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LinkedIn’s new AI-powered hiring assistant to make recruitment faster and easier

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LinkedIn’s new AI-powered hiring assistant to make recruitment faster and easier

LinkedIn’s new AI-powered hiring assistant aims to streamline recruitment by automating repetitive tasks, helping recruiters find qualified candidates faster.

Seeing violent content on Instagram Reels? Meta says it’s a mistake, working on a fix

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Seeing violent content on Instagram Reels? Meta says it’s a mistake, working on a fix

Instagram users were shocked to find their Reels flooded with violent and graphic content, even with the highest moderation settings enabled. In response to growing complaints, Meta admitted the issue was caused by an error and apologized for the mistake.

Boat launches Ultima Prime and Ultima Ember smartwatches: Price, features, and more

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Boat launches Ultima Prime and Ultima Ember smartwatches: Price, features, and more

Boat has introduced two new smartwatches, Ultima Prime and Ultima Ember, expanding its Ultima series in India. Designed for fitness enthusiasts and tech-savvy users, both smartwatches feature AMOLED displays, personalized fitness nudges, Bluetooth calling, and multiple health-tracking features.

Amazon Alexa event 2025: Alexa+ unveiled with generative AI support, contextual understanding and more

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Amazon Alexa event 2025: Alexa+ unveiled with generative AI support, contextual understanding and more

Amazon has introduced Alexa+ with generative AI support, improved conversational capabilities, kids features and more.

NYT Connections hints and answers for February 26, 2025

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NYT Connections hints and answers for February 26, 2025

Connections present a grid of 16 words. Players must sort them into four groups of four based on shared themes. Categories can be based on synonyms, wordplay, or cultural references. A new puzzle is available daily on the NYT website and app.

Microsoft starts testing Copilot Search with these users

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Microsoft starts testing Copilot Search with these users

Microsoft is testing a new version of Bing named ‘Copilot Search,’ which uses Copilot AI to provide a different style of search results. This AI-powered tool summarises search results and provides links to relevant web pages, displaying the steps taken to generate that response.

NYT Crosswords February 26 hints and answers

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NYT Crosswords February 26 hints and answers

NYT Crosswords February 26 hints and answers are here with some tips to help you solve them the future puzzles

MSI launches RTX 50 series laptops in India: Price, features, and availability

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MSI launches RTX 50 series laptops in India: Price, features, and availability

MSI has launched its RTX 50 series laptops, inspired by Norse mythology, featuring RTX 50 GPUs, Intel and AMD processors, AI optimizations, and advanced cooling. The lineup includes Titan, Raider, Stealth, Vector, and Venture series, starting at Rs 2,99,990 from March 2025.

Maha Shivratri 2025: Participate in live aartis online at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other Jyotirlinga temples

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Maha Shivratri 2025: Participate in live aartis online at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other Jyotirlinga temples

Maha Shivratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the ‘Magha’ month, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Devotees observe fasts, perform prayers, and participate in Maha Aartis to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. For those unable to visit temples in person, many Jyotirlinga temples across India offer virtual darshan and live streaming of Maha Aartis. Here’s how you can participate in these online ceremonies.

Elon Musk’s AI Grok 3 can now yell, flirt, and talk conspiracies

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Elon Musk’s AI Grok 3 can now yell, flirt, and talk conspiracies

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched a bold voice feature for Grok 3, enabling it to yell, flirt, and discuss conspiracies. Unlike Siri or ChatGPT, Grok offers extreme personalities, including sexy mode and unhinged mode. This unpredictable AI is going viral, but its long-term impact remains uncertain.

Noise Master Buds with Bose sound now available in India: Check price, specs and more

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Noise Master Buds with Bose sound now available in India: Check price, specs and more

Noise Master Buds with Sound by Bose are now available in India at INR 7,999. Featuring 49dB ANC, Spatial Audio, and Dual Device Connectivity, these earbuds offer an immersive experience. Available in Onyx, Titanium, and Silver, they promise premium sound and comfort. Buy now on Amazon, Croma, and more.

iQoo Neo 10R to launch on March 11: Key features, specifications and more we know so far

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iQoo Neo 10R to launch on March 11: Key features, specifications and more we know so far

iQoo Neo 10R is set to launch on March 11 and ahead of that, the company has confirmed several features, processor details about it.

