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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch reportedly delayed: this is when Samsung’s next-generation flagships will arrive

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch reportedly delayed: this is when Samsung’s next-generation flagships will arrive

Samsung’s next flagship smartphone lineup, led by the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may not arrive as early as many expected. New reports suggest that Samsung has adjusted its launch timeline, pushing the unveiling of its next-generation Galaxy S series beyond the usual mid-January window.

PM Modi dominates X’s most-liked tweets in India with 8 of top 10 spots

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PM Modi dominates X’s most-liked tweets in India with 8 of top 10 spots

X’s new country-wise feature shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing eight of India’s ten most-liked tweets over the past month, underscoring his sustained engagement on the platform.

Realme 16 Pro to launch January 6, 2026: Here's everything we know so far

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Realme 16 Pro to launch January 6, 2026: Here's everything we know so far

Realme has confirmed the January 6, 2026 launch of the realme 16 Pro Series, highlighting a 200MP portrait camera, LumaColor IMAGE technology, and a new Urban Wild design approach.

BGMI redeem codes for December 19, 2025 announced with free in-game rewards

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BGMI redeem codes for December 19, 2025 announced with free in-game rewards

BGMI redeem codes for December 19, 2025 are live with 59 official codes offering free in-game rewards, valid till February 28, 2026, and redeemable only through BGMI’s official website.

ChatGPT hits $3 billion milestone as consumer spending surges in 2025

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ChatGPT hits $3 billion milestone as consumer spending surges in 2025

ChatGPT’s mobile app has crossed a major financial milestone, highlighting just how quickly consumers are warming to paid AI tools.

Google Meet gets new update and it solves ‘biggest’ audio problem users used to face

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Google Meet gets new update and it solves ‘biggest’ audio problem users used to face

Google Meet’s latest update enables full system audio sharing during screen presentations, addressing a long-standing limitation and improving how users share music, videos, and app audio in meetings.

Don’t use Gemini Live while driving, warns Google founder Sergey Brin

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Don’t use Gemini Live while driving, warns Google founder Sergey Brin

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has warned users against using Gemini Live while driving, saying the current public version runs on an outdated model. A more advanced version powered by Gemini 3 is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is free for trial with 20+ maps for a limited time: All the details

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is free for trial with 20+ maps for a limited time: All the details

Activision has opened a limited-time free trial for Call of Duty Black Ops 7, allowing players to access multiplayer, Zombies, and seasonal content across more than 20 maps.

Year-ender: Top 10 most popular internet services of 2025 as per Cloudflare’s report

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Year-ender: Top 10 most popular internet services of 2025 as per Cloudflare’s report

Cloudflare’s 2025 Radar Year in Review reveals the internet services that dominated global traffic, showing how search, social platforms, cloud infrastructure, and messaging apps continued to shape online activity worldwide.

Apple Fitness+ is now available in India: What it brings for users

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Apple Fitness+ is now available in India: What it brings for users

Apple Fitness+ is officially available in India starting today, marking the service’s biggest global expansion since its debut. Indian users can now access Apple’s fitness and wellness platform across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, with deep integration across Apple devices.

Apple’s new Edge Light feature turns your Mac display into a smart ring light

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Apple’s new Edge Light feature turns your Mac display into a smart ring light

Apple is adding a subtle but genuinely useful upgrade to video calling on the Mac. Coming with macOS 26.2, Edge Light uses the Mac’s display and Apple silicon to improve how you look on camera, especially in low-light conditions.

iPhone 16 Pro can be bought for under Rs 60,000: 3 reasons to buy, 2 reasons to skip

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iPhone 16 Pro can be bought for under Rs 60,000: 3 reasons to buy, 2 reasons to skip

The iPhone 16 Pro is available on Amazon India for under Rs 60,000 through bank and exchange offers. Here’s how the deal works, where it’s available, and whether the discounted Pro iPhone is still worth buying now that the iPhone 17 series is out.

