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HMD 130 and 150 music phones launched in India, price starts at Rs 1,899

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HMD 130 and 150 music phones launched in India, price starts at Rs 1,899

Human Mobile Devices has launched two new feature phones in India, the HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music. The phones are designed for music lovers.

ChatGPT down: OpenAI confirms users facing issues with its chatbot

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ChatGPT down: OpenAI confirms users facing issues with its chatbot

ChatGPT is down affecting users globally. OpenAI has also confirmed the outage.

OpenAI starts OpenAI Academy with free AI courses and resources: Key details

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OpenAI starts OpenAI Academy with free AI courses and resources: Key details

The Academy provides a mix of online and in-person learning opportunities, covering foundational AI concepts like text prompting and image generation, alongside specialised topics such as deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.

GPay, Paytm users reportedly facing payment issues

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GPay, Paytm users reportedly facing payment issues

Users on apps like Gpay, Paytm were reportedly unable to make or receive payments, as per data recorded on Downdetector.

‘95% of coding will be AI-generated’: Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott makes bold predictions about coding jobs

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‘95% of coding will be AI-generated’: Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott makes bold predictions about coding jobs

Scott’s insights suggest that coding jobs won’t disappear, but they will evolve. Developers will spend less time on repetitive coding tasks and more time designing, problem-solving, and managing AI-driven workflows.

TikTok ban incoming? Millions of users in US could lose access soon

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TikTok ban incoming? Millions of users in US could lose access soon

The app’s parent company, ByteDance, has until April 5 to sell its U.S. operations or risk a nationwide ban. This deadline was set after former President Donald Trump extended it back in January.

Government has some important tips for using ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok and other AI tools safely

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Government has some important tips for using ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok and other AI tools safely

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory outlining best practices for using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok safely.

These five VPN apps in the App Store had links to Chinese military

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These five VPN apps in the App Store had links to Chinese military

VPNs are supposed to keep your internet activity private and secure, but what if the very app you trust is secretly watching you? That’s exactly the concern raised by this investigation, conducted by the Tech Transparency Project and the Financial Times.

How to link your phone number with GPay, Paytm, BHIM and other UPI apps to avoid account deactivation as per new rule

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How to link your phone number with GPay, Paytm, BHIM and other UPI apps to avoid account deactivation as per new rule

Link your phone number with UPI apps to prevent deactivation. Enable prompts for seamless transactions while ensuring secure, non-intrusive user consent.

NYT Connections Hints and Answers for today, April 2, 2025

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NYT Connections Hints and Answers for today, April 2, 2025

If you are facing issues while solving today's NYT Connections puzzle, here are some tips and solutions for you.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion with improved camera, performance and Moto AI launched in India

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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion with improved camera, performance and Moto AI launched in India

Motorola unveils new AI-powered features in its latest update, enhancing performance, camera capabilities, and user experience across select smartphones.

Bored of Ghibli-style images? You can try Shonen, Cartoon Network, and 26 other art styles ChatGPT can create

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Bored of Ghibli-style images? You can try Shonen, Cartoon Network, and 26 other art styles ChatGPT can create

ChatGPT can generate images in a variety of styles, ranging from anime and cartoons to realistic and abstract designs. Here’s a breakdown of some popular styles you can try other than Ghibli.

Apple Intelligence focuses on privacy with on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute

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Apple Intelligence focuses on privacy with on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute

The new system, embedded into iPhones, iPads, and Macs, leverages on-device processing and Apple’s proprietary Private Cloud Compute

Oppo Find X8 Ultra teased, reveals desgin details, features and more

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Oppo Find X8 Ultra teased, reveals desgin details, features and more

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra will feature a circular camera module, a design element consistent with its predecessors. However, it incorporates a flat display and a repositioned LED flash. The smartphone will also introduce a dual periscope telephoto lens system, aiming to enhance zoom capabilities. Oppo has confirmed three color options: Moonlight White, Morning Light, and Hoshino Black.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not look too different from Pixel 9 Pro Fold, new renders reveal

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not look too different from Pixel 9 Pro Fold, new renders reveal

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, codenamed Rango, is set to retain much of its predecessor’s look, the report claims. The camera module appears to be the same size, which suggests Google may not be making big changes to the camera sensors either

Google expands Gemini’s Canvas tool to app users: All the details

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Google expands Gemini’s Canvas tool to app users: All the details

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the recently introduced Canvas tool for the Gemini app is now available for everyone, including free users. Gemini's Canvas offers an interactive workspace for users to seamlessly create, refine, and share writing and coding projects.

iOS 18.4 rollout: How to update your iPhone to get Apple Intelligence and other new features

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iOS 18.4 rollout: How to update your iPhone to get Apple Intelligence and other new features

Apple has officially released iOS 18.4 after beta testing it for several months. The update brings new AI-powered features and enhancements to iPhone users.

Google Gemini Ghibli image generation: All it can and can't do

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Google Gemini Ghibli image generation: All it can and can't do

Here's the list of all the image editing features related to Ghibli style art that Gemini can and can't do.

Apple rolls out iOS 18.4 for iPhone users: Here’s all that’s new

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Apple rolls out iOS 18.4 for iPhone users: Here’s all that’s new

For users in India, iOS 18.4 brings support for 10 new system languages, including Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

SBI customers face issues with mobile banking, fund transfers

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SBI customers face issues with mobile banking, fund transfers

Downdetector data shows a sharp rise in outage reports for SBI’s mobile banking and fund services, with complaints peaking between 11 to 11:30 am IST.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reacts to PM Modi’s Ghibli images with an Indian flag emoji

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reacts to PM Modi’s Ghibli images with an Indian flag emoji

Sam Altman reshared the post with nothing but an India flag emoji. Just a simple gesture that sent social media into a frenzy.

The Ghibli effect: ChatGPT hits one million users in an hour as free image generation rolls out

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The Ghibli effect: ChatGPT hits one million users in an hour as free image generation rolls out

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the feature attracted one million new users within just an hour of its release to free accounts.

New UPI rule takes effect today: What Google Pay, Paytm, and other users must do to avoid account deactivation

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New UPI rule takes effect today: What Google Pay, Paytm, and other users must do to avoid account deactivation

NPCI’s new UPI rule mandates consent for number seeding, regular updates, and stricter guidelines to prevent account deactivation from today.

Apple rolls out Apple Intelligence in India, brings AI features for iPhone users

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Apple rolls out Apple Intelligence in India, brings AI features for iPhone users

With the latest iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 updates, users can now access all the key Apple Intelligence features in India

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