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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.
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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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6 tried and tested tricks to speed up a slow Windows laptop
Windows machines degrade in speed because of cumulative background tasks, storage fragmentation, telemetry, and thermal throttling. You do not need to reset or upgrade hardware to restore a usable baseline first. These six interventions are reversible and system-native.
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ChatGPT Atlas vs Perplexity Comet: How the two AI-first web browsers compare in terms of AI capabilities and agentic mode
ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity Comet both position themselves as AI-first browsers, but they differ deeply in how they reason, act, automate, and handle multi-step tasks with or without user supervision. ChatGPT Atlas vs Perplexity Comet: How the two AI-first web browsers compare in terms of AI capabilities and agentic mode.
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10 AI image generators that let you design things with just command prompts
AI-driven platforms now let users produce graphics, illustrations and design assets without traditional skills. These tools generate and edit visuals from text, streamlining creative work for hobbyists and professionals
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Apple MacBook Pro M5 is now available for purchase in India: Variant-wise price, features and all other details
Apple has begun selling the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip in India across online and offline Apple Stores. Here are the detailed variant-wise prices, features and availability.
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ChatGPT Atlas web browser: A step-by-step guide to download, supported platforms, transfer history, passwords and more
OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT Atlas browser for macOS. This guide explains how to download it, supported platforms, features and how to begin using it.
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“AI will replace all…” Elon Musk warns that working may soon become optional
Elon Musk predicts AI and robots will replace all jobs, making work optional. His comments follow reports that Amazon plans to automate over 500,000 roles in the coming years, raising questions about the future of work and human employment.
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Perplexity increases Comet referral reward to $3 per invite with free one month Pro subscription
Perplexity has increased Comet’s referral payout from $2 to $3 for a limited time while keeping a free month of Comet Pro for invitees, coinciding with attention on ChatGPT Atlas.
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Apple rolls out iOS 26.1 public beta 4 update: All the new features explained
Apple has released the latest beta update of iOS 26.1 that adds new Liquid Glass transparency controls, a lock screen camera swipe toggle, and more customisation options for eligible iPhone users.
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iPhone 17 Pro back in stock on Amazon India with Rs 6,750 discount: 5 key things to know
iPhone 17 Pro is back in stock on Amazon India! Learn how to save up to Rs 6,750 with HDFC EMI or get Rs 6,745 cashback using Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. Check price, offers, and step-by-step guide to grab the latest iPhone 17 Pro today.
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Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots by 2033
Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots in its U.S. warehouses over the next decade. The move aims to cut costs, increase efficiency, and create new technical roles, but it also raises concerns about the future of traditional warehouse jobs.
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Apple’s foldable iPad with 18-inch OLED screen faces setbacks, pushing release plans to 2029
Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPad has been delayed to 2029 or later due to engineering and display challenges. The 18-inch OLED tablet, expected to cost around $3,000, faces weight and design hurdles as Apple works with Samsung to perfect the screen.
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5 things you didn’t know ChatGPT can do
Artificial intelligence has taken a huge leap in 2025, and at the center of it all is ChatGPT now more powerful, intuitive, and helpful than ever.
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YouTube announces new AI likeness detection tool: What it is and how it protects creators from deepfakes
YouTube is rolling out an AI likeness detection tool to help creators spot and remove deepfake videos using their face without permission. Here’s how the new feature works and who gets access first.
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Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset: Here’s everything we know
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy XR headset, its first Android XR-powered mixed reality device designed to rival Apple’s Vision Pro. Packed with Google’s Gemini AI, immersive apps, and an infinite workspace, it redefines how users watch, explore, and create.
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ChatGPT Atlas is here and it goes against Google Chrome and Perplexity Comet: 5 things to know about OpenAI's new browser
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Atlas, a Mac-first web browser built with ChatGPT at its core, adding agent mode, optional browser memories and native AI actions to rival Chrome and Perplexity.
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NYT Connections hints and answers today for October 22, 2025 (Puzzle #864)
The October 22, 2025, puzzle (#864) proved to be particularly intriguing, featuring a mix of themes that tested players’ linguistic and reasoning skills. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the puzzle, including hints, answers, gameplay tips, and strategies for mastering future puzzles.
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X to offer custom and 'rare' usernames to users via Handle Marketplace
X has launched its Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request inactive usernames and enabling allocation or sale of “rare” handles through drops and invitation-only sales under new rules.
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OpenAI takes on Google Chrome, Perplexity Comet with new Atlas browser: All the details
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that rivals Google Chrome and Perplexity Comet. Atlas brings smart features like agent mode, memory, and split-screen ChatGPT integration, redefining how users browse, research, and complete tasks online.
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Meta announces new safety tools to curb scams on WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and other platforms
Meta has introduced new anti-scam protections across WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook and Instagram, paired with awareness programmes in India to help senior citizens identify, avoid and report online fraud.
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Samsung launches first-ever Perplexity AI-powered TV app: 5 key things to know
Samsung launches the first-ever Perplexity AI-powered TV app, enhancing the Vision AI Companion experience. Get real-time answers, recommendations, and smart insights directly on your Samsung TV, now with a free 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription for 2025 models.
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Meta rolls out new tools to protect seniors from online scams: 5 key things to know
Meta has introduced new tools and awareness campaigns to protect users, especially older adults, from scams and online fraud.
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5 air purifiers from Sharp, Honeywell, Havells and Philips with minimum discount you can consider buying
Multiple air purifiers from Sharp, Honeywell, Havells and Philips are currently listed with visible markdowns and EMI options on Amazon India. Based only on the shared product data, here are five models with their prices, discount tags and headline-level attributes from the listings.
