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Google bets big on AI coding, brings in Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and others in $2.4 billion move

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Google bets big on AI coding, brings in Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and others in $2.4 billion move

Windsurf, best known for pioneering “vibe coding”—AI-assisted, intuitive software development—has seen a surge in developer adoption.

Amazon Prime Day Early Deals are live: Check out deals and discounts on smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, and iQOO

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Amazon Prime Day Early Deals are live: Check out deals and discounts on smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, and iQOO

Amazon Prime Day Early Deals bring big discounts on Samsung, OnePlus, and iQOO smartphones, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic price, pre-orders and all other details revealed

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic price, pre-orders and all other details revealed

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic in India, expanding its smartwatch lineup with improved health tracking, refined design, and new AI-powered features. Pre-orders are now live across Samsung’s online store and retail partners, ahead of general availability later this month.

OnePlus Pad 2 gets free Stylus 2 in Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals: Check the full list of offers

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OnePlus Pad 2 gets free Stylus 2 in Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals: Check the full list of offers

These early offers are available on Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, partner stores, and OnePlus Experience Stores, and will continue as part of the brand’s Monsoon Sale till July 15.

Indeed and Glassdoor lay off 1,300 employees to focus on AI

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Indeed and Glassdoor lay off 1,300 employees to focus on AI

The layoffs will impact about 6 percent of the company’s HR tech team. Most of the affected roles are in the United States, especially in departments like research and development, growth, and sustainability. But the cuts are spread out across teams and countries.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai is impressed by Elon Musk’s Grok AI

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai is impressed by Elon Musk’s Grok AI

Grok 4 marks a major leap for Musk’s xAI initiative, which aims to challenge the dominance of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic in the frontier model race.

"This feels like AGI": Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks Grok 4 might be the first step toward real AI

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"This feels like AGI": Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks Grok 4 might be the first step toward real AI

In a series of tweets, Sweeney shared that Grok 4 gave him the impression of Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI, a level of AI that can think and reason more like a human.

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas says Google Chrome should not be 'forced' on Android users

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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas says Google Chrome should not be 'forced' on Android users

The timing isn’t subtle. Perplexity recently unveiled Comet, an AI-first browser built to make search feel conversational and context-aware.

Download all of Netflix in one second? Japan’s new internet speed makes it possible

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Download all of Netflix in one second? Japan’s new internet speed makes it possible

Japan's internet speed is about 16 million times faster than India’s average internet speed and 3.5 million times faster than what people in the US usually get.

Does Grok ‘consult’ Elon Musk before answering controversial questions?

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Does Grok ‘consult’ Elon Musk before answering controversial questions?

This isn't the first time Grok has landed in trouble. Just days before the launch, an automated X account tied to Grok posted antisemitic replies and even referred to itself as “MechaHitler.”

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic launched in India: Price, pre-order details and more

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic launched in India: Price, pre-order details and more

Samsung launches Galaxy Watch8 series in India with AI features, health tracking, and pre-order offers worth up to Rs 15,000.

Over 1,000 fake Amazon sites spotted ahead of Prime Day 2025 sale

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Over 1,000 fake Amazon sites spotted ahead of Prime Day 2025 sale

Fake domains are created to mimic Amazon’s checkout or login pages. They might look convincing at first glance, but one wrong click can lead to stolen passwords, unauthorized purchases, or even identity theft.

Samsung is serious about triple foldable smartphone and it might be happening sooner than you think

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Samsung is serious about triple foldable smartphone and it might be happening sooner than you think

Elon Musk’s X sees daily usage go down as Meta’s Threads is catching up

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Elon Musk’s X sees daily usage go down as Meta’s Threads is catching up

Users on X spend an average of 31 minutes a day on the app—nearly four times that of Threads. And nearly half of X’s monthly users open the app daily, compared to a third for Threads.

Apple iPhone 16  price cut: The phone's price is set to drop Rs 60,000 for the first time in Flipkart GOAT sale

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Apple iPhone 16 price cut: The phone's price is set to drop Rs 60,000 for the first time in Flipkart GOAT sale

Apple iPhone 16 will be avialable under Rs 60,000 during the sale.

Google’s Circle to Search feature is now your gaming companion with real-time tips, strategies, and contextual help

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Google’s Circle to Search feature is now your gaming companion with real-time tips, strategies, and contextual help

Google’s Circle to Search now offers real-time gaming help, AI-powered strategies, and deeper search insights—letting Android users get tips and guides without leaving their game or switching apps.

Meta offers $200 million to Apple’s AI chief Ruoming Pang, far more than Apple pays anyone but Tim Cook

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Meta offers $200 million to Apple’s AI chief Ruoming Pang, far more than Apple pays anyone but Tim Cook

Most of the money offered to new hires like Pang is tied to Meta’s stock. The actual cash includes a base salary and a joining bonus, but the biggest part depends on how well Meta performs over time.

India’s first AI rock band is here and it doesn’t have a single human musician

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India’s first AI rock band is here and it doesn’t have a single human musician

Launched by Collective Media Network, Trilok is a digital music act made entirely with AI. Everything from the vocals and lyrics to the visuals and stage personas has been created using artificial intelligence.

Premier League partners with Adobe to bring AI-powered, fan-created content

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Premier League partners with Adobe to bring AI-powered, fan-created content

This partnership brings together Adobe’s marketing, analytics, and creative tools—including Adobe Express, Firefly generative AI, and Real-Time Customer Data Platform—to help fans engage more deeply with their favourite clubs and players.

‘Grok 4 is better than PhDs in every subject,’ Elon Musk claims as he launches $300 monthly subscription plan

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‘Grok 4 is better than PhDs in every subject,’ Elon Musk claims as he launches $300 monthly subscription plan

Musk went even further, suggesting Grok could start discovering new technologies by the end of this year, and possibly new physics within two years.

Pixel 9 Pro to get free Google AI Pro subscription and Veo 3 access: All the details

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Pixel 9 Pro to get free Google AI Pro subscription and Veo 3 access: All the details

Google has also expanded Circle to Search, its intuitive feature that lets you search anything on your screen. With the new AI Mode, now available in India and the US, you can ask follow-up questions and dive deeper into your searches without leaving the app.

iPhone 15 to get big price cut during Amazon Prime Day but is it worth buying with iPhone 17 around the corner?

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iPhone 15 to get big price cut during Amazon Prime Day but is it worth buying with iPhone 17 around the corner?

Apple typically launches its new iPhones in September, and the iPhone 17 is expected to bring design upgrades and better battery life. So if you're someone who always wants the latest, waiting might make more sense. But if you'r

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price: What Samsung's most expensive phone has to offer

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price: What Samsung's most expensive phone has to offer

Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 prices start at Rs 1,74,999 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The 12GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs 1,86,999, while the top-end version with 16GB RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage costs Rs 2,10,999.

Days after laying off thousands of employees, Microsoft says AI helped save over $500 million

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Days after laying off thousands of employees, Microsoft says AI helped save over $500 million

Microsoft is doubling down on AI and aggressively chasing top research talent, even as it trims headcount elsewhere.

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