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MakeMyTrip introduces AI-powered natural language search for hotels and homestays

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MakeMyTrip introduces AI-powered natural language search for hotels and homestays

Travellers can now describe what they want in their own words, making stay discovery faster, simpler, and more personal.

Amazon Diwali Sale 2025: Top 10 home and kitchen appliance deals with 50%+ off

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Amazon Diwali Sale 2025: Top 10 home and kitchen appliance deals with 50%+ off

Amazon’s Diwali Sale 2025 is offering massive discounts on trusted brands such as Wonderchef, Morphy Richards, Bajaj, Philips, and Usha. Here are the top 10 appliance deals, each available at a minimum 50% discount, divided across kitchen and home appliances.

Honor has a Robot Phone in the works: What we know

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Honor has a Robot Phone in the works: What we know

Honor’s Robot Phone teaser shows an AI-powered smartphone with a moving gimbal camera, iPhone-like design, and smart features that capture photos on its own.

Noise launches Master Buds Max with Sound by Bose technology at Rs 9,999: 5 things to know

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Noise launches Master Buds Max with Sound by Bose technology at Rs 9,999: 5 things to know

Noise has launched the Master Buds Max, its first over-ear headphones under the flagship Master Series, featuring Sound by Bose technology. The launch marks a major expansion of Noise’s audio lineup and follows the success of its Master Buds lineup. The new headphones are designed to offer immersive sound quality, category-leading noise cancellation, and long battery life, setting a new standard in India’s premium audio segment. Unveiled earlier at IFA Berlin 2025, the Master Buds Max is now officially available in India, reinforcing Noise’s growing presence in the global audio industry.

iQOO 15 confirmed to launch in India in November: Specs, expected price and everything else we know

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iQOO 15 confirmed to launch in India in November: Specs, expected price and everything else we know

iQOO 15 confirmed for India in November with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 2K 144Hz display, 50MP cameras, 7,000mAh battery, and wireless charging.

Steve Jobs to appear on US $1 commemorative coin in 2026: 5 key things to know

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Steve Jobs to appear on US $1 commemorative coin in 2026: 5 key things to know

Steve Jobs will be featured on a U.S. $1 commemorative coin in 2026, celebrating his innovation and contributions to technology.

Microsoft, AWS, and Google plan to move most production out of China amid rising US-China tensions

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Microsoft, AWS, and Google plan to move most production out of China amid rising US-China tensions

Microsoft, AWS, and Google plan to move production and key components out of China by 2026 amid rising U.S.-China trade and geopolitical tensions.

Google’s new ‘Recovery Contacts’ feature explained: How it keeps your account safe when you lose your phone

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Google’s new ‘Recovery Contacts’ feature explained: How it keeps your account safe when you lose your phone

Instagram adds Diwali-themed filters and effects for Stories, Edits app, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses

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Instagram adds Diwali-themed filters and effects for Stories, Edits app, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Instagram launches Diwali-themed filters and effects for Stories, Edits app, and Ray-Ban Meta glasses, available until October 29.

Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after AI videos spark outrage

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Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after AI videos spark outrage

Japan warns OpenAI to stop using anime and manga without permission after Sora users flood social media with AI-made Japanese art.

Google unveils Veo 3.1 with cinematic realism and richer storytelling for AI video generation

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Google unveils Veo 3.1 with cinematic realism and richer storytelling for AI video generation

With Veo 3.1, Google continues its push into next-generation AI filmmaking, bringing cinematic-quality tools to anyone with a creative spark.

Apple’s new AI chief quits weeks after appointment, joins Meta in major Silicon Valley talent war

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Apple’s new AI chief quits weeks after appointment, joins Meta in major Silicon Valley talent war

Apple faces another major setback as newly appointed AI head Ke Yang quits weeks after promotion to join Meta’s expanding AI team.

YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming service faces major global outage, here are the issues users are facing

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YouTube down: Google-owned video streaming service faces major global outage, here are the issues users are facing

YouTube users worldwide reported widespread outages today, with most unable to stream videos or access the app. Downdetector data confirms a major spike in user complaints early Thursday morning.

Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t “the world’s moral police” as ChatGPT prepares to allow adult content

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Sam Altman says OpenAI isn’t “the world’s moral police” as ChatGPT prepares to allow adult content

Sam Altman said the update aligns with OpenAI’s goal to “treat adult users like adults,” while ensuring harmful content remains off-limits. “In the same way that society differentiates appropriate boundaries—R-rated movies, for example—we want to do a similar thing here,” he wrote on X.

Apple announced M5 chip with 4x faster AI power, better graphics, and smarter performance for MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pro

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Apple announced M5 chip with 4x faster AI power, better graphics, and smarter performance for MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pro

Apple has unveiled its new M5 chip, delivering 4x faster AI performance, a more powerful GPU, and improved energy efficiency. The M5 will power the latest MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, promising smoother graphics, faster workflows, and smarter on-device AI experiences.

Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: Price, key specs, and more

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Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: Price, key specs, and more

Apple has unveiled the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip — the company’s most advanced processor yet. The new model brings up to 3.5x faster AI performance, 1.6x better graphics, and up to 24 hours of battery life, all running on macOS Tahoe.

Apple launches its most powerful iPad Pro with M5 chip: Price in India, key features and more

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Apple launches its most powerful iPad Pro with M5 chip: Price in India, key features and more

Apple has launched the new iPad Pro in India featuring the M5 chip and iPadOS 26, offering faster AI performance, advanced graphics, and improved wireless connectivity across multiple variants.

Exclusive - AI Influencer Kavya Mehra's makers on whether they are the future or threat -  'Goal isn’t to make her more human, it’s to make the digital space more imaginative'

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Exclusive - AI Influencer Kavya Mehra's makers on whether they are the future or threat - 'Goal isn’t to make her more human, it’s to make the digital space more imaginative'

At the heart of this conversation is the country's first homegrown AI influencer, Kavya Mehra. We spoke to its makers who say that she is a blend of technology and imagination, a symbol of progress where the art is headed.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Microsoft highlights new AI phishing threat hidden in PDF attachments

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Microsoft highlights new AI phishing threat hidden in PDF attachments

Microsoft has issued a cybersecurity warning during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 about a new AI-powered phishing technique that hides malicious code within PDF attachments, targeting both corporate and personal users.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite likely to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far

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Nothing Phone 3a Lite likely to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far

Nothing is reportedly preparing to expand its Phone 3 lineup in India with the launch of the Nothing Phone 3a Lite before the end of 2025.

Hidden cameras in hotel rooms: 10 common hiding spots travellers should check and how to stay protected

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Hidden cameras in hotel rooms: 10 common hiding spots travellers should check and how to stay protected

Here are 10 common hiding spots where hidden cameras may be concealed in hotel room

Meta AI brings UPI Lite payments, Hindi support, and Deepika Padukone’s voice to Ray-Ban glasses in India

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Meta AI brings UPI Lite payments, Hindi support, and Deepika Padukone’s voice to Ray-Ban glasses in India

Meta is rolling out localized AI updates for Ray-Ban Meta glasses in India, including UPI Lite payments, full Hindi support, and a new AI voice modeled after Deepika Padukone.

Dyson launches Purifier Cool PC1 with HEPA filtration and smart connectivity: 5 things to know

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Dyson launches Purifier Cool PC1 with HEPA filtration and smart connectivity: 5 things to know

Dyson has launched the Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11) in India, featuring advanced HEPA filtration and smart home connectivity, designed to tackle rising pollution levels ahead of the winter season.

BenQ PD2770U professional 4K monitor with built-in color calibrator launched in India: Price, features and more

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BenQ PD2770U professional 4K monitor with built-in color calibrator launched in India: Price, features and more

BenQ has launched the PD2770U, its first 27-inch 4K monitor with a built-in calibration system, designed to offer color accuracy and centralized control for modern studios and creators.

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