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4 common mistakes that make public Wi-Fi risky and dangerous

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4 common mistakes that make public Wi-Fi risky and dangerous

Public Wi-Fi is super convenient, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. There are quite a few key missteps people make that can put their privacy and security at serious risk. Here’s how to avoid falling into those traps.

Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro launched in India with up to 54 hours playback and IP55 rating

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Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro launched in India with up to 54 hours playback and IP55 rating

Oppo has launched the Enco Buds3 Pro wireless earbuds in India, featuring an extended playback time of up to 54 hours with the charging case, IP55-rated dust and water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

This top school is forcing students to use pens instead of keyboards to avoid using ChatGPT for essays

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This top school is forcing students to use pens instead of keyboards to avoid using ChatGPT for essays

Townsend Harris High School in Queens is making students handwrite summer essays in class to stop ChatGPT cheating, sparking debate over fairness and AI use in schools.

CEO Satya Nadella wants Microsoft to move from its old identity of a ‘software factory’ to AI-driven ….

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CEO Satya Nadella wants Microsoft to move from its old identity of a ‘software factory’ to AI-driven ….

Satya Nadella says Microsoft will move beyond making software to become an AI-driven “intelligence engine” empowering global creation.

PwC to give junior accountants manager-level roles as AI handles routine work

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PwC to give junior accountants manager-level roles as AI handles routine work

PwC is overhauling its training as AI takes over routine accounting work, fast-tracking junior accountants into manager roles within three years and focusing on critical thinking and leadership skills.

iPhone 16 is India’s top-selling phone but Vivo still holds the crown

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iPhone 16 is India’s top-selling phone but Vivo still holds the crown

India’s smartphone sales are rising again in 2025, with Vivo, Samsung, and Apple leading the pack. See which phones topped the charts and what could slow the market’s growth.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to visit White House to discuss his 'role' after Trump calls for his resignation

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to visit White House to discuss his 'role' after Trump calls for his resignation

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday.

OPPO K13 Turbo vs K13 Turbo Pro: Specs, features, and price compared

TECHNOLOGY

OPPO K13 Turbo vs K13 Turbo Pro: Specs, features, and price compared

OPPO K13 Turbo 5G or Turbo Pro 5G? We compare specs, performance, cameras, and price to help you decide which powerful 5G phone is worth your money.

Oppo K13 Turbo 5G mobile series launched with built-in fan: Check price in India, specs, and features

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Oppo K13 Turbo 5G mobile series launched with built-in fan: Check price in India, specs, and features

Oppo has launched the K13 Turbo 5G series in India, featuring the K13 Turbo 5G and K13 Turbo Pro 5G models with gaming-focused features, AMOLED displays, and large batteries. Prices start at Rs 24,999, with sales beginning on August 15 via Flipkart, Oppo’s online store, and offline retailers.

Elon Musk makes latest model of Grok AI free for all on X: All the details

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Elon Musk makes latest model of Grok AI free for all on X: All the details

The move significantly lowers the entry barrier for users who previously faced paywalls or tiered access, potentially boosting engagement on Elon Musk’s social platform.

Man sues Microsoft for discontinuing Windows 10 support: Here’s why

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Man sues Microsoft for discontinuing Windows 10 support: Here’s why

A California man is suing Microsoft over its plan to end Windows 10 support in October, claiming it will force millions to upgrade and put older PCs at risk.

Will the Pixel 10 come without a SIM tray? New leak reveals shocking details

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Will the Pixel 10 come without a SIM tray? New leak reveals shocking details

A new leak suggests the Pixel 10 series could drop the physical SIM card tray in the US and go eSIM-only. Here’s what that means for travellers and everyday users.

Oppo K13 Turbo series to launch today: Event details, expected price, features and more

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Oppo K13 Turbo series to launch today: Event details, expected price, features and more

Oppo K13 Turbo series is launching today. Here's everything we know so far.

Nvidia, AMD may pay revenue from chip sales in China to the US government

TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia, AMD may pay revenue from chip sales in China to the US government

If finalised, the deal would give the White House a direct cut of chip sales in China — a first-of-its-kind arrangement — while allowing Nvidia and AMD to maintain access to one of their most important markets

Apple leads the market as global tablet shipments jump 13.1% in Q2 2025

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Apple leads the market as global tablet shipments jump 13.1% in Q2 2025

The growth built on Q1 momentum, fueled by product refreshes, replacement cycles, education projects, and subsidies in China. Aggressive promotions have been key to Samsung’s regional growth, while Apple’s volume remains anchored by lower-priced iPads.

Apple dismisses fresh allegations of Apple Pay tech theft

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Apple dismisses fresh allegations of Apple Pay tech theft

Apple stressed that courts have “repeatedly rejected Fintiv’s claims” and called the latest filing an attempt to “distract from their failed patent case.”

Seeing boring videos on YouTube? Here's how to reset your recommendatios

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Seeing boring videos on YouTube? Here's how to reset your recommendatios

YouTube’s recommendation system works by analysing the videos you watch, the creators you follow, and the patterns in your watch history.

“Please can I have it back”: Sam Altman explains why users want ChatGPT's 'yes-man' back

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“Please can I have it back”: Sam Altman explains why users want ChatGPT's 'yes-man' back

Apple’s iPhone 17 could see a price hike, here's why

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Apple’s iPhone 17 could see a price hike, here's why

Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed last week that most US-sold iPhones now come from India, but any expansion of tariffs to cover those imports would hit Apple’s margins hard.

Google Gemini Live gets productivity boost with Calendar, Tasks, Keep access

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Google Gemini Live gets productivity boost with Calendar, Tasks, Keep access

First announced at Google I/O 2025 in May, this upgrade moves Gemini Live from being a purely general-knowledge assistant to a tool that can tap into your own data.

Delhi Police to add black spots in Google Maps to highlight accident prone zones and curb accedents

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Delhi Police to add black spots in Google Maps to highlight accident prone zones and curb accedents

The Delhi Traffic Police is joining hands with Google Maps to highlight accident-prone areas, known as “black spots,” across the national capital.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains why he reviews salaries of all 42,000 employees instead of HR

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains why he reviews salaries of all 42,000 employees instead of HR

Huang also believes in keeping teams small but powerful. He says a group of about 150 skilled researchers, with the right funding, can achieve game-changing breakthroughs.

Sam Altman has good news for ChatGPT users: Announces GPT-4o’s return; here’s how to switch back

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Sam Altman has good news for ChatGPT users: Announces GPT-4o’s return; here’s how to switch back

Sam Altman says GPT-4o is returning after GPT-5 backlash. Paid ChatGPT users can switch back via “Show legacy models” in settings; OpenAI will monitor usage and improve transparency on model selection.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT defeats Elon Musk’s Grok in AI chess showdown

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT defeats Elon Musk’s Grok in AI chess showdown

Over three days, eight AI systems from OpenAI, xAI, Google, Anthropic, and Chinese developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI competed.

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