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Latest smartphone under Rs 10,000: 5 features of Infinix Hot 40i

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Latest smartphone under Rs 10,000: 5 features of Infinix Hot 40i

Infinix Hot 40i: With a 90 Hz display, the phone's 6.6-inch HD+ punch-hole screen has good visibility even when it is bright outside. It is backed by a robust 5000 mAh Battery.

5 Cool AI features to try in Samsung Galaxy S24 series

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5 Cool AI features to try in Samsung Galaxy S24 series

Samsung Galaxy S24 features: Generative Edit to remaster, recompose photos with an AI editing tool; Live Translate for real-time voice and text translations of phone calls; and Note Assist for AI-generated summaries, templates and translation of notes.

Earbuds under Rs 2,000: Honor Choice Earbuds X5 launch price in India & features

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Earbuds under Rs 2,000: Honor Choice Earbuds X5 launch price in India & features

Honor Choice Earbuds X5: The TWS Bluetooth earbuds with active noise cancellation come with advanced connectivity with Honor AI Space and a new dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3.

Gadgets round-up February 2024: OnePlus smartwatch launch, Google Pixel Fold 2 info leaked

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Gadgets round-up February 2024: OnePlus smartwatch launch, Google Pixel Fold 2 info leaked

The latest on new launches from OnePlus, Nothing, AMD, HONOR, and Samsung, including CMF by Nothing Neckband Pro, Samsung Galaxy Fit3, and a sneak-peek into the Google Pixel Fold 2 - all the latest gadget news from February 2024.

US chipmaker AMD's graphics card for 4K gaming, streaming now available globally

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US chipmaker AMD's graphics card for 4K gaming, streaming now available globally

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card has a high refresh rate for gaming and streaming experiences. It has 80 compute units, and 160 AI accelerators. Its price starts from USD 549 / Rs 45,500.

OnePlus Watch 2 is here: features, fitness trackers, India price

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OnePlus Watch 2 is here: features, fitness trackers, India price

The One Plus Watch 2 comes in Black Steel and Radiant Steel, and starts at Rs 24,999. The OnePlus Watch 2 also offers sleep tracking analysis and monitors stress levels.

The Neckband Pro from CMF by Nothing is all set for a March 5 unveil

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The Neckband Pro from CMF by Nothing is all set for a March 5 unveil

The CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds are likely to arrive along with the Nothing 2a, the follow up to the Nothing Phone 2, on March 5. Nothing is playing up the ANC capabilities of the Neckband Pro, calling it the first 50 dB Hybrid ANC device in this category.

Xiaomi unveils its flagship Xiaomi 14 Series in Barcelona

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Xiaomi unveils its flagship Xiaomi 14 Series in Barcelona

Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are both equipped with the Xiaomi Surge battery management system and consolidates Xiaomi’s mobile imaging partnership with Leica.

OPPO’s new sub Rs 25,000 smartphone: F25 Pro set for February 29 launch

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OPPO’s new sub Rs 25,000 smartphone: F25 Pro set for February 29 launch

The F25 Pro is likely to be a key device for OPPO at this competitive price point and is similar to the OPPO Reno 11F 5G that debuted in Indonesia recently.

HONOR Magicbook Pro 16, among 5 high-profile launches, set for MWC 2024 unveil

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HONOR Magicbook Pro 16, among 5 high-profile launches, set for MWC 2024 unveil

HONOR has also teased the release of its upcoming AI-powered Magicbook Pro 16. The AI-powered branding suggests this new laptop is likely to feature the newest Intel Core Ultra processors.

Is Google tweaking the design for Google Pixel Fold 2? New leaks suggest a shake-up

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Is Google tweaking the design for Google Pixel Fold 2? New leaks suggest a shake-up

The Google Pixel Fold didn’t launch in India. It will be interesting to see if it’s successor will arrive in India in 2024. There are strong suggestions that the Google Pixel Fold 2 could debut in May 2024 when the Google I/O is likely to take place.

