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Samsung Galaxy S25 receives special discount along with upgrade bonus and more

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Samsung Galaxy S25 receives special discount along with upgrade bonus and more

Samsung is offering a limited-time discount on the Galaxy S25, including an Rs 11,000 upgrade bonus, cashback options, and EMI plans, bringing the starting price down to Rs 63,999.

OpenAI starts rolling out GPT 4.1 model to all users: What is new

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OpenAI starts rolling out GPT 4.1 model to all users: What is new

If you’re subscribed to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team, you’ll now see GPT-4.1 as an option. And the best part? GPT-4.1 Mini is free for all users, replacing the older GPT-4.0 Mini.

Android 16 launching in June: List of phones that will receive the update

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Android 16 launching in June: List of phones that will receive the update

Android 16 is launching in June. Here's the list of phones that will get the update.

OnePlus 13s price leaked ahead of the official launch: Here’s how much the phone will cost in India, Dubai and other countries

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OnePlus 13s price leaked ahead of the official launch: Here’s how much the phone will cost in India, Dubai and other countries

Multiple reports suggest the OnePlus 13s will be the next addition to OnePlus’ popular smartphone lineup. Before the official launch, leaks have surfaced revealing the expected pricing across key global markets.

YouTube to show ads right after key moments in videos: Here’s what that means for you

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YouTube to show ads right after key moments in videos: Here’s what that means for you

This isn’t random. YouTube is using Google’s Gemini AI to detect the most emotionally engaging or dramatic parts of a video.

LinkedIn among teams hit by Microsoft’s 6,000 job layoffs

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LinkedIn among teams hit by Microsoft’s 6,000 job layoffs

According to Microsoft, it’s all about reducing management layers and streamlining operations. The goal is to boost efficiency and cut costs which might also mean more reliance on artificial intelligence.

Amazon announces layoffs in devices and services division

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Amazon announces layoffs in devices and services division

Amazon has confirmed layoffs affecting around 100 employees in its Devices and Services division, marking the latest in a string of workforce reductions under CEO Andy Jassy’s cost-cutting strategy. The division encompasses high-profile products such as Alexa, Echo, Ring, and the company’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary Zoox.

TikTok's new feature uses AI to turn photos into videos

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TikTok's new feature uses AI to turn photos into videos

Housed within the app’s Story Camera, it aims to give users—regardless of editing skills—an easy way to animate photos with motion, visual effects, and atmospheric touches.

Apple is working on technology that could let you use your iPhone just by thinking

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Apple is working on technology that could let you use your iPhone just by thinking

To make this happen, Apple has teamed up with a company called Synchron. They make a brain implant called the Stentrode. It’s a tiny device that’s placed in a vein near the brain’s motor cortex.

Sundar Pichai reacts after Quora CEO says Google Meet has audio issues

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Sundar Pichai reacts after Quora CEO says Google Meet has audio issues

D’Angelo shared that Quora had recently tested using Google Meet instead of Zoom for a week. While he acknowledged that Google Meet was “better in many small ways,” he pointed out one major drawback

Global tablet market rebounds with 8.5% growth as Apple’s iPad continues to dominate

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Global tablet market rebounds with 8.5% growth as Apple’s iPad continues to dominate

Apple remains the market leader, the gap is closing fast, thanks to Chinese OEMs that combine value pricing with robust IoT ecosystems.

Move over, Siri and Alexa as Spotify DJ can now take your music requests

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Move over, Siri and Alexa as Spotify DJ can now take your music requests

While it’s still in beta — and won’t cater to non-music asks like podcasts or audiobooks — the update marks a major leap in personalized audio.

Airbnb app gets a fresh look and 10 new features: Here’s what’s new

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Airbnb app gets a fresh look and 10 new features: Here’s what’s new

The updated app includes a brand-new “services” tab with 10 different categories. These services will be available in 260 cities around the world, aiming to give Airbnb users the kind of perks you’d usually expect at a hotel or resort.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirms price of Phone 3 ahead of launch: Here’s how much it will cost

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirms price of Phone 3 ahead of launch: Here’s how much it will cost

This new model is being positioned as Nothing’s first true flagship, moving a step above the recently launched Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, which were more mid-range offerings.

Android users are getting new features to stay safe from frauds, scams, and theft

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Android users are getting new features to stay safe from frauds, scams, and theft

Google said that it remains focused on bringing users security enhancements and innovative new features to help them keep safe from digital threats

Android Show I/O edition: Google is giving Android its biggest makeover in years

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Android Show I/O edition: Google is giving Android its biggest makeover in years

Material 3 Expressive marks a major step in Google’s quest to make Android not just usable, but deeply personal, said Google at its Android show event.

Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades across iPhone, Mac, Watch: All the details

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Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades across iPhone, Mac, Watch: All the details

New accessibility features, including Braille Access, a separate Apple TV app, live captions and more are coming to iPhone, Mac, iPad and other Apple devices later this year

Microsoft to lay off thousands of employees as it cuts workforce by 3%

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Microsoft to lay off thousands of employees as it cuts workforce by 3%

The layoffs, as per the company, are not performance-based. A Microsoft spokesperson said that these layoffs are part of a broader organisational reshaping effort.

Nothing partners with KEF, a premium British audio brand for its next audio products

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Nothing partners with KEF, a premium British audio brand for its next audio products

Nothing, the London-based consumer tech company, has entered into a strategic partnership with British audio brand KEF. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing Nothing’s future audio products with KEF’s high-fidelity acoustic expertise, with the first co-developed products expected later this year.

SoftBank endorses OpenAI’s restructure plan, but what will Microsoft do?

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SoftBank endorses OpenAI’s restructure plan, but what will Microsoft do?

For now, SoftBank’s green light keeps OpenAI’s ambitious funding and governance plans alive. But until Microsoft weighs in, it still remains unclear how OpenAI will restructure.

iPhone shipments fall nearly 50% in China as Apple slips to fifth place

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iPhone shipments fall nearly 50% in China as Apple slips to fifth place

Multiple factors are behind Apple’s decline: Huawei’s comeback with in-house chips and HarmonyOS Next, a slow rollout of generative AI features, and China’s pro-domestic policies.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra launched with AI features, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in India at an effective price of Rs 89,999

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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra launched with AI features, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in India at an effective price of Rs 89,999

Motorola has launched its latest foldable smartphone -- Razr 60 Ultra -- in India.

Apple’s iOS 19 could bring this important AI-powered battery feature for iPhones

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Apple’s iOS 19 could bring this important AI-powered battery feature for iPhones

While the feature will roll out to all compatible AI-enabled iPhones, Apple’s motivation appears to be the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, a slimmer model expected to debut this fall.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge price announced: Pre-orders is now live with free storage upgrade

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge price announced: Pre-orders is now live with free storage upgrade

Samsung has revealed the price of its simmest phone -- Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone is also available for pre-order.

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