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OpenAI finally unveiled a search engine competitor to Google called SearchGPT. The new feature is currently in the 'prototype' stage and is only available via a waiting list, but it is expected to be rolled out to all users in the future.In a blogpost about new search feature, OpenAI wrote, “We’re testing SearchGPT, a prototype of new search features designed to combine the strength of our AI models with information from the web to give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources."SearchGPT start page is akin to Google and we get a message reading, “what are you looking for?" After entering the search query, though, you get a direct answer much like Perplexity or Google's disgraced AI overviews feature.Meta announced its latest open-source language model, Llama 3.1 405B, which is said to rival the likes of GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in human evaluations and benchmakers.

PARIS—The Americans have a secret advantage in doubles badminton at these Olympics: None of their opponents have any idea which player on the court is which. Annie and Kerry Xu developed their chemistry not on the badminton court but in the womb. They are identical twins, a fact that is more than just a fun piece of trivia.

Mint spoke to founders and investors to understand the evolution of the luggage industry, the attributes of the new entrants, barriers to entry and scaling, and the industry’s outlook. India’s organised luggage market is led by companies such as VIP Industries, Samsonite and Safari. The organised sector accounts for about 40% of India’s ₹15,000-crore luggage industry, according to a report by global analytics firm Crisil last year, and it is mainly this segment that has boomed in the wave of the pandemic.

Adidas has issued an apology to supermodel Bella Hadid for the “negative impact” of a shoe campaign that paid tribute to the 1972 Munich Olympics.The apology is the second from the sportswear brand, which just last week removed Hadid from the campaign and said it would be “revising” its advertising over criticism from Israel.Hadid, who is half-Palestinian, was photographed for Adidas’ relaunch of the retro SL72 trainers.The shoe was originally created to mark the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, where eight members of the Palestinian militant group Black September invaded the Olympic Village and killed two Israeli athletes. Nine other Israelis were taken hostage.The hostages, five Black September attackers and a German police officer were killed in a failed rescue attempt.After Hadid’s Adidas campaign was launched, Israel accused the 27-year-old model of antisemitism “and calling for violence against Israelis and Jews.”Hadid has faced criticism from Israel in the past, namely for her vocal pro-Palestinian support and her advocacy for relief efforts for Palestinians in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict..@Adidas recently launched a new campaign for their shoes to highlight the 1972 Munich Olympics.Eleven Israelis were murdered by Palestinian terrorists during the Munich Olympics.Guess who the face of their campaign is? Bella Hadid, a half-Palestinian model who has a history… pic.twitter.com/IgdGq2OLmd— Israel ישראל (@Israel) July 18, 2024In a statement last week, Adidas said any connections to “tragic historical events” were “unintentional.”“We apologise for any upset or distress caused,” the company wrote.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Lavie Sport Duffle Luggage Trolley is a stylish and functional travel bag with wheels. Its sporty design and sturdy construction make it a great choice for travelers. The spacious interior and multiple pockets provide convenient storage options, while the trolley handle and smooth wheels ensure easy transportation.

Nothing Phone 2a Plus is likely to feature the same display setup as the Nothing Phone 2a. This means that it could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits of peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.The rear camera setup is also likely to remain the same, with a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

Eddie Redmayne takes on the role of a lone assassin in the upcoming series "The Day of the Jackal," set to premiere on Peacock and Sky on November 7. The first teaser was revealed during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Farmers’ markets and business groups say they are “sad and disappointed” in NoFrills and its parent company Loblaw after the company sent a mass-advertising text message encouraging customers to “skip the line” at their local farmers’ market and visit their stores instead.

Gina Yashere, known for «Bob Hearts Abishola,» will be a recurring guest star in the first season of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" on Paramount+. She will play an instructor at Starfleet Academy.

James Gunn, co-chief of DC Studios, revealed the first trailer for "Creature Commandos" at San Diego Comic-Con. The animated series is set to premiere in December, marking the launch of Gunn's rebooted DC Universe.

UFC 304 is taking place on Saturday night in Manchester, England. The event will have main-event featuring Leon Edwards versus Belal Muhammad for the MMA welterweight category.

Showtime is bringing back the beloved character Dexter Morgan in a new series titled ‘Dexter: Resurrection,’ with Michael C. Hall reprising his iconic role. The network is also expanding the Dexter universe with a prequel series.

Olympics 2024 opening ceremony act has irked a section of netizens. Paris Olympics 2024 apparently featured a team of drag queens who reportedly enacted the parody of Leonardo Da Vinci's «Last Supper». A section of social media users, the Catholic church and far-right politicians, Elon Musk voiced resentment over that portion.

Kangana Ranaut has gone on a rampage against leftists once again!

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Upcoming Phone launches in August 2024: A number of new smartphones are set to hit the Indian market in the month of August including the flagship Pixel 9 lineup, Vivo V40 series, Motorola Edge 50, Poco's M6 Plus and more. In order to keep you posted about the new launches, we have created a list of new phones that have been confirmed to launch in August so far.

This monsoon, take a hot chocolate walk in the rain Gitika Saikia, a curator of North East Indian food, grew up with similar experiences in the neighbouring state of Assam. She recalls the first day of planting—orhawri—spent in her father’s village of Nigam in Dibrugarh district, which would be followed by a feast in the paddy fields. The fish from the fields or the adjacent ponds would be wrapped up in large colocasia leaves, and taken home to be fried to golden perfection.