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Google failed to warn 10 million before deadly Turkey earthquake that killed over 55,000 people
Over 55,000 people died, and more than 100,000 were injured in the back-to-back quakes that hit southeastern Turkey. Most people had no warning before their buildings collapsed.
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iPhone 17 Pro may get 3 major camera upgrades, new leak suggests
The information reportedly comes from someone involved in the making of a commercial for the iPhone 17 Pro. The source is anonymous and unverified, but it offers a peek into what Apple might be cooking up.
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AI anxiety or cost cuts? Tech layoffs continue to surge as TCS sheds 12,000 jobs
Analysts estimate that as many as 507 roles per day are being eliminated as companies recalibrate for an AI-first future. But is it all because of AI?
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Flipkart Freedom Sale 2025 announced: Date, deals and more
Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2025 begins in early August with early access for Plus and VIP members, offering discounts on electronics and more.
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Why Sam Altman is calling Meta’s AI hiring a “war cry”
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Amazon Great Freedom 2025 sale announced: Check dates, early access, deals and more
Amazon's Great Freedom Festival sale starts August 3 at 12 PM with early Prime access, SBI card discounts, and up to 80% off across mobiles, electronics, appliances, fashion, and more.
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Messi meets AI: Digital artwork of iconic goal sells for $1.87 million
The goal, scored against Manchester United in the 70th minute of the final in Rome, saw the 5-foot-7 Messi rise improbably above Rio Ferdinand to meet a Xavi cross with a deft header, boot flying off in the process.
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Explained: What is the women-only Tea app, why it created controversy, and the data leak
Launched in 2023 by Sean Cook, a Bay Area tech exec whose mother was catfished, Tea aims to give women more control in the often murky world of online dating.
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UK’s porn crackdown gets real: Age checks, AI Scans, and a lot more
Sites like Pornhub, as well as platforms like Reddit and Bluesky, have begun rolling out age-check systems for UK users. Some use third-party verification services; others do it in-house.
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‘I have failed you completely…’ Google Gemini deletes user’s files, later apologises
When he asked Gemini to undo the move and restore everything to the old folder, the tool struggled. It kept trying to move files from a folder that didn’t actually exist. Despite a series of efforts, the files were gone.
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iQOO Z10R buying guide: Should you buy it under Rs 20,000?
The iQOO Z10R might just be worth a look. With a premium curved display, large battery, and a capable processor, it has a lot going for it — especially for its price
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Man captured naked by Google Street View camera gets Rs 10 lakh in privacy lawsuit
In the end, the court ruled in the man’s favor and ordered Google to pay him an amount equal to around $12,500, which is about Rs 10 lakh.
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QLED or OLED TV? Key differences and how to choose the right one
Both promise stunning visuals, deep contrast, and vibrant colour. But which one actually delivers the better picture, and more importantly, which one is right for you?
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Read: Intel’s internal note to customers on spinning off its networking division
Intel plans to spin off its NEX unit into a new company; read the full memo sent to customers by Sachin Katti.
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‘They are behind and need to…’ Google DeepMind CEO takes a dig at Meta’s AI hiring spree
In an attempt to accelerate progress, Meta has been offering eye-watering compensation packages—some reportedly touching $200 million a year—to lure top talent.
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Lost your iPhone? A step-by-step guide on what to do next
The thought of losing your iPhone can be quite scary. Here’s a complete step-by-step guide from Apple on what to do when your iPhone goes missing.
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iOS 26 public beta: How to set up custom chat backgrounds in Messages on iPhone
The feature lets you assign a specific look to each conversation, whether it’s a favourite photo, a bold colour, or a whimsical image generated via Apple’s new Image Playground tool.
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Google Pixel 9 gets price cut on Amazon ahead of Pixel 10 launch: 5 key things to know
Google Pixel 9 gets a major price cut ahead of the Pixel 10 launch on August 20. Should you buy now or wait? Here are 5 key things to know before you decide.
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Trusting ChatGPT with your personal problems? Sam Altman says you should think twice
In a recent podcast conversation with comedian Theo Von, Altman said users, especially young people, often talk to ChatGPT like it’s a therapist or life coach. But unlike real professionals, AI does not offer any legal confidentiality.
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Google Photos can now convert your photos into video and anime art: Feature details, how to use it and more
Google Photos now lets you turn images into AI-generated videos or stylised remixes using two new features—Photo to video and Remix—available via the new Create tab rolling out from August.
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OpenAI to launch GPT-5 in August: Changes, improved performance and all that’s expected
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5 in August with improved reasoning, smaller model variants, and expanded capabilities, according to CEO Sam Altman.
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ChatGPT Agent now available on Mac app: Who can use, what it does, and more
First announced last week, Agent combines OpenAI’s Deep Research and Operator systems to let ChatGPT autonomously browse the web, extract data, generate code, and interact with platforms like GitHub and Google Drive.
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This Women-only dating app has suffered massive data breach: 72,000 user images leaked, company responds
Tea, a viral women-only app, confirms massive breach affecting 72,000 user images.
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Apple overhauls App Store age ratings with new tiers and developer rules
The move is aimed at giving parents more accurate controls over what apps their children can access and aligning better with regional content standards worldwide.
