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Threads introduces ‘ghost posts’ that vanish after 24 hours: 5 key things to know

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Threads introduces ‘ghost posts’ that vanish after 24 hours: 5 key things to know

Threads has launched ghost posts that disappear after 24 hours, encouraging users to share unfiltered thoughts without worrying about permanence. Here’s how the feature works and what makes it different.

Lava launches Shark 2 4G with 50MP camera and more: 5 key things to know

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Lava launches Shark 2 4G with 50MP camera and more: 5 key things to know

Lava has launched the Shark 2 4G in India at Rs 6,999, featuring a 50MP AI camera, 120Hz display, UNISOC T7250 processor, and 5000mAh battery. Here are five key highlights of the new budget smartphone.

How to link your mobile number to your driving licence in 5 easy steps

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How to link your mobile number to your driving licence in 5 easy steps

Keep your driving licence details up to date by linking your mobile number in minutes. Follow these 5 easy steps to ensure you receive e‑challans, renewal reminders, and official alerts without delay.

Claude 3.5 vs GPT-5: 6 key differences, performance upgrades, and which AI to use now

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Claude 3.5 vs GPT-5: 6 key differences, performance upgrades, and which AI to use now

Compare Claude 3.5 and GPT-5: Discover 6 key differences, performance upgrades, and which AI model is best for your needs. Learn about accuracy, reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and real-world applications.

Oppo deepens AI partnership with Google to bring privacy-focused mobile AI to the Find X9 series

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Oppo deepens AI partnership with Google to bring privacy-focused mobile AI to the Find X9 series

Oppo has announced an expanded partnership with Google to deliver a new generation of mobile AI features on its upcoming Find X9 series, with an emphasis on personalized intelligence and privacy-preserving computation. The collaboration covers AI system design, model integration, app-level actions and secure data handling, marking one of Oppo’s most extensive AI alignments with a major platform partner.

Samsung brings industry-first antioxidant nutrition tracking to Galaxy Watch8: All the details

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Samsung brings industry-first antioxidant nutrition tracking to Galaxy Watch8: All the details

Samsung has introduced an on-wrist Antioxidant Index on the Galaxy Watch8, turning carotenoid measurement — once limited to lab instruments — into a consumer-scale nutrition indicator validated through clinical trials.

6 practical ways chatbots can help you work smarter, not harder

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6 practical ways chatbots can help you work smarter, not harder

Discover how AI chatbots can boost your workplace productivity by automating tasks, improving communication, and helping you focus on what truly matters.

5 ways chatbots are moving beyond ChatGPT

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5 ways chatbots are moving beyond ChatGPT

When ChatGPT first arrived, it changed how we talk to machines. Suddenly, you could ask questions, brainstorm ideas, or even write poems with an AI that actually made sense. But the chatbot world hasn’t stopped there. The next generation of bots is evolving fast

5 reasons why power banks blow up in flights and what users can do about it

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5 reasons why power banks blow up in flights and what users can do about it

Incidents of power banks catching fire are increasing day-by-day. While Airline authorities are working on new ground rules for carrying power banks in flights. you should understand how it catches fire and things you can do to prevent it.

5 AI tools students should use in 2025 for research, knowledge, solutions and more

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5 AI tools students should use in 2025 for research, knowledge, solutions and more

Artificial intelligence has moved from being a curiosity to an embedded part of the learning workflow. Students now rely on AI for conceptual understanding, structured practice, research-grade sourcing, document creation and personalised study guidance. Five platforms — each built around a different learning need — have emerged as the most relevant for 2025,

Reliance Jio prepaid plans with free 50GB JioCloud storage, unlimited calling, data under Rs 500

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Reliance Jio prepaid plans with free 50GB JioCloud storage, unlimited calling, data under Rs 500

Reliance Jio has listed four prepaid plans priced between Rs 349 and Rs 449 that bundle unlimited voice calls, daily mobile data, SMS quota and free 50GB JioAICloud storage. All four plans sit under the festive offer category and additionally include Jio Gold benefits and JioHome trial access for new subscribers.

