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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas says Google Chrome should not be 'forced' on Android users
The timing isn’t subtle. Perplexity recently unveiled Comet, an AI-first browser built to make search feel conversational and context-aware.
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iPhone 16 Pro: 6 things you can do with the Camera Control button
With the iPhone 16 series, Apple introduced an all-new Camera Control button. Though Apple doesn’t call it a button, it is a button which can be used to do many things. Here are six things you can activate with Camera Control on iPhone 16 Pro.
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Download all of Netflix in one second? Japan’s new internet speed makes it possible
Japan's internet speed is about 16 million times faster than India’s average internet speed and 3.5 million times faster than what people in the US usually get.
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Does Grok ‘consult’ Elon Musk before answering controversial questions?
This isn't the first time Grok has landed in trouble. Just days before the launch, an automated X account tied to Grok posted antisemitic replies and even referred to itself as “MechaHitler.”
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic launched in India: Price, pre-order details and more
Samsung launches Galaxy Watch8 series in India with AI features, health tracking, and pre-order offers worth up to Rs 15,000.
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Over 1,000 fake Amazon sites spotted ahead of Prime Day 2025 sale
Fake domains are created to mimic Amazon’s checkout or login pages. They might look convincing at first glance, but one wrong click can lead to stolen passwords, unauthorized purchases, or even identity theft.
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Samsung is serious about triple foldable smartphone and it might be happening sooner than you think
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Elon Musk’s X sees daily usage go down as Meta’s Threads is catching up
Users on X spend an average of 31 minutes a day on the app—nearly four times that of Threads. And nearly half of X’s monthly users open the app daily, compared to a third for Threads.
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Apple iPhone 16 price cut: The phone's price is set to drop Rs 60,000 for the first time in Flipkart GOAT sale
Apple iPhone 16 will be avialable under Rs 60,000 during the sale.
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Airtel launches Rs 189 affordable prepaid plan: 5 things to know
Airtel has rolled out a new prepaid plan priced at Rs 189, now available through the Airtel Thanks app and the official website. Aimed at light and budget-conscious users, the new plan quietly went live without a formal announcement. It is ideal for those who want basic connectivity—offering unlimited voice calls and other essential benefits at a low price point.
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Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G quick 8-point review: Low-cost, high frills
Alcatel has made a comeback with its V3 series of phones in India. The V3 Ultra 5G is the most premium phone in the series. The V3 Ultra sports a 6.78-inch NXTPAPER display with a 1080 x 2460 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, it runs Android 14 with Alcatel’s custom UI. Here’s a quick review of the device:
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Google’s Circle to Search feature is now your gaming companion with real-time tips, strategies, and contextual help
Google’s Circle to Search now offers real-time gaming help, AI-powered strategies, and deeper search insights—letting Android users get tips and guides without leaving their game or switching apps.
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Why Linda Yaccarino quit as X CEO after just 2 years: 5 big reasons
Linda Yaccarino’s exit from Elon Musk’s X, just two years after taking over as CEO, has surprised many. While she put on a confident front at high-profile events like the Cannes Lions festival, the reality behind the scenes was far more complicated. Here are five reasons that led to her decision to leave:
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Meta offers $200 million to Apple’s AI chief Ruoming Pang, far more than Apple pays anyone but Tim Cook
Most of the money offered to new hires like Pang is tied to Meta’s stock. The actual cash includes a base salary and a joining bonus, but the biggest part depends on how well Meta performs over time.
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India’s first AI rock band is here and it doesn’t have a single human musician
Launched by Collective Media Network, Trilok is a digital music act made entirely with AI. Everything from the vocals and lyrics to the visuals and stage personas has been created using artificial intelligence.
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Nvidia hits $4 trillion: 7 lesser-known things about the AI superpower
As crossed the $4 trillion market cap milestone, it’s worth going beyond the headlines. While the world now knows it as the engine room of the AI boom, there’s far more to Nvidia’s story than GPUs and stock surges. Here are seven lesser-known things about the chip giant you probably didn’t know:
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Premier League partners with Adobe to bring AI-powered, fan-created content
This partnership brings together Adobe’s marketing, analytics, and creative tools—including Adobe Express, Firefly generative AI, and Real-Time Customer Data Platform—to help fans engage more deeply with their favourite clubs and players.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
