TECHNOLOGY
Man who once built iPhone is now poaching Apple staff for OpenAI’s hardware dream
At least 25 former Apple employees joined OpenAI in 2025 alone, including senior figures in design, engineering, and manufacturing. Some of them had worked for years on Apple’s most iconic products.
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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 4 Fast: Cheaper, quicker, and well, faster
xAI claims Grok 4 Fast slashes costs dramatically, offering a 98% price reduction for comparable results on key benchmarks. Whether the task is generating code or fetching answers from the web, the company says users will now get faster, more efficient responses without compromising quality.
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Cyberattack hits Heathrow and other European airports, disrupts check-in and flights
Heathrow — Europe’s busiest airport — reported delays, with aviation data firm Cirium confirming 29 cancellations across Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin. Brussels Airport said 10 flights had already been cancelled with average delays of about an hour.
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Vivo series T smartphones available at lowest-ever prices during Flipkart Big Billion Days
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Apple CEO Tim Cook denies tariffs drove iPhone 17 price hike
Apple recently raised the price of its iPhone 17 Pro by $100, while keeping the entry-level models unchanged. In India, the price of the iPhone 17 has gone up by Rs 3,000 compared to the iPhone 16.
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Olympus re-enters Indian market as OM SYSTEM with launch of OM-5 Mark II camera and 50-200mm PRO lens
The OM-5 Mark II is designed for outdoor creators who need a camera that can handle tough conditions. Compact and lightweight, the camera is splash, dust, and freezeproof, making it suitable for everything from wildlife to street photography.
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Planning to spend Rs 82,900 on iPhone 17? Expert shares tips to double the money instead
While the frenzy around the iPhone launch is nothing new, investor Vijay Kedia has sparked a conversation by suggesting that the money could be put to better use.
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Flipkart to deliver products in 10 minutes during Big Billion Days sale
The service will operate 24x7 throughout the festival and is seeing strong adoption in Tier-II and emerging markets, including cities like Ambala, Guwahati, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Patna.
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Want a perfect Dandiya Night photo of you: Here are 25 AI prompts you can try with Google Gemini, ChatGPT and other AI chatbots
Navratri season is here, and with it comes the energy of Garba and Dandiya nights. While smartphones capture festive moments, AI tools like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and other creative image-generation platforms now let you transform those memories into cinematic, poster-like visuals. With the right prompts, you can recreate your Dandiya night in a variety of moods — from high-energy dance shots to elegant portraits.
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How to deactivate Aadhaar card after death: Step-by-step guide using myAadhaar portal
Learn how to deactivate Aadhaar card after death using the myAadhaar portal. Follow 5 simple steps to report and prevent misuse of Aadhaar identity.
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iPhone 17, iPhone Air now available on BigBasket: 5 key things to know
iPhone 17 is now available on BigBasket across Tier 1 cities in India. Enjoy instant delivery, launch pricing, bank discounts, and exclusive NeuCoin rewards for Tata NeuCard holders.
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Xiaomi India announces Diwali sale with up to 60% off on smartphones, TVs, tablets and more
Xiaomi India kicks off its biggest Diwali sale with massive discounts on smartphones, QLED TVs, tablets, wearables, and smart lifestyle products. Save up to 60% and upgrade your tech this festive season
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iOS 26 turns AirPods into wireless mics for video recording on iPhone, here's how
Think of it as a built-in lapel mic — one that gives you professional-grade audio capture without being tethered to your iPhone. For vloggers, journalists, and casual creators alike, this is a small update with big potential.
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5 Samsung festive deals you shouldn’t miss: Galaxy S24, A, M & F series now at huge discounts
Samsung launches 5 festive deals on Galaxy smartphones in India. Get huge discounts on Galaxy S24, A, M & F series, with prices starting as low as Rs 7,499. Don’t miss these limited-time offers!
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Amazon increases salary of its workers with major pay hike, full-time staff to earn $1,600 more annually
The improvements don’t stop at salaries. Amazon is also lowering healthcare costs. Entry-level health plans will now cost just $5 a week, with $5 copays for visits.
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“This is due by…” Elon Musk gives 48 hours deadline to xAI employees
Musk sent an email on Tuesday afternoon to all xAI staff asking them to submit a one-page report of their recent work.
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How to get the MacBook Air M4 for Rs 79,999 on Amazon
The Apple 2025 MacBook Air (13-inch) with the M4 chip is now available on Amazon, and buyers can bring the effective cost down to around Rs 79,999 by combining Amazon sale prices with bank discounts.
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“It’s part of our culture…” GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke makes AI use mandatory for all employees
A recent memo from Microsoft executive Julia Liuson stated that AI usage will be considered in performance reviews, right alongside collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
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Nvidia and Intel announce collaboration to develop AI-focused CPUs and GPUs
Nvidia and Intel have announced a collaboration to develop custom CPUs and GPUs for data centers and PCs, with Nvidia investing $5 billion in Intel.
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Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max go on sale today: Price, variants, offers and more
Apple’s iPhone 17 series goes on sale in India today starting at Rs. 82,900, with launch offers including discounts, EMI options, and exchange bonuses.
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Google Chrome update bring AI-powered automation feature for shopping, security and tab management
Google has announced a major update to Chrome, introducing new AI-powered capabilities that make the browser more proactive, intelligent, and secure.
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Nothing launches Ear (3) with a new 'Talk' button on the case: All the details
Nothing has launched Ear (3), the next-generation True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, combining advanced noise cancellation, improved sound, and a redesigned metallic transparent look. The new earbuds aim to deliver clear calls, rich audio, and a premium design experience.
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Croma announces iPhone 17 offers with exchange bonus, NeuCoins and accessory discounts
Croma, the omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, has announced customer offers on the newly launched iPhone 17 range. The offers will be available across Croma stores, TRiBE by Croma outlets, Croma.com and the Tata Neu app. The launch campaign opens with a sale from September 19 to 27, followed by extended offers until October 26, with some benefits continuing beyond.
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Flipkart sale drops iPhone 16 price to Rs 51,000 just as iPhone 17 goes on sale; which is better?
iPhone 16 sees heavy discounts on Flipkart as iPhone 17 series launches, giving buyers a cost-effective alternative.
