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Apple MacBook Air M2 price drop: MacBook Air M2 is now Rs 20,000 cheaper. Should you buy it?

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Apple MacBook Air M2 price drop: MacBook Air M2 is now Rs 20,000 cheaper. Should you buy it?

MacBook Air M2 price, features, teachers and students discount, and everything you need to know about Apple's 2022 launch MacBook Air M2, including reasons to buy it in 2024.

Realme 12+ expected to debut on March 6

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Realme 12+ expected to debut on March 6

In a feature that seems inspired by the ‘Action’ button of the Apple Watch Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro devices, the power button of Realme 12+ is likely to be versatile in its functionality.

Vivo V30 series set for March 7 launch; specs leaked

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Vivo V30 series set for March 7 launch; specs leaked

Both Vivo V30 and Vivo V30 Pro devices are likely to be powered by Vivo’s custom Funtouch OS 14 that is built on Android 14.

New iPads are coming and they could be here in March

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New iPads are coming and they could be here in March

Traditionally, Apple has always launched the iPad Air in one size. That’s all set to change.

Gadgets round-up March 3: Google Pixel 8 update, OnePlus Watch 2 review, Redmi A3 features

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Gadgets round-up March 3: Google Pixel 8 update, OnePlus Watch 2 review, Redmi A3 features

Best of gadgets: Winner of the MWC smartphone award; One Plus Watch 2 price and features; Redmi A3 budget smartphone launch, price and features.

OnePlus Watch 2: First impressions review, price, features

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OnePlus Watch 2: First impressions review, price, features

OnePlus Watch 2 features: Round watch face with improved scratch-resistance; hybrid experience with both custom OS and the latest version of Google’s Wear OS; wellness features like SpO2 monitor; and price starting at almost Rs 25,000.

Google Pixel 8 series wins best smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2024

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Google Pixel 8 series wins best smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2024

Google Pixel 8 Series won the ‘Best Smartphone’ award, beating phones like the Apple iPhone 15 series and the OnePlus Open. Google was recognised for its “outstanding performance, innovation and leadership,” according to the GSMA.

Gadgets roundup March 1, 2024: iPhone 16 leaks, Samsung Galaxy S24 features & AI tools, BenQ 27-inch monitor, Honor earbuds under 2K

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Gadgets roundup March 1, 2024: iPhone 16 leaks, Samsung Galaxy S24 features & AI tools, BenQ 27-inch monitor, Honor earbuds under 2K

There's a flurry of new gadget launches in March, from the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G to the Nothing (2a) phone. February, too, saw a range of gadget launches - including large monitors under 12K and ANC TWS Bluetooth earbuds under 2K. A round-up of what you need to know.

Large monitors under Rs 12,000: Ben Q GW2490 costs Rs 8,698; BenQ GW2790 is priced at Rs 11,498

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Large monitors under Rs 12,000: Ben Q GW2490 costs Rs 8,698; BenQ GW2790 is priced at Rs 11,498

Demand for large monitors and external displays rose during the pandemic, and seems to have continued. What you need to know about two new BenQ monitors over 24 inches.

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.

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).

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