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Reliance Jio announces JioPC: Plans, features, AI tools, free trial and all other details
Reliance Jio has launched JioPC, a virtual desktop platform that promises to make high-end, AI-ready computing accessible to all Indians. Backed by cloud infrastructure, JioPC is designed for affordability, flexibility, and nationwide reach. Here are 12 key things to know:
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Microsoft Edge’s new Copilot mode: 4 features that make it an AI browser
Microsoft is giving its Edge browser a serious AI upgrade with Copilot Mode — an experimental new feature that blends web browsing with personal assistance. Think of it as a smarter way to browse, compare, and act across tabs, all powered by the same Copilot tech Microsoft has been building into Windows and Office. Here are four key features worth noting:
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Redmi 15 5G to launch soon: Here’s everything we know so far about the phone
Redmi 15 5G will launch in India on August 19 with a 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, AI features, and a 144Hz display. It will be available via Amazon.
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Redmi Note 14 vs Redmi Note 14 SE 5G: Should you pay more or save some for accessories?
Xiaomi continues to dominate the mid-range smartphone market with its latest offerings — the Redmi Note 14 and the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G. While both phones cater to budget-conscious buyers, they differ in subtle but meaningful ways. Here’s a complete breakdown in 9 key points:
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Noise launches Air Clips 2 with air conduction and low-latency audio in India: 5 key highlights
Noise has launched the Air Clips 2 in India at Rs 3,999. These clip-on earbuds offer 40 hours of battery, dual device pairing, and air conduction audio, designed to keep your ears open to the world while listening to music or taking calls.
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Google starts rolling out redesigned homepage and prompt bar for Gemini on Android
Google is redesigning the Gemini app on Android with a new prompt bar and homepage layout. It introduces a cleaner UI, tools section, and prompt-based guidance for writing, building, and researching.
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Skullcandy brings back the Icon headphones with ANC, 60-hour battery and more at Rs 8,999
Skullcandy relaunches its iconic Icon headphones in India with active noise cancellation, 60-hour battery life, sweat resistance, and smart features—all at a special price of Rs 8,999.
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BOULT co-founder Varun Gupta accuses rivals of using threats, fake reviews and pressure tactics to destroy company
In a fiery LinkedIn post, Gupta shared what he called the “ugly side” of the business, saying the team at BOULT faced pressure and intimidation simply for building a product that was doing well.
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How a harmless iPhone feature is secretly helping people cheat on their partners
Many iPhone users are secretly using the Notes app to cheat on their partners by taking advantage of its shared note feature. Here’s how the trick works and why it’s so hard to catch.
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Microsoft reveals major macOS privacy flaw ‘that could expose Apple Intelligence data
The exploit worked by dropping malicious Spotlight plugins into user-writable directories. Spotlight would automatically index these plugins and, crucially, execute them without user interaction.
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Amazon launches Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) in India: Price, features, and more
This latest Echo Show sports a compact 5.5-inch smart display, now with sleeker rounded edges and an infinity cover glass. The Echo Show 5 includes a physical camera shutter, mic mute button, and settings to view or delete voice recordings.
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Ola’s AI startup Krutrim lays off over 100 employees in second round of job cuts, report claims
Krutrim had about 600 people in this department alone, and now a significant chunk has been let go. This comes just weeks after the company’s first round of layoffs in June, which impacted over a dozen roles.
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Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth-based messaging app ‘bitchat mesh’ launches on iPhone
Built over a weekend and released as an open-source project, bitchat mesh is designed for hyperlocal messaging. Users are automatically assigned a random @ handle upon launch (customisable via a simple tap), and can message others nearby using only Bluetooth signals.
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Delhites can win up to Rs 50,000 by reporting traffic violations on Prahari app: What it is and how it works
Delhiites can now earn up to Rs 50,000 by reporting traffic violations through the Traffic Prahari app. Here's how the app works, what you can report, and how the rewards are given.
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Microsoft brings Copilot mode to Edge as it joins AI browser race
This move places Microsoft firmly in the browser AI arms race. It’s competing with rivals like Perplexity, Opera’s Aria, OpenAI-backed integrations, and The Browser Company’s Arc browser, all of which are positioning AI as the new standard for internet navigation.
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Turkey earthquake: What is Android’s Earthquake Alert System and how its failure led to thousands of deaths
Google's Android alert system failed to warn millions before Turkey’s deadly 2023 quake, raising concerns about its reliability.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max to get massive camera upgrade: Likely to get an 8x optical zoom and a brand new lens system
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NASA faces crisis as 4,000 staff apply for exit: All the details
NASA is undergoing its biggest internal shake-up in decades, with nearly 4,000 employees opting into a controversial voluntary resignation scheme. The move follows sweeping budget cuts and growing unrest within the agency over the Trump administration’s direction for U.S. space policy.
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Alibaba’s first AI smart glasses arrive and may give Meta, OpenAI a reason to worry
While Alibaba hasn’t yet revealed pricing or technical specs, the move signals just how seriously Chinese tech giants are taking the AI hardware push.
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Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas questions Google browser’s future; netizens react
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas questioned if users will still use Chrome in 2030 as Comet gains attention for its AI-native approach, sparking debate among netizens.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to get 'biggest-ever' discount in the Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale 2025
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to be available for Rs 79,999 during Amazon’s Great Freedom Sale, starting July 31 for Prime members.
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Google Pixel 6a bursts into flames just inches away from user while he was sleeping
A Google Pixel 6a reportedly caught fire while charging just 40cm away from a sleeping user. The incident damaged the room and raised serious concerns about battery safety. Here's what happened and what the user experienced.
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Samsung announces third-edition of Walk-a-thon India challenge: Date, how to participate, prize and more
Samsung India launches third edition of Walk-a-thon India challenge. Participants completing 200,000 steps from August 1-30 can win Galaxy Watch8 or discount coupons worth INR 15,000.
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How to read deleted WhatsApp Messages in 5 simple steps
Want to read deleted WhatsApp messages? Here's a simple guide with 5 effective ways to try, including using backup, notification history, and more, no third-party apps required.
