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Intel sues ex-engineer for stealing 18,000 ‘top secret’ files worth $250,000

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Intel sues ex-engineer for stealing 18,000 ‘top secret’ files worth $250,000

The engineer, identified as Jinfeng Luo, worked at Intel from 2014 until his termination in July 2024. The company alleges that Luo downloaded around 18,000 files from his work laptop to a network-attached storage device (NAS) just days before his final departure.

Apple eyes deeper satellite integration for iPhone, report hints at 5G-from-space future  

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Apple eyes deeper satellite integration for iPhone, report hints at 5G-from-space future  

Apple reportedly remains cautious about becoming a full-fledged satellite carrier, but as coverage expectations grow, the company appears determined to make the iPhone truly connected.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra India launch: Updated design, camera and everything else we know

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra India launch: Updated design, camera and everything else we know

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra could arrive globally.

Reliance Jio Google Gemini Pro offer: Users are receiving 18 month free Gemini AI Pro; here's how you can get yours

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Reliance Jio Google Gemini Pro offer: Users are receiving 18 month free Gemini AI Pro; here's how you can get yours

Reliance Jio has started a phased rollout of Google’s Gemini Pro AI plan, offering 18 months of free access to eligible 5G users, including AI tools and 2 TB cloud storage.

How to complete Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC: Step-by-step guide, key points, and important details

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How to complete Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC: Step-by-step guide, key points, and important details

UIDAI’s Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC lets users verify identity without revealing their Aadhaar number or biometrics. Here’s how to download, share, and securely use the offline e-KYC document.

Oakter 65W GaN Charger review: Compact and reliable charging solution

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Oakter 65W GaN Charger review: Compact and reliable charging solution

The Oakter 65W GaN Charger delivers efficient, fast, and safe charging in a compact build. At ₹1,599, it’s a dependable single-port charger for smartphones, laptops, and travel.

Why Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg think that AI models are becoming biased and need fixing

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Why Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg think that AI models are becoming biased and need fixing

Sam Altman, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg agree that AI models show inherent bias due to internet data, prompting efforts to make them more balanced, transparent, and ethically responsible.

Paytm launches AI-powered travel app for smart trip planning

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Paytm launches AI-powered travel app for smart trip planning

Paytm has launched Paytm Checkin, an AI-integrated travel app that enables conversational bookings for flights, trains, buses, and metro rides while offering personalized itineraries and travel recommendations.

Perplexity Comet Assistant gets a major upgrade with ability to multitask across tabs and handle complex jobs

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Perplexity Comet Assistant gets a major upgrade with ability to multitask across tabs and handle complex jobs

Perplexity has rolled out a major upgrade to its Comet Assistant, enhancing its multitasking, web interaction, and user control features to handle longer, more complex tasks efficiently across tabs.

Oppo Find X9 series India price leaked ahead of launch: Here’s how much it will cost

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Oppo Find X9 series India price leaked ahead of launch: Here’s how much it will cost

Oppo’s Find X9 series is set to launch in India on November 18, and leaked prices suggest the Find X9 could cost Rs 74,999 while the Find X9 Pro may touch Rs 99,999. Both phones are expected to feature premium designs, big batteries, and Hasselblad-tuned cameras.

Samsung Galaxy phones were targeted using Android spyware for a year

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Samsung Galaxy phones were targeted using Android spyware for a year

Security researchers have uncovered a powerful Android spyware called Landfall that secretly targeted Samsung Galaxy phones for nearly a year. The campaign exploited a zero-day flaw, affecting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, and Z models before Samsung patched it in April 2025.

WhatsApp testing ‘Strict Account Settings’ for users at high risk of cyber attacks

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WhatsApp testing ‘Strict Account Settings’ for users at high risk of cyber attacks

WhatsApp, security, Strict Account Settings, WABetaInfo, cyber attacks, privacy, encryption, beta feature

Families sue OpenAI over suicides linked to ChatGPT, allege rushed release of GPT-4o

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Families sue OpenAI over suicides linked to ChatGPT, allege rushed release of GPT-4o

Seven families in the U.S. have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of releasing its GPT-4o model without adequate safety checks — with some cases alleging the chatbot directly encouraged suicide.

