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xAI says Grok will not ‘ask’ Elon Musk’s opinion before answering controversial questions

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xAI says Grok will not ‘ask’ Elon Musk’s opinion before answering controversial questions

To address the problems, X has tweaked Grok’s system prompts — the set of rules and boundaries that guide how it responds to user queries.

Resident Evil: Survival Unit strategy game coming to iPhone and iPad

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Resident Evil: Survival Unit strategy game coming to iPhone and iPad

Announced on July 10, Survival Unit offers a dramatic shift from the franchise’s usual third-person or first-person shooter gameplay. This time, it’s a full-fledged strategy game — the first of its kind in Resident Evil’s 30-year history.

Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi prepaid plans that offer free JioHotstar subscription

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Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi prepaid plans that offer free JioHotstar subscription

Here are some prepaid plans from Reliance Jio, Vi and Airtel that come with free JioHotstar subscription.

Samsung to launch Galaxy F36 5G on July 19 with 50MP camera, leather design and AI tools under Rs 20,000

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Samsung to launch Galaxy F36 5G on July 19 with 50MP camera, leather design and AI tools under Rs 20,000

Tesla comes to India: 8 app features users should look forward to

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Tesla comes to India: 8 app features users should look forward to

Tesla has finally arrived in India with its first showroom in Mumbai. The electric carmaker brings the Model Y at Rs 67.8 lakh, deliveries begin in Q3 2025. Tesla cars also come with a companion app which lets users take control of their car and also check status, etc. Here are 7 such features to use.

4 practical and useful AI features you should start using today

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4 practical and useful AI features you should start using today

Four artificial intelligence features are becoming standard in smartphones by 2025, shifting processing from the cloud to the device itself. This change facilitates faster, more private, and context-aware user interactions. The features range from content creation and proactive assistance to advanced security measures. Here are four AI features to use on smartphones:

Samsung tops global smartphone market as Apple shows modest growth

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Samsung tops global smartphone market as Apple shows modest growth

According to new shipment data from IDC, signalling signs of recovery after a prolonged slump. Total shipments reached 295.2 million units, up from 292.2 million a year ago.

5 ways people are secretly using ChatGPT at work

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5 ways people are secretly using ChatGPT at work

Many people quietly use ChatGPT at work to make their daily tasks easier. From writing emails to handling meetings, AI is quickly becoming the secret office helper no one talks about. Here are five common ways employees are using ChatGPT behind the scenes.

6 things to check before buying a budget Windows laptop

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6 things to check before buying a budget Windows laptop

Buying a budget laptop? Don’t get fooled by flashy specs or deep discounts. Whether it’s for work, study, or everyday use, making the right choice means knowing what truly matters. Here are six key things to check before spending your hard-earned cash on a budget laptop.

YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to help creators get discovered: Rollout, how it works and other details

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YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to help creators get discovered: Rollout, how it works and other details

YouTube launches ‘Hype’ in India to boost discovery for small creators with under 500,000 subscribers.

Word, Excel users, Indian government has a warning for millions of Windows laptops

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Word, Excel users, Indian government has a warning for millions of Windows laptops

CERT-In has issues serious warning for Windows PCs, Office and other Microsoft products

Anthropic’s Claude AI can now design with Canva directly from chat

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Anthropic’s Claude AI can now design with Canva directly from chat

Claude AI now lets users create and edit Canva designs directly in chat using Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol. Paid plans are required for access to this feature.

Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) now available in India: Check price, specs and launch offers

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Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1) now available in India: Check price, specs and launch offers

Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) go on sale in India starting July 15. Check prices, features, and launch day offers on Flipkart, Croma, and more.

Cognition AI buys Windsurf after Google hires CEO Varun Mohan and top executives in $2.4 billion deal

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Cognition AI buys Windsurf after Google hires CEO Varun Mohan and top executives in $2.4 billion deal

Cognition AI has acquired Windsurf after Google hired its CEO and top executives in a $2.4 billion deal, securing Windsurf’s product, team, and growing business.

After DeepSeek, China launches Kimi K2 AI model that outperforms GPT-4 in benchmarking tests

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After DeepSeek, China launches Kimi K2 AI model that outperforms GPT-4 in benchmarking tests

China’s Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K2, a trillion-parameter model that beats ChatGPT and GPT-4 in coding and math tasks, while using less compute power.

Mark Zuckerberg says AI researchers are joining Meta not for big salaries but for this reason

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Mark Zuckerberg says AI researchers are joining Meta not for big salaries but for this reason

Mark Zuckerberg says top AI researchers are joining Meta not for money, but for unmatched compute power and small, high-impact teams with direct access to leadership.

OnePlus starts rolling out Plus Mind AI feature to these smartphones: How it works and more

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OnePlus starts rolling out Plus Mind AI feature to these smartphones: How it works and more

Plus Mind helps users capture, organise, and retrieve content with just a swipe. It’s OnePlus’ take on AI-enhanced memory: photos, links, messages — anything you swipe up on with three fingers gets analysed, sorted, and saved to a new hub called Mind Space.

Google says it has developed an AI-powered cybersecurity tool that can stop an attack before it is launched

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Google says it has developed an AI-powered cybersecurity tool that can stop an attack before it is launched

The tool is also being applied to strengthen the security of widely-used open-source software, vastly increasing the scale and speed of defensive coverage.

Apple to start iPhone 17 production in India and China

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Apple to start iPhone 17 production in India and China

For the first time, Apple plans to start iPhone 17 production in both India and China on day one, marking a major shift in its manufacturing strategy.

Meta confirms it has deleted 10 million Facebook accounts, here’s why

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Meta confirms it has deleted 10 million Facebook accounts, here’s why

The move is part of a wider clean-up effort aimed at making feeds more relevant and authentic — especially as AI-generated junk floods social platforms.

Google confirms plans to merge Android and ChromeOS into a single unified platform

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Google confirms plans to merge Android and ChromeOS into a single unified platform

Merging Android and ChromeOS may finally give Google the cohesive platform it needs to compete with Apple across the board.

Qualcomm is making a next-gen Snapdragon chip for smartwatches with major performance upgrades

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Qualcomm is making a next-gen Snapdragon chip for smartwatches with major performance upgrades

Qualcomm is working on a new Snapdragon wearable chip, which has been codenamed Aspen, and could have a model number SW6100. It is expected to provide more efficiency and will be a part of Wear OS smartwatches in 2026.

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey 'vibe codes' second app in a week; this one tracks your Vitamin D

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Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey 'vibe codes' second app in a week; this one tracks your Vitamin D

The app is open source, with its code published on GitHub, and it’s the latest in Dorsey’s experimental “weekend builds” — side projects he’s coding using Goose, an open-source AI coding tool that’s part of a growing wave of “vibe coding” platforms.

How to use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac: A step-by-step guide

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How to use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac: A step-by-step guide

Apple’s Continuity Camera isn’t just about turning your iPhone into a pro-grade webcam — it can also double as a wireless microphone for your Mac. Here’s how to set it up and start using your iPhone mic with crystal-clear quality, perfect for Zoom calls, podcasts, or voiceovers.

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