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Apple is offering 3-months of free Apple Music subscription with these AirPods

As a part of the ongoing promotional offer, Apple is offering a three-month free subscription to Apple Music for customers purchasing AirPods. The offer applies to new subscribers and is available upon pairing an eligible Apple device with the latest operating system software.

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MakeMyTrip launches new AI-powered feature called Collections: Key details

The AI model analyses past searches, booking patterns, and customer reviews to provide tailored recommendations.

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Samsung festive season offers on ACs and other home appliances: Discounts, up to 20 years of extended warranty, free installations and more

Samsung has announced special festive season offers on its AI-powered home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and microwaves.

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BSNL’s new plan offers unlimited calling, one year validity with no daily data limit at an affordable price

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new prepaid plan that aims to keep users’ SIM active throughout the year. The new plan comes as an affordable option for those looking for an annual plan.

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Vivo Y19e launched: This is how much Vivo’s most affordable smartphone costs

Vivo has launched its Y19e smartphone. The phone is an entry-level offering from the company. Here's how much it costs.

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NYT connections hints and answers for March 20 puzzle

Today's groups: outspoken words, water bodies, types of cord, and bottled items. Tricky connections included cords and outspoken words. Solving water bodies first helped narrow the rest. Check back for more.

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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion launch date and specifications leaked: Here’s everything we know so far

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is expected to launch in India on April 2, featuring a Dimensity 7400 chipset, 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 50MP camera, and 5500mAh battery.

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‘WhatsApp is just a ‘Cheap Imitation,’ says Telegram’s Pavel Durov as messaging app hits 1 billion active users

Durov revealed that Telegram made $547 million in profits last year, proving that the platform isn’t just growing but thriving.

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Oppo F29 series with military-grade durability launched in India, price starts at Rs 23,999

Oppo has launched the F29 series in India, which includes two models: the F29 Pro and the vanilla F29. The highlight of these devices is their extreme durability.

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Google makes Gemini AI smarter with Canvas, Audio Overview features: What it means for users

The updates, detailed in a recent blog post, focus on enabling users to work more seamlessly with Gemini in various applications.

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Wordle today: Hints, Clues and Answers #1370

Today’s Wordle had players scratching their heads, but with the right hints—like knowing it starts with ‘B’ and ends with ‘E’—many managed to crack it. The answer? Baste. A word that may be familiar to home cooks but caught plenty of players off guard.

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Zepto will now deliver iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches to your doorstep in minutes

According to Zepto, more than a million users searched for Apple products on the platform in the last 30 days. The most popular searches included the recently launched iPhone 16E, AirPods 4, and iPads.

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Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 8a: Should you buy the new Pixel or choose the discounted predecessor

Google Pixel 9a offers advanced features and upgraded internals over the Pixel 8a. But should you buy one of stick with the Pixel 8a. Let's find out.

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How cool is too cool? Government wants you to tell what’s the right AC temperature for you

The Indian government is seeking public input on the ideal AC temperature through a survey on mygov.in, open until March 25, 2025.

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Oppo F29 5G series to launch on March 20: Expected price, features and more

OPPO F29 5G series launches in India on March 20, featuring Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, Dimensity 7300 Energy, AI LinkBoost, IP69 rating, and up to 6,500mAh battery.

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Why Pebble’s CEO and co-founder is unhappy with Apple

According to the CEO, third-party smartwatches cannot send messages, reply to notifications, or take actions like muting alerts—features that are easily available on the Apple Watch.

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IPL 2025 CSK vs MI match: How to book tickets online, price and payment modes and more

If you are looking forward to witnessing the 18th edition of the IPL match in person, here’s how you can book tickets online.

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Apple AirTags are being given away for free to prevent car theft in this city

Denver Police has partnered with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) to hand out 450 AirTags and Samsung SmartTags to residents who sign up for the DenverTrack program.

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Krafton launches new BGIS 2025 special edition Crate for BGMI eSports tournament: What it offers and how to get it

Krafton has introduced the new BGIS 2025 special edition crate that brings a host of new in-game items, customisation options and more.

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Google Pixel 9a may launch today: Expected price, specs and more

Google isn’t expected to shake things up too much with the Pixel 9a’s design. The phone will likely follow the classic Pixel A-series look with a compact body and a dual-camera setup on the back.

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Windows shutdown, Intel outside: How Huawei plans to ‘ditch’ US tech giants

Huawei’s licence for Microsoft Windows is expiring, and it won’t be renewed. The company plans to launch HarmonyOS-powered laptops this year, just like it did with smartphones after losing access to Google’s Android.

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Nvida unveils Vera Rubin, Blackwell Ultra, its two new AI ‘superchips

CEO Jensen Huang introduced Blackwell Ultra, an upgraded version of the company’s current Blackwell AI chips, set to ship in the latter half of 2024. Nvidia also revealed Vera Rubin, its next-generation GPU architecture, expected to debut in 2026.