Amazon Prime Video to roll out ads in India
- After rolling out limited advertisements to subscribers in countries like the USA, UK, Japan, and Mexico, Amazon is now set to implement the same in India
- To continue enjoying an ad-free experience, subscribers will need to pay an additional fee of ₹699 per year or ₹129 per month on top of the existing ₹1,499 annual subnoscription
- These changes will come into effect from June 17, 2025
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Sigh! So you pay 1500 per year for free deliveries and nothing else.
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- After rolling out limited advertisements to subscribers in countries like the USA, UK, Japan, and Mexico, Amazon is now set to implement the same in India
- To continue enjoying an ad-free experience, subscribers will need to pay an additional fee of ₹699 per year or ₹129 per month on top of the existing ₹1,499 annual subnoscription
- These changes will come into effect from June 17, 2025
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Amazon Prime Video users in India will see advertisements even if they’re subscribed to the ₹1,499 plan. 🚨
Amazon states that users need to purchase an additional “add-on” worth ₹699/year or ₹129/month to not see ads.
Sigh! So you pay 1500 per year for free deliveries and nothing else.
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One UI 8: The denoscriptions for Maximum and Adaptive features just got a clarity
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Vivo S30 Pro Mini / Vivo X200 FE in India :
- 6.31" 1.5K 120Hz OLED
- Mediatek Dimensity 9400e
- Triple rear : 50MP OIS + 8MP UW + 50MP 3x telephoto
- 6500mAh banks
- 90W charging
- Metal frame , Dual speakers
After V50 Elite Edition, this is the next Vivo device that'll launch in India
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- 6.31" 1.5K 120Hz OLED
- Mediatek Dimensity 9400e
- Triple rear : 50MP OIS + 8MP UW + 50MP 3x telephoto
- 6500mAh banks
- 90W charging
- Metal frame , Dual speakers
After V50 Elite Edition, this is the next Vivo device that'll launch in India
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Data Breach affecting over 89 million Steam accounts (about two-thirds of all users)
- Alleged Breach: On May 12, 2025, @MellowOnline1 reported a massive data breach affecting over 89 million Steam accounts (about two-thirds of all users). The compromised data was allegedly being sold for over $5,000 on a site similar to "Mipped," a platform linked to illicit activities like developer blackmailing and review manipulation.
- Supply Chain Compromise: An update clarified that this wasn’t a direct breach of Steam’s systems but a supply chain attack. Initially, Twilio, a third-party service used for sending 2FA codes via SMS, was identified as the compromised vendor.
- Valve’s Response: On May 14, 2025, a Valve representative contacted @MellowOnline1, stating that Valve does not use Twilio, contradicting earlier claims about the breach’s source.
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### Leaked Data and Implications
- Leaked Information: The exposed data includes:
- Real-time SMS logs for 2FA.
- Message contents (e.g., 2FA codes).
- Delivery status (sent, delivered, failed).
- Metadata (timestamps, recipient numbers).
- Routing costs.
- Potential Risks:
- Phishing: Hackers could craft convincing fake messages using the leaked data.
- Session Hijacking: Attackers might intercept or replay 2FA codes to bypass security.
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### Ongoing Advice for Users
Despite Valve’s clarification, the threat persists as data is still claimed to be sold. Users are urged to:
- Change their Steam passwords.
- Enable Steam Guard, Valve’s 2FA system.
- Monitor emails for suspicious activity.
- Beware of phishing disguised as promotions or support messages.
- Join the "Sentinels of the Store" Steam group for updates.
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### Additional Context
- "Mipped" Reputation: Described as a shady forum, "Mipped" and its sister sites have been flagged by @SteamSentinels for years for unethical practices, yet Steam allegedly took no action, possibly exacerbating this incident.
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### Conclusion
The source of the alleged breach remains unclear—Valve denies Twilio’s involvement, yet the sale of data persists. Steam users should take proactive steps: update passwords, enable Steam Guard, and stay vigilant. This incident highlights the need for cybersecurity awareness in gaming.
- Alleged Breach: On May 12, 2025, @MellowOnline1 reported a massive data breach affecting over 89 million Steam accounts (about two-thirds of all users). The compromised data was allegedly being sold for over $5,000 on a site similar to "Mipped," a platform linked to illicit activities like developer blackmailing and review manipulation.
- Supply Chain Compromise: An update clarified that this wasn’t a direct breach of Steam’s systems but a supply chain attack. Initially, Twilio, a third-party service used for sending 2FA codes via SMS, was identified as the compromised vendor.
- Valve’s Response: On May 14, 2025, a Valve representative contacted @MellowOnline1, stating that Valve does not use Twilio, contradicting earlier claims about the breach’s source.
---
### Leaked Data and Implications
- Leaked Information: The exposed data includes:
- Real-time SMS logs for 2FA.
- Message contents (e.g., 2FA codes).
- Delivery status (sent, delivered, failed).
- Metadata (timestamps, recipient numbers).
- Routing costs.
- Potential Risks:
- Phishing: Hackers could craft convincing fake messages using the leaked data.
- Session Hijacking: Attackers might intercept or replay 2FA codes to bypass security.
---
### Ongoing Advice for Users
Despite Valve’s clarification, the threat persists as data is still claimed to be sold. Users are urged to:
- Change their Steam passwords.
- Enable Steam Guard, Valve’s 2FA system.
