and a photoshopped Samsung

It’s November, and the much-hyped Trump Phone—announced alongside Trump Mobile earlier this year—has yet to make an appearance. The device was originally promised for August, delayed to October, and is now nowhere to be found.

Apple AirPods may get a camera upgrade in 2026: Here’s what we know so far

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Apple AirPods may get a camera upgrade in 2026: Here’s what we know so far

Apple is reportedly developing a new version of AirPods Pro with built-in infrared cameras, designed to enhance spatial awareness and integrate with its expanding lineup of AI and Vision devices.

New Aadhaar update rule from today, November 1, 2025: From fees to PAN linking, here’s everything that has changed

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New Aadhaar update rule from today, November 1, 2025: From fees to PAN linking, here’s everything that has changed

UIDAI’s November 1, 2025 rules let most demographic Aadhaar updates be done online via myAadhaar, change fees for biometric and document updates, and set a PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline on time.

Paralysed man Noland Arbaugh says Neuralink brain chip ‘changed everything’; Elon Musk teases dual-chip upgrade

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Paralysed man Noland Arbaugh says Neuralink brain chip ‘changed everything’; Elon Musk teases dual-chip upgrade

For Noland Arbaugh, every small milestone now carries extraordinary meaning. Nearly two years after becoming the first person to receive a Neuralink brain implant, the 30-year-old quadriplegic has offered a deeply personal look at how life has changed since the groundbreaking procedure — and what lies ahead.

WhatsApp fake challan scam: How scammers are using mParivahan’s name to trick users into paying bogus fines

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WhatsApp fake challan scam: How scammers are using mParivahan’s name to trick users into paying bogus fines

A fake WhatsApp account posing as mParivahan is sending fraudulent traffic challan messages to users, urging them to download malicious apps and pay fake fines.

Mappls and Delhi Metro sign MoU to bring real-time metro information to MapmyIndia app

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Mappls and Delhi Metro sign MoU to bring real-time metro information to MapmyIndia app

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an MoU with Mappls MapmyIndia to integrate metro data within the Mappls app, offering 35 million users real-time travel details across NCR.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang dines with Samsung and Hyundai chiefs, buys dinner for an entire Seoul restaurant

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang dines with Samsung and Hyundai chiefs, buys dinner for an entire Seoul restaurant

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai’s Chung Eui-sun for fried chicken and beer in Seoul, treating everyone in the restaurant to dinner and drinks.

AI isn’t the threat, people who use AI are, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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AI isn’t the threat, people who use AI are, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes the future of work won’t be lost to artificial intelligence itself — but to people who master it. His advice: embrace AI now or fall behind.

Android users face fewer scams than iPhone users, Google claims

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Android users face fewer scams than iPhone users, Google claims

Google says Android users are safer from scams than iPhone users, thanks to AI-powered protections that block billions of malicious calls and texts every month.

Tim Cook breaks silence on Apple’s AI plans, hints at more collaborations ahead

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Tim Cook breaks silence on Apple’s AI plans, hints at more collaborations ahead

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company plans to expand AI partnerships “over time,” hinting at future collaborations beyond OpenAI. Here’s what that means for Siri, Apple Intelligence, and users waiting for smarter AI tools.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally reveals the reason behind laying off 14,000 employees

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally reveals the reason behind laying off 14,000 employees

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s latest 14,000 job cuts were driven by a push to rebuild company culture and move faster, not because of financial pressure or AI hype.

Microsoft Teams meeting leak reveals how a phone unlocking firm can access Google Pixel devices

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Microsoft Teams meeting leak reveals how a phone unlocking firm can access Google Pixel devices

A leaked Microsoft Teams meeting revealed how a phone unlocking company demonstrated its ability to access Google Pixel devices. A user named “rogueFed” joined the call and leaked screenshots online, raising questions about smartphone privacy and digital security.

Canva introduces its own design model, new AI tools and free Affinity integration

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Canva introduces its own design model, new AI tools and free Affinity integration

Canva has launched its own AI design model, expanded its assistant, and integrated data tools and marketing features, while making its Affinity professional design suite free for all users.

How to redeem Reliance Jio’s free 18-month Google Gemini AI Pro offer: A step-by-step guide, eligibility and all other details

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How to redeem Reliance Jio’s free 18-month Google Gemini AI Pro offer: A step-by-step guide, eligibility and all other details

Reliance Jio users can redeem 18 months of free Google Gemini AI Pro and 100GB JioCloud storage through the MyJio app. Here’s how to activate both offers and check eligibility.

WhatsApp makes it easier to protect chat backups with passkey encryption

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WhatsApp makes it easier to protect chat backups with passkey encryption

WhatsApp is making chat backups safer with passkey encryption, letting users secure their data using fingerprints or face ID instead of passwords.

ServiceNow and NVIDIA partner to launch Apriel 2.0, bringing faster and trusted enterprise AI to scale

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ServiceNow and NVIDIA partner to launch Apriel 2.0, bringing faster and trusted enterprise AI to scale

ServiceNow and NVIDIA have expanded their collaboration with the launch of Apriel 2.0, a next-generation open AI model designed to deliver multimodal reasoning and cost-efficient intelligence for enterprises across industries.

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