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Microsoft Bing now lets you create AI videos for free, here’s how
Accessible via the Bing app’s bottom-right menu or simply by typing “Create a video of…” in the search bar, Bing Video Creator aims to bring AI-powered storytelling to everyone
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Google AI chief says AI will create ‘very valuable’ jobs despite job loss fears
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis believes the disruption will ultimately give rise to new and highly valuable roles. Over the next five to ten years, he predicts that AI will “supercharge” technically savvy individuals who embrace and harness the power of emerging tools.
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OnePlus 13s expected to be cheaper than OnePlus 13 but more expensive than OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13s has already been revealed in leaked images. It's more compact than its siblings, with a 6.32-inch display, making it a great choice for anyone who prefers a phone that’s easier to hold and use with one hand.
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Google Pixel 10 expected to launch a month before iPhone 17: All the details
The launch is said to be part of the annual Made by Google event, where the company usually unveils its latest hardware.
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Microsoft cuts hundreds of jobs in another round of layoffs
According to a filing with Washington state’s Employment Security Department, 305 additional employees in Redmond are being let go. This brings the total number of layoffs in Microsoft’s home state to nearly 2,300 in recent weeks.
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WhatsApp usernames are coming soon: Here’s what you need to know
The feature is aimed squarely at phone number privacy. Once active, users who contact you without having your number will see your username instead.
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Fujifilm launches Instax mini 41 instant camera in India: Price, features, and more
Fujifilm India has launched the Instax mini 41 instant camera at Rs 13,999, featuring a classic design, close-up mode, and automatic light adjustment for improved instant photography.
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WhatsApp solves this copy-paste problem for iPhone users: What is it and steps to use it
WhatsApp now lets users highlight and copy specific parts of a message, making it easier to extract only the needed text quickly and efficiently.
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Apple’s next macOS update rumored to be named after this famous California lake
Apple is expected to officially reveal all the updates including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26 at its big WWDC 2025 event on Monday, June 9. That’s just around the corner.
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Elon Musk announces XChat with calling support to take on WhatsApp, Apple iMessage and other messaging platforms
Elon Musk has launched XChat, a new encrypted messaging feature on X, offering vanishing messages, file sharing, and cross-platform audio/video calls to rival WhatsApp, Telegram, and Apple iMessage.
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Future Samsung phones may ditch Google’s Gemini for this AI model and no, it’s not ChatGPT
Samsung uses Google’s Gemini for AI features in its One UI software. But this new move suggests the tech giant is exploring alternatives, possibly to reduce its reliance on Google and offer users more options.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro discount: Flipkart is offering flat Rs 10,000 on the phone, additional bank discount, exchange offers and more
Flipkart is offering a flat Rs 10,000 discount on the Google Pixel 9 Pro, with additional bank offers, up to Rs 66,150 exchange benefits, and no-cost EMI options.
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AI in 2030: 10 human tasks AI will ‘replace’, predicts Mary Meeker’s “AI Trends” report
Mary Meeker’s AI Trends report predicts that by 2030, AI will quietly replace humans in key tasks like writing, coding, summarising, coaching, and even decision-making — across work and life.
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Google Maps tricks German travellers into believing all highways are closed across country: Here’s what happened next
Drivers quickly started rerouting to smaller roads and side streets, thinking they were avoiding massive highway blockades. But those alternate routes weren’t meant to handle so much traffic and soon, they were completely jammed
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YouTuber’s AirPods go missing in Dubai, end up in Pakistan; here’s what happened next
Miles says he’s planning to bring in the local police, track down the culprit, and document the whole thing on video.
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Operation Spider Web: Ukraine reportedly used AI-powered drones to target Russian bomber aircrafts
Ukraine’s AI-powered drone strike, dubbed “Spider’s Web,” reportedly damaged 40 Russian bombers using autonomous GOGOL-M drones that deploy FPV units for deep precision strikes without GPS or remote control.
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Mary Meeker’s ‘AI Trends’ report: What the “Queen of the Internet” says about ChatGPT, China’s AI race, and jobs in 2030
Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI Trends report explores the explosive growth of ChatGPT, China’s AI momentum, and how artificial intelligence is set to transform jobs, productivity, and infrastructure by 2030.
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After WhatsApp for iPad, Instagram may launch an app for iPad later this year
While users can currently access Instagram on the iPad using a web browser or the iPhone app, the experience isn’t ideal — it doesn’t make full use of the iPad’s larger screen.
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Google Pixel 10 may launch sooner than expected: All the details
Google has sent out special invites to its Pixel Superfans for an exclusive “Pixel Penthouse” event in London on June 27.
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LinkedIn cuts 281 jobs as part of Microsoft’s wider layoff plan, engineers most affected
LinkedIn isn’t alone. Other tech giants like Google, Meta, and Autodesk have also been reducing staff this year. While some say it’s about shifting business goals or underperformance, a major driver seems to be the growing use of AI and the push to become more efficient.
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Microsoft is giving this decades-old app a serious upgrade
The update introduces a new formatting toolbar at the top of the app, joining the classic File, Edit, and View menus.
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How to add Instagram-like songs to WhatsApp Status: A detailed guide, things to keep in mind and more
WhatsApp now lets users add background music to Status updates, similar to Instagram. You can add 15 seconds for images and 60 seconds for videos, using songs stored locally.
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WhatsApp has stopped working on these three iPhones: Do this right now to stop losing your chats, photos, videos and other data
Starting June 1, WhatsApp has stopped working on iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus due to outdated iOS versions. Users must upgrade or update to iOS 15.1+ to continue using it.
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AI scams: Google explains how hackers are using AI-powered tools to dupe you; shares tips to stay safe
Hackers are exploiting AI’s popularity by creating fake websites and video generators to steal user data and money. Google revealed that cybercriminals, linked to Vietnam, are running global scams via social media ads that mimic AI tools.
