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Tech wrap June 19: OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3, Nothing Phone 3, iOS 18.6

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 neckband launched. Nothing Phone 3 to get seven years of software support. iOS 18.6 beta released. Facebook gets passkey support. YouTube to integrate Google's Veo 3

YouTube crackdown on Ad Blockers: Sluggish videos? This might be the reason

YouTube may be throttling playback for ad blocker users, while also preparing to roll out longer, unskippable ad formats

Apple mulls using artificial intelligence to design semiconductors: Report

The two biggest players in that industry - Cadence Design Systems and Synopsys - have been racing to add artificial intelligence to their offerings

Vivo T4 Lite India launch set for Jun 24: Specs to features, what to expect

The Vivo T4 Lite will feature a Dimensity 6300 chip, 6000mAh battery, dual 5G support, 50MP camera, Android 15, and a 6.74-inch display with TUV-certified eye protection

Now, you can schedule actions on Gemini app for Android: How it works

Scheduled actions feature in Gemini app for Android is currently rolling out to Gemini AI Pro, AI Ultra, and select Workspace users. It's not yet available on iOS or web, and to free-tier users

YouTube to integrate Google's Veo 3 AI video tool into Shorts soon: Details

YouTube Shorts will soon get Google's Veo 3 AI video tool for high-quality, text-prompt video generation. The update is aimed at helping creators produce content more easily and efficiently

AI chatbots that reason emit more carbon than ones with simple reply: Study

The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Communication, evaluated how 14 large-language models (which power chatbots), including DeepSeek and Cogito, process information

Apple 'Back-to-School' offers: Check deals and offers on iPads, Macs, more

Apple has announced Back-to-School offers in India, available until September 30, with product bundle deals on select iPads and MacBooks, and education savings for eligible students

Meta brings passkey support to Facebook for password-less sign-ins: Details

Meta said passkeys offer a more secure and convenient way to sign in compared to traditional passwords

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked likely on July 9: What to expect from foldables

A recent report has surfaced outlining the date for the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Watch 8 series are expected to debut on July 9

Apple releases iOS 18.6 beta, likely final update before iOS 26: What's new

Apple has rolled out the first beta of iOS 18.6, likely the final update in the iOS 18 cycle before iOS 26 lands later this year with major design and AI features

Google Messages adds WhatsApp-like 'Delete for Everyone' option, more tools

Google Messages' latest update brings message recall, chat snoozing, and RCS group chat customisation-features aimed at matching platforms like WhatsApp

Google Search now lets users have voice chat with AI Mode: How it works

Presently, Google's Search Live feature in AI Mode is only available to those users in the US region who have enrolled in the AI Mode experiment in Labs

Microsoft planning thousands more job cuts in sales amid focus on AI

The cuts are expected to be announced early next month, following the end of Microsoft's fiscal year

Nothing Phone 3 to get 7 years of software support with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

The Nothing Phone 3 will offer the brand's longest software support yet, with five years of OS updates and seven years of security updates

Garena Free Fire Max: Here are June 19 redeem codes to win diamonds, emotes

Garena Free Fire Max has revealed redeem codes for June 19. The step-by-step guide below can be followed for the redemption of codes

Tech Wrap June 18: Xiaomi's Redmi Pad 2, iQOO Z10 Lite, Aorus Master 16

Xiaomi launches Redmi Pad 2. iQOO launches Z10 Lite. Gigabyte launches Aorus Master 16 laptop. Nothing confirms Phone 3 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Adobe gets Firefly app for mobile

Microsoft confirms next Xbox with AMD chip, cross-platform game support

The upcoming Xbox will support multiple devices, third-party game stores, and backward compatibility. Built on Windows and powered by AMD, it marks a shift to an open and unified gaming ecosystem

GenAI disrupts software ADM market, 10-15% of IT services revenue at risk

While revenue growth from AI is still marginal, the larger question is how the industry can reinvent itself when one of its largest revenue pools becomes less labour-intensive

How an AI bot cracked the tough NEET exam, beating most human scores

An AI bot named Allie developed by coaching institute Allen scored 678/720 in her NEET 2025 exam debut, a score that would place in the top 10 and secure a spot at AIIMS Delhi