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How to remove ads from Amazon Prime Video: A step-by-step guide, additional charges and more
Amazon Prime Video users will now see 4–6 minutes of ads per hour. To remove them, Amazon offers an ad-free add-on for Rs 129/month or Rs 699/year.
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ChatGPT could be training your brain to stop thinking, MIT study explains how
The study involved 54 participants, aged 18 to 39, who were split into three groups. One group used ChatGPT to write essays based on SAT-style prompts, another used Google Search, and the third relied purely on their own brains
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FASTag Annual Pass: Price, validity, Trips, savings, where to purchase, and all other details you need to know
In a move to ease costs for frequent highway commuters, the government has launched a FASTag-based Annual Pass. Announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the pass will be available starting August 15, 2025, through the Rajmargyatra app and NHAI website.
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Scale AI insists it’s not shutting down after $14.3 billion Meta investment
Founded in 2016, Scale AI gained traction by supplying data preparation services for AI models developed by major players like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft.
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Google is asking iPhone users to reinstall the YouTube app, here’s why
Google has fixed a recent YouTube app crashing issue affecting users. The company advises iPhone users to reinstall the app to ensure they have the latest stable version and complete the fix.
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Meta introduces passkeys for Facebook: What it is, how it works, and more
The new login method, which uses biometric data or a device PIN, promises a faster and more secure way to access your Facebook account — and soon, Messenger as well
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Midjourney launches image-to-video AI model: All the details
Dubbed “Image-to-Video,” this feature lets users animate any image generated within Midjourney—or even one uploaded externally. With a simple click of the “Animate” button, users can bring their creations to life.
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Gigabyte launches Aorus Master 16 AI gaming laptop in India with RTX 5080 GPU and AI agent GiMATE, price starts at Rs 3,15,000
Gigabyte has launched the Aorus Master 16 AI gaming laptop in India with Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080 GPU, and voice-enabled GiMATE agent.
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Microsoft services are down globally: Services affected and all other details
A significant global outage is affecting Microsoft services, including Xbox Network, Minecraft, and the Microsoft Store. Users are reporting widespread server connection and login issues, according to Downdetector
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MacBook Air M4 price drops below Rs 90,000 on Amazon, here’s how to get the deal
Apple’s MacBook Air M4 is now available on Amazon India for under Rs 90,000 with bank discounts and exchange offers.
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Reliance Jio updates these prepaid gaming plans with free BGMI skins, additional data and more
Reliance Jio has launched two new prepaid gaming plans priced at Rs 495 and Rs 545. Both offer unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, extra data, and subscriptions to JioGamesCloud, BGMI, FanCode, and JioHotstar.
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Partnership with Reliance Jio will democratise gaming in the country, says Krafton India's senior executive
The Reliance Jio x Krafton bundle is designed to lower entry barriers and boost engagement by offering seamless access to 5G-powered connectivity and exclusive BGMI content.
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This Galaxy S24 model has received flat 42% discount, now selling at under Rs 35,000: Check details, additional discount and more
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G is now available at a 42% discount on Amazon, bringing the price down to Rs 34,999. Additional bank offers can lower the effective cost to nearly Rs 33,250.
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Google opens new Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad
This new centre aims to turn Google's digital safety promises into real-world action. It brings together experts in privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI to build tools that can keep India’s digital users safe
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Poco F7 5G to launch soon in India: Check date, price, display, processor, camera, battery and all other details
Poco is soon expected to launch its next flagship — the Poco F7 5G — in India. Ahead of the official announcement, a Flipkart microsite has revealed some of the key features, including battery capacity, charging support, and more. Here are the top five things you should know about the upcoming Poco F7.
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Fastag Annual Pass explained: What is it, price and how it is going to change highway travels
Starting August 15, 2025, the government will launch a FASTag-based Annual Pass for non-commercial private vehicles at ₹3,000. Valid for one year or 200 trips, the pass aims to simplify toll payments and ease congestion on national highways.
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Hackers are using these 10 popular games to target your device: See the list
Once a user clicks on these fake files, their device could get infected with all sorts of harmful programs from password-stealing trojans to software that gives hackers full control or even deploys ransomware
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Watch: Google Pixel making fun of Apple for iPhone's new iOS 26 features
Google mocks Apple’s iOS 26 update in a new ad, calling out three features Android had years ago.
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OnePlus may launch ‘surprise’ product along with Nord 5, Nord CE 5 on July 8
While the official camera specs are still under wraps, teasers suggest the Nord 5 is inspired by the gamer-friendly OnePlus Ace 5 lineup from China but tailored for global markets.
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Adobe Firefly is now on iOS and Android: Here’s everything you can do with it
With the Firefly app, you can create images and videos just by typing out what you want to see. You can also edit photos by easily removing or adding objects.
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Meta is turning all Facebook videos into Reels: Here’s what that means for you
For starters, the video posting process is getting a lot simpler. Instead of using different tools to create a video or a Reel, Facebook is merging everything into one streamlined publishing flow.
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Apple scores legal win as $300 million patent verdict is overturned
The saga began in 2019 when Optis, a Texas-based intellectual property firm, sued Apple for infringing several LTE-related standard-essential patents (SEPs), which must be licensed on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.
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Iran asks people to delete WhatsApp as it accuses app of spying for Israel; Meta calls claim baseless
Despite Iran’s frequent clampdowns on digital communication, WhatsApp remains one of the country’s most-used messaging apps. “We don’t keep logs of who’s messaging whom, and we don’t provide bulk data to any government,” Meta said.
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Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis reveals what makes Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 the right choice for Phone (3)
While the launch date is still under wraps, Akis’s post makes it clear that Phone (3) isn’t just another mid-range device — it’s Nothing’s boldest attempt yet at building a true flagship phone.
