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MacBook Air M4 price drops below Rs 90,000 on Amazon, here’s how to get the deal

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MacBook Air M4 price drops below Rs 90,000 on Amazon, here’s how to get the deal

Apple’s MacBook Air M4 is now available on Amazon India for under Rs 90,000 with bank discounts and exchange offers.

Reliance Jio updates these prepaid gaming plans with free BGMI skins, additional data and more

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Reliance Jio updates these prepaid gaming plans with free BGMI skins, additional data and more

Reliance Jio has launched two new prepaid gaming plans priced at Rs 495 and Rs 545. Both offer unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, extra data, and subscriptions to JioGamesCloud, BGMI, FanCode, and JioHotstar.

Partnership with Reliance Jio will democratise gaming in the country, says Krafton India's senior executive

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Partnership with Reliance Jio will democratise gaming in the country, says Krafton India's senior executive

The Reliance Jio x Krafton bundle is designed to lower entry barriers and boost engagement by offering seamless access to 5G-powered connectivity and exclusive BGMI content.

This Galaxy S24 model has received flat 42% discount, now selling at under Rs 35,000: Check details, additional discount and more

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This Galaxy S24 model has received flat 42% discount, now selling at under Rs 35,000: Check details, additional discount and more

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G is now available at a 42% discount on Amazon, bringing the price down to Rs 34,999. Additional bank offers can lower the effective cost to nearly Rs 33,250.

Google opens new Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

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Google opens new Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

This new centre aims to turn Google's digital safety promises into real-world action. It brings together experts in privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI to build tools that can keep India’s digital users safe

Poco F7 5G to launch soon in India: Check date, price,  display, processor, camera, battery and all other details

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Poco F7 5G to launch soon in India: Check date, price, display, processor, camera, battery and all other details

Poco is soon expected to launch its next flagship — the Poco F7 5G — in India. Ahead of the official announcement, a Flipkart microsite has revealed some of the key features, including battery capacity, charging support, and more. Here are the top five things you should know about the upcoming Poco F7.

Fastag Annual Pass explained: What is it, price and how it is going to change highway travels

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Fastag Annual Pass explained: What is it, price and how it is going to change highway travels

Starting August 15, 2025, the government will launch a FASTag-based Annual Pass for non-commercial private vehicles at ₹3,000. Valid for one year or 200 trips, the pass aims to simplify toll payments and ease congestion on national highways.

Hackers are using these 10 popular games to target your device: See the list

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Hackers are using these 10 popular games to target your device: See the list

Once a user clicks on these fake files, their device could get infected with all sorts of harmful programs from password-stealing trojans to software that gives hackers full control or even deploys ransomware

Watch: Google Pixel making fun of Apple for iPhone's new iOS 26 features

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Watch: Google Pixel making fun of Apple for iPhone's new iOS 26 features

Google mocks Apple’s iOS 26 update in a new ad, calling out three features Android had years ago.

OnePlus may launch ‘surprise’ product along with Nord 5, Nord CE 5 on July 8

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OnePlus may launch ‘surprise’ product along with Nord 5, Nord CE 5 on July 8

While the official camera specs are still under wraps, teasers suggest the Nord 5 is inspired by the gamer-friendly OnePlus Ace 5 lineup from China but tailored for global markets.

Adobe Firefly is now on iOS and Android: Here’s everything you can do with it

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Adobe Firefly is now on iOS and Android: Here’s everything you can do with it

With the Firefly app, you can create images and videos just by typing out what you want to see. You can also edit photos by easily removing or adding objects.

Meta is turning all Facebook videos into Reels: Here’s what that means for you

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Meta is turning all Facebook videos into Reels: Here’s what that means for you

For starters, the video posting process is getting a lot simpler. Instead of using different tools to create a video or a Reel, Facebook is merging everything into one streamlined publishing flow.

Apple scores legal win as $300 million patent verdict is overturned

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Apple scores legal win as $300 million patent verdict is overturned

The saga began in 2019 when Optis, a Texas-based intellectual property firm, sued Apple for infringing several LTE-related standard-essential patents (SEPs), which must be licensed on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.

Iran asks people to delete WhatsApp as it accuses app of spying for Israel; Meta calls claim baseless

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Iran asks people to delete WhatsApp as it accuses app of spying for Israel; Meta calls claim baseless

Despite Iran’s frequent clampdowns on digital communication, WhatsApp remains one of the country’s most-used messaging apps. “We don’t keep logs of who’s messaging whom, and we don’t provide bulk data to any government,” Meta said.

Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis reveals what makes Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 the right choice for Phone (3)

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Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis reveals what makes Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 the right choice for Phone (3)

While the launch date is still under wraps, Akis’s post makes it clear that Phone (3) isn’t just another mid-range device — it’s Nothing’s boldest attempt yet at building a true flagship phone.

Sam Altman claims Mark Zuckerberg is offering $100 million to poach OpenAI talent

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Sam Altman claims Mark Zuckerberg is offering $100 million to poach OpenAI talent

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the big money offers, reportedly exceeding $100 million in total compensation, aren’t working. He suggested Meta’s compensation-first approach won’t foster a great culture or lead to long-term innovation.

“We will need fewer people…”, says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy as he confirms AI will reduce jobs

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“We will need fewer people…”, says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy as he confirms AI will reduce jobs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in the next few years, he expects a reduction in Amazon’s total corporate workforce as it looks at “efficiency gains from using AI extensively across the company.”

Gemini 2.5 rollout: Google makes Flash and Pro stable, previews Flash-Lite

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Gemini 2.5 rollout: Google makes Flash and Pro stable, previews Flash-Lite

Vivo T4 Lite confirmed to launch in India soon with 6000mAh battery

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Vivo T4 Lite confirmed to launch in India soon with 6000mAh battery

Vivo has revealed that its next budget smartphone, the Vivo T4 Lite, will soon be introduced, and is confirmed to come with a 6,000 mAh battery. Further, the handset is expected to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset.

Nothing Phone 3 to be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset

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Nothing Phone 3 to be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset

The Nothing Phone 3 is set to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which was launched this year by Qualcomm. This processor will improve the CPU performance by 36% over the Nothing Phone 2, which is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

Apple’s Back to School Offer 2025 goes live: Here’s what students can get for free

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Apple’s Back to School Offer 2025 goes live: Here’s what students can get for free

The new sale is targeted at college students and educators, the new offer bundles free accessories with eligible Mac or iPad purchases — but with a few conditions you should know about before diving in.

Asus launches four new AI-powered Vivobook S series laptops in India, price starts at Rs 69,990

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Asus launches four new AI-powered Vivobook S series laptops in India, price starts at Rs 69,990

Asus has launched four new AI-powered Vivobook S series laptops in India. The lineup starts at Rs 69,990 and offers Qualcomm Snapdragon and Intel processors, Dolby Atmos, and long battery life.

Apple 20W charger for iPhone, iPad and AirPods drops to its lowest-ever price

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Apple 20W charger for iPhone, iPad and AirPods drops to its lowest-ever price

Amazon drops price of Apple 20W charger, now available at a discount for iPhones and AirPods.

Apple Intelligence could be coming soon to China as Alibaba releases new Qwen3 AI models

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Apple Intelligence could be coming soon to China as Alibaba releases new Qwen3 AI models

Alibaba said the Qwen3 models have been optimised for Apple’s MLX framework, allowing them to run efficiently across a range of Apple devices — from iPhones and iPads to high-performance Macs

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