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Fastag annual pass expected to go live soon: What is it, and how is it different from the current recharge-based system

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Fastag annual pass expected to go live soon: What is it, and how is it different from the current recharge-based system

The government is considering annual and lifetime FASTag passes to simplify toll collection, reduce congestion, and offer unlimited travel options—marking a major shift from the current prepaid recharge model.

iPhone 17 series launch: From new camera design to 120Hz display, here's everything we know so far

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iPhone 17 series launch: From new camera design to 120Hz display, here's everything we know so far

Apple’s iPhone 17 series, expected in September 2025, may feature a thinner Air model, redesigned cameras, 120Hz displays across all models, and Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi 7 chip.

OpenAI’s new o3 model refused to shut down even after being clearly told to, researchers reveal

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OpenAI’s new o3 model refused to shut down even after being clearly told to, researchers reveal

Palisade Research, a company that stress-tests AI systems to see how they behave under pressure, gave o3 and other models a few math problems to solve. After the third task, they warned the models: the next command would shut them down.

Microsoft adds AI features to Paint, Snipping Tool and Notepad: Here's what’s new

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Microsoft adds AI features to Paint, Snipping Tool and Notepad: Here's what’s new

The company has started rolling out new AI-powered features for users in the Canary and Dev Channels of Windows 11 Insider Preview, and there’s plenty to explore.

Google Pixel 10 may arrive in bold new colours, fresh leaks suggest

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Google Pixel 10 may arrive in bold new colours, fresh leaks suggest

While Google hasn’t confirmed any of this officially, it seems like the Pixel 10 series could combine bold new looks with some powerful smart tech. We’ll likely hear more in the coming months as the official launch gets closer.

Elon Musk praises Google’s new AI video tool Veo 3, DeepMind CEO responds

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Elon Musk praises Google’s new AI video tool Veo 3, DeepMind CEO responds

Veo 3 is a powerful video generation model that can create realistic, high-quality videos complete with audio—something its rivals like OpenAI’s Sora or Meta’s MovieGen still can’t do

Anthropic’s new AI model tried to blackmail engineers during testing

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Anthropic’s new AI model tried to blackmail engineers during testing

Anthropic admitted that during internal safety tests, Claude Opus 4 occasionally suggested extremely harmful actions, including blackmail, when it believed its “survival” was under threat.

Google’s new account switcher rolls out to more apps: Here’s what’s changing

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Google’s new account switcher rolls out to more apps: Here’s what’s changing

Switching between multiple Google accounts on your phone just got less frustrating. Google is rolling out a redesigned account switcher across more of its apps, aiming to reduce the number of taps it takes to jump between profiles—something users with several Google accounts have long grumbled about.

Intel Xeon 6 CPUs launched with AI-first features: All the details

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Intel Xeon 6 CPUs launched with AI-first features: All the details

New processors with up to 128 cores and Priority Core Turbo tech now available

Trump’s crypto gala: ‘Bad food’, poor security, protests at the $148 million event

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Trump’s crypto gala: ‘Bad food’, poor security, protests at the $148 million event

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for May 25: Win free weapons, diamonds, and more rewards today

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Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for May 25: Win free weapons, diamonds, and more rewards today

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for today, May 25 are here with new rewards.

Indian government has serious warning for these laptops and desktops: Check if your devices are affected and tips to stay protected

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Indian government has serious warning for these laptops and desktops: Check if your devices are affected and tips to stay protected

The Indian government warned of high-severity Microsoft vulnerabilities affecting Windows, Office, Azure, and more. Users must apply security patches promptly to prevent data theft, remote attacks, and system disruptions.

Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) is going back ‘in time’ to 1970, here’s what's happening

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Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) is going back ‘in time’ to 1970, here’s what's happening

Posts are showing 01 Jan 70 timestamps in the “For You” feed within the notifications.

Reliance Jio has 5 Gaming plans with free JioGames access: Plan details, top 10 games to play and more

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Reliance Jio has 5 Gaming plans with free JioGames access: Plan details, top 10 games to play and more

Reliance Jio offers five gaming plans with JioGames Cloud access, starting at Rs 48. These plans cater to both casual and serious gamers, with flexible data and subscription options.

X (Twitter) down globally: Users are reporting login issues with app and website

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X (Twitter) down globally: Users are reporting login issues with app and website

Twitter goes down again and users are facing login issues.

Tired of blurry photos from your smartphone? Check your lens, not your settings

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Tired of blurry photos from your smartphone? Check your lens, not your settings

A dirty phone camera lens can ruin your photos. Smudges and grease blur details and kill clarity. A quick clean with a microfiber cloth can instantly boost photo quality—no new gear needed.

Upcoming smartphone launches in June 2025: OnePlus 13s, Nothing Phone (3), and more

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Upcoming smartphone launches in June 2025: OnePlus 13s, Nothing Phone (3), and more

Here's the list of new phones that will launch in June 2025.

iPhone 16, MacBook M4 get price cut during Apple Days at Vijay Sales

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iPhone 16, MacBook M4 get price cut during Apple Days at Vijay Sales

Vijay Sales is also offering exchange bonuses of up to Rs 10,000 on eligible old devices, along with discounts of up to 20% on extended warranty and damage protection plans

'Coding will not die, it will just...', says Microsoft chief product officer Aparna Chennapragada

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'Coding will not die, it will just...', says Microsoft chief product officer Aparna Chennapragada

The senior Microsoft executive argues that AI doesn’t replace programming but rather adds another abstraction layer—continuing a decades-long trend.

X outage hits users worldwide: App, website face prolonged disruption

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X outage hits users worldwide: App, website face prolonged disruption

X (formerly Twitter) faced a prolonged global outage affecting its app and website, with peak disruption reported late evening. The service is now restored.

Google Veo 3 lets you create ultra-realistic videos using just text and no camera

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Google Veo 3 lets you create ultra-realistic videos using just text and no camera

What’s really impressive is how natural the videos feel. Characters talk, react, and move in a way that doesn’t feel robotic. If you didn’t know it was made by AI, you probably wouldn’t question it.

Google’s Gemma AI, Explained: What it is and why it matters

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Google’s Gemma AI, Explained: What it is and why it matters

Google Gemma is designed to be small enough to run on local hardware but powerful enough to perform tasks like coding, translation, summarization, and dialogue.

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable brand in Q1 2025

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Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable brand in Q1 2025

Analysts point to stagnation in Apple’s wearable strategy, though expectations are high for a shakeup later in 2025 to mark the Watch’s 10th anniversary.

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for May 24, 2025: Check new codes to win new in-game items and how to update

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Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for May 24, 2025: Check new codes to win new in-game items and how to update

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for today, May 24 are here with new rewards.

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