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Google uses its homepage Doodle to promote AI Mode, its latest AI-powered search tool

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Google uses its homepage Doodle to promote AI Mode, its latest AI-powered search tool

Clicking on the animated Doodle takes users straight to AI Mode, which is Google’s chatbot-like tool designed to help answer more complex questions. It even comes with a share button, which isn’t typically part of Doodles.

Google Pixel 10 Pro series full specifications leaked, tipped to offer the largest battery in a Pixel phone

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Google Pixel 10 Pro series full specifications leaked, tipped to offer the largest battery in a Pixel phone

Google is expected to announce its next generation of Pixel smartphones next month, and a new report has now revealed the full specifications of the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Both devices are expected to be powered by Google’s Tensor G5 chipset.

X taps into AI to scale Community Notes: All the details

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X taps into AI to scale Community Notes: All the details

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has introduced the AI Note Writer API, a new initiative designed to scale its Community Notes feature by inviting AI systems to participate but under human rules.

Samsung Galaxy A55 spotted on Geekbench running Android 16, could receive One UI 8 update soon

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Samsung Galaxy A55 spotted on Geekbench running Android 16, could receive One UI 8 update soon

Samsung recently introduced the Android 15-based One UI 7 update for the Samsung Galaxy M55. However, a new benchmarking test leak suggests that it could probably be one of the first A-series devices to get the Android 16-based One UI 8 update soon.

Apple accuses former employee of stealing Vision Pro secrets, claims he lied before joining Snap

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Apple accuses former employee of stealing Vision Pro secrets, claims he lied before joining Snap

Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former senior design engineer, accusing him of stealing confidential Vision Pro headset research just before taking up a new role at Snap.

OnePlus Buds 4 to be launched alongside OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5 in India: All we know

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OnePlus Buds 4 to be launched alongside OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5 in India: All we know

Along with the new Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 smartphones, the company will also launch its latest wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Buds 4.

Alienware Area-51 and Aurora gaming desktops launched in India with Intel Ultra CPUs, RTX 50 GPUs; price starts at Rs 1,92,526

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Alienware Area-51 and Aurora gaming desktops launched in India with Intel Ultra CPUs, RTX 50 GPUs; price starts at Rs 1,92,526

Dell and Alienware have launched the Area-51 and Aurora gaming desktops in India with Intel Core Ultra CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs, starting at Rs 1,92,526.

Microsoft laying off 9,000 employees, Xbox division among those hit

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Microsoft laying off 9,000 employees, Xbox division among those hit

This fresh round of cuts comes just weeks after Microsoft announced 6,000 job losses in April, followed by another 305 in early June.

Amazon announces Prime Day 2025 deals: Top offers on smartphones, TVs, appliances you shouldn’t miss

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Amazon announces Prime Day 2025 deals: Top offers on smartphones, TVs, appliances you shouldn’t miss

This year’s sale promises price drops on everything from smartphones and laptops to kitchen appliances and home entertainment systems. Amazon has also lined up over 400 new product launches during the event.

Rockstar job listing hints at GTA VI companion app for iOS and Android

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Rockstar job listing hints at GTA VI companion app for iOS and Android

X (Twitter) down again globally: Users face app, website, and server problems

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X (Twitter) down again globally: Users face app, website, and server problems

X (formerly Twitter) is facing a global outage for the second time this week, with users reporting issues on the app, website, and server connections.

5 tips to improve car AC performance and save fuel

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5 tips to improve car AC performance and save fuel

As summer intensifies, a well-functioning car AC is essential. Many drivers unknowingly stress their AC, leading to inefficient cooling and higher fuel consumption. If your AC isn't optimal or you're fueling more often, smart tweaks can improve cooling and mileage. Here are five effective ways.

Microsoft partners with Premier League to bring AI-powered experiences to football fans

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Microsoft partners with Premier League to bring AI-powered experiences to football fans

The Premier League is going all in on AI, teaming up with Microsoft to transform how its 1.8 billion fans engage with the game. In a bid to unify fragmented digital experiences, the league is building a new intelligent platform powered by Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies — bringing fans personalised, real-time content on their terms.

Nothing Phone (3): 10 things to know about the latest premium phone

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Nothing Phone (3): 10 things to know about the latest premium phone

Nothing has launched its first premium smartphone -- Phone (3) globally. Here are 10 important things to know about the phone.

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.

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