TECHNOLOGY
From MAGA to MGGA? Elon Musk wants to use AI studio to ‘make games great again’
In a series of posts on X on November 27, Musk stated his intention to expand gaming through innovative applications of artificial intelligence.
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Microsoft denies using customer data to train AI models from Microsoft 365 apps: Key details
Many users over the past few weeks have complained that Microsoft is using customer data from Microsoft 365 applications, such as Word and Excel, to train AI models. However, the company has rebuffed these claims.
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Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature reintroduced to Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11 Insider Preview update
Windows Recall is now available in AI-powered Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs as a public preview. It was initially delayed due to security and privacy concerns raised by users and now Windows Hello will be required to access Recall.
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Google Chats introduces Huddles for quick voice/video calls: All the details
Google has announced the rollout of Huddles in Google Chat, which allows users to initiate audio-first meetings directly from chat conversations without needing a separate meeting link. The feature also supports video and screen sharing.
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Huawei introduces Mate 70 series with a new operating system and competitive pricing
Huawei has launched the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and the foldable Mate X6 earlier this week. All of these devices run on HarmonyOS NEXT, which can neither run Android apps nor support Google services.
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Police ahead? Google Maps has you covered with its latest feature
Google Maps is now changing the ‘Speed trap’ option with a ‘Police’ tag that aims to cover all police activities. It ensures that users can report any type of police presence they encounter on the road to promote transparency for everyone.
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Apple to launch slimmest iPhone in 2025, may come only in eSIM variant
The iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in September 2025, with the new iPhone 17 Air model tipped to debut with an ultra-slim design, without a SIM card tray for eSIM, and potentially a smaller battery.
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OnePlus Open starts receiving OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 in India
OnePlus Open is the first foldable smartphone from the Chinese handset maker, and with the latest OxygenOS 15 update, the company has included new AI features like AI Reflection Eraser and Retouch, with multiple new animation effects.
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Google adds ‘Page annotations’ to web pages for better search results
The Google app for iOS can now automatically add and redirect to links from other websites, especially when you are using its browser. The feature is known as Page Annotations.
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Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh battery launched: Price, specs, and more
The Realme GT 7 Pro is the first smartphone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in India. Further, it comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and has a starting price of Rs 56,999 after offers.
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Apple to sell its MacBook Pro speakers separately, with repairs about to get cheaper: All the details
Apple has now reportedly slashed the cost of speaker repair in the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro models by offering them as standalone parts instead of buying a whole replacement top case
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Google Messages app gets a redesign, new camera features and more
Google’s default Messages app is now working on a redesigned user interface (UI) for sending media files over Rich Communication Services (RCS) by merging the live camera viewfinder with the gallery app on the device.
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Google may launch one more Pixel Tablet before exiting the category
Google has reportedly canceled the development of the Pixel Tablet 2 owing to lower sales. However, the Pixel Tablet 3 could still very well be a possibility,
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Oppo Pad 3 Pro and Enco X3i wireless earbuds launched globally: Specifications, features, and more
The Oppo Pad 3 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a 12.1-inch 144Hz display. The Oppo Enco X3i comes with Bluetooth 5.3 and supports spatial audio.
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OpenAI may develop an in-house browser to take on Google Chrome
OpenAI is reportedly planning to develop a web browser that will work seamlessly with its chatbot, ChatGPT, and provide advanced AI features.
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Apple is set to delete the iCloud backup data for these iPhone users, here's why
Starting from December 18, 2024, devices running iOS 9 or older versions will no longer be able to access iCloud for backups. Apple has also informed that existing backups will also become inaccessible and will be deleted if users do not update their iPhones.
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Google’s Gemini AI now gets ChatGPT’s memory-like feature, here’s how it works
Google has now updated Gemini with a memory feature that enables personalised interactions and important details to provide users with added efficiency. It lets you share details about yourself and that information provides custom-curated answers.
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Vivo Y300 with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, 5000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications, and more
The Vivo Y300 comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate support. Further, it packs a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support and has a starting price of Rs 21,999.
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Reddit suffers outage for several hours with ‘Upstream connect error’ message
Reddit experienced a site-wide outage on Wednesday, November 20th, as most users complained about problems connecting to the online forum.
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Google releases Android 16 for developers, here are all the new features
Google has now released the first Android 16 Developer Preview update, which comes after a month of the public release of Android 15. It is currently aimed at developers and is compatible with all Pixel 6 and later smartphones.
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iQoo 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite set to launch on December 3 in India: All the details
The iQoo 13 is the latest flagship smartphone from iQoo and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
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Redmi A4 5G with Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC, 5160 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more
The Redmi A4 5G is Xiaomi's latest budget smartphone, and its starting price is Rs 8,499. It has a premium halo glass back design and a large 5,160 mAh battery with 18W charging support.
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Google may merge ChromeOS with Android to compete with the iPad: Report
Google is reportedly planning to migrate its ChromeOS entirely to Android, potentially killing off Chrome OS and penetrating into the tablet market to compete with Apple’s iPad.
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Google rolls out ‘Screen Time Reminders’ to remind you of your increased phone usage: Here’s how it works
Google is introducing a new Digital Wellbeing feature known as ‘Screen Time Reminders’ to help you cut down on doomscrolling or excess usage of a smartphone.
