TECHNOLOGY
Oppo launches A5x 5G in India with 6.67-inch display, 6000mAh battery, and more
Priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant, the phone goes on sale May 25 via Flipkart in two shades—Midnight Blue and Laser White.
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Google’s Veo 2 gets a major upgrade with new AI-powered features
Google is rolling out a set of powerful new features for Veo 2—designed specifically with filmmakers and visual storytellers in mind.
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Apple’s first AR-powered smart glasses may arrive in 2026
Apple’s first-gen smart glasses are rumoured include cameras and microphones, enabling real-world context for AI queries — a capability that may evolve Siri into a more perceptive assistant.
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GTA 6 update: Release date, gameplay, PC launch, characters, price and everything else we know so far
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will release on May 26, 2026. Featuring dual protagonists Jason and Lucia, the game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida. The standard edition is expected to be priced at Rs 5,999 in India.
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Explained: Why a former Microsoft India senior executive is suing the company for Rs 35.3 crore
Lathika Pai served as the Country Head for Venture Capital and Private Equity Partnerships at Microsoft India from July 2018 to October 2024
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Microsoft fires employee for Gaza protest during Satya Nadella’s keynote, third dismissal in two months
Joe Lopez, an Azure engineer, was terminated after he interrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s keynote speech at the company’s annual Build developer conference in Seattle
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MrBeast joins billionaire club at 27, becomes youngest self-made member
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at 27, with a net worth of $1 billion.
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Krafton brings Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 125R to BGMI: How to access and other details
Hero MotoCorp and Krafton India have teamed up for a first-of-its-kind collaboration, bringing Hero’s Xtreme motorcycles and exclusive gear into BGMI starting May 25.
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Anthropic’s Claude AI threatened to expose engineer’s affair, used blackmail tactics to ‘save itself’
The AI blackmailed the engineer in 84% of simulations despite being told a more advanced replacement was imminent.
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WhatsApp adds Voice Chat to groups: What is it, how it’s different from group voice calls, and how to use it
WhatsApp has introduced Voice Chat for all group sizes, letting users join live audio conversations without ringing others. Unlike group calls, members can hop in or out anytime.
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Microsoft reveals password stealer malware found on close to 4 lakh Windows PCs
Lumma, a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) marketed on underground forums since 2022, specializes in stealing passwords, banking credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more.
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61,000 jobs, 130 companies: Tech layoffs surge in 2025 as Microsoft, IBM, Google, Amazon cut jobs
While each company cites different strategies, the message is consistent: efficiency and adaptability are the new priorities as AI disruption and economic headwinds continue to reshape the tech landscape.
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Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, new AI models for advanced coding and reasoning
With these upgrades, the Claude lineup aims to offer better models for developer tools and autonomous AI agents.
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6 tips that will cut down your AC bill and help save money
Worried about soaring electricity bills during peak summer? Here are 5 easy tips to reduce your air conditioner’s power consumption without compromising on comfort.
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SwaRail app is now available on Android: How to download, features offered and more
The Ministry of Railways has launched the SwaRail SuperApp in beta, combining train bookings, ticketing, PNR status, and more into a single app for Android. Here's how to download and get started with it.
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OnePlus 13s to launch soon in India: Price, camera, design and everything else that we know so far
OnePlus is set to introduce its next compact flagship, the OnePlus 13s, in India on June 5 at 12 PM IST. Ahead of the official unveiling, pricing details have reportedly surfaced, giving potential buyers an early idea of what to expect.
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Google's Project Starline is now Beam: What is it, how it works and what’s in it for users
Google Beam, the evolution of Project Starline, uses AI and 3D video to create lifelike remote communication, enabling natural conversations, real-time translation, and immersive experiences for enterprises and users alike.
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Nothing announces 'Create Your Phone' contest: How to participate and other details
Nothing invites fans to design Phone (3) concept; winners get the upcoming flagship before its July 2025 launch.
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Indian-American ex-employee Vaniya Agrawal leads new protest at Microsoft Build
Vaniya Agrawal, who first made headlines in April by interrupting Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration, returned to the spotlight this week by disrupting a Build session on AI security.
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Google’s Gemini AI plans explained: What Free, Pro, and Ultra actually get you
If you’re trying to figure out which plan is right for you, here’s a breakdown based on the latest features Google has introduced with Gemini AI
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Google Stitch: What it does, how it works and other details about the new AI-powered tool
Stitch is an AI-powered tool to help application builders generate high-quality user interfaces for mobile and web apps, and easily export them to Figma, or directly access the frontend code.
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Microsoft blames Apple for stalling its Xbox Mobile Store plans
Microsoft says its Xbox-branded mobile store has been on hold thanks to Apple’s refusal to fully comply with a ruling that was supposed to open up iOS to more competition.
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These two iPhones are now considered vintage products by Apple, two iPads becomes ‘obsolete’
There’s a difference between vintage and obsolete products. According to Apple, vintage products do not get any regular software updates.
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Microsoft blocks internal emails mentioning “Gaza” and “genocide,” say pro-Palestine employees
The reported internal censorship was first detected on Wednesday, just after Microsoft’s Build conference was disrupted multiple times by activists protesting the company’s ties to the Israeli military.