- Monitor emails for suspicious activity.
- Beware of phishing disguised as promotions or support messages.
- Join the "Sentinels of the Store" Steam group for updates.
---
### Additional Context
- "Mipped" Reputation: Described as a shady forum, "Mipped" and its sister sites have been flagged by @SteamSentinels for years for unethical practices, yet Steam allegedly took no action, possibly exacerbating this incident.
---
### Conclusion
The source of the alleged breach remains unclear—Valve denies Twilio’s involvement, yet the sale of data persists. Steam users should take proactive steps: update passwords, enable Steam Guard, and stay vigilant. This incident highlights the need for cybersecurity awareness in gaming.
Infinix GT 30 Pro :
- Mediatek Dimensity 8350
- LPDDR5X , UFS 3.1
- 5500mAh battery
- 67W charging
- 1.5K 144Hz flat oled
- 108MP OIS + 8 UW
- 13MP selfie
- In-display FS, Dual speakers
- In-built gaming triggers
Launching soon in India
Price : Under 25K
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- Mediatek Dimensity 8350
- LPDDR5X , UFS 3.1
- 5500mAh battery
- 67W charging
- 1.5K 144Hz flat oled
- 108MP OIS + 8 UW
- 13MP selfie
- In-display FS, Dual speakers
- In-built gaming triggers
Launching soon in India
Price : Under 25K
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Everything you need to know about Android 16 (Baklava) :
- Material 3 expressive redesign - vibrant colors,
new animations & icons,
redesigned settings, volume & quick settings panel
- Multi device audio sharing
- New Android version will launch in June (not October)
- Redesigned & resizable quick settings & pin more quick settings tiles
- Gemini is coming to all Android platforms
- Notification summary, live notification , lock screen widgets , Bundle notification & notification cooldown
- Find hub : track all your devices in real time from one place
- New effects while switching between lock screen & home screen , & now you'll be able to add weather animations to lock screen
- Live Updates
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- Material 3 expressive redesign - vibrant colors,
new animations & icons,
redesigned settings, volume & quick settings panel
- Multi device audio sharing
- New Android version will launch in June (not October)
- Redesigned & resizable quick settings & pin more quick settings tiles
- Gemini is coming to all Android platforms
- Notification summary, live notification , lock screen widgets , Bundle notification & notification cooldown
- Find hub : track all your devices in real time from one place
- New effects while switching between lock screen & home screen , & now you'll be able to add weather animations to lock screen
- Live Updates
More
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WearOS 6 To Feature Material Expressive 3 Design
There’s a heavy emphasis on animations, like “smooth transitions with shape-morphing elements that adapt to the smaller screen size.” When scrolling, animations “trace the curvature of the display,” while “lists animate to give you a sense of depth that makes information more accessible.” There'll be “motion and responsive feedback” in the PIN pad alongside while controlling the media and Wear OS Tiles will get a big update that adds density to fit much more information and multiple actions.
WearOS 6 will deliver up to 10% more battery life!
Google is also bringing Gemini on your wrist in "coming months" & it will have access to apps/Extensions.
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There’s a heavy emphasis on animations, like “smooth transitions with shape-morphing elements that adapt to the smaller screen size.” When scrolling, animations “trace the curvature of the display,” while “lists animate to give you a sense of depth that makes information more accessible.” There'll be “motion and responsive feedback” in the PIN pad alongside while controlling the media and Wear OS Tiles will get a big update that adds density to fit much more information and multiple actions.
We’re bringing dynamic color-theming to the watch so that the theme you choose for your watch face applies to the entire system
WearOS 6 will deliver up to 10% more battery life!
Google is also bringing Gemini on your wrist in "coming months" & it will have access to apps/Extensions.
Let’s say you’re at the locker room in the gym, and you’ve already put your phone away. You can use Gemini to set reminders, like “Remember I’m using locker 43 today."
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Realme Buds air 7 Pro is launching in India on May 27, 2025.
Price = under ₹5,000
Specifications
- 11mm + 6mm drivers
- 53dB noise cancellation
- LHDC 5.0
- Hi-res audio
- Dual pairing 2.0
- IP55 rating
- 3D spatial audio
- 45ms latency
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- 530mAh battery case
- 62mAh bud
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Price = under ₹5,000
Specifications
- 11mm + 6mm drivers
- 53dB noise cancellation
- LHDC 5.0
- Hi-res audio
- Dual pairing 2.0
- IP55 rating
- 3D spatial audio
- 45ms latency
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- 530mAh battery case
- 62mAh bud
#realmebudsair7pro
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OnePlus 13S is launching this month in India in 3 colors
Gets :
- 6.32" 1.5K 120Hz flat oled
1600 nits HBM
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- UFS 4
- 6260mAh battery
- 80W charging
- 185g
- 50MP IMX906 OIS + 50MP 2x telephoto
- 16MP selfie
- IR
- Dual speakers
- Metal frame
- 4 years Android OS updates and 5 years security updates
- plus Key
- USB 2
- IP65
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Gets :
- 6.32" 1.5K 120Hz flat oled
1600 nits HBM
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- UFS 4
- 6260mAh battery
- 80W charging
- 185g
- 50MP IMX906 OIS + 50MP 2x telephoto
- 16MP selfie
- IR
- Dual speakers
- Metal frame
- 4 years Android OS updates and 5 years security updates
- plus Key
- USB 2
- IP65
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