Samsung Galaxy announces the Galaxy Fit3

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Samsung Galaxy announces the Galaxy Fit3

The Galaxy Fit3 offers SpO2 tracking. It also tracks sleep patterns, snoring, heart rate and stress levels. The Fit3 also provides personalised Sleep Coaching based on individual sleep data.

Ongoing Nifty rally likely to pick pace in monthly expiry week at behest of FPIs

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Ongoing Nifty rally likely to pick pace in monthly expiry week at behest of FPIs

The option activity at 22,200 strike will set the tone for Nifty’s direction in the upcoming week.

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G: What we know about Samsung’s first F series device for 2024

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Samsung Galaxy F15 5G: What we know about Samsung’s first F series device for 2024

The Samsung Galaxy F15 looks set to shake up the sub Rs 15,000 segment with a massive battery and a vibrant display.

Apple Vision Pro: Mark Gurman captures the mixed consumer reactions

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Apple Vision Pro: Mark Gurman captures the mixed consumer reactions

Gurman isn’t writing off the Vision Pro despite its hefty ($3,500) price tag and initial customer concerns. He believes that the Vision Pro represents a peek into the future, but that future hasn’t arrived yet.

Nothing Phone (2a) all set for March launch: What we know so far

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Nothing Phone (2a) all set for March launch: What we know so far

In an official video, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has hinted that the Nothing Phone (2a) is likely to be cheaper than the Nothing Phone (1).

iPhone 16 leak: What we know so far

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iPhone 16 leak: What we know so far

MacRumours suggests that Apple plans to stretch the screen size to 6.3-inches for iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9-inches for iPhone Pro Max to accommodate the tetraprism telephoto camera.

Moto G04 – 5 cool features of new budget Android 14 phone from Motorola

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Moto G04 – 5 cool features of new budget Android 14 phone from Motorola

Motorola's Moto G04 smartphone launches in India on February 22, 2024. With an India price of Rs 6,999 - Rs 7,999, Moto G04 is a slim (8mm), lightweight (178 grams) phone that comes with Android 14 out of the box.

OnePlus 12R buyers can seek full refund before March 16

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OnePlus 12R buyers can seek full refund before March 16

The brand had erroneously stated that the 16GB/256GB version featured UFS 4.0 storage instead of UFS 3.1 that was the same as the base storage version (8GB/128GB).

5 cool features of Honor X9b 5G

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5 cool features of Honor X9b 5G

The HONOR X9b 5G costs Rs 25,999 and comes in Midnight Black and Sunrise Orange. Honor is offering an instant discount of Rs 3,000 on select credit cards.

6 cool features of iQOO Neo 9 Pro, set to launch on February  22

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6 cool features of iQOO Neo 9 Pro, set to launch on February 22

The iQOO Neo 7 Pro was launched for Rs 34,999 (8GB/128GB). This pegs the Neo 9 Pro at a slightly higher launch price tag.

Aditya Birla Group taps Citi, BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley for Novelis US IPO

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Aditya Birla Group taps Citi, BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley for Novelis US IPO

Novelis US IPO: The deal is arguably the first instance of an Indian conglomerate attempting a listing of its subsidiary in the US market. In 2019, Bharti Airtel's Africa subsidiary had listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

5 cool features of Redmi A3: Best budget smartphone under Rs 8,000?

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5 cool features of Redmi A3: Best budget smartphone under Rs 8,000?

The Redmi A3 comes in Olive Green with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a dual 4G SIM card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack and will go on sale on February 23.

Gujarat Titans, HealthCare Global backer CVC raises $6.8 bn for largest Asia fund

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Gujarat Titans, HealthCare Global backer CVC raises $6.8 bn for largest Asia fund

CVC has been active in Asia since 1999 and has made more than 80 acquisitions in the region. Its India portfolio includes chemicals firm Sajjan India and UnitedLex, a legal services provider

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