5 times ChatGPT proved it can be surprisingly clever and creative

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5 times ChatGPT proved it can be surprisingly clever and creative

Discover 5 times ChatGPT amazed users with clever, creative, and unexpectedly brilliant answers — from witty jokes to thoughtful insights.

5 Things Claude does better than ChatGPT

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5 Things Claude does better than ChatGPT

Claude offers unique features ChatGPT doesn't—like analyzing 150K words at once, creating live interactive tools, and persistent storage. Here's what you're missing.

7 trends of 2025 that show how people’s use of AI has changed

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7 trends of 2025 that show how people’s use of AI has changed

AI in 2025 is no longer confined to labs or enterprise dashboards. It is now part of routine decisions — from drafting messages and planning work to predicting failures and regulating energy. The following ten shifts show how AI has changed real usage patterns rather than just technical benchmarks.

6 tried and tested tricks to speed up a slow Windows laptop

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6 tried and tested tricks to speed up a slow Windows laptop

Windows machines degrade in speed because of cumulative background tasks, storage fragmentation, telemetry, and thermal throttling. You do not need to reset or upgrade hardware to restore a usable baseline first. These six interventions are reversible and system-native.

10 AI image generators that let you design things with just command prompts

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10 AI image generators that let you design things with just command prompts

AI-driven platforms now let users produce graphics, illustrations and design assets without traditional skills. These tools generate and edit visuals from text, streamlining creative work for hobbyists and professionals

iPhone 17 Pro back in stock on Amazon India with Rs 6,750 discount: 5 key things to know

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iPhone 17 Pro back in stock on Amazon India with Rs 6,750 discount: 5 key things to know

iPhone 17 Pro is back in stock on Amazon India! Learn how to save up to Rs 6,750 with HDFC EMI or get Rs 6,745 cashback using Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. Check price, offers, and step-by-step guide to grab the latest iPhone 17 Pro today.

5 things you didn’t know ChatGPT can do

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5 things you didn’t know ChatGPT can do

Artificial intelligence has taken a huge leap in 2025, and at the center of it all is ChatGPT now more powerful, intuitive, and helpful than ever.

ChatGPT Atlas is here and it goes against Google Chrome and Perplexity Comet: 5 things to know about OpenAI's new browser

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ChatGPT Atlas is here and it goes against Google Chrome and Perplexity Comet: 5 things to know about OpenAI's new browser

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Atlas, a Mac-first web browser built with ChatGPT at its core, adding agent mode, optional browser memories and native AI actions to rival Chrome and Perplexity.

Meta rolls out new tools to protect seniors from online scams: 5 key things to know

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Meta rolls out new tools to protect seniors from online scams: 5 key things to know

Meta has introduced new tools and awareness campaigns to protect users, especially older adults, from scams and online fraud.

5 air purifiers from Sharp, Honeywell, Havells and Philips with minimum discount you can consider buying

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5 air purifiers from Sharp, Honeywell, Havells and Philips with minimum discount you can consider buying

Multiple air purifiers from Sharp, Honeywell, Havells and Philips are currently listed with visible markdowns and EMI options on Amazon India. Based only on the shared product data, here are five models with their prices, discount tags and headline-level attributes from the listings.

Diwali photo editing tips: 10 Google Gemini Nano Banana AI prompts to edit your selfies and firework photos

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Diwali photo editing tips: 10 Google Gemini Nano Banana AI prompts to edit your selfies and firework photos

Google’s Gemini Nano Banana AI allows mobile photo editing through text commands instead of sliders or layers. It can interpret lighting conditions, recognize subjects such as diyas, rangoli and fireworks, and apply targeted edits based on what you type. Here are 10 practical ways to use it for Diwali photography.

Amazon Web Services down globally: 10 popular services currently not working due to the outage in India

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Amazon Web Services down globally: 10 popular services currently not working due to the outage in India

AWS is facing a major outage impacting services in India, with multiple popular apps and platforms going offline due to failures in the US-East-1 cloud region.

Meta to ban AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity from WhatsApp: 5 key things to know

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Meta to ban AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity from WhatsApp: 5 key things to know

WhatsApp is changing its policy to block AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. From January 2026, only Meta’s own assistant will remain active.

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