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Why Sam Altman is calling Meta’s AI hiring a “war cry”

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Why Sam Altman is calling Meta’s AI hiring a “war cry”

Amazon Great Freedom 2025 sale announced: Check dates, early access, deals and more

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Amazon Great Freedom 2025 sale announced: Check dates, early access, deals and more

Amazon's Great Freedom Festival sale starts August 3 at 12 PM with early Prime access, SBI card discounts, and up to 80% off across mobiles, electronics, appliances, fashion, and more.

Messi meets AI: Digital artwork of iconic goal sells for $1.87 million

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Messi meets AI: Digital artwork of iconic goal sells for $1.87 million

The goal, scored against Manchester United in the 70th minute of the final in Rome, saw the 5-foot-7 Messi rise improbably above Rio Ferdinand to meet a Xavi cross with a deft header, boot flying off in the process.

Explained: What is the women-only Tea app, why it created controversy, and the data leak

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Explained: What is the women-only Tea app, why it created controversy, and the data leak

Launched in 2023 by Sean Cook, a Bay Area tech exec whose mother was catfished, Tea aims to give women more control in the often murky world of online dating.

UK’s porn crackdown gets real: Age checks, AI Scans, and a lot more

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UK’s porn crackdown gets real: Age checks, AI Scans, and a lot more

Sites like Pornhub, as well as platforms like Reddit and Bluesky, have begun rolling out age-check systems for UK users. Some use third-party verification services; others do it in-house.

‘I have failed you completely…’ Google Gemini deletes user’s files, later apologises

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‘I have failed you completely…’ Google Gemini deletes user’s files, later apologises

When he asked Gemini to undo the move and restore everything to the old folder, the tool struggled. It kept trying to move files from a folder that didn’t actually exist. Despite a series of efforts, the files were gone.

iQOO Z10R buying guide: Should you buy it under Rs 20,000?

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iQOO Z10R buying guide: Should you buy it under Rs 20,000?

The iQOO Z10R might just be worth a look. With a premium curved display, large battery, and a capable processor, it has a lot going for it — especially for its price

Man captured naked by Google Street View camera gets Rs 10 lakh in privacy lawsuit

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Man captured naked by Google Street View camera gets Rs 10 lakh in privacy lawsuit

In the end, the court ruled in the man’s favor and ordered Google to pay him an amount equal to around $12,500, which is about Rs 10 lakh.

QLED or OLED TV? Key differences and how to choose the right one

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QLED or OLED TV? Key differences and how to choose the right one

Both promise stunning visuals, deep contrast, and vibrant colour. But which one actually delivers the better picture, and more importantly, which one is right for you?

5 iconic phones that rewrote mobile history

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5 iconic phones that rewrote mobile history

A handful of mobile phones have played a pivotal role in redefining what handheld technology can offer. These breakthrough devices introduced new capabilities, shaped user expectations, and influenced the direction of the entire industry. Here’s a look at five phones that marked turning points in the evolution of smartphones.

Read: Intel’s internal note to customers on spinning off its networking division

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Read: Intel’s internal note to customers on spinning off its networking division

Intel plans to spin off its NEX unit into a new company; read the full memo sent to customers by Sachin Katti.

‘They are behind and need to…’ Google DeepMind CEO takes a dig at Meta’s AI hiring spree

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‘They are behind and need to…’ Google DeepMind CEO takes a dig at Meta’s AI hiring spree

In an attempt to accelerate progress, Meta has been offering eye-watering compensation packages—some reportedly touching $200 million a year—to lure top talent.

Lost your iPhone? A step-by-step guide on what to do next

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Lost your iPhone? A step-by-step guide on what to do next

The thought of losing your iPhone can be quite scary. Here’s a complete step-by-step guide from Apple on what to do when your iPhone goes missing.

iOS 26 public beta: How to set up custom chat backgrounds in Messages on iPhone

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iOS 26 public beta: How to set up custom chat backgrounds in Messages on iPhone

The feature lets you assign a specific look to each conversation, whether it’s a favourite photo, a bold colour, or a whimsical image generated via Apple’s new Image Playground tool.

WhatsApp may soon let you import your Facebook profile picture: 5 key details

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WhatsApp may soon let you import your Facebook profile picture: 5 key details

WhatsApp may soon let users import their profile picture from Facebook or Instagram. Here are 5 key things to know about this new feature and how it works.

Google Pixel 9 gets price cut on Amazon ahead of Pixel 10 launch: 5 key things to know

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Google Pixel 9 gets price cut on Amazon ahead of Pixel 10 launch: 5 key things to know

Google Pixel 9 gets a major price cut ahead of the Pixel 10 launch on August 20. Should you buy now or wait? Here are 5 key things to know before you decide.

Trusting ChatGPT with your personal problems? Sam Altman says you should think twice

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Trusting ChatGPT with your personal problems? Sam Altman says you should think twice

In a recent podcast conversation with comedian Theo Von, Altman said users, especially young people, often talk to ChatGPT like it’s a therapist or life coach. But unlike real professionals, AI does not offer any legal confidentiality.

Google Photos can now convert your photos into video and anime art: Feature details, how to use it and more

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Google Photos can now convert your photos into video and anime art: Feature details, how to use it and more

Google Photos now lets you turn images into AI-generated videos or stylised remixes using two new features—Photo to video and Remix—available via the new Create tab rolling out from August.

OpenAI to launch GPT-5 in August: Changes, improved performance and all that’s expected

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OpenAI to launch GPT-5 in August: Changes, improved performance and all that’s expected

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5 in August with improved reasoning, smaller model variants, and expanded capabilities, according to CEO Sam Altman.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls ChatGPT ‘bad and dangerous’ for kids: Here’s why

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls ChatGPT ‘bad and dangerous’ for kids: Here’s why

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that teenagers relying too heavily on ChatGPT for advice and support could be “bad and dangerous.” His remarks follow a survey showing many teens trust AI companions, potentially weakening their judgment and independence.

Amazon launches affordable Kindle Colorsoft and first-ever Kids Edition

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Amazon launches affordable Kindle Colorsoft and first-ever Kids Edition

Amazon has expanded its Kindle Colorsoft lineup with two major additions: a more affordable 16 GB model and the debut of Kindle Colorsoft Kids. Designed for both budget-conscious readers and young bookworms, these new devices bring the benefits of colour e-ink to an even wider audience. Here are the key highlights:

ChatGPT Agent now available on Mac app: Who can use, what it does, and more

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ChatGPT Agent now available on Mac app: Who can use, what it does, and more

First announced last week, Agent combines OpenAI’s Deep Research and Operator systems to let ChatGPT autonomously browse the web, extract data, generate code, and interact with platforms like GitHub and Google Drive.

11 Perplexity AI features and tricks everyone should know and use

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11 Perplexity AI features and tricks everyone should know and use

Perplexity has suddenly become one of the most popular names in AI space. While the credit certainly goes to Airtel for offering users the Pro subscription free of cost. But, it just can't be that one reason behind it. Perplexity has some tricks up its sleeves and if you are new to it or moving on from ChatGPT, you would want to know some basics that will help you get onboard better and get things done in a better way.

This Women-only dating app has suffered massive data breach: 72,000 user images leaked, company responds

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This Women-only dating app has suffered massive data breach: 72,000 user images leaked, company responds

Tea, a viral women-only app, confirms massive breach affecting 72,000 user images.

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