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Apple Event 2025 highlights: iPhone 17 series, AirPods Pro 3, new Apple Watch Ultra and more launched
Apple Event 2025 saw the launch of iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, AirPods Pro 3 and a new Apple Watch Ultra. Here’s everything announced.
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Samsung Innovation Campus to train 20,000 Indian students in future-tech during 2025
Samsung has announced a significant scale-up of its flagship skilling initiative, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), for 2025. The programme will expand its reach across 10 Indian states and train 20,000 students in key technology domains. Here are five things to know:
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This Google-owned app alerts you about speed cameras and police to help you avoid challans, and it’s not Google Maps
Navigation apps have become an essential tool for drivers, not just for directions but also for real-time traffic updates and alerts. While Google Maps is the most widely used, another app, Waze, has gained popularity worldwide for offering community-driven alerts. In India, Waze can help users avoid unexpected fines by providing notifications about speed cameras, police checkpoints, and road hazards, making it a useful companion for frequent travelers.
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Nepal social media ban explained: Why it was imposed, how it ended and what comes next
Nepal has ended its ban on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other platforms after protests killed 19 people, but youth-led “Gen Z protests” continue over corruption, inequality, and government accountability.
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Apple leads but Xiaomi, Samsung and Google make big gains as premium phone sales hit a record in 2025
India turned out to be the fastest-growing market for these expensive phones, with sales rising by over 35%. Easy payment options are helping more people afford premium models. China, however, is still the world’s biggest market overall.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max launching in few hours: PRICE could start at...
Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event is set to begin in just a few hours, marking the official debut of the iPhone 17 series. The lineup is expected to include four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and the top-end iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Xiaomi fires ex-Redmi chief Wang Teng for leaking company secrets: 5 key things to know
Xiaomi fires ex-Redmi chief Wang Teng over leaking company secrets. Here are 5 key things to know about his dismissal and what it means for the tech sector.
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From free AI tools to stronger security: 5 things about Perplexity’s new government plan
Perplexity has launched “Perplexity for Government” to bring secure AI tools to U.S. agencies. Here are 5 key things you need to know about the new initiative.
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Pixel 9 to drop below Rs 40,000 during Flipkart Big Billion Days sale: 5 key things to know
Google Pixel 9 is set to drop below Rs 40,000 during Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025. Check out the biggest discount, key specs, and everything you need to know before the sale.
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Why OpenAI is considering moving out of San Francisco despite its Bay Area roots
For OpenAI, moving out of California would be a huge decision. Most of its researchers are based in San Francisco, and Altman himself owns several homes in the Bay Area.
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“It was all over in less than 20 minutes…” Oracle employee reveals how he was laid off on Zoom call
The layoffs are mainly happening in Oracle’s cloud unit, which includes engineering, data center operations, and AI teams, both in India and the US.
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AI cameras help Mumbai Police catch over 100 thieves at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal
Police officials revealed that the system tracked a staggering 25 lakh visitors over the course of the festival. Among them, AI tools helped trace at least 50 known criminals.
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Apple Event 2025 live streaming: Date, time and how to watch in India
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AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton reveals girlfriend used ChatGPT to break up with him, calls it a strange experience
Hinton said his girlfriend once used an AI chatbot to end their relationship. Instead of writing her own breakup note, she asked the bot to explain why Hinton had been "a rat" and handed him the AI-generated critique.
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Meta hiring contractors to build Hindi AI chatbots for Indian users
The job listings, spotted on staffing platforms like Crystal Equation and Aquent Talent, suggest that these contractors won’t just be writing code, their main job is to build personalities and characters for chatbots that will eventually live inside Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says social media feels “fake”, here's why
Posting on X, Altman described reading Reddit threads about OpenAI’s Codex — which rival Anthropic’s Claude Code — and realising that even genuine fan chatter now feels suspiciously artificial.
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Apple 'Awe dropping' event today: How, when and where to watch Apple iPhone 17 launch and everything that Apple is launching
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3 at its “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, streaming live worldwide.
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This Indian state has the highest number of iPhone buyers and no, It’s not Delhi or Bengaluru
Maharashtra leads India in iPhone sales, surpassing Delhi and Bengaluru. Find out which models, storage options, and colors are most popular among Indian buyers.
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Ex-Meta security head alleges major security flaws in WhatsApp, sues the company
The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, comes from Attaullah Baig, WhatsApp’s former head of security. Baig claims that upon joining in 2021, he uncovered flaws that violated US securities laws and a 2020 Federal Trade Commission privacy settlement.
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AI, connected TV, and more: Google blames market shifts for open web decline
In a recent court filing tied to its ad tech monopoly trial, the company admitted something very different to its public narrative: “the open web is already in rapid decline.”
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Microsoft restores Azure after Red Sea undersea cable cuts disrupt service
Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud services were fully restored on Saturday evening after undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea caused disruptions across the Middle East. The outage highlighted the fragility of global internet infrastructure and the critical role of undersea cables in cloud connectivity.
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Apple Watch crosses $100 billion in revenue, claims report
Apple’s smartwatch business has crossed a symbolic $100 billion in cumulative revenues, but the achievement comes at a time when the segment faces mounting competition and slowing growth.
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Xiaomi Redmi 15 review: Impressive battery, strong performance
Xiaomi’s latest mid-ranger, the Redmi 15, packs a massive 7000mAh battery and a silky 144Hz display, aiming squarely at users who want endurance without breaking the bank. But while it nails stamina and everyday performance, its cameras and video capabilities leave room for improvement.
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iPhone 17 series battery details leak ahead of September 9 launch
iPhone 17 series battery details leak ahead of September 9 launch. From bigger batteries to eSIM-only variants, here’s what to expect from Apple’s upcoming lineup.
