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Should you buy iPhone 16 now or after iPhone 17 launch?: A detailed analysis
Apple buyers face three choices: purchase the discounted iPhone 16 now, wait for the new iPhone 17 with longer support, or buy the iPhone 16 later after its expected price cut.
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Samsung to unveil Galaxy S25 FE, AI-powered tablets at September 4 Unpacked event
The launch of the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to make Samsung’s flagship lineup more accessible, while the AI-powered tablets will mark a new push toward intelligent, productivity-focused devices in the Galaxy ecosystem.
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“Maybe I should try running the company with all of Meta’s...,” jokes Sundar Pichai as Google now has 35% fewer managers
Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed on the importance of efficiency as Google continues to scale. “We don’t solve everything with headcount,” he told employees
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Kolkata woman alleges phone repair shop leaked her personal videos online
A Kolkata woman says her private videos were leaked by a phone repair shop, leaving her harassed online. Here’s how to protect your data and seek help.
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'Vibe hacking' is here as Anthropic reveals as Claude AI being used in extortion and ransomware schemes
After uncovering the operation, Anthropic says it banned the accounts involved, alerted authorities and rolled out new automated screening and faster detection tools to prevent repeat incidents.
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South Korea bans smartphones in classrooms amid rising youth social media addiction
The move follows similar restrictions elsewhere. Australia recently expanded its pioneering social media ban for teenagers, while Dutch schools reported improved student focus after curbing phone use.
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WhatsApp announces Meta AI-powered writing help feature that lets users draft and refine their messages
WhatsApp has introduced a Meta AI-powered Writing Help feature that suggests alternative message drafts in different styles, starting in English for select regions.
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Apply for passport online: A step-by-step guide, documents required and more
Applying for a passport in India has become a simplified process with the Passport Seva Online Portal. Citizens can apply for a fresh passport or reissue an existing one by following a structured process, ensuring timely appointments and faster processing.
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46-year-old streamer dies during live broadcast after violence and humiliation, France sues company for safety failures
Police have collected videos from the broadcast and questioned witnesses. They also noted that Graven had previously told detectives that the violent acts in his streams were staged for attention and to earn money.
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Apple iPhone 17 launch date confirmed: This is when the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will arrive
the iPhone 17 series will be unveiled on September 9, 2025, during the company’s annual fall event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The keynote will be streamed worldwide, continuing Apple’s practice of hosting global digital broadcasts for its product launches.
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ChatGPT 16-year-old suicide case: Parents sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claim AI chatbot pushed Adam to...
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How to use Google Translate’s new AI features
Now, with Google’s new Gemini AI models, the app is adding two big features: live conversation translation and personalized language practice.
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Mark Zuckerberg hands out noise-canceling headphones to neighbors: Here’s Why
Mark Zuckerberg handed out noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors after years of nonstop construction at his sprawling compound. From underground bunkers to parties, see how the billionaire is keeping the peace—and what the internet thinks of his unusual apology.
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Microsoft headquarters briefly locked down as protestors crash company president's office
The escalation comes after months of demonstrations against Microsoft’s contracts with Israel. A Guardian investigation recently reported that Israel uses Microsoft services to store data from millions of Palestinian phone calls each day across Gaza and the West Bank.
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'Nano-Banana' AI: Google DeepMind brings world’s 'top-rated' image editor to Gemini app
In a blog post, Google says this model is already the highest-rated image editor in the world, thanks in part to its ability to preserve likeness across edits.
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Google takes on Duolingo with new Translate features: All the details
At the heart of this revamp are Google’s Gemini AI models, which the company says improve translation accuracy, multimodal understanding, and text-to-speech output.
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Google makes its AI-powered video editing tool free for all: All the details
Launched last year, Vids is Google’s newest addition to the Workspace suite. It is designed for creating video presentations with minimal effort, using AI to suggest storyboards, scenes, images, and background music.
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Apple reveals launch date for iPhone 17 as it announces its biggest event of the year
Four models are expected: the standard iPhone 17, the slimmer and lighter iPhone 17 Air, and the high-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Apple iPhone 17 to reportedly get this Galaxy S10 charging feature from 2019: All the details
iPhone 17 to get a new wireless charging feature.
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Apple to give IT admins more control to limit ChatGPT access for employees
Apple is now working on tools that give IT administrators more control over how employees use AI services like ChatGPT.
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Flipkart Black vs Amazon Prime: Benefits, multimedia, deals access and additional discounts compared
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Lenovo announces new Legion Pro 7i, 7i, Pro 5i and 5i gaming laptops in India: Price starts at Rs 2,49,990
The new devices are equipped with the latest processors from Intel and graphics cards from NVIDIA, aiming to meet the growing demand from gamers and creators in the country.
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OnePlus launches Nord Buds 3r in India with 54-hour battery life: Price, features, and more
The earbuds are equipped with 12.4mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers for powerful bass and crisp sound. Users can choose from pre-set EQ modes or fine-tune via a 6-band equaliser.
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Perplexity announces Comet Plus: What is it, how it works, features and price
Perplexity launches Comet Plus, a $5 subscription that gives users access to premium publisher content while ensuring fair pay for journalists in the AI era. Learn what it is, how it works, its features, and pricing.
