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Nothing Phone 3 price, display, camera, design and everything else we know so far

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Nothing Phone 3 price, display, camera, design and everything else we know so far

Nothing Phone 3 may launch in July with a new design, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 6.77-inch AMOLED display, AI features, and a ₹55,000 price tag.

Microsoft Bing now lets you create AI videos for free, here’s how

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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

Google AI chief says AI will create ‘very valuable’ jobs despite job loss fears

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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.

OnePlus 13s expected to be cheaper than OnePlus 13 but more expensive than OnePlus 13R

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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.

Google Pixel 10 expected to launch a month before iPhone 17: All the details

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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.

Microsoft cuts hundreds of jobs in another round of layoffs

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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.

WhatsApp usernames are coming soon:  Here’s what you need to know

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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.

Fujifilm launches Instax mini 41 instant camera in India: Price, features, and more

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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.

WhatsApp solves this copy-paste problem for iPhone users: What is it and steps to use it

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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.

Apple’s next macOS update rumored to be named after this famous California lake

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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.

Elon Musk announces XChat with calling support to take on WhatsApp, Apple iMessage and other messaging platforms

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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.

Nothing Phone 3 to launch in July: 7 big and small changes that are expected

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Nothing Phone 3 to launch in July: 7 big and small changes that are expected

Nothing Phone 3 is expected to arrive in July 2025 and the phone is expected to bring several major changes over the model it is going to replace – Phone 2. Nothing has also dropped several teasers about the upcoming phone, revealing key details. Here are 7 big and small changes that are expected.

Future Samsung phones may ditch Google’s Gemini for this AI model and no, it’s not ChatGPT

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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.

Google Pixel 9 Pro discount: Flipkart is offering flat Rs 10,000 on the phone, additional bank discount, exchange offers and more

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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.

AI in 2030: 10 human tasks AI will ‘replace’, predicts Mary Meeker’s “AI Trends” report

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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.

Google Maps tricks German travellers into believing all highways are closed across country: Here’s what happened next

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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

YouTuber’s AirPods go missing in Dubai, end up in Pakistan; here’s what happened next

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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.

Operation Spider Web: Ukraine reportedly used AI-powered drones to target Russian bomber aircrafts

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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.

Mary Meeker’s ‘AI Trends’ report: What the “Queen of the Internet” says about ChatGPT, China’s AI race, and jobs in 2030

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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.

After WhatsApp for iPad, Instagram may launch an app for iPad later this year

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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.

Google Pixel 10 may launch sooner than expected: All the details

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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.

LinkedIn cuts 281 jobs as part of Microsoft’s wider layoff plan, engineers most affected

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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.

Microsoft is giving this decades-old app a serious upgrade

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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.

9 simple yet effective tips to increase Wi-Fi speed and range at home without any extra investment

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9 simple yet effective tips to increase Wi-Fi speed and range at home without any extra investment

Struggling with patchy Wi-Fi while working from home? Even with a high-speed broadband plan, poor signal strength and congestion can impact your productivity. Here are nine practical tips to boost your home Wi-Fi performance — no upgrades or extra spend required.

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