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Sam Altman claims Mark Zuckerberg is offering $100 million to poach OpenAI talent

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Sam Altman claims Mark Zuckerberg is offering $100 million to poach OpenAI talent

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the big money offers, reportedly exceeding $100 million in total compensation, aren’t working. He suggested Meta’s compensation-first approach won’t foster a great culture or lead to long-term innovation.

“We will need fewer people…”, says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy as he confirms AI will reduce jobs

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“We will need fewer people…”, says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy as he confirms AI will reduce jobs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in the next few years, he expects a reduction in Amazon’s total corporate workforce as it looks at “efficiency gains from using AI extensively across the company.”

Gemini 2.5 rollout: Google makes Flash and Pro stable, previews Flash-Lite

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Gemini 2.5 rollout: Google makes Flash and Pro stable, previews Flash-Lite

Vivo T4 Lite confirmed to launch in India soon with 6000mAh battery

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Vivo T4 Lite confirmed to launch in India soon with 6000mAh battery

Vivo has revealed that its next budget smartphone, the Vivo T4 Lite, will soon be introduced, and is confirmed to come with a 6,000 mAh battery. Further, the handset is expected to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset.

Nothing Phone 3 to be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset

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Nothing Phone 3 to be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset

The Nothing Phone 3 is set to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which was launched this year by Qualcomm. This processor will improve the CPU performance by 36% over the Nothing Phone 2, which is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

Apple’s Back to School Offer 2025 goes live: Here’s what students can get for free

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Apple’s Back to School Offer 2025 goes live: Here’s what students can get for free

The new sale is targeted at college students and educators, the new offer bundles free accessories with eligible Mac or iPad purchases — but with a few conditions you should know about before diving in.

Asus launches four new AI-powered Vivobook S series laptops in India, price starts at Rs 69,990

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Asus launches four new AI-powered Vivobook S series laptops in India, price starts at Rs 69,990

Asus has launched four new AI-powered Vivobook S series laptops in India. The lineup starts at Rs 69,990 and offers Qualcomm Snapdragon and Intel processors, Dolby Atmos, and long battery life.

Apple 20W charger for iPhone, iPad and AirPods drops to its lowest-ever price

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Apple 20W charger for iPhone, iPad and AirPods drops to its lowest-ever price

Amazon drops price of Apple 20W charger, now available at a discount for iPhones and AirPods.

Apple Intelligence could be coming soon to China as Alibaba releases new Qwen3 AI models

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Apple Intelligence could be coming soon to China as Alibaba releases new Qwen3 AI models

Alibaba said the Qwen3 models have been optimised for Apple’s MLX framework, allowing them to run efficiently across a range of Apple devices — from iPhones and iPads to high-performance Macs

Data breach alert: Over 10 lakh account passwords and 2FA codes from Google, Instagram and other accounts compromised

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Data breach alert: Over 10 lakh account passwords and 2FA codes from Google, Instagram and other accounts compromised

Over 10 lakh account passwords and 2FA codes from Google, Instagram and more were compromised. Here’s what you need to know.

Vivo Y400 Pro 5G to launch soon in India with 3D curved AMOLED display

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Vivo Y400 Pro 5G to launch soon in India with 3D curved AMOLED display

Vivo is set to launch its Y400 Pro 5G smartphone on june 20, 2025.

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman shares 6 simple tips to boost your career in the AI age

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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman shares 6 simple tips to boost your career in the AI age

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Suleyman shared a piece of advice that feels especially relevant right now: “Biggest career accelerator in the next decade: get really, really good at learning.”

“We’re cooked...” Nothing CEO Carl Pei reviews Trump Mobile ahead of Phone (3) launch

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“We’re cooked...” Nothing CEO Carl Pei reviews Trump Mobile ahead of Phone (3) launch

The phone itself, named the T1, is priced at $499 and comes in a flashy gold color with an American flag design on the back.

Samsung Galaxy M36 India launch confirmed; to be priced under Rs 20,000

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Samsung Galaxy M36 India launch confirmed; to be priced under Rs 20,000

Samsung has confirmed the launch of the Galaxy M36 5G in India, with a price under Rs 20,000 and advanced AI features.

Google launches new Safety Charter in India to fight scams, boost cybersecurity, and build responsible AI

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Google launches new Safety Charter in India to fight scams, boost cybersecurity, and build responsible AI

The company says that across platforms, these protections helped prevent financial fraud worth nearly Rs 13,000 crore last year.

Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV series launched in India with XR processor, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

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Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV series launched in India with XR processor, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV series launched in India with XR processor, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and cinematic picture and audio technologies.

Apple iPhone 16e receives massive price cut on Amazon: Discount details, bank offers and more

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Apple iPhone 16e receives massive price cut on Amazon: Discount details, bank offers and more

Amazon cuts iPhone 16e price under Rs 50,000 with bank discount; check final pricing and EMI options.

ChatGPT photo editing prompts: 6 commands you should know for better image generation in 2025

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ChatGPT photo editing prompts: 6 commands you should know for better image generation in 2025

ChatGPT’s image-editing tool lets you transform photos with simple prompts — from removing unwanted objects to adding elements, changing colors, or applying artistic styles — all without needing advanced skills.

Tinder launches ‘Double Date’ feature to make dating more fun, here’s how it works

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Tinder launches ‘Double Date’ feature to make dating more fun, here’s how it works

Tinder’s new Double Date lets friends team up to match with pairs, making dating more fun, social, and less pressure-filled.

Samsung announces One UI 8 Beta Watch with new sleep, fitness and health monitoring features

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Samsung announces One UI 8 Beta Watch with new sleep, fitness and health monitoring features

Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch beta adds Bedtime Guidance, Antioxidant Index, Running Coach and more health-centric features.

You can now use ChatGPT to generate images in WhatsApp, here’s how to use it

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You can now use ChatGPT to generate images in WhatsApp, here’s how to use it

OpenAI has officially enabled image generation via ChatGPT on WhatsApp through the 1-800-ChatGPT number. It’s available now to everyone, no side doors or beta access required.

Mark Zuckerberg teases new Meta smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley, launch expected on June 20

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Mark Zuckerberg teases new Meta smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley, launch expected on June 20

If earlier reports are anything to go by, these upcoming smart glasses may be built on Oakley’s Sphaera design and could feature a camera placed at the center of the frame

Labubu dolls are cute, but buying them online can rob you of your money: Here's why

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Labubu dolls are cute, but buying them online can rob you of your money: Here's why

The spike in scams follows a huge rise in Labubu’s popularity since April 2024, especially after celebrities began showing off their collections.

Amazon to start showing ads to Prime Video users starting today, June 17, 2025: Ad duration and how you can go ad-free

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Amazon to start showing ads to Prime Video users starting today, June 17, 2025: Ad duration and how you can go ad-free

Amazon Prime starts showing 4-6 minutes of ads per hour from today. Viewers can pay extra to go ad-free on website, app, or TV.

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