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6 hacks to make your washing machine dry clothes better this rainy season

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6 hacks to make your washing machine dry clothes better this rainy season

The monsoon season brings welcome rain, but it also makes drying clothes a real struggle. Persistent humidity and lack of sunlight can leave your laundry damp and musty. Fortunately, you can still get drier and fresher clothes by making a few easy changes to your washing routine. Here are six essential hacks that will help your washing machine dry clothes better this monsoon.

Chinese hackers breach 100+ organizations using SharePoint flaws, says Microsoft

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Chinese hackers breach 100+ organizations using SharePoint flaws, says Microsoft

Microsoft’s detailed attribution and response to the exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities signal an urgent need for public and private sector organizations to strengthen defenses. As Chinese actors continue to exploit critical systems, timely patching and robust endpoint protection remain essential to thwarting targeted cyberattacks.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (Champagne Gold) review: A stylish mid-range all-rounder

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Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (Champagne Gold) review: A stylish mid-range all-rounder

Most mid-range phones play it safe, but the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ in Champagne Gold dares to stand out in terms of looks. With its elegant design, solid performance, long battery life, and surprisingly good cameras, it feels like more than just another mid-range Android. Here’s a breakdown of what makes this stylish all-rounder worth a second look.

iPhone 16 fuels Apple’s growth in India as the affordable iPhone 16e stumbles

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iPhone 16 fuels Apple’s growth in India as the affordable iPhone 16e stumbles

The iPhone 16e’s lukewarm reception may be a sign that Indian buyers, particularly in the premium mid-segment, aren’t swayed by branding alone—they want clear value

Explained: How Apple trains it large language models without any data scraping

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Explained: How Apple trains it large language models without any data scraping

Apple’s 2025 Tech Report reveals a carefully calibrated AI strategy: device-ready models, cloud-scale reasoning, extensive yet responsible data sourcing, and advanced architectural tweaks — all tightly aligned with the company’s privacy-first approach.

Pokémon Presents July 2025: Everything announced at the 24-minute event

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Pokémon Presents July 2025: Everything announced at the 24-minute event

The Pokémon Presents livestream airs today at 6:30pm IST, promising new updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and more titles for Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms.

Samsung starts rolling out One UI 8 update for Galaxy Watch Ultra: New features, how to update and more

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Samsung starts rolling out One UI 8 update for Galaxy Watch Ultra: New features, how to update and more

Pokémon Presents event set for July 22: What to expect from the 24-minute livestream, how to watch and more

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Pokémon Presents event set for July 22: What to expect from the 24-minute livestream, how to watch and more

The 24-minute broadcast—five minutes longer than February’s presentation—is expected to deliver key updates across several Pokémon titles, including the highly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Asus Vivobook 14 with Snapdragon X processor and AI features launched in India

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Asus Vivobook 14 with Snapdragon X processor and AI features launched in India

Asus has launched the Vivobook 14 in India with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X AI chip, offering Windows 11 AI features, a lightweight design, and Copilot+ PC capabilities at Rs 65,990.

Yahoo Japan makes it mandatory for all its employees to use AI to double productivity by 2028

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Yahoo Japan makes it mandatory for all its employees to use AI to double productivity by 2028

Yahoo Japan mandates AI use for all employees to boost productivity by 2028, focusing on automating 30% of daily tasks.

Roblox Tennis Zero codes for July 2025: Win in-game items, free gifts and more

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Roblox Tennis Zero codes for July 2025: Win in-game items, free gifts and more

Here are the latest codes for Roblox Tennis Zero codes.

How to use Perplexity AI in Hindi, Bengali, and other regional languages

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How to use Perplexity AI in Hindi, Bengali, and other regional languages

Here's our step-by-step guide on how you can use Perplexity AI in Hindi and other regional language.

AI wins 'gold medal' at the Math Olympiad: Here’s why Google and OpenAI are  making noise about it

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AI wins 'gold medal' at the Math Olympiad: Here’s why Google and OpenAI are  making noise about it

Both companies used general-purpose AI models — presumably more advanced than what’s publicly available — and ran them under IMO conditions, i.e. no internet access, no external tools, and a strict time limit.

Planning to buy your first foldable phone? 5 basic things you should know before getting one

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Planning to buy your first foldable phone? 5 basic things you should know before getting one

Thinking of buying your first foldable phone? Here are 5 key things you should know about screen durability, multitasking, price, and more.

Oppo K13 Turbo series with 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, 7000mAh battery launched: Price, specs

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Oppo K13 Turbo series with 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, 7000mAh battery launched: Price, specs

Oppo has introduced the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro smartphones in China, with a 7,000 mAh battery and a 50MP primary camera. While the K13 Turbo is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 SoC, the K13 Turbo Pro is backed by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC.

4 Windows laptops to buy with more than 12 hours of battery life that cost less than a MacBook

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4 Windows laptops to buy with more than 12 hours of battery life that cost less than a MacBook

Windows laptops aren’t exactly known for offering the best battery life, and the battery champion crown is still held by Apple MacBooks, which currently offer up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. However, it is not like the Windows ecosystem does not have laptops that are as good as Macs when it comes to battery life. If you're looking for a Windows laptop that offers more than 12 hours of battery life, here are five options to consider.

GrokAI sees big jump in downloads and revenue after launch of Grok 4

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GrokAI sees big jump in downloads and revenue after launch of Grok 4

Elon Musk’s Grok AI surges in downloads and revenue after Grok 4 launch, with daily earnings crossing $400K. Full details inside.

Google fixes this major bug in Maps: All the details

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Google fixes this major bug in Maps: All the details

Google has fixed this major bug in Maps app, that was affecting millons of users.

“I panicked instead of thinking…” AI platform deletes entire company database and lies about it

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“I panicked instead of thinking…” AI platform deletes entire company database and lies about it

An AI accidentally deleted an entire company’s live database and admitted to panicking. Here’s what happened and how it turned into a costly disaster.

“People who use AI…” Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas urges people to stop scrolling Instagram and do this instead

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“People who use AI…” Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas urges people to stop scrolling Instagram and do this instead

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says people using AI will have better careers. Time to cut Instagram and master AI tools.

Cyberattack forces 158-year-old UK transport company to shut down, 700 employees lose their jobs

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Cyberattack forces 158-year-old UK transport company to shut down, 700 employees lose their jobs

Cyberattack wipes out historic UK logistics company, leaving 700 jobless. Experts warn ransomware cases are rapidly rising in the UK.

5 Android settings you should change right now to make your phone faster

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5 Android settings you should change right now to make your phone faster

Speed up your Android in minutes! Here are 5 simple settings you can change right now to make your phone faster and smoother.

ChatGPT handles 2.5 billion prompts daily, surging toward Google-like scale

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ChatGPT handles 2.5 billion prompts daily, surging toward Google-like scale

In December 2024, CEO Sam Altman said the AI model was seeing over 1 billion queries per day. That means usage has more than doubled in just eight months.

How to choose a new TV: 6 costly mistakes to avoid in 2025

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How to choose a new TV: 6 costly mistakes to avoid in 2025

Buying a TV today means navigating flashy specs, AI-enhanced features, and tempting discounts. But it’s easy to get caught in traps that aren’t immediately obvious. Here are 10 non-obvious mistakes people make when choosing a TV.

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