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Read: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ heartfelt letter on his mother Jacklyn Gise Bezos’ death at the age of 78
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, died on August 14 at 78 after a five-year battle with Lewy body dementia, prompting an emotional Instagram tribute from Bezos.
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Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: How to add the Indian flag to your profile picture on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and X
Show your patriotism this Independence Day 2025 by adding the Indian tricolour to your profile picture on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, or X using frames, apps, or online tools.
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'US Inside'? Trump administration may buy stake in Intel to boost domestic chip production
Intel’s bumpy run could soon take a surprising turn — with the US government potentially becoming a shareholder. Talks are reportedly underway to support the chipmaker’s American manufacturing ambitions.
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Happy Independence Day 2025 wishes: How to download and send WhatsApp stickers, greetings and more
Celebrate Independence Day 2025 by sharing themed WhatsApp stickers, GIFs, images, and personalised messages to spread patriotic spirit with friends and family in a fun and engaging way.
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Apple brings back blood oxygen tracking to Apple Watch models in the US
Eighteen months after a legal dispute forced Apple to sell certain Apple Watch models in the U.S. without Blood Oxygen tracking, the feature is making a comeback — albeit in a new form.
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Google announces Flight Deals, a new AI-powered tool to help you find cheap flight tickets: How it works and steps to access it
Google’s new AI-powered Flight Deals tool helps travelers find the cheapest airfares by using plain-language searches. Now in beta in the US, Canada, and India, it offers personalized, budget-friendly trip suggestions instantly.
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X (Twitter) down: Users are facing issues with login and feed on both app and website globally
X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing a major global outage, preventing users from accessing timelines, posting updates, or logging in via its website and app, with disruptions reported across multiple regions.
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WhatsApp starts rolling out new call reactions, scheduling, hand raise for group calls
WhatsApp has started rolling out new group call features that includes new hand raise, reactions and more.
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Dyson offering up to Rs 18,000 off on its products on Independence Day
Dyson has kicked off its Independence Day sale, running until 17 August 2025, with discounts of up to Rs 18,000 on some of its most popular gadgets
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G discounted by Rs 54,000 flat: Discount details and should you buy it over Galaxy Z Fold7 in 2025?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G is currently available at a significant discount, making it an attractive option for those considering a foldable smartphone. Here’s a detailed look at the discount details and a comparison with the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold7 to help you decide which is the better buy in 2025.
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Panasonic launches LUMIX S1II and S1IIE in India with up to 15 stops dynamic range and AI-powered autofocus
Panasonic Life Solutions India has announced the launch of the LUMIX S1II and LUMIX S1IIE full-frame mirrorless cameras in the country. Aimed at professional photographers, filmmakers, and content creators, the new models bring upgrades in image quality, video recording formats, and AI-driven autofocus.
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Generative AI can help boost banking operations by offering better customer insights, risk management, and cost control: RBI report
RBI report says generative AI can boost banking in India by enhancing customer insights, improving risk management, and cutting costs, with the sector projected to grow sharply by 2033.
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This country’s government is worried about AI making racism and sexism worse, here’s why
Australia’s government is debating AI risks as human rights commissioner Lorraine Finlay warns it could worsen racism and sexism without regulation, citing bias in recruitment, healthcare, and overseas-trained models lacking local representation.
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WhatsApp will soon let AI rewrite your messages before you send them
For now, Writing Help is in early testing with a small group of beta users on Android (version 2.25.23.7 via the Google Play Beta programme). It could see changes before its public rollout, and more tones may be added over time.
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How to use Google’s new Preferred Sources feature in Search
Google’s new Preferred Sources feature in Search lets users in India choose favourite news sites, showing more stories from them in Top Stories and a dedicated section.
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“Stray dogs aren’t Delhi’s biggest issues…” GrokAI lists 6 important issues in Delhi that require immediate attention
Supreme Court orders stray dogs off Delhi’s streets, but GrokAI says bigger threats like air pollution, water contamination, and poor infrastructure deserve urgent attention.
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ChatGPT subscription pricing explained: Indian pricing, benefits and all other details you need to know to choose the right plan
In India, ChatGPT offers three plans — Free (₹0) with GPT-5, limited uploads, slower image generation, and restricted memory; Plus (₹1,999/month) with advanced reasoning, faster images, expanded uploads, and projects; and Pro (₹19,900/month) with pro reasoning, unlimited usage, Sora video generation, Codex, and early feature access.
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“My 6-year-old son wants to kill himself…” Mom builds AI tool to save children with mental health issues
When her 6-year-old son said he wanted to die, Hafeezah Muhammad’s life changed forever. She responded by creating an AI-powered mental health tool that is now helping thousands of children in crisis.
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NYT Mini Crossword: Clues and answers for August 14, 2025
The NYT Mini Crossword for August 14, 2025, is not yet released, as puzzles are published daily. A solution grid features interlocking answers for both across and down clues.
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Wordle today (August 14, 2025) answer: Get hints, answers and more for puzzle 1516
Wordle puzzle #1516 for August 14, 2025, features a tricky starter and uncommon letters. Hints point to a fermented milk drink, with the answer revealed as “KEFIR.”
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Kodak refutes shutdown rumors, says it’s confident of overcoming $470 million debt
Kodak admitted it has debt payments due within the next 12 months but no confirmed financing or enough available cash to meet those obligations.
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“It’s not rude to leave; it’s rude to ...”: Elon Musk shares this go-to rule about the meetings that defines his success
Elon Musk urges employees to leave meetings when they’re not adding value, calling it “not rude to leave… it’s rude to waste time,” reflecting a broader shift toward workplace autonomy and efficiency.
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Oracle layoffs: More than 100 jobs cut as AI infrastructure costs rise
Like other tech giants, Oracle is attempting to balance massive AI-related capital expenditure with operational efficiencies. Employees were informed this week that their positions had been eliminated, with some reductions tied to performance issues.
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Russia is restricting WhatsApp, Telegram voice calls, here's why
Russia has moved to restrict voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, citing crime prevention — a decision critics see as part of a wider campaign to tighten state control over the internet.
