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After Mumbai and Delhi, Apple is all set to open its third store in Bengaluru: Here's how much rent it’s paying
Apple has also paid a security deposit of over Rs 1 crore. The deal includes a rent hike every three years and a revenue-sharing clause too, where Apple will share up to 2.5 percent of the store's earnings, depending on performance.
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WhatsApp for Android and iOS receives new layout tools, music integration and more for Status
New layout tools, music integration, photo stickers and more coming soon
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IndiaTech and DIF propose national framework for responsible online gaming
IndiaTech and DIF propose a voluntary, player-first framework for responsible gaming, rejecting blanket bans and urging safeguards like age checks, spending limits, and user education.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals reason behind laying off 6000 employees
Microsoft is planning to invest a whopping $80 billion this year in AI infrastructure. That includes expanding its AI capabilities and rolling out its Copilot AI assistants across various platforms and services.
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Nothing Phone 2 receives massive discount on Amazon ahead of Nothing Phone 3 launch: Check discount details, bank offers and more
Nothing Phone 2 gets a major price cut on Amazon, with the 128GB model now available for Rs 28,128 after discounts and offers, ahead of the Phone 3 launch.
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Microsoft is making file sharing on Word, Excel easier for Android users
Microsoft said this update is designed to streamline mobile collaboration by allowing recipients to instantly open and view documents, spreadsheets, or presentations, regardless of whether they have a Microsoft account
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Google will let you use Lens to search what you see while watching YouTube Shorts
In a new update, Google is rolling out a beta version of Lens in YouTube Shorts, allowing users to search for anything they see on screen. That means you can pause a Short, tap on an object, landmark, or even clothing, and Google will pull up visual matches and search results without you having to leave the app.
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Netflix down as popular streaming platform hit by major outage, over 70,000 users affected
Netflix acknowledged the issue shortly after, confirming on its official status page that some titles were temporarily inaccessible
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BGMI Redeem Codes for May 30, 2025: Win exciting rewards, in-game items, outfits and more
Krafton India shares new set of redeem codes with free in-game items, rewards and more.
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This is how much OnePlus 13s may cost in India
The company’s official website reveals that the OnePlus 13s will run on Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Plus, it will have a special Wi-Fi chip to help with faster and more stable connections.
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Over 184 million accounts compromised in massive leak affecting Facebook, Instagram and Microsoft users
In total, the database contained 47.42 GB of raw data. Fowler said it looked like the information had been collected using a type of malware known as an infostealer.
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No, the government hasn’t launched a pan-India blood helpline: Here’s what you need to know about the ‘fake’ scheme
A viral message circulating on social media platforms has falsely claimed that the Government of India has launched a nationwide “Blood on Call” service through a helpline number 104.
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Perplexity AI launches Labs to turn ideas into reports, apps, and more
Labs is meant for bigger tasks requiring extended effort. Perplexity says this launch marks a shift from passive inquiry to active creation — turning curiosity into outcomes.
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Google’s Gemini AI can now summarise videos in Drive: Key details
Aimed at helping users extract key insights without rewatching lengthy recordings, this feature adds muscle to Drive’s growing suite of productivity tools—but it’s only available on the web for now.
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Call of Duty Warzone season 04 update now rolling out: Complete changelog, and all other details
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 04 launched on May 29, introducing significant changes to the battle royale experience. The update features a new storyline where Adler and Stitch form an alliance, a major overhaul of Downtown Verdansk, new limited-time modes, weapons, and a fresh season of Ranked Play.
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APT41 hacking group is targeting Google Calendar with this ‘new’ malware: What is it, how it works and tips to stay protected
The infection begins with spear-phishing emails that direct victims to a malicious ZIP archive hosted on a hijacked government website. The archive contains a Windows shortcut file (LNK) that mimics a PDF, alongside a directory of fake images named like arthropod photos. Clicking the LNK triggers a multi-stage infection process.
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Tecno Pova Curve 5G launched in India, price starts at Rs 15,999
The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is available in two variants. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version is priced at Rs 15,999 and will be sold exclusively on Flipkart.
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Logic Pro update brings smarter stems, flashback capture, and more
Apple has introduced new Logic Pro updates for Mac and iPad, supercharging beat making and producing. Also debuting is Flashback Capture, a kind of musical time machine that recovers unrecorded MIDI or audio performances with a tap.
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Sony FX2 Cinema Line camera launched with 33MP Exmor R sensor: Price, key features, and more
Sony has equipped it with broad codec support, including 4:2:2 10-bit All-Intra formats, and the ability to record DCI 4K at 24p and 4K 60p for up to 13 hours
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Google Chrome has many buyers lining up, but is Google planning to sell it? Sundar Pichai finally breaks silence
When asked if Google could continue doing everything it wants to do if forced to sell Chrome, Pichai didn’t give a direct yes or no. But he made it pretty clear that selling Chrome isn’t part of Google’s plans.
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DeepSeek releases updated R1 model on Hugging Face under open license
With its massive parameter count, R1 likely requires specialised hardware and won’t run on consumer-grade machines without significant modification.
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ChatGPT Plus free for all Dubai residents? Here’s the truth behind the social media claim
For those unfamiliar, ChatGPT Plus is the paid version of OpenAI’s popular chatbot. It costs $20 a month (around Dh72) and offers extra perks like access to the powerful GPT-4o model, faster responses, and better availability during busy times.
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Opera launches Neon, an AI browser that can code write reports, and more
Unveiled this week as the next phase of the company’s earlier “AI Browser Operator” vision, Neon is built from the ground up for what Opera calls “agentic browsing.”
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This popular social media app is draining your Android phone’s battery, Google confirms
In response to the growing complaints, Google published an advisory titled “Battery drain on Android devices,” confirming the issue and offering a fix. According to the post, Instagram has now started rolling out an update that should solve the problem.
