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How to make your old phone feel new again in under 10 minutes

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How to make your old phone feel new again in under 10 minutes

While the idea of upgrading to a shiny new phone sounds tempting, the truth is, you probably don’t need to just yet.

4 more OpenAI employees join Mark Zuckeberg’s Meta

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4 more OpenAI employees join Mark Zuckeberg’s Meta

The talent battle between Meta and OpenAI has been heating up for months. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously hinted that Meta was offering eye-popping signing bonuses

Scam alert: Fake letter claims TRAI approved for 5G tower installation on your land; here’s what you should do

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Scam alert: Fake letter claims TRAI approved for 5G tower installation on your land; here’s what you should do

A fake letter claiming TRAI approval for 5G tower installation is being circulated. The government has confirmed it’s a scam and urged citizens not to share documents or make payments.

Indian government wants to use these 8 tools to keep your phones, laptops and other devices secure

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Indian government wants to use these 8 tools to keep your phones, laptops and other devices secure

The Indian government is promoting eight free tools under the Cyber Swachhta Kendra to help secure phones, laptops, and other devices from cyber threats.

Nothing to improve its after-sales service across the country with 30 new service touchpoints

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Nothing to improve its after-sales service across the country with 30 new service touchpoints

Nothing will expand its after-sales network in India by 10%, adding 10 new priority desks and more service centres ahead of the Phone (3) launch.

Why your phone’s battery health drops faster in summer and how to fix it

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Why your phone’s battery health drops faster in summer and how to fix it

Wondering why your phone’s battery health drops faster in summer? Heat damages battery life more than you think. Here’s how summer heat affects your iPhone or Android battery and simple tips to prevent it.

Samsung's next-generation foldables pre-reserve is now live: How to book, discount offers and more

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Samsung's next-generation foldables pre-reserve is now live: How to book, discount offers and more

Samsung has officially announced pre-reservations for its upcoming foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7, ahead of their global and Indian launch on July 9.

US Embassy requires social media profile screening for visa: How to make your Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts public

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US Embassy requires social media profile screening for visa: How to make your Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts public

If you’re applying for a U.S. visa, the embassy now requires social media handles from the past five years. Making your Instagram, Facebook, or X profile public can help avoid delays. Here’s how.

Why autocorrect on iPhone and Android might be ruining your vocabulary

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Why autocorrect on iPhone and Android might be ruining your vocabulary

Autocorrect feels helpful, but is it secretly harming your spelling and vocabulary? Here’s how autocorrect on iPhones and Android might be making your brain lazier and how to fix it.

5 ways iPhone 17 can be a huge upgrade over iPhone 16

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5 ways iPhone 17 can be a huge upgrade over iPhone 16

The iPhone 17 isn’t out yet, but the rumour mill is buzzing with details that suggest Apple is planning some serious upgrades this year. If the leaks are true, the iPhone 17 lineup could bring one of the biggest changes we’ve seen since the iPhone X.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says today’s computers weren’t built for an AI world

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says today’s computers weren’t built for an AI world

OpenAI’s CEO says current technology wasn’t built with AI in mind — and it’s time to rethink both hardware and software for an AI-first future.

Meta wants all your Facebook photos for AI, here’s how to stop it

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Meta wants all your Facebook photos for AI, here’s how to stop it

Disguised behind a prompt while creating a Facebook Story, the feature invites users to opt into “cloud processing.” But what Meta actually means is: it will continuously upload your personal photos to its servers to feed its AI systems.

Advantage AI: Wimbledon 2025 to serve new tech tools with IBM

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Advantage AI: Wimbledon 2025 to serve new tech tools with IBM

Available on the Wimbledon App and wimbledon.com, Match Chat uses IBM’s watsonx platform — combining AI agents and large language models like IBM Granite, trained specifically in the language of tennis

Google launches Doppl, an AI-powered app that allows you to see how outfits look on you

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Google launches Doppl, an AI-powered app that allows you to see how outfits look on you

The app is aimed at helping users explore their personal style and experiment with new looks in a fun, visual way. Users can also save or share their favourite AI-generated outfits with friends or on social media.

This country asks Apple, Google to block Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, here’s why

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This country asks Apple, Google to block Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, here’s why

DeepSeek, known for its cost-efficient AI models and a globally popular chatbot, is already facing scrutiny elsewhere in Europe. Italy banned the app in February, and Ireland has initiated its own data probe.

Vivo X200 FE with Zeiss cameras, Dimensity 9300+ SoC confirmed to launch in India soon: Expected specs, price

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Vivo X200 FE with Zeiss cameras, Dimensity 9300+ SoC confirmed to launch in India soon: Expected specs, price

Vivo is set to launch the X200 FE in India soon. It is likely to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, dual 50MP lenses, and a large 6,500mAh battery, with an expected price of around Rs 55,000.

YouTube gets new AI-Overview like feature to make it easier for users to find the right videos and insights

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YouTube gets new AI-Overview like feature to make it easier for users to find the right videos and insights

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search carousel and expanding its conversational chatbot to make video discovery and engagement easier. Here’s what’s new and how it changes your search experience.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ daughter shares clever ChatGPT hack she uses daily

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ daughter shares clever ChatGPT hack she uses daily

In a recent chat on The Burnouts podcast, Phoebe and her co-founder, Sophia Kianni, opened up about the clever ChatGPT trick they swear by. Turns out, they use the chatbot to help them crack the code of viral videos.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G launched in India with Galaxy AI tools and 5000mAh battery: Price, features and more

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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G launched in India with Galaxy AI tools and 5000mAh battery: Price, features and more

Samsung has launched the Galaxy M36 5G in India with 4K video support and Galaxy AI tools, priced at Rs 16,499 (with offers), sale starts July 12.

GTA V gets flat 50% discount on Steam ahead of GTA VI launch: Check complete details

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GTA V gets flat 50% discount on Steam ahead of GTA VI launch: Check complete details

GTA V has received a flat 50% discount during Steam sale.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates, discounts, deals and more

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Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates, discounts, deals and more

Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest annual sale that is exclusive to Prime members. It features major discounts on a wide range of products across categories like electronics, smartphones

Microsoft layoffs: Windows maker likely to do fourth round of job cuts soon

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Microsoft layoffs: Windows maker likely to do fourth round of job cuts soon

If the next round of layoff happens at Microsoft, then it will mark the fourth major round of layoffs in the Xbox unit since 2023.

Vivo Y400 Pro goes on sale in India with 3D curved display and 5500mAh battery: Price, launch offers and other details

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Vivo Y400 Pro goes on sale in India with 3D curved display and 5500mAh battery: Price, launch offers and other details

vivo Y400 Pro smartphone, is now on sale in India with 4K video on both cameras, 90W fast charging, and launch offers including cashback, extended warranty, and bundled TWS earbuds.

iPhone 16 gets price cut on Flipkart ahead of iPhone 17 launch: 3 solid reasons to buy, 1 to skip

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iPhone 16 gets price cut on Flipkart ahead of iPhone 17 launch: 3 solid reasons to buy, 1 to skip

With the iPhone 17 launch right around the corner, this price cut makes the iPhone 16 an even more tempting deal.

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