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57-year-old woman ignored her headaches until Apple Watch exposed the real cause

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57-year-old woman ignored her headaches until Apple Watch exposed the real cause

A 57-year-old woman from East Sussex discovered she had a brain tumour after her Apple Watch kept warning her about unusual heart activity.

Google’s AI Mode can now book restaurants, plan tasks, and more: 5 things to know

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Google’s AI Mode can now book restaurants, plan tasks, and more: 5 things to know

Google expands AI Mode to 180 countries with new agentic features that book restaurants, plan tasks, and personalize search. Here are 5 key updates.

Meta hires Apple’s AI lead Frank Chu while pressing pause on AI team expansion

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Meta hires Apple’s AI lead Frank Chu while pressing pause on AI team expansion

Chu is not the first high-profile Apple executive to switch sides. Since July, at least half a dozen engineers and leaders have left Apple’s AI models team for Meta.

Anthropic brings Claude Code to enterprise plans for deeper integrations

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Anthropic brings Claude Code to enterprise plans for deeper integrations

Anthropic has added Claude Code to Claude for Enterprise, giving businesses access to advanced admin tools, scalable controls, and deeper chatbot integrations. The move positions Anthropic to better compete with Google and GitHub’s enterprise-focused coding tools.

Nvidia confirms India launch for its cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW: Launch timeline, pricing, features and other details

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Nvidia confirms India launch for its cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW: Launch timeline, pricing, features and other details

Nvidia announces RTX 5080 performance upgrade for GeForce NOW at Gamescom 2025

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Nvidia announces RTX 5080 performance upgrade for GeForce NOW at Gamescom 2025

Nvidia has announced a major upgrade for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, bringing RTX 5080-class performance to Ultimate membership tiers.

Google’s PixelSnap has arrived: How does it stack up against Apple’s MagSafe

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Google’s PixelSnap has arrived: How does it stack up against Apple’s MagSafe

Google’s PixelSnap finally gives Pixel 10 phones a built‑in magnetic ring and aligned wireless charging, but the headline twist is speed: the Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Qi 2.2 with up to 25W magnetic wireless charging via Google’s Pixelsnap charger.

Man claims ChatGPT convinced him to jump off 19th floor after his breakup

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Man claims ChatGPT convinced him to jump off 19th floor after his breakup

A New York man claims ChatGPT nearly drove him to jump from a 19th floor after a breakup, raising fresh concerns about AI’s impact on mental health and vulnerable users.

Google says Gemini AI uses as little energy as watching TV for 9 seconds, cuts carbon footprint 44x in a year

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Google says Gemini AI uses as little energy as watching TV for 9 seconds, cuts carbon footprint 44x in a year

According to a new study shared by Google, each Gemini text prompt – that’s every time someone types in a question or request – uses just 0.24 watt-hours of energy.

Apple iPhone 17 series launch date accidentally revealed by the company: This is when new iPhones may launch globally

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Apple iPhone 17 series launch date accidentally revealed by the company: This is when new iPhones may launch globally

Apple accidentally revealed the iPhone 17 series launch date through the Apple TV app. The invite pointed to a September 9 event, where the iPhone 17, 17 Air, Pro, and Pro Max may debut.

Microsoft confirms release date for ROG Xbox Ally, Ally X handhelds: Here’s everything you need to know

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Microsoft confirms release date for ROG Xbox Ally, Ally X handhelds: Here’s everything you need to know

Microsoft, in collaboration with Asus, will launch the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally X handheld gaming consoles globally on October 16, with release in the Indian market scheduled for a later date.

Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 launched with satellite messaging and improved GPS accuracy

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Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 launched with satellite messaging and improved GPS accuracy

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 wearable platforms, introducing satellite messaging to smartwatches for the first time

Spotify introduces custom transitions for playlists

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Spotify introduces custom transitions for playlists

Spotify has launched a custom transitions feature for Premium subscribers, allowing playlists to include fades, blends, and other seamless track transitions, alongside new tools for volume and EQ adjustment.

Perplexity now processes 300M queries every week; says CEO Aravind Srinivas

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Perplexity now processes 300M queries every week; says CEO Aravind Srinivas

Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine, has seen rapid growth over the past year, now processing over 300 million user queries every week.

NYT Mini Crossword: Clues and answers for August 21, 2025

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NYT Mini Crossword: Clues and answers for August 21, 2025

The puzzle for Thursday, August 21, 2025, continues the tradition of providing a delightful test of vocabulary and logic. With clues spanning topics from musical instruments to historic landmarks, this edition promises to engage players of all skill levels. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the puzzle, including clues, answers, and gameplay tips.

Sam Altman teases GPT-6 and one ‘big’ upgrade that it is set to bring over GPT-5

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Sam Altman teases GPT-6 and one ‘big’ upgrade that it is set to bring over GPT-5

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that GPT-6 is already in the works, even as GPT-5 continues its rollout. Speaking to reporters in San Francisco last week, Altman highlighted memory as the key capability that will shape the future of ChatGPT.

Apple’s new ad shows how iPhone’s Action mode helps users with Parkinson’s shoot videos

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Apple’s new ad shows how iPhone’s Action mode helps users with Parkinson’s shoot videos

Apple’s latest ad highlights how the iPhone’s Action mode is helping people with Parkinson’s disease record steady, smooth videos despite hand tremors. Featuring stories of users like Brett, Bette, and Ellen, the campaign shows how technology can restore the simple joy of filming life’s everyday moments.

Google Pixel 10 launch event turns into an Apple roast with jokes about MagSafe, green bubbles, and more

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Google Pixel 10 launch event turns into an Apple roast with jokes about MagSafe, green bubbles, and more

The event, set up like a late-night show with Jimmy Fallon as host, kept things light and fun. But the real spotlight was on Google executive Adrienne Lofton, who mixed product talk with jokes aimed at Apple.

After poaching talent from OpenAI and Google, Meta pauses hiring in its AI team

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After poaching talent from OpenAI and Google, Meta pauses hiring in its AI team

Meta has paused hiring in its artificial intelligence division after months of aggressively poaching talent from OpenAI, Google and others.

Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman warns users not to confuse AI chatbots with real human beings: Here’s why

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Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman warns users not to confuse AI chatbots with real human beings: Here’s why

Suleyman wrote about the growing trend of people ascribing human-like qualities to AI chatbots.

Apple confirm its third store in India: Location, opening date and other details

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Apple confirm its third store in India: Location, opening date and other details

OnePlus may open OxygenOS 16 beta programme for Nord 4 users later this year

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OnePlus may open OxygenOS 16 beta programme for Nord 4 users later this year

OnePlus is expected to start the OxygenOS 16 beta programme for Nord 4 users, allowing early access to Android 16 features, customization options, and AI tools ahead of the stable release.

Pixel 10 launch effect: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL receive massive discount on Flipkart; Here are the new prices

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Pixel 10 launch effect: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL receive massive discount on Flipkart; Here are the new prices

Google has slashed prices of Pixel 9 series in India after Pixel 10 launch, with discounts up to Rs 20,000 on Flipkart. Here are the new prices and availability details.

India’s Workforce Goes AI-First as Frontier Firms Redefine Future of Work: Microsoft Report

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India’s Workforce Goes AI-First as Frontier Firms Redefine Future of Work: Microsoft Report

India is emerging as a global leader in AI-powered transformation of the workplace, with organizations rapidly moving toward an AI-first future. According to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index

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