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Amazon Summer Sale 2025 is LIVE for Prime members: Up to 75% off on laptops, refrigerators, ACs and more

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Amazon Summer Sale 2025 begins tomorrow: Exclusive laptop deals for Prime members

​Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 kicks off on May 1, with Prime members enjoying early access from mi…

Mint Primer | Clicks & growls: Why AI’s hearing the call of the wild

On National Dolphin Day, Google showcased advances to its AI model that can now analyse dolphin voc…

Scientists Tally Oil Majors’ Climate Damage With Eye to Legal Liability

New research breaks down economic losses from global warming and attributes them to individual comp…

Meta launches ChatGPT rival: New Llama 4-powered AI app offers voice and personal touch with a social side

Meta has launched a new AI app powered by Llama 4, featuring a voice-first interface for seamless u…

Why Restarting a Power Grid After Massive Collapse Is So Hard

It’s a worst case scenario that grid operators plan for but hope never to encounter. After one of t…

Alibaba Rolls Out Latest Flagship AI Model in Post-DeepSeek Race

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. took the wraps off a new version of its flagship Qwen AI model, sustaini…

A smart fan and a night lamp in one? The Nuuk Halo 3D fan mostly nails it

The Nuuk Halo 3D fan features three BLDC motors, operates quietly at 24W, and offers impressive air…

Sam Altman admits GPT-4o became ‘Too Sycophantic,’ promises quick fixes — Here’s what happened

OpenAI has addressed issues with its GPT-4o model, which became excessively deferential after an up…

Best 5 star inverter AC to keep you cool and cut down energy bills: Top 10 picks from Samsung, LG, Lloyd and more

Discover the top 10 best 5-star inverter ACs of 2025, offering superior cooling efficiency and ener…

'I want you': Meta AI in celebrity voices engaged minors in sexually explicit conversations, report reveals

Meta has been enhancing its AI features but faces stiff competition from companies like OpenAI and …

Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's new personality is ‘annoying’, promises quick fix

ChatGPT's new personality has drawn criticism for being excessively agreeable, leading users to…

Asus ExpertBook P1 review: Strong performance, good value, but a few rough edges

Asus ExpertBook P1, made for business use, features a 14-inch FHD display, solid performance, and e…

New Study reveals super-Earths could be prevalent around stars, according to astronomers

A recent study has revealed that super-Earth exoplanets, worlds that are larger than Earth but smal…

Kasturirangan shaped Indias space ambitions, educational framework: ISRO chief

Kasturirangan shaped India's space ambitions, educational framework: ISRO chief from mint - s…

After phones, Google set to bring Gemini AI to watches, tablets and cars: What we know so far

CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed Gemini's arrival on smartwatches, tablets and cars later in the yea…

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Japans Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

NINTENDO-SWITCH 2/ (PIX, TV):Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff wo…

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Consumer focus in India AI drive for Google as developer uptake trails

Google’s consumer push comes after the company fell behind the likes of OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic and…

American Accents (and AI) Could Save India’s Outsourcing

While a trade war threatens large code-writing orders, artificial intelligence is giving a boost to…

Apple to Strip Secret Robotics Unit From AI Chief Weeks After Moving Siri

Apple Inc. will remove its secret robotics unit from the command of its artificial intelligence chi…

Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more

Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more from mint - science htt…

OPPO A5 Pro 5G launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor: Price, features, battery and more

OPPO has launched the A5 Pro 5G in India, starting at ₹17,999. It features a 6.67-inch display, 580…

Earth is peeling; and, it may change how our planet looks: Scientists find strange developments in California

Scientists have discovered unusual deep earthquakes under the Sierra Nevada. This may indicate a pe…

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California Bar discloses AI was used to develop some questions in problem-plagued February exam

California Bar discloses AI was used to develop some questions in problem-plagued February exam f…

Forget Siri! Perplexity AI unveils voice assistant for iOS that can now play videos, book rides and more

Perplexity AI has launched an update for its iOS app, introducing Perplexity Assistant. This voice-…

I switched to the Asus Vivobook 16 M1607K as my daily laptop, and this is how it performed: A review

I reviewed the Asus Vivobook 16 to check the level of workload and productivity it can handle. Was …

