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OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now remember things you tell it to make future chats more helpful

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now remember things you tell it to make future chats more helpful

Whether you're asking for dinner ideas, planning a trip, or just chatting about your day, ChatGPT can now recall helpful bits of information you've shared before.

Oppo Find X8 Ultra with dual 50MP periscope cameras and Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC launched

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Oppo Find X8 Ultra with dual 50MP periscope cameras and Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC launched

Oppo Find X8 Ultra debuts with dual 50MP periscope cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and a 6,100mAh battery. Launch limited to China.

WhatsApp update roundup April 2025: Video notes and voice transcripts for Channels, 3 other features added this month

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WhatsApp update roundup April 2025: Video notes and voice transcripts for Channels, 3 other features added this month

WhatsApp’s April 2025 update brings video notes and voice message transcripts to Channels, along with QR codes, admin tools, and more emoji reactions.

Instagram Reels with Secret Code? Here's what Instagram is silently working on

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Instagram Reels with Secret Code? Here's what Instagram is silently working on

Instagram Design team recently posted a Reel that was locked behind a code. They also gave a small hint to help followers figure it out.

Swiggy Instamart will now deliver Asus laptop accessories in minutes

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Swiggy Instamart will now deliver Asus laptop accessories in minutes

Swiggy Instamart users can now shop for Asus accessories the same way they would for snacks or detergent in just a few taps, and it’s at your doorstep in less than 20 mins.

BGMI maker Krafton accused of selling user data for Rs 2,000 each on Telegram

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BGMI maker Krafton accused of selling user data for Rs 2,000 each on Telegram

The person who filed the complaint, Santosh Torane, says this isn’t the first time he’s raised concerns, but his case was ignored earlier. The Bombay High Court is now taking up the case, and the next hearing is set for April 15, 2025.

Elon Musk’s AI tool SuperGrok is now free for students: Here’s how to get it

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Elon Musk’s AI tool SuperGrok is now free for students: Here’s how to get it

Musk confirmed the news on X, saying SuperGrok is now free for students. And this isn’t just the basic version. SuperGrok is the superior version of Grok, built for serious users like students, researchers, and professionals.

Meet Ironwood: Google’s most powerful AI chip, which is 24 times faster than world’s top supercomputer

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Meet Ironwood: Google’s most powerful AI chip, which is 24 times faster than world’s top supercomputer

As per Google, Ironwood is designed to handle the heavy compute demands of large language models, mixture-of-experts architectures, and complex reasoning tasks with speed and efficiency.

Google’s new AI tools can compose music, clone voices, and decode conversations

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Google’s new AI tools can compose music, clone voices, and decode conversations

Google updates its multimodal language models with rather cool features like AI-generated music, realistic voices, and smarter transcription

Google’s Gemini AI will allow you to convert Docs into podcasts; new AI tools in Sheets and Meet

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Google’s Gemini AI will allow you to convert Docs into podcasts; new AI tools in Sheets and Meet

In a bid to make everyday business tools more intelligent and results-driven, the company has rolled out a new wave of features powered by Gemini AI.

Apple Arcade April 2025 games announced: WHAT THE CLASH?, LEGO Friends Rush+ and more

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Apple Arcade April 2025 games announced: WHAT THE CLASH?, LEGO Friends Rush+ and more

Apple Arcade will add five new titles to its subscription gaming service on May 1, 2025. Headlining the lineup is WHAT THE CLASH?, a quirky multiplayer party game from Triband, the creators of WHAT THE CAR?.

Acer smartphone teaser reappears on Amazon, suggests large camera module

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Acer smartphone teaser reappears on Amazon, suggests large camera module

Acer is all set to make a return to the Indian smartphone market as the Taiwanese brand has set up a new microsite on Amazon, revealing the arrival of new Acer phones. These devices are rumoured to be the Acerpure Acerone Liquid S162E4 and Acerone Liquid S272E4 smartphones.

New Aadhaar app announced: Check new features, download details and more

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New Aadhaar app announced: Check new features, download details and more

Realme Narzo 80 Pro, Narzo 80x launched: Reasons to buy and not to buy

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Realme Narzo 80 Pro, Narzo 80x launched: Reasons to buy and not to buy

Realme has launched Narzo 80 series phones. If you are considering one of these two phones, here are some pros and cons you should know.

Here’s what it costs Apple to make an iPhone: How Donald Trump could make it even more expensive

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Here’s what it costs Apple to make an iPhone: How Donald Trump could make it even more expensive

Apple hasn’t said how it plans to deal with all this, but one thing’s clear: if these tariffs go through, the next iPhone might come with a much heftier price tag.

Samsung launches Odyssey 3D, OLED G8, and G9 monitors in India: Prices, features and availability

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Samsung launches Odyssey 3D, OLED G8, and G9 monitors in India: Prices, features and availability

Samsung launches Odyssey 3D, OLED G8, and G9 monitors in India with glasses-free 3D, 4K 240Hz OLED, and ultra-wide curved displays.

Microsoft is testing a new Start Menu for Windows 11 with Android and iPhone like app folders

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Microsoft is testing a new Start Menu for Windows 11 with Android and iPhone like app folders

Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Start menu with a larger layout, scrollable interface, and the long-awaited ability to disable the recommended section for a more personalised experience.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lost his cool when compared to Elon Musk, yelled at his biographer

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lost his cool when compared to Elon Musk, yelled at his biographer

Unlike Musk, who talks about living on Mars or creating superintelligent AI, Huang isn’t interested in dreaming up sci-fi scenarios.

Dell launches new range of AI-powered Laptops, desktops, and monitors in India

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Dell launches new range of AI-powered Laptops, desktops, and monitors in India

The devices come equipped with processors from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, and are designed to handle everything from everyday office tasks to high-end workloads like AI modeling and video rendering.

OnePlus announces Red Rush Days sale with up to Rs. 7,000 off on smartphones, TWS and other products

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OnePlus announces Red Rush Days sale with up to Rs. 7,000 off on smartphones, TWS and other products

OnePlus has launched the Red Rush Days sale in India, offering up to Rs. 7,000 discounts on smartphones, TWS, tablets, and wearables from April 8 to April 13 across platforms.

Microsoft reclaims crown as world’s most valuable company after Apple’s sharp slide

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Microsoft reclaims crown as world’s most valuable company after Apple’s sharp slide

The shift at the top comes as markets reel from President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff plan, which slaps fresh import taxes on goods from more than 100 countries.

Is Instagram finally working on an iPad app? Here’s what the report says

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Is Instagram finally working on an iPad app? Here’s what the report says

Instagram launched all the way back in 2010, and in all this time, there’s never been a proper iPad version. Over the years, Instagram has made it clear that building an iPad app hasn’t been a priority.

White House says Trump believes iPhones can be made in the US

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White House says Trump believes iPhones can be made in the US

Back in February, Apple announced that it will invest $500 billion in the US over the next four years. But that plan doesn't mention anything about iPhone production

10 things to keep in mind before getting AC on rent

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10 things to keep in mind before getting AC on rent

Renting an AC this summer? Choose a trusted vendor, inspect the unit, check service terms, verify energy rating, match room size, and always confirm installation and deposit details before finalising.

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