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Engineer using ChatGPT for coding gets caught by CTO,what happened next is a lesson for every developer

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Engineer using ChatGPT for coding gets caught by CTO,what happened next is a lesson for every developer

A young engineer using ChatGPT for coding was caught off guard when his CTO asked technical questions he couldn’t answer. His experience is a wake-up call for every developer relying too much on AI without understanding the code.

Apple’s Apple Cinemas lawsuit: Why iPhone maker is suing US-based movie theatre chain

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Apple’s Apple Cinemas lawsuit: Why iPhone maker is suing US-based movie theatre chain

The tech company argues that the cinema chain’s name and branding are likely to confuse consumers, especially as Apple itself becomes more active in film production and streaming.

Here’s how much salary Apple pays employees in AI roles, software roles, and others

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Here’s how much salary Apple pays employees in AI roles, software roles, and others

Here’s a snapshot of Apple’s salary ranges across various roles (base pay only, excluding stock grants and bonuses)

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris reveals shocking reason for not using wireless earphones

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Former US Vice President Kamala Harris reveals shocking reason for not using wireless earphones

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris says she won’t use wireless earphones. Her reason might make you think twice about yours.

Apple reportedly building AI chatbot, search team to rival ChatGPT, Perplexity

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Apple reportedly building AI chatbot, search team to rival ChatGPT, Perplexity

This move comes as Apple Intelligence has stumbled out of the gate. Features like Genmoji and Notification Summaries haven’t exactly wowed users, while the highly-anticipated Siri revamp has been delayed by over a year.

How to use Traffic Prahari app to report traffic violations across the city and earn up to Rs 50,000 monthly

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How to use Traffic Prahari app to report traffic violations across the city and earn up to Rs 50,000 monthly

Delhi residents can earn up to ₹50,000 every month by reporting traffic violations using the Traffic Prahari app, launched by Delhi Police to promote public participation in road safety enforcement.

Sister’s Day 2025: Date, Wishes, WhatsApp stickers, quotes and more you can send to express love

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Sister’s Day 2025: Date, Wishes, WhatsApp stickers, quotes and more you can send to express love

Here's how to download and send WhatsApp Stickers, wishes, quotes

Happy Friendship Day 2025 wishes: How to download WhatsApp Stickers and send

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Happy Friendship Day 2025 wishes: How to download WhatsApp Stickers and send

Here's how to download WhatsApp Stickers and send

Meet man who rejected Mark Zuckerberg’s $1 billion job offer, now his LinkedIn profile is going viral

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Meet man who rejected Mark Zuckerberg’s $1 billion job offer, now his LinkedIn profile is going viral

Andrew Tulloch turned down a $1.5 billion job offer from Meta. His decision and LinkedIn profile are now going viral across the internet.

Indian man travels to Vietnam for MacBook, saves Rs 36,500 and enjoys a full 11-day trip

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Indian man travels to Vietnam for MacBook, saves Rs 36,500 and enjoys a full 11-day trip

An Indian man flew to Vietnam to buy a MacBook, saved Rs 36,500, and turned the trip into an 11-day vacation. Here's how he pulled it off.

Weekly tech wrap: TCS announces 12,000 job cuts, Microsoft joins $4 trillion club, JioPC launch, Neuralink milestone, Xiaomi, Vivo new phones and more

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Weekly tech wrap: TCS announces 12,000 job cuts, Microsoft joins $4 trillion club, JioPC launch, Neuralink milestone, Xiaomi, Vivo new phones and more

Here are top tech news of the week.

Google rolls out Deep Think in Gemini app: What it is, who can use, and more

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Google rolls out Deep Think in Gemini app: What it is, who can use, and more

Deep Think builds on the version of Google’s Gemini 2.5 model that recently clinched a gold medal standard at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

Sam Altman teases “ton of new stuff” coming soon from OpenAI, warns of hiccups

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Sam Altman teases “ton of new stuff” coming soon from OpenAI, warns of hiccups

In a post that feels like the calm before a product storm, Altman hinted that OpenAI is preparing to roll out a slew of new models, products, and features in the coming months.

Neuralink brain chip: What is it and how it is making people to extraordinary things using their mind

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Neuralink brain chip: What is it and how it is making people to extraordinary things using their mind

Elon Musk’s Neuralink implant is redefining the possibilities of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Known simply as “the Link,” this coin-sized device has already given users—from Noland Arbaugh to Audrey Crews and Alex—the ability to control computers and communicate using only their thoughts.

Telegram’s new update brings Story Albums, Gift Collections, and more

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Telegram’s new update brings Story Albums, Gift Collections, and more

Telegram has released a major update (v11.14.0) for Android and iOS, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing user experience and boosting content discoverability. Here are the key highlights:

Apple to open more retail stores in India as iPhone sales surge: 5 things to know

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Apple to open more retail stores in India as iPhone sales surge: 5 things to know

Apple is doubling down on India. After a record-breaking quarter, CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will open new retail stores across India later this year, aiming to deepen its presence in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. Here are the key highlights from Apple’s expansion plans.

Bing Search grows as Google's share in Search market drops: All the details

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Bing Search grows as Google's share in Search market drops: All the details

While Google still holds the lion’s share of search traffic, the rise of AI tools is reshaping how people find information. The default search box isn’t the only gateway anymore—AI chatbots are increasingly becoming an alternative front door to the web.

How China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot made Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg ‘rethink’ Meta’s AI strategy, and led to a talent war

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How China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot made Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg ‘rethink’ Meta’s AI strategy, and led to a talent war

China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot forced Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to rethink the company’s AI strategy, triggering a leadership shakeup, a new superintelligence lab, and a fierce talent war in Silicon Valley.

Instagram now requires 1,000 followers to go live: 5 key things to know

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Instagram now requires 1,000 followers to go live: 5 key things to know

Instagram now requires users to have a public account and at least 1,000 followers to go live. Here's what the change means and why it's sparking backlash.

Truecaller call recording feature to stop working on iPhones from September 30: Here’s why

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Truecaller call recording feature to stop working on iPhones from September 30: Here’s why

Truecaller will remove its call recording feature from iPhones starting September 30, citing technical challenges and a renewed focus on spam blocking. Here’s what users need to know.

Sex toy app exposed users’ private data, bug allowed hackers to take control of accounts

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Sex toy app exposed users’ private data, bug allowed hackers to take control of accounts

A security flaw in the Lovense sex toy app exposed users’ private data and allowed hackers to take over accounts. The company has fixed the issue, but concerns remain over its slow response.

Galaxy S25 FE to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far about the next-generation Fan Edition phone from Samsung

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Galaxy S25 FE to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far about the next-generation Fan Edition phone from Samsung

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S25 FE in India earlier than expected, with the device likely to debut around August or early September. Here’s everything we know so far.

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas makes bold claims about its Comet browser; says will 'replace' these two roles in every office

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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas makes bold claims about its Comet browser; says will 'replace' these two roles in every office

Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, has made a bold statement about the future of office work, claiming that the Comet browser could eventually replace two key white-collar roles: Recruiters and Administrative assistants.

Microsoft discontinues this Windows 11 version: Find out if your PC is affected

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Microsoft discontinues this Windows 11 version: Find out if your PC is affected

Launched in 2021, Windows 11 SE was Microsoft’s answer to Chromebooks—a simplified, cloud-first OS tailored for students and low-cost laptops.

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