TECHNOLOGY
ChatGPT users can now create images with the help of DALL-E 3 for free
OpenAI has now introduced DALL-E 3 image generation for ChatGPT free-tier users, but you can only generate two images per day. The feature aims to make advanced AI tools available to a wider audience.
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Sam Altman teases ‘Project Strawberry,’ hinting at ChatGPT 5
OpenAI seems to have been working on ‘Project Strawberry’ for quite some time now and this new foundation model could be known as GPT-5.
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WhatsApp replaces the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for business or channel identification
Meta is streamlining its verification system, as the company has now introduced a blue verification badge for WhatsApp, like all of its other social media platforms.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro series may get bigger batteries with faster charging capabilities: All the details
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models may support up to 40W wired fast charging, and a 9% battery increase. The Apple iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in a few weeks.
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OnePlus Open Apex Edition with 1TB storage, Crimson Red colour shade launched in India: Price, features
The new OnePlus Open Apex Edition also comes with new privacy features, a new alert slider design, and a new RAM plus storage option. It is priced at Rs 1,49,999.
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YouTube tests X’s Community Notes-like feature to fight fake news
YouTube is testing a new feature similar to X’s community notes tab, where user notes will be written for any videos deemed inaccurate or unclear. It is currently available to limited users in the US.
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Google integrates Gemini AI to Google Home products, with new Assistant voices: All the details
Google has introduced new devices and AI models to improve the smart home experience. Further, with the help of Gemini AI, Google Nest will provide more detailed event descriptions.
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Microsoft blames Delta after CrowdStrike outage, says Satya Nadella’s email was 'ignored'
Previously, Delta’s CEO Ed Bastien had sought compensation of around $500 million after the Windows CrowdStrike update caused a major IT outage last month.
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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite review: Enhanced display, familiar performance
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is the latest entry-level smartphone from OnePlus and comes with some incremental upgrades over its predecessor smartphones.
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Vivo V40, V40 Pro with 50MP Zeiss cameras, 120Hz AMOLED display launched in India: Price, specs
The Vivo V40 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and the V40 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The Vivo V40 series in India starts at Rs 34,999 for the base model.
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Google TV Streamer 4K with AI feature and improved performance unveiled, to be available from September
The Google TV Streamer 4K replaces the Google Chromecast and offers better performance and internal storage. It is available for preorder at $99 and will go on sale from September 24.
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Xiaomi and Samsung lead India's smartphone market, Vivo ahead in 5G phones
According to a new report released by CMR, the budget smartphone segment (Rs 7,000 or below) saw fewer customers in the last year and a 26% decline in total.
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Apple may launch two new foldable devices in 2026, including a MacBook-iPad hybrid: Report
According to a new report by Apple analyst Jeff Pu, we could see a full-screen iPad/Mac foldable and a foldable flip iPhone in 2026, to compete against popular Android foldable smartphones.
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WhatsApp to stop working on 35 older Android and Apple smartphones: Check the complete list
WhatsApp is set to discontinue support for some older handsets, which means users of these smartphones will need to upgrade to use the new additions of the messaging platform.
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Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming console with improved cooling, bigger battery launched in India: Price, specs
The Asus ROG Ally X is available through various offline and online retail channels and comes with a 120Hz display and 24GB RAM. It is priced at Rs 89,990 in India.
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Apple iPhone 16 likely to launch in September despite Apple Intelligence release delay
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series launch would not face any delay, despite setbacks in the release of Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.
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OpenAI has developed a tool to detect and mark AI writing, but it may stay under wraps: All the details
OpenAI, the ChatGPT maker, has developed a new tool to detect AI-generated essays and research papers. However, some employees are against releasing it due to concerns about non-native English speakers.
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iQoo Z9s series to launch in India on August 21: Expected specs, price, and more
The iQoo Z9s series is confirmed to come with a curved screen display and is expected to be priced under Rs 30,000. It will consist of the iQoo Z9s and iQoo Z9s Pro.
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Noise ColorFit Ultra 3 Luminary smartwatch with 1.96 AMOLED display, emoji messaging launched in India: Price, specs
The Noise ColorFit Ultra 3 Luminary comes with personalized alerts and a big 1.96-inch AMOLED display. It is available for Rs 2,999 and is available in six different colour options.
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Google Chrome to get three new AI features with Lens integration, tab compare, and improved search history
Google has introduced three new AI features for its Chrome browser which utilize Google AI and Gemini models. These tools aim to provide improved shopping comparison and browsing history.
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Honor Magic 6 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 180MP periscope camera launched in India: Price, specs, and more
The Honor Magic 6 Pro was launched in China earlier this year. It is available for Rs 89,999 for the lone 12GB RAM + 512GB variant.
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OnePlus Open ‘Apex Edition’ India launch date revealed: All the details
The OnePlus Open ‘Apex Edition’ with a new Crimson Shadow colour shade will launch in India and global markets on August 7. It is likely to retain all the specifications of the original smartphone.
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 sale: Early deals, offers, and more
Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival sale will bring major discounts on electronic devices and an additional 10% instant discount with SBI credit card and EMI transactions.
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Motorola Edge 50 with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, military-grade durability launched in India: Price, specs
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MIL-810H certification. It is also the world’s slimmest smartphone with IP68 certification and is priced at Rs 25,999 after offers.
