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5 reasons why power banks blow up in flights and what users can do about it

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5 reasons why power banks blow up in flights and what users can do about it

Incidents of power banks catching fire are increasing day-by-day. While Airline authorities are working on new ground rules for carrying power banks in flights. you should understand how it catches fire and things you can do to prevent it.

Amazon layoffs ahead? Company plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots by 2027

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Amazon layoffs ahead? Company plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots by 2027

Amazon plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2027, raising concerns about layoffs and the future of warehouse work.

Microsoft Copilot gets 12 powerful upgrades to make AI feel friendlier and more human-like

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Microsoft Copilot gets 12 powerful upgrades to make AI feel friendlier and more human-like

Microsoft launches Copilot Fall Release with 12 new features including Mico, Groups, Memory, Health, and Learn Live to make AI more personal and human-centered.

Meta layoffs to continue as staff are told their roles are no longer needed due to automation; read the full memo

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Meta layoffs to continue as staff are told their roles are no longer needed due to automation; read the full memo

Meta has informed staff in its risk division that certain roles are being cut after compliance work moved from manual reviews to automated systems. The company says routine decisions are now handled by technology.

Microsoft says it will not create AI tools for erotic or adult content, distances itself from OpenAI

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Microsoft says it will not create AI tools for erotic or adult content, distances itself from OpenAI

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says the company won’t create erotic or “sexbot” AI tools, distancing itself from OpenAI’s plans to allow adult content.

Zoho Pay UPI app to launch soon: Here is everything we know about GPay, Paytm, BHIM rival

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Zoho Pay UPI app to launch soon: Here is everything we know about GPay, Paytm, BHIM rival

Zoho is preparing to enter India’s UPI payments market with Zoho Pay, a consumer-facing payments app bundled with its Arattai messenger and backed by Zoho’s existing payments and SaaS stack.

BGMI 4.1 update to rollout soon: Release date, theme details and changes likely coming to the game

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BGMI 4.1 update to rollout soon: Release date, theme details and changes likely coming to the game

The BGMI 4.1 update is tipped to arrive in mid-November with a winter-themed Frosty Funland mode, new traversal tools, seasonal items, and a refreshed reward cycle.

Meta faces new legal trouble as court finds company tried to block research on teen harm

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Meta faces new legal trouble as court finds company tried to block research on teen harm

A Washington court ruled that Meta cannot hide internal research on teen mental health harms, saying its lawyers told staff to change or block findings to avoid legal trouble.

Apple found at fault in landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions

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Apple found at fault in landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions

A UK competition tribunal has ruled against Apple in a landmark class-style lawsuit, finding the company at fault for abusing dominance through App Store commissions and clearing the way for damages.

Google Pixel 10 to get a GPU driver update to improve graphics performance

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Google Pixel 10 to get a GPU driver update to improve graphics performance

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 10 line will receive a GPU driver update after users reported poor graphics performance and outdated driver support on the Tensor G5-powered phones.

5 AI tools students should use in 2025 for research, knowledge, solutions and more

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5 AI tools students should use in 2025 for research, knowledge, solutions and more

Artificial intelligence has moved from being a curiosity to an embedded part of the learning workflow. Students now rely on AI for conceptual understanding, structured practice, research-grade sourcing, document creation and personalised study guidance. Five platforms — each built around a different learning need — have emerged as the most relevant for 2025,

Reliance Jio prepaid plans with free 50GB JioCloud storage, unlimited calling, data under Rs 500

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Reliance Jio prepaid plans with free 50GB JioCloud storage, unlimited calling, data under Rs 500

Reliance Jio has listed four prepaid plans priced between Rs 349 and Rs 449 that bundle unlimited voice calls, daily mobile data, SMS quota and free 50GB JioAICloud storage. All four plans sit under the festive offer category and additionally include Jio Gold benefits and JioHome trial access for new subscribers.

5 times ChatGPT proved it can be surprisingly clever and creative

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5 times ChatGPT proved it can be surprisingly clever and creative

Discover 5 times ChatGPT amazed users with clever, creative, and unexpectedly brilliant answers — from witty jokes to thoughtful insights.

5 Things Claude does better than ChatGPT

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5 Things Claude does better than ChatGPT

Claude offers unique features ChatGPT doesn't—like analyzing 150K words at once, creating live interactive tools, and persistent storage. Here's what you're missing.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares big quantum computing achievement, Elon Musk comments on willow chip success

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares big quantum computing achievement, Elon Musk comments on willow chip success

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the Willow chip, achieving calculations thousands of times faster than traditional computers. Elon Musk reacts to the milestone.

7 trends of 2025 that show how people’s use of AI has changed

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7 trends of 2025 that show how people’s use of AI has changed

AI in 2025 is no longer confined to labs or enterprise dashboards. It is now part of routine decisions — from drafting messages and planning work to predicting failures and regulating energy. The following ten shifts show how AI has changed real usage patterns rather than just technical benchmarks.

Some Samsung and Pixel users are unable to use Spotify: Here’s why

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Some Samsung and Pixel users are unable to use Spotify: Here’s why

Some Samsung and Pixel users are facing crashes and freezes on Spotify, especially over Wi-Fi. Spotify is investigating, but no fix is out yet.

ChatGPT Atlas is the new browser on the block, but it comes with myriad security concerns

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ChatGPT Atlas is the new browser on the block, but it comes with myriad security concerns

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser offers AI-powered browsing but raises significant privacy and security concerns. Learn more about the potential risks and features.

Apple removes this dating app from App Store for violating its content moderation policies

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Apple removes this dating app from App Store for violating its content moderation policies

Apple removes dating apps Tea Dating Advice and TeaOnHer from the App Store for violating content moderation rules and user privacy, following multiple complaints.

Google Cloud names Accenture veteran Karthik Narain as Chief Product and Business Officer

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Google Cloud names Accenture veteran Karthik Narain as Chief Product and Business Officer

Google Cloud appoints Karthik Narain, former Accenture Cloud First leader, as Chief Product and Business Officer to boost innovation and enterprise solutions.

Ex-Apple employee reveals how his name Sam Sung nearly cost him his job

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Ex-Apple employee reveals how his name Sam Sung nearly cost him his job

Ex-Apple employee Sam Sung reveals how going viral for his name nearly cost him his job and why he eventually decided to change it.

Bhai Dooj Wishes 2025: Create custom sibling wishes with ChatGPT and Gemini and share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and more

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Bhai Dooj Wishes 2025: Create custom sibling wishes with ChatGPT and Gemini and share on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and more

Bhai Dooj is being celebrated today and many siblings are now creating and sending customised digital wishes. Here is how to make personalised greetings and share them across social apps.

Meta layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in AI division after billion-dollar hiring spree

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Meta layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in AI division after billion-dollar hiring spree

Months after Mark Zuckerberg spent billions building Meta’s dream team for its “AI Superintelligence” project, the company is now trimming the same workforce. Around 600 employees from Meta’s AI division are being laid off in what the company calls an efficiency move.

India to soon get new guidelines on carrying power banks on flights

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India to soon get new guidelines on carrying power banks on flights

India’s aviation regulator is evaluating whether to tighten rules for carrying and using power banks on flights after recent cabin fire events reignited scrutiny of lithium-ion battery safety.

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