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Google's new feature will allow users in India to pick their favourite news sources in Search
Google is giving news readers more control over what they see. A new “Preferred Sources” feature lets users in the US and India choose their favourite outlets, with those picks showing up more often in Search’s Top Stories.
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Meta’s Threads surges past 400 million monthly users with steady updates
Threads is closing in on its biggest rival. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the app now boasts 400 million monthly users, marking a 50 million jump since April and keeping it on pace for its strongest year of growth yet.
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Perplexity makes an offer to buy Google Chrome for nearly double its worth
In one of the most audacious moves in recent tech history, AI search startup Perplexity has offered Google $34.5 billion for Chrome — a deal worth almost twice the company’s own valuation.
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Apple rubbishes Elon Musk's claims about App Store being biased to OpenAI
Elon Musk’s accusations of App Store favouritism towards OpenAI’s ChatGPT have drawn a swift response from Apple — and the iPhone maker’s carefully chosen words hint at deeper issues with Musk’s Grok app.
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'Your bullshit post got...', Elon Musk hits back at Sam Altman as he calls OpenAI CEO a liar
The war of words between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has taken another swipe-filled turn. After Altman accused Musk of hypocrisy over Apple–OpenAI bias claims, Musk fired back.
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Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang thinks humans, not artificial intelligence, are the bigger threat to your job
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the real threat to your job isn’t AI itself, but people who know how to use AI. Learn why human creativity and skills still matter in the AI age.
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OnePlus to manufacture premium tablets in India
OnePlus will make its premium tablets, including the OnePlus Pad 3 and Pad Lite, in India with Bhagwati Products’ Greater Noida plant under Project Starlight.
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Sony launches ULT speaker series in India, starting at Rs 17,990
Sony has launched its new ULT speaker series in India, with prices starting at Rs 17,990. The lineup promises powerful sound and deep bass for music lovers.
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Vivo V60 vs Vivo V50: 8 big and small changes you need to know
The newly launched Vivo V60 builds on the V50’s foundation with notable improvements in processing power, camera capabilities, AI features, and battery size. Here are the eight key differences to help you decide which model suits your needs.
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Vivo V60 launched with updated Zeiss-powered camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and more: Price, features and more
Vivo has launched the V60 in India with ZEISS cameras, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 6500mAh battery, starting at Rs 36,999; sales begin August 19.
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Why Sam Altman worries more about 62-year-olds than 22-year-olds in the AI job shift
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will help 22-year-olds thrive, but warns 62-year-olds may struggle to adapt. Here’s why he sees older workers at greater risk in the AI job shift.
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Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk’s Apple–OpenAI bias allegations
Sam Altman has hit back at Elon Musk’s claims that Apple is giving OpenAI an unfair boost in the App Store’s AI rankings. While Musk threatened legal action, Altman used the opportunity to lob a not-so-subtle counterpunch — and a thinly veiled dig at Musk’s own business practices.
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Live translation feature coming to Apple AirPods? Here’s what rumours suggest
Currently, iOS 26 already supports Live Translation in the Phone app, Messages, and FaceTime. Extending this to AirPods would allow users to talk to someone in another language face-to-face and hear translations directly in their ears.
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Vivo V60 launching in India today: How to watch livestream, expected price and specs
Vivo is launching the V60 in India today at 12 pm IST. Here’s how to watch the livestream, the expected price, colours, and full list of leaked specs.
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Elon Musk accuses Apple of favouring ChatGPT over Grok AI, threatens legal action
In a post on X, Elon Musk alleged that Apple’s handling of AI app rankings makes it “impossible” for any competitor — including his own AI startup, xAI — to claim the number one spot.
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Sam Altman reveals OpenAI’s plan to handle soaring GPT-5 demand
With GPT-5 driving a surge in usage, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has detailed a step-by-step plan to balance demand between ChatGPT users and API customers — while promising more computing muscle in the months ahead.
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From ‘must resign’ to ‘amazing story’: Trump makes a U-turn on Intel CEO
Days after publicly calling for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation over alleged conflicts, President Donald Trump met the executive at the White House, hailing his career as “an amazing story.
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Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro launched in India with up to 54 hours playback and IP55 rating
Oppo has launched the Enco Buds3 Pro wireless earbuds in India, featuring an extended playback time of up to 54 hours with the charging case, IP55-rated dust and water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.
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This top school is forcing students to use pens instead of keyboards to avoid using ChatGPT for essays
Townsend Harris High School in Queens is making students handwrite summer essays in class to stop ChatGPT cheating, sparking debate over fairness and AI use in schools.
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CEO Satya Nadella wants Microsoft to move from its old identity of a ‘software factory’ to AI-driven ….
Satya Nadella says Microsoft will move beyond making software to become an AI-driven “intelligence engine” empowering global creation.
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PwC to give junior accountants manager-level roles as AI handles routine work
PwC is overhauling its training as AI takes over routine accounting work, fast-tracking junior accountants into manager roles within three years and focusing on critical thinking and leadership skills.
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iPhone 16 is India’s top-selling phone but Vivo still holds the crown
India’s smartphone sales are rising again in 2025, with Vivo, Samsung, and Apple leading the pack. See which phones topped the charts and what could slow the market’s growth.
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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to visit White House to discuss his 'role' after Trump calls for his resignation
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday.
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OPPO K13 Turbo vs K13 Turbo Pro: Specs, features, and price compared
OPPO K13 Turbo 5G or Turbo Pro 5G? We compare specs, performance, cameras, and price to help you decide which powerful 5G phone is worth your money.