Google planning Gemini live translation feature for headphones: Here’s how it will work

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Google planning Gemini live translation feature for headphones: Here’s how it will work

Google is preparing to expand Gemini-powered live translation to more headphones, offering real-time speech interpretation through the Google Translate app. The feature supports over 70 languages and works across Android devices.

Game of the Year 2025 — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 breaks the internet with 9 awards across categories

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Game of the Year 2025 — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 breaks the internet with 9 awards across categories

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became the central headline of The Game Awards 2025 after sweeping nine awards across major categories, including the top honour, Game of the Year. Developed by the French studio Sandfall Interactive, the role-playing title broke the event’s all-time record, surpassing the previous benchmark of seven wins.

Diwali sparked more than 9 million chats on X, setting a new ‘record’

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Diwali sparked more than 9 million chats on X, setting a new ‘record’

X India reported more than 9 million Diwali conversations between November 2024 and October 2025, marking a record cultural moment driven by global engagement and wide community participation.

Apple drops second release candidate for iOS 26.2 update: All the details

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Apple drops second release candidate for iOS 26.2 update: All the details

Apple has released the second RC of iOS 26.2, introducing design updates, app improvements, and regional features like AirPods Live Translation as the software moves closer to public rollout.

Satya Nadella thanks PM Modi as Microsoft makes its largest-ever investment in Asia

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Satya Nadella thanks PM Modi as Microsoft makes its largest-ever investment in Asia

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella thanked PM Modi after announcing a US$17.5 billion investment in India to strengthen AI infrastructure, digital skills and sovereign capabilities as part of India’s AI-first push.

Reliance Jio JioPC plans: Complete list and what you get

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Reliance Jio JioPC plans: Complete list and what you get

Reliance JioPC offers multiple subscription plans with cloud-based computing, providing up to 8GB RAM and 500GB storage. Here’s the complete overview of all plans and what each delivers.

Redmi Note 15 India launch date leaked with expected features and pricing details

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Redmi Note 15 India launch date leaked with expected features and pricing details

Redmi Note 15’s India launch timeline has surfaced, pointing to an early January debut. Leaks outline the display, processor, battery, camera setup and price range expected for the upcoming model.

Starlink denies India pricing leak, says website glitch exposed dummy test data

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Starlink denies India pricing leak, says website glitch exposed dummy test data

A Starlink pricing leak set off a frenzy in India earlier today, but the company has now stepped in to say none of it was real. The supposed India tariffs were the result of a brief website glitch, not an official launch or announcement.

EU fines Elon Musk’s X €120 million under DSA; Musk calls ruling “bull––”

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EU fines Elon Musk’s X €120 million under DSA; Musk calls ruling “bull––”

X has been fined €120 million for breaching EU transparency rules. Regulators flagged deceptive blue checkmarks and ad failures, while Elon Musk rejected the decision publicly, escalating tensions with Brussels.

OnePlus temporarily pulls AI tool which allegedly refused to respond when users mention Arunachal Pradesh

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OnePlus temporarily pulls AI tool which allegedly refused to respond when users mention Arunachal Pradesh

OnePlus is under scanner in India after users found that its new AI Writer allegedly refuses to generate text when the prompt includes “Arunachal Pradesh,” triggering concerns about hidden censorship filters. Here’s what happened, why users are upset, and how the company is responding.

Cloudflare down: Brief outage hits trading platforms like Zerodha, Groww and others

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Cloudflare down: Brief outage hits trading platforms like Zerodha, Groww and others

Cloudflare’s outage disrupted major trading platforms and online services, causing login failures, order delays and connectivity issues. Systems gradually stabilised as fixes rolled out, but platforms continued monitoring for remaining problems.

BGMI drops 59 new redeem codes with up to February 2026 validity: Checkout the codes, how to redeem and more

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BGMI drops 59 new redeem codes with up to February 2026 validity: Checkout the codes, how to redeem and more

Krafton India has released 59 new BGMI redeem codes, offering players a chance to unlock skins, outfits, weapon upgrades and more. Codes are limited and redeemable only via BGMI’s official website.

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