Wordle today: Hints, Answers and Clues for #1348

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Wordle today: Hints, Answers and Clues for #1348

Wordle’s simple yet addictive gameplay keeps millions hooked daily. With just six chances to guess a five-letter word, it blends logic, vocabulary, and fun. Today’s answer, “AWARD,” highlights the thrill of discovery. A shared experience on social media, Wordle proves that small challenges bring big joy.

Microsoft beats Google to this new AI search feature

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Microsoft beats Google to this new AI search feature

Microsoft has added Copilot Search and it allows users to run search using Bing right withing the app or website.

Garena Free Fire Max OB48 update is rolling out, brings new weapons, MyZone event, and gameplay improvements

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Garena Free Fire Max OB48 update is rolling out, brings new weapons, MyZone event, and gameplay improvements

Garena’s Free Fire Max OB48 update introduces new weapons, the MyZone event, and gameplay improvements. Key changes include Tech Workshops, backpack capacity increases, character reworks, weapon adjustments, and system updates like account recovery and Craftland enhancements for better customization and balance.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 to be as thin as Oppo Find N5, new leak reveals

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 to be as thin as Oppo Find N5, new leak reveals

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, expected to launch in July 2025, will be thinner than previous models, with a thickness of about 9.5mm, reports suggest.

From Deep Research to Memory Management: The 6 important AI features on Pixel phones

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From Deep Research to Memory Management: The 6 important AI features on Pixel phones

Google has introduced several updates to its Gemini AI assistant on Pixel devices, aimed at making AI features more mainstream.

‘We will continue to foster a culture of…’ says Tim Cook as Apple stands by its DEI initiatives

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‘We will continue to foster a culture of…’ says Tim Cook as Apple stands by its DEI initiatives

Apple’s stance comes at a time when every other big tech company has altered their DEI program, following US president Donald Trump taking office.

Alibaba unveils new AI model to take on OpenAI's ChatGPT, Deepseek's R1

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Alibaba unveils new AI model to take on OpenAI's ChatGPT, Deepseek's R1

Alibaba's QwQ-Max-Preview is designed to replicate human-like thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving

OnePlus 12R drops to lowest-ever price: Here's how much it costs now

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OnePlus 12R drops to lowest-ever price: Here's how much it costs now

OnePlus has reduced the price of its OnePlus 12R, offering it at its lowest-ever effective price on Amazon. The smartphone, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, is now available at a significantly reduced price.

Gmail users, Google is making it easier for you to login to your account: How it works and more

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Gmail users, Google is making it easier for you to login to your account: How it works and more

Previously, Google sent SMS codes to users as part of two-factor authentication. These codes helped confirm identity and also prevented criminals from creating fake Gmail accounts for spam and malware.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Galaxy M06 5G launch date confirmed

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Galaxy M06 5G launch date confirmed

Samsung has confirmed the launch date for Galaxy M06 and Galaxy M16 in India via Amazon. As per the banner, the phones will launch on Feb 27.

Nothing Phone 3a series to launch in India on March 4: 6 things we know already about the device

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Nothing Phone 3a series to launch in India on March 4: 6 things we know already about the device

The Nothing Phone 3a series is launching in India on March 4. The Pro version features a 50MP periscope camera with 60x zoom, while the standard model has a different design. Prices may start around Rs 30,000. Expect a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, 5,000mAh battery, and a 120Hz AMOLED display.

Skyscanner launches DROPS feature to help Indian travellers find flight deals

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Skyscanner launches DROPS feature to help Indian travellers find flight deals

Skyscanner has introduced a new app-exclusive feature, DROPS, to help travellers find flight deals and discounts on flight ticket bookings. The feature is available in Hindi and English and the feature highlights the flight ticket price drop by a minimum value of 20% compared to the last lowest price in seven days.

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