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Apple MacBook Air M4 review: Apple’s best everyday laptop gets even better

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Apple MacBook Air M4 review: Apple’s best everyday laptop gets even better

The MacBook Air with M4 chip retains the winning combo of power, portability, and polish intact. The M4 MacBook Air is everything a great laptop should be.

Apple iPhone 16e review: Not quite budget, not quite pro, still a solid Phone

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Apple iPhone 16e review: Not quite budget, not quite pro, still a solid Phone

Apple iPhone 16e is not quite the budget-friendly encore fans were expecting after the SE’s farewell, and yet, here it is, trying to hit all the right notes.

How to Make the Most of AI in Smartphones: Impactful or Gimmicky| MC Tech Up

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How to Make the Most of AI in Smartphones: Impactful or Gimmicky| MC Tech Up

AI is making its way in smartphones, but is it truly useful or just a marketing buzzword? In this episode, we explore AI-powered features, voice assistants, and whether consumers want AI phones. Are these features enhancing user experience or just flashy add-ons? Tune in.

M4 MacBook Air: Worth the Upgrade? + ChatGPT’s New AI Memory! |MC Tech Up

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M4 MacBook Air: Worth the Upgrade? + ChatGPT’s New AI Memory! |MC Tech Up

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is here. Thinner, more powerful, and cooler than ever. But is it a game-changer or just a small step up from the M3? ChatGPT can now remember past chats and adapt to your style. Is it game-changing or a step too far? We break it down.

Why Google continues to lose out on the ‘viral’ game in AI

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Why Google continues to lose out on the ‘viral’ game in AI

Time and again, Google has unveiled AI tools that are technically superior —or at the very least, on par — with what OpenAI and even DeepSeek have introduced. Yet, they simply fail to capture the world’s attention in the same way.

Apple iPhone 16e: 5 reasons why it is a smart choice for first-time iPhone buyers and those Android switchers

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Apple iPhone 16e: 5 reasons why it is a smart choice for first-time iPhone buyers and those Android switchers

The iPhone 16e, after all, is a new-generation iPhone that does a lot many things better than its in-house as well as outside competition.

Amazon Echo Spot review: A stylish, smart, and compact Alexa device

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Amazon Echo Spot review: A stylish, smart, and compact Alexa device

For your bedside table, the Echo Spot could make for a nice companion, as long as you don’t expect great audio quality.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: A different beat

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: A different beat

The Powerbeats Pro 2 bring plenty to the table—a secure, comfortable fit, longer battery life, improved controls, and a built-in heart-rate sensor that fitness enthusiasts will appreciate.

Affordable iPhones are now dead and Apple sends its regards with the iPhone 16e

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Affordable iPhones are now dead and Apple sends its regards with the iPhone 16e

Apple’s decision to price the iPhone 16E at approximately Rs 60,000 signals a clear shift in its strategy — moving away from the concept of ‘budget’ iPhones.

Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: As good as it gets

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Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: As good as it gets

The question always has been: Do you really need all this power? For many, the MacBook Air is still the best choice. But if you want the best of the best, this might be the laptop to rule them all.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: How it fares as a gaming phone with Game Mode

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: How it fares as a gaming phone with Game Mode

We wanted to see how well Apple’s latest hardware and software improvements would enhance the experience on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough: How it may change the AI landscape, the US-China rivalry, and more

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DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough: How it may change the AI landscape, the US-China rivalry, and more

Reports have suggested that DeepSeek’s R1 model has been developed at a cost of less than $6 million. It is in stark contrast to the billions of dollars spent by Silicon Valley companies to build their AI models — and are continuing to do so

DeepSeek R1 Explained: China’s ambitious answer to ChatGPT, Gemini, and why it is making waves

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DeepSeek R1 Explained: China’s ambitious answer to ChatGPT, Gemini, and why it is making waves

A new large language model originating from China has become the talk of tech town. What is DeepSeek and is it better than ChatGPT and other AI models out there?

India plays a critical role in Dell's global supply chain, says senior executive

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India plays a critical role in Dell's global supply chain, says senior executive

“India is an incredibly important market for Dell. We’ve been operating in the country for a long time, and we believe in its potential and opportunities,” said Sam Burd

CES 2025: Dell’s laptop lineup gets a makeover with new simple names, says goodbye to XPS and other series

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CES 2025: Dell’s laptop lineup gets a makeover with new simple names, says goodbye to XPS and other series

At an event ahead of CES 2025, Dell officially announced that going forward its laptops will be sold under Dell, Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max names.

iQoo 13 review: Speed, style, and substance

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iQoo 13 review: Speed, style, and substance

The iQoo 13 offers impressive performance across the board. There’s also great battery life, a versatile camera setup, a bright and sharp display, and super-fast charging.

Google Pixel 9 Pro review: Utterly, Shutterly, AI-lecious

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Google Pixel 9 Pro review: Utterly, Shutterly, AI-lecious

The Pixel 9 Pro’s focus on usability, creativity, and practicality strikes a chord. The pure Android experience and impressive cameras work in its favour as well.

AI in smartphones: Can it go beyond 'gimmicks' and become really useful in 2025?

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AI in smartphones: Can it go beyond 'gimmicks' and become really useful in 2025?

2024 was a year when smartphone makers tom-tomed AI features like never before. From what we have seen, the potential is definitely there.

Google Chromecast, Fossil smartwatches and more: The tech that died in 2024

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Google Chromecast, Fossil smartwatches and more: The tech that died in 2024

2024 bid farewell to a few old favourites. Some projects were shelved whereas some tech was just ditched by tech companies,

From Apple Intelligence to smartphones getting smarter: The A-Z of technology in 2024

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From Apple Intelligence to smartphones getting smarter: The A-Z of technology in 2024

Apple got into the AI race with Apple Intelligence while Google empowered Gemini with more and more AI. Jensen Huang’s Nvidia powered the AI push whereas X emerged as more than a social media platform. Here we bring you the A-Z of all things tech in 2024.

Meet the Indian developer behind the best Apple Watch app of 2024

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Meet the Indian developer behind the best Apple Watch app of 2024

A mechanical engineer by education, Raja’s journey into app development began when he got his first iPhone many years ago.

Beats Pill review: Packs enough punch

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Beats Pill review: Packs enough punch

If you’re in the market for a portable speaker that strikes the right chord between balanced sound and sleek portability, the Beats Pill hits a high note.

Apple's accessibility features: How they help bridge the digital divide for disabled users

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Apple's accessibility features: How they help bridge the digital divide for disabled users

To understand the real-world impact of Apple's accessibility features, Moneycontrol spoke with three people who suffer from disabilities.

iQoo wants to use AI to deliver meaningful improvements for smartphone users, says iQoo India CEO

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iQoo wants to use AI to deliver meaningful improvements for smartphone users, says iQoo India CEO

Nipun Marya, CEO of iQoo India, shares insights into the brand’s gaming-oriented approach, its growth story in the Indian market, and the increasing role of AI in smartphones.

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