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available now! Here’s what your PC needs to run it

Bethesda has launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, enhancing the 2006 RPG with Unreal…

Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC: Check prices and what's new

Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, enhancing the 2006 classic. Available …

HP EliteBook X G1i laptop review: A solid and secure business laptop with a hefty price tag

​The HP EliteBook X G1i is a sleek, AI-powered business laptop with strong performance, premium bui…

Who is astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla? The IAF officer set to pilot NASA's Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS—all you need to know

IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla is set to create history by piloting NASA and ISRO's joint space mi…

AI could cure all disease in a decade, says Google DeepMind CEO— Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas agrees

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, envisions AI models potentially curing all diseases within …

Google settles antitrust case with India over smart TV market practices: What it means for users

India's antitrust regulator has approved a settlement with Google over unfair practices in the …

Oppo K13 5G with Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, 7,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more

Oppo K13 5G includes a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display, 7,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC. Pr…

Motorola Edge 60 key details revealed ahead of launch: 6.7-inch pOLED display, 5,200mAh battery and more

Tipster evleaks shared promotional material for the Motorola Edge 60, featuring a 6.7-inch 120Hz di…

Oppo F29 Pro Review: Stylish, sturdy and pricey

Oppo F29 Pro comes with great looks, solid build, and a massive battery—but is that enough to make …

Weekly Tech Recap: OpenAI releases o3 and o4 mini AI models, Samsung's One UI 7 drama continues and more

Weekly Tech Recap: OpenAI launched new AI models, Zuckerberg faced accusations of aiding Chinese ce…

Infinix Note 50s vs iQOO Z10x vs Realme P3: Which 5G phone offers best value under ₹20,000?

The sub- ₹20,000 market in India is heating up with new launches like Realme P3, Infinix Note 50s, …

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Saying ‘Thank You’, ‘Please’ to ChatGPT? It’s costing OpenAI ‘millions of dollars’, says Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that polite exchanges like saying “please” and “thank you” to ChatGP…

ChatGPT's latest image trend? How Redditors are turning usernames into viral arrest records — and they’re too good

ChatGPT's latest image generation feature has become a hit, leading users to create funny mugsh…

OpenAI’s latest AI models are smarter, but they make things up more often. Here's what we know

OpenAI launched its o3 and o4 mini reasoning models, claiming they approach AGI. However, a report …

What is UPI Meta? NPCI may plan new feature to streamline online payments: All you need to know

The NPCI is reportedly exploring UPI Meta, a feature that would let users save their UPI ID on e-co…

Who is Nikku Madhusudhan? Indian-origin scientist behind research on possible alien life on far-off planet goes viral

A team of researchers, led by Nikku Madhusudhan, detected “strongest evidence yet that life may exi…

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Instagram’s new Blend feature lets you create a personalised Reels feed with friends — how it works

Instagram has introduced 'Blend', an invite-only feature that curates personalized reels fo…

Tired of Siri? Perplexity AI could bring a smarter AI assistant experience to iPhones

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas proposes a Siri-like voice assistant for iPhones that focuses on…

K2-18b: Planet, located 124 light-years from Earth, may be teeming with life, scientists make ‘landmark discovery’

“This is the strongest evidence yet there is possibly life out there,” the lead researcher said. …

Zoom back online after major outage impacts over 50,000 users

Zoom Communications Inc. said it restored service after an earlier outage affected tens of thousand…

India, Australia explore bilateral data-sharing treaty to tackle cybercrime

India and Australia seek to expedite information-sharing as the current process is prolonged. fro…

TikTok joins social media trend with new ‘Footnotes’ feature for trustworthy content: All you need to know

TikTok is testing a new feature called Footnotes in the US to enhance video context and clarity. Us…

Dont like a columnists opinion? Los Angeles Times offers an AI-generated opposing viewpoint

Don't like a columnist's opinion? Los Angeles Times offers an AI-generated opposing viewpoi…

India eyes seat at global tech patents table with $4 bn design incentive scheme

Up to 60 categories of electronics and semiconductors were recommended to Meity by a task force for…

Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says

Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says …

Sam Altman's OpenAI developing its own X-like social platform: Report

OpenAI is reportedly developing a social media platform similar to Elon Musk's X, featuring Cha…

