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Google announces Pinterest rival Mixboard: What it is and how it works
Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered idea board similar to Pinterest. Here’s how Mixboard works, what features it offers, and why it could change the way you brainstorm and plan ideas.
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Thousands of YouTube accounts wrongly flagged as under 18, users lose access to age-restricted videos
For adults who have been using YouTube for years, it feels like they have been locked out of the full experience without warning.
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Elon Musk is hiring for Macrohard, his new AI rival to Microsoft
The name Macrohard is a playful twist on Microsoft, but Musk is serious about the idea. He says that while car and rocket companies need big factories, a software company can be built mostly with AI.
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How to convert your selfies into professional shots with Google Gemini AI photo editing feature
A step-by-step guide to using conversational prompts for advanced image editing.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale: Minimum 35% discount on 55-inch 4K TVs from Samsung, Xiaomi, Vu, Sony and more
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2025 sale is offering heavy discounts on large-screen televisions, with multiple 55-inch and above Ultra HD (4K) models available under ₹40,000. Customers can find a minimum 35% discount across brands such as Samsung, TCL, Motorola, Xiaomi, Blaupunkt, Vu, and Sony.
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Vivo X Fold5 or Galaxy Z Fold6: Why there’s only one winner here at Rs 99,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 undercuts Vivo X Fold5 by Rs 50,000, offering similar Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, foldable-focused software, S Pen support, and durability, making it the smarter foldable buy in 2025.
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WhatsApp introduces ‘Quick help from Meta AI’ for group chats, here’s how to use it
WhatsApp has introduced ‘Quick help from Meta AI,’ letting users privately ask AI about group messages and forward responses if needed, keeping chats clutter-free while maintaining privacy.
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Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, confirms Mark Zuckerberg
Instagram has crossed 3 billion monthly active users, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed in his Meta Channel post, calling it an incredible community milestone.
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iOS 26.1 Beta 1 is now rolling out: New features, changes, how to download and more
Apple has released the iOS 26.1 developer beta, bringing expanded Apple Intelligence language support, Live Translation in more languages, UI changes, and bug fixes for eligible iPhones ahead of its public release.
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How to use WhatsApp real-time message translation feature
Here's how to use real-time message translation feature in WhatsApp
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro ‘scratchgate’ issue is worrying users: What is it and what you can do about it
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is facing a “scratchgate” issue, with users reporting visible scuffs on the aluminum body within days of use.
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Alibab's Qwen3-Omni aims to outperform Google’s Nano Banana and OpenAI's GPT-4o
Developed under Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen team, Qwen3-Omni is described as the company’s first native end-to-end multimodal platform. In benchmark tests, two of its variants reportedly outperformed GPT-4o and Gemini 2.5-Flash in tasks such as audio recognition and comprehension, as well as image and video understanding.
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Huawei’s HarmonyOS extends lead over iOS in China, builds out independent ecosystem
Counterpoint credited Huawei’s Nova series smartphones for driving HarmonyOS adoption, while the foldable Pura X also performed strongly. The report underlines how Huawei’s software push has become a cornerstone of its broader strategy to insulate itself from US technology sanctions.
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Perplexity launches Comet AI browser in India: All the details
India’s digital market has become an increasingly contested battleground for AI players. By introducing Comet here first, Perplexity is hoping to differentiate itself with a product that promises less clutter, more automation, and an AI that doesn’t just answer queries but handles the entire workflow.
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YouTube says creators who were banned for Covid-19, election-related fake news can now come back
The policy shift comes after months of Republican criticism of tech companies for what they see as overreach during the Biden administration. In March, Rep. Jordan subpoenaed Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, accusing YouTube of acting as a “direct participant in the federal government’s censorship regime.”
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Apple expands Global Restore Fund, invests in California Redwoods and Indian mangrove conservation
These projects tie into Apple’s 2030 carbon-neutral goal, which requires a 75% reduction in emissions versus 2015 levels. Apple says it has already passed 60% and aims to balance the rest through high-quality carbon removal, targeting 9.6 million metric tons annually by decade’s end.
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Samsung announces festive deals on Galaxy Watch8, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring and Buds3 FE with up to Rs 18,000 off
Samsung has announced festive discounts in India on Galaxy Watch8, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring, and Buds3 FE, with price cuts up to Rs 18,000 and no-cost EMI benefits.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max price drops by 36% during Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB is now priced at Rs 89,999 during Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025, down from Rs 1,39,900, offering buyers a Rs 49,901 discount.
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Flipkart sale 2025: Nothing Phone 3 to receive massive discount; Nothing Phone 3a, 3a Pro also get price cuts
Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale will offer the Nothing Phone 3 at Rs 34,999, down from Rs 79,999, with discounts also available on the Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale goes live for all users: Checkout deals and offers on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Flipkart Big Billion Days sale is now live for all users, offering iPhone 16 at ₹67,999 and iPhone 16 Pro at ₹72,999 with additional bank and exchange offers.
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Amazon tricked millions into joining Prime and made it impossible to cancel, lawsuit alleges
Amazon is facing a lawsuit for allegedly tricking millions into Prime memberships and making it nearly impossible to cancel. Here’s what you need to know.
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Woman wins $150,000 lottery using ChatGPT: Here’s how she did it
A Virginia woman won $150,000 in the Powerball lottery using ChatGPT to pick her numbers—and donated it all to charity, turning her AI-powered win into an inspiring act of generosity.
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Google Pixel 8a drops below Rs 25,000 on Flipkart but should you buy it?
Google Pixel 8a is down to under Rs 25,000 in Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale. Great cameras and clean Android, but should you buy it?
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WhatsApp rolls out in-app message translations for Hindi, English, and other languages
The rollout starts today in a limited set of languages. On Android, the feature will initially support English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic. iPhone users get wider coverage right away, with translations available in over 19 languages.