Government announces ‘AI by HER Global Impact Challenge’ with Rs 25 lakh prize: Participation details, eligibility and all other details

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Government announces ‘AI by HER Global Impact Challenge’ with Rs 25 lakh prize: Participation details, eligibility and all other details

The AI by HER Global Impact Challenge invites women-led teams to showcase deployable AI solutions for public good with Rs 25 lakh rewards.

Chinese-made passenger eVTOLs showcased at Shanghai’s CIIE: All the details

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Chinese-made passenger eVTOLs showcased at Shanghai’s CIIE: All the details

Chinese-made eVTOLs, including the INFLYNC L600, debuted at Shanghai’s CIIE 2025, showcasing advances in tiltwing ducted-fan design, hybrid propulsion, and low-altitude mobility for urban air transport.

How to Install WhatsApp on Apple Watch in 4 Simple Steps

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How to Install WhatsApp on Apple Watch in 4 Simple Steps

After years of waiting, WhatsApp has finally launched a dedicated app for Apple Watch, allowing users to send and receive messages, voice notes, and even react with emojis directly from their wrist. This marks the end of the old notification-only setup and gives Apple Watch users a full-fledged messaging experience. Here’s a simple four-step guide to install WhatsApp on your Apple Watch and start using it efficiently.

How to check if someone is using your PAN without your knowledge and stop it in 6 simple steps

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How to check if someone is using your PAN without your knowledge and stop it in 6 simple steps

Scammers can misuse your PAN card for loans, credit cards, or identity fraud. Here’s how to find out if your PAN is being used illegally and steps to stop it.

OriginOS 6 rollout: List of all the iQOO smartphones that will get the all-new OS update

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OriginOS 6 rollout: List of all the iQOO smartphones that will get the all-new OS update

iQOO has confirmed its lineup of smartphones eligible for the OriginOS 6 (Android 16) update, featuring AI tools, refreshed visuals, and improved performance scheduled in phases through 2026.

Domino’s Pizza takes a jab at GTA VI launch delay; asks Rockstar Games if they need help

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Domino’s Pizza takes a jab at GTA VI launch delay; asks Rockstar Games if they need help

Domino’s Pizza UK poked fun at Rockstar Games following the announcement of another delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, humorously offering “help delivering” after the studio postponed the game’s release.

Apple TV outage: New series ‘Pluribus’ from Breaking Bad producer may have caused platform to go down for the first time ever

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Apple TV outage: New series ‘Pluribus’ from Breaking Bad producer may have caused platform to go down for the first time ever

Apple TV experienced hours of disruption across North America following the premiere of Pluribus, with thousands reporting outages on Apple TV, Music, and Arcade before services gradually recovered.

Alibaba’s Qwen 3 outsmarts OpenAI with perfect score in world’s toughest math contest

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Alibaba’s Qwen 3 outsmarts OpenAI with perfect score in world’s toughest math contest

Alibaba’s Qwen 3 AI model has achieved a perfect score in the world’s toughest math exams, outperforming OpenAI’s models. The breakthrough marks a major leap for China’s AI research, showing how advanced reasoning and problem-solving are redefining the global AI race.

Google’s Gemini finally comes to Android Auto: Here’s everything you need to know

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Google’s Gemini finally comes to Android Auto: Here’s everything you need to know

Google has begun rolling out Gemini to Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant with a smarter, more natural AI that can chat live, translate messages, and integrate with Maps and smart devices.

YouTube’s AI age check is flagging real adults as kids: 5 key things to know

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YouTube’s AI age check is flagging real adults as kids: 5 key things to know

YouTube’s new AI-powered age verification system is wrongly flagging adult users as minors, forcing them to either submit ID proof or face strict viewing limits. Here’s everything you need to know about the second wave of YouTube’s controversial age-gating rollout.

WhatsApp is working on cross-platform chats: 5 key things you should know about it

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WhatsApp is working on cross-platform chats: 5 key things you should know about it

WhatsApp is testing cross-platform messaging that will let users chat with people on other apps like Telegram or Signal. The feature, currently in beta testing, aims to make messaging more open while keeping chats encrypted. Here’s everything you need to know about how it will work.

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