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Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera specifications and features leaked ahead of the official launch: All the details

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera specifications and features leaked ahead of the official launch: All the details

Xiaomi’s upcoming 17 Ultra flagship could debut with a Leica-tuned quad-camera setup, including a 200MP periscope sensor, modular optical system support, and early launch plans for December 2025.

Apple expected to announce these 3 products this week

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Apple expected to announce these 3 products this week

Apple is expected to unveil three new products this week, the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and 14-inch MacBook Pro, all powered by the new M5 chip, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming launches.

5 Google Chrome tips you should know in 2025

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5 Google Chrome tips you should know in 2025

Here are five useful Google Chrome tips for 2025 — covering AI integration, memory optimization, tab organization, and enhanced privacy — to help you browse faster and more efficiently.

Intel’s ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger has warned the world about AI overspending; says “the AI boom won’t last forever.”

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Intel’s ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger has warned the world about AI overspending; says “the AI boom won’t last forever.”

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has warned that the AI industry’s rapid growth may not be sustainable, urging investors and companies to stay cautious as spending reaches record highs worldwide.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro price drop: Flipkart is offering big discount on this variant of the phone

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro price drop: Flipkart is offering big discount on this variant of the phone

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is now available at its lowest price on Flipkart as part of the Diwali sale, with additional discounts and exchange offers across variants.

Anthropic study reveals ChatGPT-style models can be hacked 'quite easily'

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Anthropic study reveals ChatGPT-style models can be hacked 'quite easily'

The research, done in collaboration with the UK AI Security Institute and The Alan Turing Institute, shows how easily large language models (LLMs) can be poisoned with malicious data — no massive hacks required.

AI will not replace your jobs, says Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian

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AI will not replace your jobs, says Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian

Indian-origin Thomas Kurian, who spent over 20 years at Oracle before joining Google, joins a growing list of tech leaders striking a more optimistic tone about AI.

Apple kills its video editing app as TikTok, Reels make it redundant

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Apple kills its video editing app as TikTok, Reels make it redundant

Clips launched in 2017 as Apple’s answer to social video creation, offering filters, text overlays, and quick editing tools aimed at Instagram and TikTok users before those platforms became dominant.

Microsoft is testing a new feature in Word to take on Google Docs

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Microsoft is testing a new feature in Word to take on Google Docs

This move makes Word behave more like Google Docs, where cloud saving is the default rather than an option. For Microsoft, it’s a step toward deeper integration of OneDrive and Copilot, ensuring that documents created on one device are instantly accessible on others.

Instagram tests new layout with Reels and DMs as core tabs, signalling shift away from photos

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Instagram tests new layout with Reels and DMs as core tabs, signalling shift away from photos

For long-time users, the redesign will be another reminder that Instagram is no longer the photo-first platform it once was. The company has steadily repositioned itself around viral video and social messaging to compete with TikTok and Snapchat.

Salesforce CEO calls on Trump to deploy National Guard troops in San Francisco

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Salesforce CEO calls on Trump to deploy National Guard troops in San Francisco

Marc Benioff’s comments echo a subtle but growing trend among some Bay Area executives: public acknowledgement of Trump’s agenda, especially around security and infrastructure.

This university falsely accuses 6,000 students of using AI to cheat, admits tool was deeply flawed

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This university falsely accuses 6,000 students of using AI to cheat, admits tool was deeply flawed

Australian Catholic University falsely accused nearly 6,000 students of using AI to cheat using a flawed detection tool, sparking outrage

Lawyer accuses Sam Altman-led OpenAI of sending police to his home, demanding private messages over AI regulation

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Lawyer accuses Sam Altman-led OpenAI of sending police to his home, demanding private messages over AI regulation

A lawyer has accused Sam Altman-led OpenAI of sending police to his home and demanding private messages after he backed AI regulation.

Vivo OriginOS 6 to come with transparent design language: All the details

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Vivo OriginOS 6 to come with transparent design language: All the details

Vivo has unveiled OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, introducing a design influenced by Apple’s Liquid Glass from iOS 26, along with new AI-powered features and smoother performance enhancements.

Instagram brings Map feature to India: What is it, how it works and more

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Instagram brings Map feature to India: What is it, how it works and more

Instagram has officially rolled out its Map feature in India, giving users a new way to stay connected through shared locations and local content. First launched in August 2025, Instagram Map lets users share their last active location with selected friends, discover content from interesting places, and view updates from creators on the map.

Windows users, Microsoft will not give any new features and security updates starting October 14, 2025 to these PCs

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Windows users, Microsoft will not give any new features and security updates starting October 14, 2025 to these PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. Here’s what users can do to stay protected or move to Windows 11.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra launch confirmed with the next-generation MediaTek flagship Dimensity 9500 processor: All the details

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra launch confirmed with the next-generation MediaTek flagship Dimensity 9500 processor: All the details

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra series will feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, Arm G1-Ultra GPU, Oppo’s Trinity Engine, and a custom cooling system for high performance and power efficiency.

'OpenAI is built on a lie. They stole a...', Elon Musk slams ChatGPT creator yet again

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'OpenAI is built on a lie. They stole a...', Elon Musk slams ChatGPT creator yet again

The Tesla and X chief’s comments come just days after OpenAI celebrated the first anniversary of its viral text-to-video app, Sora. Musk has repeatedly accused the company of abandoning its original non-profit purpose

Claude Code introduces plugin support to simplify customization and collaboration for developers

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Claude Code introduces plugin support to simplify customization and collaboration for developers

Anthropic has announced plugin support for Claude Code, allowing developers to customize workflows, share tools, and standardize environments through installable plugins for slash commands, agents, MCP servers, and hooks.

Apple offers to pay up to $2 million for finding Pegasus-like spyware in iPhones and other devices

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Apple offers to pay up to $2 million for finding Pegasus-like spyware in iPhones and other devices

Apple’s revamped program will offer $2 million for exploit chains capable of achieving “mercenary spyware-level” attacks — the highest confirmed payout in the cybersecurity industry.

Over 100 firms likely hit in Oracle-linked hacking campaign, says Google

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Over 100 firms likely hit in Oracle-linked hacking campaign, says Google

Google told Reuters that more than 100 companies were likely affected by a major hacking campaign targeting Oracle’s business suite, with the CL0P ransomware group suspected of the breach.

Instagram adds real-time Hindi translation and dubbing to Reels, here’s how to use it

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Instagram adds real-time Hindi translation and dubbing to Reels, here’s how to use it

Instagram has expanded the real-time translation feature to India. The feature supports Hindi language and enables users to translate English content into Hindi, and creators can now choose to dub, translate and lip-sync their content using the app without requiring to re-record everything using Meta AI.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he’s ‘running out of time’ as he turns 41 and won’t celebrate

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he’s ‘running out of time’ as he turns 41 and won’t celebrate

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov turns 41 but says he won’t celebrate, warning that our generation is running out of time to protect the free internet and online freedoms.

Google employees will not get health benefits if they don’t do this

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Google employees will not get health benefits if they don’t do this

Google clarifies that employees are not required to share health data with an AI tool to get benefits. The optional platform Nayya helps staff personalize healthcare plans, but initial policy wording caused concern.

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