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Google ordered to pay $314 million to Android users over background data use

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Google ordered to pay $314 million to Android users over background data use

California jury finds company liable for collecting user data from idle phones without consent

Oppo Pad SE to launch alongside Reno 14 series in India: All the details

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Oppo Pad SE to launch alongside Reno 14 series in India: All the details

Oppo has added a few useful features to make the tablet more reliable over time. It comes with a Smart Power Saving Mode, which switches the device off if it hasn’t been used for seven days.

Amazon now has almost as many robots as people working in its warehouses

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Amazon now has almost as many robots as people working in its warehouses

For years, Amazon has been bringing in more machines to do jobs that were once done by people. If you walk into one of their warehouses today, you will see robot arms picking items from shelves and little robot carts moving packages around.

Samsung wants you to enable these anti-theft features on the Galaxy devices

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Samsung wants you to enable these anti-theft features on the Galaxy devices

Samsung has issued an advisory to compatible Galaxy smartphone users, encouraging them to activate the company's latest anti-theft features on One UI 7. These tools will help them protect their data if someone steals their Galaxy device.  

Cloudflare to block AI crawlers by default, introduces ‘Pay Per Crawl’ for publishers

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Cloudflare to block AI crawlers by default, introduces ‘Pay Per Crawl’ for publishers

With the new policy, all new websites onboarded to Cloudflare will automatically block known AI bots — even those that don’t respect robots.txt protocols.

Apple’s smarter Siri with AI could be powered by OpenAI or Anthropic

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Apple’s smarter Siri with AI could be powered by OpenAI or Anthropic

Apple is exploring whether to license customised large language models (LLMs) from the two AI firms, which would run on Apple’s private cloud infrastructure rather than external platforms like AWS or Azure.

Oppo Reno 14 5G or Vivo T4 Ultra: 8 differences that will help you choose the right smartphone

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Oppo Reno 14 5G or Vivo T4 Ultra: 8 differences that will help you choose the right smartphone

The Oppo Reno 14 5G and Vivo T4 Ultra are mid-range powerhouses, but which one suits you best? Here are 8 key differences to help you decide.

Indian Government’s security agency issues warning for these Adobe products: Warning details and tips to mitigate the threat

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Indian Government’s security agency issues warning for these Adobe products: Warning details and tips to mitigate the threat

CERT-In has issued a medium-severity alert for multiple Adobe products, warning of security flaws that may allow code execution, data theft, or denial-of-service. Users are urged to update immediately.

Happy Doctors' Day 2025: How to use WhatsApp to send wishes and greetings to your doctor

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Happy Doctors' Day 2025: How to use WhatsApp to send wishes and greetings to your doctor

Here's how to send Doctors Day wishes on WhatsApp

Indian Railways launches RailOne app, an all-in-one super app for all things related to trains in India: Features, where to download and other details

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Indian Railways launches RailOne app, an all-in-one super app for all things related to trains in India: Features, where to download and other details

Indian Railways’ new RailOne app brings all train-related services—ticket booking, live tracking, food orders, refunds, and more—into a single platform, now available on Android and iOS.

Samsung urges Galaxy phone users to turn on these anti-theft features: All the details

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Samsung urges Galaxy phone users to turn on these anti-theft features: All the details

Samsung has issued an advisory to compatible Galaxy smartphone users, encouraging them to activate the company's latest anti-theft features on One UI 7. These tools will help them protect their data if someone steals their Galaxy device.

Meet the 11 AI experts Meta hired for its Superintelligence team to take on OpenAI and Google

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Meet the 11 AI experts Meta hired for its Superintelligence team to take on OpenAI and Google

Meta has hired 11 top AI researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic for its Superintelligence team. Here’s who they are and what they bring.

How to book train tickets with Aadhaar verification using IRCTC app and website from today, July 1, 2025

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How to book train tickets with Aadhaar verification using IRCTC app and website from today, July 1, 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, Aadhaar verification is mandatory for at least one Tatkal ticket passenger. Here’s how to link Aadhaar and book verified tickets via IRCTC’s website or app.

Is OnePlus sending your data to China? US lawmakers raise alarm

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Is OnePlus sending your data to China? US lawmakers raise alarm

The lawmakers are asking the government to dig deeper and find out if there are real national security risks linked to OnePlus phones. This is part of a larger concern in the U.S. about data privacy, especially when it comes to Chinese tech companies.

Your smartphone has real gold, scientists share 3 simple steps to recover it safely

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Your smartphone has real gold, scientists share 3 simple steps to recover it safely

Did you know your smartphone has real gold inside? Scientists reveal a safe, simple 3-step method to recover gold from old phones and e-waste.

Vivo X Fold 5 is coming to India sooner than you can imagine: Key specs, expected price and everything else we know

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Vivo X Fold 5 is coming to India sooner than you can imagine: Key specs, expected price and everything else we know

The X Fold5 was recently launched in China, so the Indian variant is likely to be very similar in terms of design and specs. Vivo has already listed some details on its official page, giving us a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta Superintelligence Labs, introduces 11 key hires in leaked memo

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Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta Superintelligence Labs, introduces 11 key hires in leaked memo

Zuckerberg has managed to pull in some seriously big names from AI giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. The list includes people who’ve worked on some of the most advanced AI models out there — from GPT-4o to Gemini and beyond.

Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 11 25H2 update for select Windows PC and laptop users: Eligibility, how to get and new features

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Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 11 25H2 update for select Windows PC and laptop users: Eligibility, how to get and new features

Microsoft has released the first preview of Windows 11 25H2 for Insider users, offering smaller updates, faster installs, and new servicing features ahead of its full rollout in late 2025.

Oppo Reno 14 series to launch in India soon: Expected price, design, display, camera and all other details we know so far

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Oppo Reno 14 series to launch in India soon: Expected price, design, display, camera and all other details we know so far

Oppo Reno 14 series launches in India on July 3, featuring AMOLED displays, 50MP cameras, and up to 6000mAh batteries. Prices expected to start at ₹31,999 for the base model.

Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 to launch today: Features, expected price and all we know so far

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Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 to launch today: Features, expected price and all we know so far

Nothing will launch its next smartphone -- Phone 3 and its first headphone -- Headphone 1 today

Infinix Hot 60i with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate SoC, 50MP camera announced: Price, specifications

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Infinix Hot 60i with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate SoC, 50MP camera announced: Price, specifications

The Infinix Hot 60i is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate chipset and bears a resemblance to its predecessor, the Infinix Hot 50i. The handset has a 5,160mAh battery that can be charged at 45W, and is currently available in Bangladesh.

Samsung tipped to unveil its first tri-fold smartphone alongside Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7 launch

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Samsung tipped to unveil its first tri-fold smartphone alongside Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7 launch

Samsung is scheduled to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 on July 9, alongside the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. Now, a latest leak suggests that the company is reportedly planning to unveil its first tri-fold smartphone at the launch event as well.

iQOO 13 is getting a new green colour on July 4, 2025: Price, features and more

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iQOO 13 is getting a new green colour on July 4, 2025: Price, features and more

The iQOO 13 will be available in a new green colour in India starting July 4, with no hardware changes and prices from Rs 54,999.

Watch: Steve Jobs ‘predict’ a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot in a 1985 speech at Lunds University

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Watch: Steve Jobs ‘predict’ a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot in a 1985 speech at Lunds University

In a 1985 speech, Steve Jobs envisioned an interactive tool like ChatGPT—one that lets users ask questions and get answers from great thinkers, decades before AI chatbots became reality.

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