Danish brewer adds AI colleagues to human team

Danish brewer adds AI 'colleagues' to human team from mint - technology https://ift.tt/gL…

Samsung could restart One UI 7 rollout today — here's what we know

Samsung's One UI 7 update has been halted globally due to a serious bug affecting Galaxy S24 de…

Apple plans to improve Apple Intelligence and Siri by quietly using your data - here’s what’s changing

Apple's AI features, introduced at WWDC 2024, have faced delays and mixed responses from users.…

‘Build AGI’: Sam Altman ramps up hiring amid surge in ChatGPT users—here’s what OpenAI needs

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is actively recruiting HFT professionals via social media to aid in building …

AICTE forms committee to embed AI across academic courses

In a move to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all streams of technical education, the …

Best AC under ₹30000: Top 10 affordable options with powerful cooling and smart features for every home

Beat the heat without burning a hole in your pocket! Discover the 10 best air conditioners under ₹3…

Sam Altman floats revenue-sharing idea for creators amid IP theft concerns over ChatGPT’s image tool

ChatGPT's image generator has sparked discussions about copyright issues. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…

iPadOS 19 may bring Mac-like multitasking to iPads — what we know so far

Apple's WWDC 2025 will highlight new software features for iPhones, iPads, and MacOS. A major f…

Apple ramps up India production amid China uncertainty, assembles $22 billion worth iPhones in a year

Apple has increased iPhone production in India by 60%, assembling $22 billion worth in the past yea…

Price drop on 43 inch TVs: Grab the best deals on Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and more, up to 57% off

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OpenAI’s next AI agent is a self-testing software engineer that does what humans won’t

OpenAI is set to launch A-SWE, an AI agent that can perform software engineering tasks along with q…

AI tool of the week | How to identify if an image is generated by ChatGPT

Here's how you identify if someone has used ChatGPT to create a fake Aadhaar or PAN card. fro…

OpenAI to retire GPT-4, new AI models including GPT-4.1 likely to launch next week

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-4.1 next week, a revised version of GPT-4o, along with mini and nano mo…

Canada Has Answer to Energy Needs in AI Race, Ex-Google CEO Says

Canada’s abundant hydroelectricity offers the best way to power booming artificial intelligence ser…

iQOO Z10 5G, Z10x 5G launched in India, price starts at ₹13,499. Check full price, specs and more

iQOO has introduced the Z10 5G and Z10x 5G smartphones in India, emphasizing battery life with capa…

Perplexity AI to bring real-time search to WhatsApp soon. Here's what to expect

Perplexity AI, led by Aravind Srinivas, is rapidly enhancing its AI-powered search engine by integr…

OpenAI rolls out a new feature: ChatGPT can now remember past conversations for more personal responses

OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT's memory feature, allowing it to remember details from previous cha…

Sam Altman hints at major OpenAI feature drop, teases o3 and o4-mini models ahead of GPT5 roll out

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman teased significant developments in the company's AI roadmap via social me…

Soaring demand for AI chips fuels power usage: report

Soaring demand for AI chips fuels power usage: report from mint - technology https://ift.tt/Y4g2B…

Best water purifiers in India April 2025: Which one saves maintenance costs while providing pure, safe drinking water?

Clean water shouldn’t come with endless upkeep! The best water purifiers in India for April 2025 de…

US Government Employs AI to Analyze Worker Personnel Files

The US federal government’s central human resources office will begin deploying artificial intellig…

Microsoft says its slowing or pausing some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B pl…

Does intermittent fasting work?

It does for weight loss. Its other supposed benefits are debatable from mint - science https://if…

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Mint Primer | Return of the dire wolf: Is this a Game of Clones?

