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‘Grok 4 is better than PhDs in every subject,’ Elon Musk claims as he launches $300 monthly subscription plan

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‘Grok 4 is better than PhDs in every subject,’ Elon Musk claims as he launches $300 monthly subscription plan

Musk went even further, suggesting Grok could start discovering new technologies by the end of this year, and possibly new physics within two years.

Pixel 9 Pro to get free Google AI Pro subscription and Veo 3 access: All the details

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Pixel 9 Pro to get free Google AI Pro subscription and Veo 3 access: All the details

Google has also expanded Circle to Search, its intuitive feature that lets you search anything on your screen. With the new AI Mode, now available in India and the US, you can ask follow-up questions and dive deeper into your searches without leaving the app.

iPhone 15 to get big price cut during Amazon Prime Day but is it worth buying with iPhone 17 around the corner?

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iPhone 15 to get big price cut during Amazon Prime Day but is it worth buying with iPhone 17 around the corner?

Apple typically launches its new iPhones in September, and the iPhone 17 is expected to bring design upgrades and better battery life. So if you're someone who always wants the latest, waiting might make more sense. But if you'r

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price: What Samsung's most expensive phone has to offer

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price: What Samsung's most expensive phone has to offer

Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 prices start at Rs 1,74,999 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The 12GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs 1,86,999, while the top-end version with 16GB RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage costs Rs 2,10,999.

Days after laying off thousands of employees, Microsoft says AI helped save over $500 million

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Days after laying off thousands of employees, Microsoft says AI helped save over $500 million

Microsoft is doubling down on AI and aggressively chasing top research talent, even as it trims headcount elsewhere.

Perplexity AI launches Comet, an AI browser to take on Google Chrome

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Perplexity AI launches Comet, an AI browser to take on Google Chrome

The browser merges tabs, tasks, and tools into a single intelligent interface, allowing users to navigate the web more like a conversation than a clunky stack of hyperlinks

Galaxy Unpacked 2025 is over: Everything that Samsung announced at the event

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Galaxy Unpacked 2025 is over: Everything that Samsung announced at the event

Samsung hosted its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on July 9 in New York, where it unveiled a fresh wave of foldables, smartwatches, and a long-awaited Fan Edition device. Here are six key announcements from the event.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE India price announced: Check pre-orders, bank discounts and all other details

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE India price announced: Check pre-orders, bank discounts and all other details

Samsung has announced the India prices for the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Watch8 series. Pre-orders are now live with launch offers, bank discounts, and exclusive benefits.

Apple iPhone tips: 7 smart charging habits to make your iPhone battery last longer

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Apple iPhone tips: 7 smart charging habits to make your iPhone battery last longer

Want your iPhone battery to age gracefully? Charging it the wrong way every day can quietly chip away at its health. From overheating to fast charging habits, small tweaks make a big difference. Here are seven smart tips to keep your battery healthier, longer—without changing how you use your phone

ByteDance denies TikTok sale to Oracle-led consortium

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ByteDance denies TikTok sale to Oracle-led consortium

A now-deleted report by GeekPark claimed ByteDance had approved a sale to an Oracle-led group, retaining a minority stake. However, ByteDance has not confirmed this, and the report has been scrubbed from Chinese platforms.

Apple reportedly in talks to stream Formula 1 in the US on Apple TV app

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Apple reportedly in talks to stream Formula 1 in the US on Apple TV app

If the deal goes through, Apple would join an expanding list of tech giants transforming live sports distribution. The company already streams Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer via Apple TV,

Amazon Prime Day deals on smartphones: Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16e and others selling at a massive discount

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Amazon Prime Day deals on smartphones: Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16e and others selling at a massive discount

Amazon’s Prime Day Sale 2025 is set to go live from July 12 to July 14, bringing notable discounts across a range of electronics. Among the most eye-catching offers are price cuts on some of the most popular smartphones. Here’s a look at the top 6 smartphone deals that stand out this year.

OpenAI hires 4 engineers from Tesla, xAI after Meta poaches its talent

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OpenAI hires 4 engineers from Tesla, xAI after Meta poaches its talent

This hiring wave comes after Meta’s new AI division, called Superintelligence Labs, recently hired at least four engineers from OpenAI.

NVIDIA introduces new RTX 50 Series graphics cards and AI tools for gaming and design in India

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NVIDIA introduces new RTX 50 Series graphics cards and AI tools for gaming and design in India

The new graphics cards are based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and are set to launch later this month. The event focused on how these GPUs will shape the future of gaming, content creation, and design through AI.

Sam Altman says he’s not a fan of smart glasses, teases upcoming OpenAI device

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Sam Altman says he’s not a fan of smart glasses, teases upcoming OpenAI device

Altman also gave a small teaser about OpenAI’s upcoming hardware, saying only that “it’s going to be great.” He didn’t reveal anything else about the product,

Google’s new feature takes the spam out of your Gmail, here’s how

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Google’s new feature takes the spam out of your Gmail, here’s how

Starting today on the web — and rolling out to Android on July 14 and iOS on July 21 — Gmail’s new Manage subscriptions view gathers all your subscription emails in one place and arms you with one-click unsubscribes.

Intel to lay off over 500 employees as part of major restructuring

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Intel to lay off over 500 employees as part of major restructuring

Intel hasn't shared the total number of layoffs company-wide, but reports suggest that up to 20% of the workforce could be affected in the coming months.

Tim Cook will now lead Apple’s design team as big visual changes take shape

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Tim Cook will now lead Apple’s design team as big visual changes take shape

Until now, the design team reported to Apple’s COO Jeff Williams. But with Williams set to retire later this year, Apple has confirmed that the team will report directly to Cook.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025: Huge discounts on Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 15, OnePlus 13R, and more

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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025: Huge discounts on Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 15, OnePlus 13R, and more

The Amazon Prime Day sale is exclusive to Prime members, the sale promises major discounts on smartphones, gadgets, wearables, and more. If you've been eyeing a phone upgrade, now might be the perfect time.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event today: Here are 6 big announcements to expect

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event today: Here are 6 big announcements to expect

Samsung will hold its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, to unveil its latest foldable smartphones and other devices. The spotlight will be on the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, marking the seventh generation of Samsung’s foldable lineup. Here are 6 key things to expect from the event and new devices.

Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: When, where and how to watch the Galaxy Z Fold7 event live

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Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: When, where and how to watch the Galaxy Z Fold7 event live

bSamsung will unveil its thinnest and lightest foldables at Galaxy Unpacked on July 9; here’s when and where to watch it live in India.

Apple appoints Sabih Khan as its new COO, to take charge later this month

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Apple appoints Sabih Khan as its new COO, to take charge later this month

Sabih Khan, a 30-year Apple veteran who joined the executive team in 2019, has long been considered a key architect of Apple’s supply chain.

Explained: What is Stop Killing Games movement and why gamers are complaining against developers

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Explained: What is Stop Killing Games movement and why gamers are complaining against developers

At the heart of this movement is not just player frustration but also the issue of preservation. When publishers pull the plug on online-only games, they don’t just disappear from store shelves — they’re wiped from history.

Amazon asks its engineers, marketing staff to pitch in for deliveries during Prime Day rush

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Amazon asks its engineers, marketing staff to pitch in for deliveries during Prime Day rush

Amazon employees were asked to sign up for two-hour shifts between 10am and 6pm, from Tuesday through Friday. Their tasks include picking out grocery items, packing bags, loading delivery carts, and even handing out snacks to boost morale.

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