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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.

Tech tip of the day: How to scrap your old car using MoRTH's Vahan Citizen Services portal and get additional discount on the new one

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Tech tip of the day: How to scrap your old car using MoRTH's Vahan Citizen Services portal and get additional discount on the new one

Scrapping an old vehicle through an authorised centre can unlock meaningful savings when buying a new car. Under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Policy (V-VMP) 2021, eligible users receive road-tax rebates and registration fee waivers, provided the scrapping process is completed through government-approved facilities. Here are the five essential steps to follow.

Oppo A6 announced: 10 things to know about the phone

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Oppo A6 announced: 10 things to know about the phone

Here's everything we know about the phone

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.

Flipkart Buy Buy 2025 sale is now live for all users: Checkout deals on iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 and more

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Flipkart Buy Buy 2025 sale is now live for all users: Checkout deals on iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 and more

Flipkart has opened the Buy Buy 2025 sale for all users with discounts on the latest iPhone models, bank offers, exchange bonuses and limited-time deals across Apple’s 2023–2025 lineup.

Flipkart Buy Buy 2025 sale is now live for all users: Checkout deals on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other electronic products

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Flipkart Buy Buy 2025 sale is now live for all users: Checkout deals on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other electronic products

Flipkart has opened the Buy Buy 2025 sale for all users with discounts across smartphones, electronics, appliances, fashion, and home products, including notable offers on Apple’s latest iPhones.

7 new features introduced in 2025 that changed the way you search on Google

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7 new features introduced in 2025 that changed the way you search on Google

Google rolled out major AI-led upgrades to Search in 2025, introducing seven features that reshaped how users learn, compare, explore visuals, shop online and get real-time help across devices.

Venmo down: Over 14,000 users report login and app issues across platforms

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Venmo down: Over 14,000 users report login and app issues across platforms

Over 14,000 users reported widespread issues with the vendor’s services, according to Downdetector data, with complaints peaking sharply and affecting app access, login, and transaction processes across regions.

Apple tipped for record iPhone shipments in 2025 as iPhone 17 demand surges

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Apple tipped for record iPhone shipments in 2025 as iPhone 17 demand surges

Apple may be heading into one of its strongest years in recent memory. Fresh forecasts suggest the iPhone maker will ship more units in 2025 than ever before, helped by a strong iPhone 17 cycle and an unexpected bounceback in China.

How to use the Sanchar Saathi app to block/track a lost or stolen smartphone

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How to use the Sanchar Saathi app to block/track a lost or stolen smartphone

Sanchar Saathi helps users block, track, and recover lost or stolen phones through the CEIR system. Here is how the registration, blocking, tracking, and unblocking steps work.

Zoho CEO questions scalability of vibe-coded tools after Garry Tan predicts disruption of traditional SaaS

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Zoho CEO questions scalability of vibe-coded tools after Garry Tan predicts disruption of traditional SaaS

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has disputed Garry Tan’s claim that vibe-coded apps could overtake SaaS, arguing that quickly assembled AI tools cannot deliver the guarantees enterprise customers depend on.

Airbus A320 software glitch explained: What it is and how it grounded over 6,000 aircraft

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Airbus A320 software glitch explained: What it is and how it grounded over 6,000 aircraft

Airbus grounded more than 6,000 A320-family aircraft after identifying a software vulnerability linked to solar radiation that can corrupt flight-control systems. Here’s what the issue is and how it grounded fleets worldwide.

Tech tip of the day: Clean your Gmail storage to keep receiving emails

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Tech tip of the day: Clean your Gmail storage to keep receiving emails

Keeping your Gmail storage in check is essential to ensure that important emails continue to arrive without interruption. Since Gmail shares storage with Google Drive and Google Photos, the space can fill up faster than expected, often due to large attachments, old files, and backed-up media. When the account reaches its limit, new emails stop coming in, making timely clean-up an important routine task.

iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15: How iQOO’s latest makes OnePlus’ latest feel like an overpriced proposition

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iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15: How iQOO’s latest makes OnePlus’ latest feel like an overpriced proposition

iQOO 15 outmuscles OnePlus 15 in display brightness, sustained performance, cooling, gaming stability, longevity and value, making the OnePlus 15 feel pricey despite its refined software and charging speed.

Amazon sale: Get Up to 67% discount on home cleaning products

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Amazon sale: Get Up to 67% discount on home cleaning products

Here are some home cleaning products that are currently selling at a massive discount on Amazon.

Dell unveils Pro Max 16 Plus laptop with Discrete NPU: 5 things to know

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Dell unveils Pro Max 16 Plus laptop with Discrete NPU: 5 things to know

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus debuts with an enterprise-grade discrete NPU, enabling datacenter-level AI performance directly on-device for faster, private, and reliable inferencing across professional workloads.

iPhone 17 Black Friday deal: The latest iPhone price drops to Rs 45,900 with this small trick

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iPhone 17 Black Friday deal: The latest iPhone price drops to Rs 45,900 with this small trick

The iPhone 17 is available at one of its lowest effective prices during Croma’s Black Friday sale, and a simple combination of cashback and exchange slashes it to Rs 45,900.

5 tips and tricks to book cheap flight tickets

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5 tips and tricks to book cheap flight tickets

Discover five simple and effective tips to book cheap flight tickets. Learn how flexibility, early planning, incognito searches, fare alerts and nearby airports can help you save money on your next trip without any hassle.

Google Meet goes down in India as users report errors and connection failures

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Google Meet goes down in India as users report errors and connection failures

Google Meet went down for many users in India on November 26, with reports of website failures, server errors and “502” messages. Downdetector showed a surge in complaints around 11 am as people struggled to join meetings.

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