Scientists at Colossal used genetic reconstruction to recreate the long-extinct species—made popula…

Apple exported iPhones worth ₹1.5 trillion from India in FY25: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Apple Inc. exported iPhones worth over ₹1.5 trillion from India in FY ending March 2025, signaling …

AI Wars: Google is giving DeepMind staff year-long paid break to stop them from joining rivals

Google DeepMind, led by Demis Hassabis, offers employees a year of paid leave instead of working fo…

Meity, dept of science working with Cert-In to build quantum cyber framework

A new framework to deploy quantum-safe communications networks will be key for India to keep critic…

Expanding AI use, White House orders agencies to develop strategies and name leaders

USA-TRUMP/AI (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Expanding AI use, White House orders agencies to develop stra…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge appears online ahead of launch: Specs, pricing and colours tipped

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is anticipated to launch on 13 May, with European retailers listing i…

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OnePlus 13T launching soon: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 6,200mAh battery and everything expected

OnePlus has confirmed the upcoming launch of the OnePlus 13T, a compact flagship smartphone, in Chi…

Samsung's One UI 7 rolling out from today: What’s new, eligible devices, how to update and more

One UI 7, Samsung's latest update for older Galaxy devices, launches on April 7. It features AI…

Apple Keeps TikTok on Its Store After Assurances from AG Bondi

Apple Inc., following assurances from the Trump administration, is keeping TikTok and other apps fr…

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ChatGPT vs Meta AI: Which AI chatbot is better after the Llama 4 launch?

Meta's new Llama 4 Maverick model offers improvements but falls short of ChatGPT due to the abs…

‘Never a dull day in AI’: Sundar Pichai reacts as Meta launches Llama 4 models to take on Gemini

Meta launched its new Llama AI models, including Llama 4 Maverick and Llama 4 Scout, with only two …

Meta rivals ChatGPT and Gemini with new Llama 4 models: What is it, how to use and more

Meta has launched Llama 4 models, including Maverick and Scout, with advanced multimodal capabiliti…

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AI tool of the week | Mastering complex research papers faster with NotebookLM’s Mind Maps

Navigating dense research papers can be daunting for any business leader. NotebookLM simplifies thi…

Trump extends TikTok deadline by 75 days amid China trade tensions: ‘Don't want it to go dark’ - 10 points

US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to keep TikTok operational for…

US Tariff hikes disrupt Nintendo’s Switch 2 pre-order timeline, but launch still set for June 5

Nintendo has delayed Switch 2 pre-orders due to concerns over new US tariffs, originally set for Ap…

The 'hand of AI': From US tariff policies to global trade strategy

AI models have already passed the Turing test, blurring the line between human and machine-generate…

Galaxy S25 Edge launch date tipped —here’s when to expect Samsung’s slimmest phone

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge was initially rumored for an April 15 launch, but leaks now suggest a…

India fuels ChatGPT’s AI surge as users create over 700 million images amid viral Ghibli trend

ChatGPT's new image generation feature, launched last week, has become immensely popular, with …

Microsoft rethinks data centre investments worldwide: What it means for AI and Cloud

Microsoft has scaled back its data centre expansion across various regions, citing evolving demand …

Want free Ghibli-style images? Here’s your daily limit for ChatGPT and Grok

ChatGPT and Grok remain popular for creating Studio Ghibli-style images. OpenAI's ChatGPT offer…

‘India outpacing the world in AI adoption’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after viral Ghibli style image trend

Sam Altman highlighted India's role in the AI revolution during his February visit, stating it …

JVC 55-inch QLED TV Review: Budget Smart TV that gets most things right

The JVC 55 inch QLED TV, launched in India through a licensing agreement, features impressive displ…

Ghibli-style images trend: Users point out mistakes from wrong fingers, floating face to extra husband! See viral posts

Ghibli-style images trend: Users on social media point out mistakes from wrong fingers, floating fa…

As Ghibli frenzy rocks internet, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman teases version 2

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's latest post hinted at even more advanced features after a week of overw…

Forget Ghibli-style AI images—Create THESE 10 stunning art styles with ChatGPT! Here’s how

The new 4o Image Generation feature by OpenAI's ChatGPT allows users to convert real-life image…

SBI down: Mobile banking, ATMs and more affected; here's what the bank said…

The State Bank of India is facing a major outage, impacting fund transfers, mobile banking, and ATM…

Mitochondria transplants could cure diseases and lengthen lives

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Hopping on the Ghibli-style image trend? Experts worry about data and personal privacy — here's what to keep in mind

Are you among the many AI enthusiasts hopping onto ChatGPT and Grok 3 to transform your photos into…

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