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5 alternative AI tools to use when ChatGPT is down
If you are unable to use ChatGPT and want an alternative option to get your queries answered or generate an image, get code checked, etc. Here are 5 alternative options that are as good as ChatGPT.
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ChatGPT down for thousands of users: Issues users are facing, OpenAI's official statement and all other details
OpenAI's ChatGPT, Sora, and API services are experiencing widespread outages for the second time this month. Users report login failures, blank screens, and lost work, while OpenAI confirms "degraded performance" and investigates. The outage follows a similar disruption earlier this month, raising concerns about reliability.
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ChatGPT may soon rival Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with new Office tools
The new tools, currently under development, would enable users to create files in open-source formats that are fully compatible with Microsoft’s productivity apps.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is coming to Mac: 6 things to know
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is officially coming to Mac on July 17, marking a major moment for AAA gaming on Apple Silicon. Fully optimised for Mac hardware and featuring the complete game plus Phantom Liberty, it’s a showcase of how far Apple’s gaming ambitions — and graphics capabilities — have come.
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xAI says Grok will not ‘ask’ Elon Musk’s opinion before answering controversial questions
To address the problems, X has tweaked Grok’s system prompts — the set of rules and boundaries that guide how it responds to user queries.
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Resident Evil: Survival Unit strategy game coming to iPhone and iPad
Announced on July 10, Survival Unit offers a dramatic shift from the franchise’s usual third-person or first-person shooter gameplay. This time, it’s a full-fledged strategy game — the first of its kind in Resident Evil’s 30-year history.
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Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi prepaid plans that offer free JioHotstar subscription
Here are some prepaid plans from Reliance Jio, Vi and Airtel that come with free JioHotstar subscription.
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Samsung to launch Galaxy F36 5G on July 19 with 50MP camera, leather design and AI tools under Rs 20,000
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Tesla comes to India: 8 app features users should look forward to
Tesla has finally arrived in India with its first showroom in Mumbai. The electric carmaker brings the Model Y at Rs 67.8 lakh, deliveries begin in Q3 2025. Tesla cars also come with a companion app which lets users take control of their car and also check status, etc. Here are 7 such features to use.
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4 practical and useful AI features you should start using today
Four artificial intelligence features are becoming standard in smartphones by 2025, shifting processing from the cloud to the device itself. This change facilitates faster, more private, and context-aware user interactions. The features range from content creation and proactive assistance to advanced security measures. Here are four AI features to use on smartphones:
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Samsung tops global smartphone market as Apple shows modest growth
According to new shipment data from IDC, signalling signs of recovery after a prolonged slump. Total shipments reached 295.2 million units, up from 292.2 million a year ago.
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5 ways people are secretly using ChatGPT at work
Many people quietly use ChatGPT at work to make their daily tasks easier. From writing emails to handling meetings, AI is quickly becoming the secret office helper no one talks about. Here are five common ways employees are using ChatGPT behind the scenes.
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6 things to check before buying a budget Windows laptop
Buying a budget laptop? Don’t get fooled by flashy specs or deep discounts. Whether it’s for work, study, or everyday use, making the right choice means knowing what truly matters. Here are six key things to check before spending your hard-earned cash on a budget laptop.
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YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to help creators get discovered: Rollout, how it works and other details
YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to boost discovery for small creators with under 500,000 subscribers.
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Word, Excel users, Indian government has a warning for millions of Windows laptops
CERT-In has issues serious warning for Windows PCs, Office and other Microsoft products
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Anthropic’s Claude AI can now design with Canva directly from chat
Claude AI now lets users create and edit Canva designs directly in chat using Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol. Paid plans are required for access to this feature.
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Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) now available in India: Check price, specs and launch offers
Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) go on sale in India starting July 15. Check prices, features, and launch day offers on Flipkart, Croma, and more.
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Cognition AI buys Windsurf after Google hires CEO Varun Mohan and top executives in $2.4 billion deal
Cognition AI has acquired Windsurf after Google hired its CEO and top executives in a $2.4 billion deal, securing Windsurf’s product, team, and growing business.
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After DeepSeek, China launches Kimi K2 AI model that outperforms GPT-4 in benchmarking tests
China’s Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K2, a trillion-parameter model that beats ChatGPT and GPT-4 in coding and math tasks, while using less compute power.
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Mark Zuckerberg says AI researchers are joining Meta not for big salaries but for this reason
Mark Zuckerberg says top AI researchers are joining Meta not for money, but for unmatched compute power and small, high-impact teams with direct access to leadership.
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OnePlus starts rolling out Plus Mind AI feature to these smartphones: How it works and more
Plus Mind helps users capture, organise, and retrieve content with just a swipe. It’s OnePlus’ take on AI-enhanced memory: photos, links, messages — anything you swipe up on with three fingers gets analysed, sorted, and saved to a new hub called Mind Space.
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Google says it has developed an AI-powered cybersecurity tool that can stop an attack before it is launched
The tool is also being applied to strengthen the security of widely-used open-source software, vastly increasing the scale and speed of defensive coverage.
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Apple to start iPhone 17 production in India and China
For the first time, Apple plans to start iPhone 17 production in both India and China on day one, marking a major shift in its manufacturing strategy.
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Meta confirms it has deleted 10 million Facebook accounts, here’s why
The move is part of a wider clean-up effort aimed at making feeds more relevant and authentic — especially as AI-generated junk floods social platforms.
