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Microsoft unveils ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming consoles to take on Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2

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Microsoft unveils ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming consoles to take on Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2

Microsoft and Asus have unveiled two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds with a full-screen Xbox interface built for Windows. The devices aim to simplify handheld gaming by hiding Windows complexity and focusing on game access.

Apple WWDC 2025 on June 9: 5 big things Apple is expected to announce tomorrow

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Apple WWDC 2025 on June 9: 5 big things Apple is expected to announce tomorrow

Apple is taking a slightly different route this time. Instead of focusing heavily on artificial intelligence, Apple is expected to talk more about new designs, useful tools, and small improvements to how its devices work.

Convert your photos into GTA VI-style portraits or wallpapers using ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools: A step-by-step guide

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Convert your photos into GTA VI-style portraits or wallpapers using ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools: A step-by-step guide

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to do it, along with important tips and precautions.

Security breach alert: India government issues important warning for Chrome users you; check if you are affected and tips to fix it

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Security breach alert: India government issues important warning for Chrome users you; check if you are affected and tips to fix it

India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has warned Google Chrome users about high-risk vulnerabilities. Users are urged to update Chrome immediately to avoid potential code execution or system disruption.

This is how long Sony PS5 will remain relevant after PS6 launch

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This is how long Sony PS5 will remain relevant after PS6 launch

Sony confirms the PS5 will continue alongside the PS6, ensuring long-term support while introducing next-generation hardware.

Bill Atkinson, the man who designed Apple’s early Mac interface and created MacPaint, has died at 73

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Bill Atkinson, the man who designed Apple’s early Mac interface and created MacPaint, has died at 73

Atkinson helped develop the graphical interface for both the Lisa and the original Macintosh. He created QuickDraw, the graphics engine that powered the Mac’s visuals, as well as MacPaint and HyperCard—a tool that let users build interactive apps way before “apps” were even a thing.

Wordle for today, June 8, 2025: Answer, clues and tips to solve the puzzle

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Wordle for today, June 8, 2025: Answer, clues and tips to solve the puzzle

The Wordle answer for June 8, 2025, is LEASE. The puzzle includes a repeated vowel and starts with L. Hints and recent solutions are available to guide your guesses.

NYT Strands for today, June 8, 2025: Answer, spangram and tips to solve the puzzle

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NYT Strands for today, June 8, 2025: Answer, spangram and tips to solve the puzzle

The NYT Strands puzzle for June 8 features a Broadway theme. Answers include CAST, SCORE, LIGHTS, and the spangram ITSSHOWTIME. Solving requires spotting theater-related terms across the grid.

Smartphone users, delete these 'dangerous' apps from your phone

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Smartphone users, delete these 'dangerous' apps from your phone

Malicious crypto wallet apps on Google Play steal recovery phrases, risking users’ assets. Delete these 22 apps immediately to protect your funds.

ChatGPT’s voice just got smarter and more human: All the details

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ChatGPT’s voice just got smarter and more human: All the details

The update refines speech to be more fluid, emotionally intelligent, and intuitive. The update also introduces real-time translation that makes cross-language conversations seamless.

iPhone 17 may give you one solid reason to pick iPhone 16 over it

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iPhone 17 may give you one solid reason to pick iPhone 16 over it

Analyst Jeff Pu claims that the standard iPhone 17 will be powered by the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16.

Elon Musk can read your private chats on X: Here’s how

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Elon Musk can read your private chats on X: Here’s how

More worryingly, X’s support page explains that when you open a chat, a unique private-public key pair is created—but your private key is stored on X’s servers.

WhatsApp to let users create custom AI chatbot: Here’s how it works

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WhatsApp to let users create custom AI chatbot: Here’s how it works

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that lets users build their own AI chatbot assistant within the app. This feature will let users customise the chatbot's personality, tone, specialisms, and style, allowing users to chat with them immediately after creation.

MacBook Air M1 price dropped by Rs 34,900 on Amazon: Check complete details here

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MacBook Air M1 price dropped by Rs 34,900 on Amazon: Check complete details here

Apple’s MacBook Air M1 is now available for ₹58,990 on Amazon. With offers, the price can drop to around ₹55,000.

Strands puzzle for June 7, 2025: Theme, hints, and full answers

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Strands puzzle for June 7, 2025: Theme, hints, and full answers

Stuck on today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’ve got you covered with the theme, helpful hints, Spangram direction, and all six theme word answers for June 7, 2025.

Apple set to unveil iOS 26 with major redesigns to Phone, Camera, and other apps at WWDC

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Apple set to unveil iOS 26 with major redesigns to Phone, Camera, and other apps at WWDC

These updates will reflect a fresh, more transparent aesthetic inspired by the company’s visionOS design language, which debuted with the Vision Pro.

YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming platform suffered outage earlier today, here are the issues users faced

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YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming platform suffered outage earlier today, here are the issues users faced

YouTube faced a major outage affecting thousands across the US, UK, and India. Users reported issues with video streaming and site access, with most problems concentrated on the website.

Google Gemini gets a new feature that makes it more like a personal assistant

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Google Gemini gets a new feature that makes it more like a personal assistant

Google said that scheduled actions let users assign tasks to Gemini that run automatically at a specific time or on a recurring basis.

Apple iPhone 15 price drop: Amazon is offering massive discount on the phone; should you buy it in 2025?

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Apple iPhone 15 price drop: Amazon is offering massive discount on the phone; should you buy it in 2025?

Amazon is offering a steep discount on the iPhone 15, bringing down its price significantly. Here’s everything you need to know about the offer, specifications, and features of the device.

Google starts rolling out its upgraded AI language model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, to select users: Check features, eligibility, and more

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Google starts rolling out its upgraded AI language model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, to select users: Check features, eligibility, and more

Google has released Gemini 2.5 Pro in preview for select users via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. The model leads in coding, reasoning, and multilingual benchmarks, offering improved performance.

Oppo K13x 5G teased in India, here's all we know about the upcoming budget phone from the company

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Oppo K13x 5G teased in India, here's all we know about the upcoming budget phone from the company

OPPO is set to launch the K13x 5G in India later this month, highlighting a durability-first design aimed at mid-range users seeking a balance of build quality and daily performance.

Not Microsoft Edge, this is the fastest browser with highest ever score on Speedometer 3

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Not Microsoft Edge, this is the fastest browser with highest ever score on Speedometer 3

The Speedometer 3 test is a big deal in the browser world. It measures how well a browser handles everyday things — loading pages, running scripts, rendering text, processing CSS — all the stuff that makes a site feel snappy or sluggish.

Nintendo Switch 2 goes on sale globally: Price, features and should you buy it in India

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Nintendo Switch 2 goes on sale globally: Price, features and should you buy it in India

Nintendo Switch 2 launches globally with improved display, interactive chat, and screenshare; priced at $450, but Indian buyers may face higher costs due to imports.

“I expect…” Google CEO Sundar Pichai finally breaks silence on whether AI will take away 1,80,000 jobs

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“I expect…” Google CEO Sundar Pichai finally breaks silence on whether AI will take away 1,80,000 jobs

Pichai addressed the growing concern that artificial intelligence could eventually make a large chunk of Google’s 1,80,000 employees redundant.

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