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“I tend to believe what it says”… Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton on trusing AI chatbots

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“I tend to believe what it says”… Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton on trusing AI chatbots

“I tend to believe what it says, even though I should probably be suspicious,” said Geoffrey Hinton, reflecting on his habit of trusting GPT-4 despite its occasional mistakes.

Google ‘wants’ you to use web browser in your car's infotainment system, here's how

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Google ‘wants’ you to use web browser in your car's infotainment system, here's how

Google is rolling out new in-car app experiences for Android Auto, including support for web browsers and video streaming apps. The features were announced during the second day of Google I/O 2025 and are aimed at enhancing dashboard interactivity, though only while the vehicle is parked.

Amazon will now deliver iPhones by drone in just 60 minutes

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Amazon will now deliver iPhones by drone in just 60 minutes

When you shop on Amazon.com or through the Amazon app, you can now choose drone delivery at checkout as long as your item weighs five pounds or less and you’re in an eligible location.

Nothing Phone 3 finally coming to India: All we know about the flagship phone

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Nothing Phone 3 finally coming to India: All we know about the flagship phone

Carl Pei recently appeared on The Android Show: I/O Edition, where he shared how Phone (3) is a big step forward for the brand. He said the phone will be made with premium materials, have major performance upgrades, and bring a fresh take on smartphone software.

BGMI Redeem codes for May 21, 2025: Win free skins, cosmetics, in-game gear, how to claim and more

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BGMI Redeem codes for May 21, 2025: Win free skins, cosmetics, in-game gear, how to claim and more

KRAFTON India has released new BGMI redeem codes for May 21, 2025, offering free skins, cosmetics, and rare gear. Codes are valid until June 6 via BGMI’s official website.

Oppo and Google team up to bring smarter AI to upcoming Reno14 series

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Oppo and Google team up to bring smarter AI to upcoming Reno14 series

Oppo says it wants to bring these smart features to as many people as possible. At Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the company shared its goal of bringing generative AI tools to around 100 million users by the end of 2025.

Garena Free Fire OB49 now rolling out: New maps, features and everything new coming to the game

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Garena Free Fire OB49 now rolling out: New maps, features and everything new coming to the game

Garena Free Fire’s OB49 update is set to introduce a new Solara map, character Kassie, pet Pixy, and several gameplay enhancements.

Google Meet gets real-time speech translation support: How it works, availability and more

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Google Meet gets real-time speech translation support: How it works, availability and more

At its annual Google I/O 2025 developer conference, Google announced that Meet is gaining new live translation capabilities powered by Gemini AI. The feature will enable users to conduct voice conversations across language barriers by translating spoken words into another language in real time.

Google I/O 2025 key highlights: From Gemini upgrades to AI-powered shopping, here are 15 big announcements from the keynote

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Google I/O 2025 key highlights: From Gemini upgrades to AI-powered shopping, here are 15 big announcements from the keynote

Google I/O 2025 delivered a deluge of AI-powered updates across its services and platforms. From consumer features to developer tools, the focus was clearly on Gemini, automation, and deep personalisation. Here are 15 key highlights from the event:

Apple WWDC 2025 to kick off on June 9: Keynote, sessions, and more

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Apple WWDC 2025 to kick off on June 9: Keynote, sessions, and more

Apple’s WWDC 2025 will be held online from June 9–13, featuring major software announcements, over 100 technical sessions, and one-on-one labs, with a special in-person event at Apple Park.

Minecraft servers are down globally, here are the issues users are facing with world’s 'most played' game

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Minecraft servers are down globally, here are the issues users are facing with world’s 'most played' game

Minecraft players globally are facing widespread outages, with most users reporting server connection issues. Downdetector data shows a sharp spike in complaints, especially in the last few hours.

Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella’s keynote at Build 2025, here's why

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Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella’s keynote at Build 2025, here's why

A Microsoft employee disrupted Satya Nadella’s Build 2025 keynote by protesting the company’s cloud contracts with Israel, accusing Azure of aiding military actions in Gaza.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max: Should you wait or buy now?

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max: Should you wait or buy now?

With iPhone 17 Pro Max leaks hinting at major design and performance upgrades, buyers are left wondering: wait for the next flagship or grab iPhone 16 Pro Max at a discount now?

Apple iPhone 17 Air likely to come with a big battery compromise

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Apple iPhone 17 Air likely to come with a big battery compromise

New leak suggest that iPhone 17 Air might come with a smaller 2800mAh battery.

Google’s NotebookLM app arrives on Android and iOS: Here’s how it works and why it’s useful

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Google’s NotebookLM app arrives on Android and iOS: Here’s how it works and why it’s useful

Whether you're a student, a professional, or just someone juggling a lot of content, the NotebookLM app aims to simplify how you absorb, review, and interact with information.

Airtel is offering free 100GB Google Cloud storage to its customers: Check if you eligible, steps to claim and more

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Airtel is offering free 100GB Google Cloud storage to its customers: Check if you eligible, steps to claim and more

Airtel is offeirng free 100GB of Google Cloud Storage to postpaid and broadband customers.

Microsoft lays off 6000 employees and AI director: Read what she has to say after getting fired

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Microsoft lays off 6000 employees and AI director: Read what she has to say after getting fired

After being laid off in Microsoft’s latest round of 6,000 job cuts, Gabriela de Queiroz shared an emotional post, saying, “I’m heartbroken… but still grateful and hopeful.”

Microsoft announces Copilot Tuning at Build 2025: What it means for everyday users

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Microsoft announces Copilot Tuning at Build 2025: What it means for everyday users

Microsoft says that all of this tuning happens within the Microsoft 365 service environment. In simple terms, your data stays within your company’s secure Microsoft space, and Microsoft will not use it to train its own large language models.

Google I/O 20205 developer conference: How to watch live stream, expected announcements and more

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Google I/O 20205 developer conference: How to watch live stream, expected announcements and more

Gemini has already started integrating into Google services, and today we’ll likely see just how far Google is planning to take that integration.

Fujifilm announces GFX100RF fixed-lens digital camera with AI autofocus in India: Price, features and more

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Fujifilm announces GFX100RF fixed-lens digital camera with AI autofocus in India: Price, features and more

Large format camera launched with new lens, unique aspect ratio dial, and AI-powered autofocus

Gigabyte’s announces X3D Turbo Mode update for motherboards at Computex 2025

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Gigabyte’s announces X3D Turbo Mode update for motherboards at Computex 2025

New GPUs, AI supercomputer, monitors and motherboards launched under ‘LEADING EDGE’ theme

Microsoft gives Edge an AI advantage over Chrome with on-device AI for web apps and more

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Microsoft gives Edge an AI advantage over Chrome with on-device AI for web apps and more

New AI features and business tools announced at Build 2025 to enhance developer and enterprise productivity.

Microsoft announces Agentic web, an open-source platform to solve AI agent 'communication issues'

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Microsoft announces Agentic web, an open-source platform to solve AI agent 'communication issues'

Microsoft has introduced a new open initiative called NLWeb at Build 2025, a foundational step in realising its vision for the open agentic web — a future where AI agents work seamlessly across services, platforms and devices on behalf of users and organisations.

Intel launches Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators at Computex 2025

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Intel launches Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs, Gaudi 3 AI accelerators at Computex 2025

Intel unveiled Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators at Computex 2025, targeting AI developers and professionals with scalable, high-memory solutions for inference and workstation tasks.

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