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Lava Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G India launch teased, Amazon availability confirmed

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Lava Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G India launch teased, Amazon availability confirmed

Lava is set to expand its Storm 5G series in India with the introduction of Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G smartphones. These devices aim to offer power-packed performance in the budget segment, emphasizing bold design and 5G capabilities.

Global smartphone shipment growth for 2025 slashed by half amid tariff uncertainty: Report

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Global smartphone shipment growth for 2025 slashed by half amid tariff uncertainty: Report

Counterpoint has revised its 2025 smartphone shipment forecast amid heightened geopolitical tensions and escalating tariff disputes. However, Apple is still expected to register positive shipment growth, powered by strong early sales of the iPhone 16 series.

Sony PlayStation State of Play 2025: Date, time, how to watch, and expected announcements

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Sony PlayStation State of Play 2025: Date, time, how to watch, and expected announcements

Sony’s State of Play June 2025 airs June 4, featuring over 40 minutes of PlayStation updates, with expected reveals like Ghost of Yotei, Wolverine, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Perplexity AI has a new hotel booking feature: Know how it is different from other platforms

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Perplexity AI has a new hotel booking feature: Know how it is different from other platforms

For starters, you don’t need to search manually. Instead of selecting filters and scrolling through hundreds of listings, users can type in specific questions

Indian grocery app hacked, bank details and other sensitive data of users exposed

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Indian grocery app hacked, bank details and other sensitive data of users exposed

KiranaPro, launched in December 2024, had quickly gained popularity in the market by offering a voice-based ordering system in regional languages like Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and English.

OpenAI has good news for ChatGPT free users with this ‘update’: What is it and how it benefit users

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OpenAI has good news for ChatGPT free users with this ‘update’: What is it and how it benefit users

ChatGPT’s improved Memory feature is now rolling out to free users, allowing short-term recall across conversations for more personalised responses. While limited compared to paid plans, it enhances continuity and user experience.

Vivo T4 Ultra launch date confirmed: This is when Vivo's 'Ultra' phone with 10x telephoto lens will arrive in India

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Vivo T4 Ultra launch date confirmed: This is when Vivo's 'Ultra' phone with 10x telephoto lens will arrive in India

Vivo T4 Ultra is set to launch in India on July 11. The phone will be available via Flipkart, Vivo’s online store, and retail outlets. It features a 1.5K quad-curved display, 10x telephoto macro zoom, and could pack a Dimensity 9300 chip with 90W fast charging.

Anthropic’s AI is writing its own blog but human editors are still needed to make it work

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Anthropic’s AI is writing its own blog but human editors are still needed to make it work

The blog quietly went live last week and is filled with articles on topics like simplifying code or using AI for business. It’s meant to showcase the writing abilities of Claude, Anthropic’s AI model.

Nvidia is building a new AI chip for China that follows US rules

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Nvidia is building a new AI chip for China that follows US rules

Nvidia hasn’t officially confirmed the details yet. But during a recent earnings call, the company’s CEO Jensen Huang did say they were thinking about creating a new chip for China. Now, it seems that plan is moving forward.

Remap Copilot key on Windows 11 to ChatGPT or other AI chatbots: A step-by-step guide, things to keep in mind and more

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Remap Copilot key on Windows 11 to ChatGPT or other AI chatbots: A step-by-step guide, things to keep in mind and more

Windows 11 users with a dedicated Copilot key can now remap it to launch ChatGPT or other AI apps by using the new personalization settings introduced in version 24H2.

Adobe Photoshop is now available for Android users: All the details

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Adobe Photoshop is now available for Android users: All the details

While Photoshop has already been available for iPhone users, this is the first time Android users are getting hands-on access to a real version of the app — and it’s packed with creative possibilities.

Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra ahead of 2nd edition of Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Here's what to expect

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Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra ahead of 2nd edition of Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Here's what to expect

Samsung has teased a possible Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra ahead of its July launch event, hinting at a foldable with AI-powered “Ultra” features.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle (June 4, 2025) features the theme “Monster quest” with the spangram CRYPTIDS and hidden words like BIGFOOT, YETI, and KRAKEN.

NYT Connections hints and answers today for June 4, 2025

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NYT Connections hints and answers today for June 4, 2025

The June 4, 2025, edition of the New York Times’ Connections puzzle challenged players to sort 16 words into themed groups like musical elements, noisy cheers, mudroom items, and surreal painting objects.

NYT Mini Crossword: Clues and answers for June 4, 2025

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NYT Mini Crossword: Clues and answers for June 4, 2025

The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 4, 2025, offers a compact yet satisfying brain teaser. Here’s a full breakdown of clues, answers, and solving tips.

Nvidia beats Microsoft to become world’s most valuable company

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Nvidia beats Microsoft to become world’s most valuable company

Nvidia’s explosive growth continues to be driven by insatiable demand for its AI accelerators — chips powering everything from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to major AI infrastructure at Microsoft, Meta, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and Elon Musk’s xAI.

Ubisoft’s XDefiant shuts down today: Here’s everything you need to know about refunds, data and more

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Ubisoft’s XDefiant shuts down today: Here’s everything you need to know about refunds, data and more

Ubisoft has shut down XDefiant’s servers today, ending the shooter just over a year after its launch. Despite early success, declining interest led to its closure.

Nothing Phone 3 launch date confirmed officially: Check all the details here

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Nothing Phone 3 launch date confirmed officially: Check all the details here

Nothing has been teasing its next flagship smartphone – Phone 3 – for a while now. Earlier this week, the company confirmed that it is killing the Glyph interface. The company has now officially confirmed that the Phone 3 will launch next month via a post on X.

Massive data breach alert: 184 million passwords leaked; Apple, Google, Instagram, Microsoft logins exposed, here’s what you should do

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Massive data breach alert: 184 million passwords leaked; Apple, Google, Instagram, Microsoft logins exposed, here’s what you should do

A massive breach exposed 184 million passwords, affecting Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more.

Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV divisions as streaming pivot continues

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Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV divisions as streaming pivot continues

A source familiar with the decision told Reuters that the latest layoffs span global teams involved in film and TV marketing, casting, publicity, and development.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets flat discount of Rs 12,000: Here’s how much the device costs now

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets flat discount of Rs 12,000: Here’s how much the device costs now

To make it easier on your budget, Samsung is also offering a 24-month no-cost EMI plan starting at just Rs 3,278 per month. So, whether you want to pay all at once or spread out the cost, there’s a good option for you.

OnePlus CEO Robin Liu reveals what the ‘s’ in OnePlus 13s stands for

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OnePlus CEO Robin Liu reveals what the ‘s’ in OnePlus 13s stands for

The OnePlus 13s looks like it could be a well-rounded, compact flagship that offers a great balance of power, features, and price.

“It has no…”: Salman Rushdie explains why ChatGPT will never replace authors

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“It has no…”: Salman Rushdie explains why ChatGPT will never replace authors

Speaking at the Hay Festival in Wales, the celebrated author of Midnight’s Children joked that authors are safe from the threat of AI until the day a robot cracks a proper joke.

Nothing Phone 3 price, display, camera, design and everything else we know so far

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Nothing Phone 3 price, display, camera, design and everything else we know so far

Nothing Phone 3 may launch in July with a new design, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 6.77-inch AMOLED display, AI features, and a ₹55,000 price tag.

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