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Google confirms launch date for Pixel 10 series phones: All the details

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Google confirms launch date for Pixel 10 series phones: All the details

With the Apple iPhone 17 series expected in September, Google’s August launch positions it to grab attention early and set the tone for the second half of 2025.

SIM KYC scam alert: Government warns against fake notice claiming SIM deactivation; here’s what to do

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SIM KYC scam alert: Government warns against fake notice claiming SIM deactivation; here’s what to do

PIB warns against a fake notice claiming BSNL SIM KYC suspension. The agency confirms BSNL never sends such messages and urges users not to share personal details or call listed numbers.

Thomson launches Mini LED TVs in India with 6 speakers, 108W sound, Dolby Vision support: Price, features and more

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Thomson launches Mini LED TVs in India with 6 speakers, 108W sound, Dolby Vision support: Price, features and more

Thomson launches 65” and 75” Mini LED TVs in India with 108W sound, Dolby Vision, and Google TV, starting at Rs 61,999.

iQOO Z10R launch date confirmed for July: Here’s what we know so far about the smartphone

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iQOO Z10R launch date confirmed for July: Here’s what we know so far about the smartphone

iQOO Z10R will launch in India on July 24 with a 32MP selfie camera, Dimensity 7400 chip, and expected price under Rs. 20,000.

Sonos Move 2 portable speaker launched in India with stereo sound, 24-hour battery life, priced at Rs 49,999

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Sonos Move 2 portable speaker launched in India with stereo sound, 24-hour battery life, priced at Rs 49,999

Sonos launches Move 2 portable speaker in India with stereo sound, 24-hour battery, and sustainable design at Rs 49,999.

Google Chrome will soon stop working on some MacBooks: Here's why

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Google Chrome will soon stop working on some MacBooks: Here's why

Google Chrome will soon stop working on MacBooks running macOS Big Sur. Starting July 30, Chrome updates will require macOS 12 or newer. Find out why Google is ending support for older Macs and what you can do to keep your browser secure.

Malaysian couple’s 370 kilometre road trip ends in disappointment after falling for fake, AI-generated tourist spot

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Malaysian couple’s 370 kilometre road trip ends in disappointment after falling for fake, AI-generated tourist spot

The video showed a stunning tourist spot called the “Kuak Skyride,” a scenic cable car ride with beautiful mountain views, happy tourists, and even a fancy restaurant with a view.

Chinese companies rush to buy as Nvidia set to resume AI chip sales in the country

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Chinese companies rush to buy as Nvidia set to resume AI chip sales in the country

Nvidia confirmed it has filed the necessary applications to export its H20 chips — the most powerful models currently allowed under U.S. export laws. These chips, although less capable than the flagship GPUs Nvidia ships globally, are still highly sought-after in China’s AI sector.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 thinner than world’s slimmest foldable phone? Tipster reveals shocking details

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 thinner than world’s slimmest foldable phone? Tipster reveals shocking details

Honor recently introduced the Magic V5 in China, stating the Ivory White model is just 8.8mm thick when folded. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, on paper, is slightly thicker at 8.9mm. But a new comparison video tells a different story.

SuperGaming adds abilities, anti-gravity spires, and custom rooms to Indus Battle Royale

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SuperGaming adds abilities, anti-gravity spires, and custom rooms to Indus Battle Royale

SuperGaming adds new Abilities, Anti-Gravity Spires, and Custom Rooms to enhance Indus Battle Royale gameplay.

Some people are talking like ChatGPT and scientists explain why

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Some people are talking like ChatGPT and scientists explain why

A new study finds more people are starting to talk like ChatGPT without realising it. Here’s what researchers discovered about AI’s surprising effect on everyday conversations.

Gemini AI Pro worth Rs 19,500 now free for students in India

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Gemini AI Pro worth Rs 19,500 now free for students in India

With this, students will get access to Google’s most powerful AI model called Gemini 2.5 Pro. It can help with a variety of tasks like writing essays, solving coding problems, preparing for exams, and even practicing job interviews.

BGMI 3.9 update rolling out: New features, how to download and all other details

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BGMI 3.9 update rolling out: New features, how to download and all other details

ChatGPT down for thousands of users: Issues users are facing, OpenAI's official statement and all other details

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ChatGPT down for thousands of users: Issues users are facing, OpenAI's official statement and all other details

OpenAI's ChatGPT, Sora, and API services are experiencing widespread outages for the second time this month. Users report login failures, blank screens, and lost work, while OpenAI confirms "degraded performance" and investigates. The outage follows a similar disruption earlier this month, raising concerns about reliability.

ChatGPT may soon rival Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with new Office tools

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ChatGPT may soon rival Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with new Office tools

The new tools, currently under development, would enable users to create files in open-source formats that are fully compatible with Microsoft’s productivity apps.

xAI says Grok will not ‘ask’ Elon Musk’s opinion before answering controversial questions

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xAI says Grok will not ‘ask’ Elon Musk’s opinion before answering controversial questions

To address the problems, X has tweaked Grok’s system prompts — the set of rules and boundaries that guide how it responds to user queries.

Resident Evil: Survival Unit strategy game coming to iPhone and iPad

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Resident Evil: Survival Unit strategy game coming to iPhone and iPad

Announced on July 10, Survival Unit offers a dramatic shift from the franchise’s usual third-person or first-person shooter gameplay. This time, it’s a full-fledged strategy game — the first of its kind in Resident Evil’s 30-year history.

Samsung to launch Galaxy F36 5G on July 19 with 50MP camera, leather design and AI tools under Rs 20,000

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Samsung to launch Galaxy F36 5G on July 19 with 50MP camera, leather design and AI tools under Rs 20,000

Samsung tops global smartphone market as Apple shows modest growth

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Samsung tops global smartphone market as Apple shows modest growth

According to new shipment data from IDC, signalling signs of recovery after a prolonged slump. Total shipments reached 295.2 million units, up from 292.2 million a year ago.

YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to help creators get discovered: Rollout, how it works and other details

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YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to help creators get discovered: Rollout, how it works and other details

YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to boost discovery for small creators with under 500,000 subscribers.

Word, Excel users, Indian government has a warning for millions of Windows laptops

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Word, Excel users, Indian government has a warning for millions of Windows laptops

CERT-In has issues serious warning for Windows PCs, Office and other Microsoft products

Anthropic’s Claude AI can now design with Canva directly from chat

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Anthropic’s Claude AI can now design with Canva directly from chat

Claude AI now lets users create and edit Canva designs directly in chat using Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol. Paid plans are required for access to this feature.

Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) now available in India: Check price, specs and launch offers

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Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) now available in India: Check price, specs and launch offers

Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) go on sale in India starting July 15. Check prices, features, and launch day offers on Flipkart, Croma, and more.

Cognition AI buys Windsurf after Google hires CEO Varun Mohan and top executives in $2.4 billion deal

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Cognition AI buys Windsurf after Google hires CEO Varun Mohan and top executives in $2.4 billion deal

Cognition AI has acquired Windsurf after Google hired its CEO and top executives in a $2.4 billion deal, securing Windsurf’s product, team, and growing business.

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