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Sam Altman shows Satya Nadella around OpenAI’s new office, shares Ghibli-style imageHQ

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Sam Altman shows Satya Nadella around OpenAI’s new office, shares Ghibli-style imageHQ

Sam Altman also shared a Studio Ghibli-style image, showing the two CEOs outside the new OpenAI headquarters.

Samsung announces new AI-powered QLED and Crystal 4K UHD TVs in India: Price, features and more

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Samsung announces new AI-powered QLED and Crystal 4K UHD TVs in India: Price, features and more

Samsung has launched its new AI-powered QEF1 QLED and Crystal 4K UHD TVs in India, offering advanced features, Vision AI, and discounts up to 35% with no-cost EMI options.

Apple told by court to pay half a billion dollars to a ‘patent troll’, here’s why

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Apple told by court to pay half a billion dollars to a ‘patent troll’, here’s why

A UK court ruled that Apple must pay for the global use of standard-essential 4G patents found in both iPhones and cellular iPads

From Apple iPhone 17 series to new MacBook and AirPods: 12 new products Apple is set to launch in 2025

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From Apple iPhone 17 series to new MacBook and AirPods: 12 new products Apple is set to launch in 2025

Apple is gearing up for a massive 2025 with over 12 new product launches, including iPhones, Macs, AirPods, etc. Here's a list.

LG to shut down update servers for all smartphones by June 2025

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LG to shut down update servers for all smartphones by June 2025

LG exited the smartphone market in 2021, but had continued offering limited software updates as part of its exit roadmap.

‘No shortcuts needed’: Peplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Chrome’s days may be numbered

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‘No shortcuts needed’: Peplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Chrome’s days may be numbered

While Google Chrome remains the most popular browser in the world, it lacks innovations like these at least for now. Comet, backed by Perplexity, is one of the new players trying to change how people interact with the web.

Apple has been sending warning messages to some iPhone users: Here’s why

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Apple has been sending warning messages to some iPhone users: Here’s why

Apple started sending security alerts to users in 100 countries, warning them about “mercenary spyware attacks”—a term that usually points to government-backed surveillance efforts.

Amazon Great Summer Sale is live: Up to 58% discount on refrigerators and ACs from LG, Samsung, and other popular brands

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Amazon Great Summer Sale is live: Up to 58% discount on refrigerators and ACs from LG, Samsung, and other popular brands

Checkout deals and discounts on ACs and refrigerators during the Amazon Great Summer Sale.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai hopes Gemini will be built into iPhones this year

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai hopes Gemini will be built into iPhones this year

If the deal goes through, iPhone users might soon be able to interact with Gemini much like they currently do with ChatGPT, which is already integrated into iOS 18.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says DOJ’s antitrust demands could kill Google Search and hurt the web

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says DOJ’s antitrust demands could kill Google Search and hurt the web

Pichai says that’s like asking Google to give away its secret sauce. He even called it a “de facto divestiture of search,” meaning it would be like splitting up Google’s core business without officially doing so.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24 FE receive limited-time price cut: Check complete details

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24 FE receive limited-time price cut: Check complete details

Samsung slashes prices on Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24, and S24 FE in India, with deals starting at Rs 34,999. The offer is live from May 1 via online and offline channels.

AI tools like Copilot are booming as Microsoft’s models get faster every 6 months, says Satya Nadella

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AI tools like Copilot are booming as Microsoft’s models get faster every 6 months, says Satya Nadella

Turning to consumer products, Nadella revealed that Microsoft’s ad revenue has crossed $20 billion in the past year—a major milestone he joked could “almost get overlooked” at Microsoft.

“Goodbye GPT-4…” says Sam Altman as OpenAI bids farewell to one of its popular models

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“Goodbye GPT-4…” says Sam Altman as OpenAI bids farewell to one of its popular models

Sam Altman, in a farewell post on X (formerly Twitter), offered a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the now-replaced model

Explained: What Epic Games’ ‘epic’ win means for Apple and the App Store

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Explained: What Epic Games’ ‘epic’ win means for Apple and the App Store

The court’s contempt ruling strengthens Epic’s position and may encourage other developers to challenge Apple’s policies — especially those frustrated by the so-called “Apple Tax.”

Google brings AI image editing to the Gemini app

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Google brings AI image editing to the Gemini app

Google says all AI-edited images will include the invisible SynthID watermark to indicate they were generated or modified using AI. The company is also testing a visible watermark to make this even clearer.

Epic scores big victory as judge slams Apple for defying court order

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Epic scores big victory as judge slams Apple for defying court order

The decision, effective immediately, is a sweeping victory for Epic and a significant blow to Apple’s control over App Store transactions.

Vivo Y300GT with MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC, 7620mAh battery confirmed to launch on May 9

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Vivo Y300GT with MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC, 7620mAh battery confirmed to launch on May 9

Vivo is gearing up to expand its Y300 lineup in China, as the brand is set to unveil the Y300 GT on May 9. The company has also revealed the design and key features of the smartphone, and it will arrive as a successor to last year’s Vivo Y200 GT.

Reliance Jio Rs 895 prepaid plan offers 336 days validity with unlimited calling and 24GB data to these users

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Reliance Jio Rs 895 prepaid plan offers 336 days validity with unlimited calling and 24GB data to these users

Reliance Jio offers tons of prepaid plans catering to different users depending on their needs. One such prepaid plan is Rs 895 plan that comes with 336 days (11 months) validity. Not only this, the plan even includes unlimited calling and 24GB of data.

WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhones from May 5: How to check if you will be affected

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WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhones from May 5: How to check if you will be affected

WhatsApp has updated the supported device list and according to that some iPhones will lose the support.

ChatGPT caught sending inappropriate messages to teens, says report

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ChatGPT caught sending inappropriate messages to teens, says report

OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has landed in trouble for sending inappropriate and sexual messages to users who said they were under 18.

Vivo T3 Ultra receives an official price cut: Here’s how much the phone costs now

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Vivo T3 Ultra receives an official price cut: Here’s how much the phone costs now

Vivo has officially reduced the price of its T-series flagship smartphone -- T3 Ultra by Rs 2000. Here's how much the phone costs after the discount.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro launched in India with triple 50MP camera, 6000mAh battery, price starts at Rs 29,999

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Motorola Edge 60 Pro launched in India with triple 50MP camera, 6000mAh battery, price starts at Rs 29,999

Motorola Edge 60 Pro debuts in India with a 50MP+50MP+50X AI camera system, 1.5K quad-curved display, and 6000mAh battery, starting at Rs 29,999. Pre-orders begin April 30.

AI now writes 30% of Microsoft’s code, says CEO Satya Nadella

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AI now writes 30% of Microsoft’s code, says CEO Satya Nadella

Speaking at Meta’s first-ever LlamaCon AI developer event in California, Nadella said that in some of Microsoft’s projects, AI is writing up to one-third of the software code.

Google’s NotebookLM can now read your notes out loud in over 50 languages

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Google’s NotebookLM can now read your notes out loud in over 50 languages

The AI-powered tool, which expanded globally last year, now supports Audio Overviews in more than 50 languages — including Hindi, Turkish, and Afrikaans.

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