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Google Pixel 10 to get a GPU driver update to improve graphics performance

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Google Pixel 10 to get a GPU driver update to improve graphics performance

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 10 line will receive a GPU driver update after users reported poor graphics performance and outdated driver support on the Tensor G5-powered phones.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares big quantum computing achievement, Elon Musk comments on willow chip success

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares big quantum computing achievement, Elon Musk comments on willow chip success

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the Willow chip, achieving calculations thousands of times faster than traditional computers. Elon Musk reacts to the milestone.

Some Samsung and Pixel users are unable to use Spotify: Here’s why

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Some Samsung and Pixel users are unable to use Spotify: Here’s why

Some Samsung and Pixel users are facing crashes and freezes on Spotify, especially over Wi-Fi. Spotify is investigating, but no fix is out yet.

ChatGPT Atlas is the new browser on the block, but it comes with myriad security concerns

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ChatGPT Atlas is the new browser on the block, but it comes with myriad security concerns

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser offers AI-powered browsing but raises significant privacy and security concerns. Learn more about the potential risks and features.

Apple removes this dating app from App Store for violating its content moderation policies

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Apple removes this dating app from App Store for violating its content moderation policies

Apple removes dating apps Tea Dating Advice and TeaOnHer from the App Store for violating content moderation rules and user privacy, following multiple complaints.

Google Cloud names Accenture veteran Karthik Narain as Chief Product and Business Officer

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Google Cloud names Accenture veteran Karthik Narain as Chief Product and Business Officer

Google Cloud appoints Karthik Narain, former Accenture Cloud First leader, as Chief Product and Business Officer to boost innovation and enterprise solutions.

Ex-Apple employee reveals how his name Sam Sung nearly cost him his job

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Ex-Apple employee reveals how his name Sam Sung nearly cost him his job

Ex-Apple employee Sam Sung reveals how going viral for his name nearly cost him his job and why he eventually decided to change it.

Bhai Dooj Wishes 2025: Create custom sibling wishes with ChatGPT and Gemini and share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and more

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Bhai Dooj Wishes 2025: Create custom sibling wishes with ChatGPT and Gemini and share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and more

Bhai Dooj is being celebrated today and many siblings are now creating and sending customised digital wishes. Here is how to make personalised greetings and share them across social apps.

Meta layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in AI division after billion-dollar hiring spree

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Meta layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in AI division after billion-dollar hiring spree

Months after Mark Zuckerberg spent billions building Meta’s dream team for its “AI Superintelligence” project, the company is now trimming the same workforce. Around 600 employees from Meta’s AI division are being laid off in what the company calls an efficiency move.

India to soon get new guidelines on carrying power banks on flights

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India to soon get new guidelines on carrying power banks on flights

India’s aviation regulator is evaluating whether to tighten rules for carrying and using power banks on flights after recent cabin fire events reignited scrutiny of lithium-ion battery safety.

ChatGPT Atlas vs Perplexity Comet: How the two AI-first web browsers compare in terms of AI capabilities and agentic mode

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ChatGPT Atlas vs Perplexity Comet: How the two AI-first web browsers compare in terms of AI capabilities and agentic mode

ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity Comet both position themselves as AI-first browsers, but they differ deeply in how they reason, act, automate, and handle multi-step tasks with or without user supervision. ChatGPT Atlas vs Perplexity Comet: How the two AI-first web browsers compare in terms of AI capabilities and agentic mode.

Apple MacBook Pro M5 is now available for purchase in India: Variant-wise price, features and all other details

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Apple MacBook Pro M5 is now available for purchase in India: Variant-wise price, features and all other details

Apple has begun selling the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip in India across online and offline Apple Stores. Here are the detailed variant-wise prices, features and availability.

ChatGPT Atlas web browser: A step-by-step guide to download, supported platforms, transfer history, passwords and more

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ChatGPT Atlas web browser: A step-by-step guide to download, supported platforms, transfer history, passwords and more

OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Atlas browser for macOS. This guide explains how to download it, supported platforms, features and how to begin using it.

“AI will replace all…” Elon Musk warns that working may soon become optional

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“AI will replace all…” Elon Musk warns that working may soon become optional

Elon Musk predicts AI and robots will replace all jobs, making work optional. His comments follow reports that Amazon plans to automate over 500,000 roles in the coming years, raising questions about the future of work and human employment.

Perplexity increases Comet referral reward to $3 per invite with free one month Pro subscription

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Perplexity increases Comet referral reward to $3 per invite with free one month Pro subscription

Perplexity has increased Comet’s referral payout from $2 to $3 for a limited time while keeping a free month of Comet Pro for invitees, coinciding with attention on ChatGPT Atlas.

Apple rolls out iOS 26.1 public beta 4 update: All the new features explained

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Apple rolls out iOS 26.1 public beta 4 update: All the new features explained

Apple has released the latest beta update of iOS 26.1 that adds new Liquid Glass transparency controls, a lock screen camera swipe toggle, and more customisation options for eligible iPhone users.

Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots by 2033

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Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots by 2033

Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots in its U.S. warehouses over the next decade. The move aims to cut costs, increase efficiency, and create new technical roles, but it also raises concerns about the future of traditional warehouse jobs.

Apple’s foldable iPad with 18-inch OLED screen faces setbacks, pushing release plans to 2029

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Apple’s foldable iPad with 18-inch OLED screen faces setbacks, pushing release plans to 2029

Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPad has been delayed to 2029 or later due to engineering and display challenges. The 18-inch OLED tablet, expected to cost around $3,000, faces weight and design hurdles as Apple works with Samsung to perfect the screen.

YouTube announces new AI likeness detection tool: What it is and how it protects creators from deepfakes

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YouTube announces new AI likeness detection tool: What it is and how it protects creators from deepfakes

YouTube is rolling out an AI likeness detection tool to help creators spot and remove deepfake videos using their face without permission. Here’s how the new feature works and who gets access first.

Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset: Here’s everything we know

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Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset: Here’s everything we know

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy XR headset, its first Android XR-powered mixed reality device designed to rival Apple’s Vision Pro. Packed with Google’s Gemini AI, immersive apps, and an infinite workspace, it redefines how users watch, explore, and create.

NYT Connections hints and answers today for October 22, 2025 (Puzzle #864)

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NYT Connections hints and answers today for October 22, 2025 (Puzzle #864)

The October 22, 2025, puzzle (#864) proved to be particularly intriguing, featuring a mix of themes that tested players’ linguistic and reasoning skills. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the puzzle, including hints, answers, gameplay tips, and strategies for mastering future puzzles.

X to offer custom and 'rare' usernames to users via Handle Marketplace

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X to offer custom and 'rare' usernames to users via Handle Marketplace

X has launched its Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request inactive usernames and enabling allocation or sale of “rare” handles through drops and invitation-only sales under new rules.

OpenAI takes on Google Chrome, Perplexity Comet with new Atlas browser: All the details

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OpenAI takes on Google Chrome, Perplexity Comet with new Atlas browser: All the details

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that rivals Google Chrome and Perplexity Comet. Atlas brings smart features like agent mode, memory, and split-screen ChatGPT integration, redefining how users browse, research, and complete tasks online.

Meta announces new safety tools to curb scams on WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and other platforms

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Meta announces new safety tools to curb scams on WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and other platforms

Meta has introduced new anti-scam protections across WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook and Instagram, paired with awareness programmes in India to help senior citizens identify, avoid and report online fraud.

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