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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.

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.

6 MacBook Air tips to know in 2025

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6 MacBook Air tips to know in 2025

These essential MacBook Air tips for 2025 help you optimise battery life, boost productivity, personalise your workflow, and make the most of Apple’s latest AI-powered macOS features.

5 WhatsApp hacks you should know

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5 WhatsApp hacks you should know

WhatsApp continues to add new functions aimed at improving privacy, organisation, and ease of use. While most features are visible through updates, some remain tucked away inside settings and menus. These lesser-known tools can save time, clean up storage, keep conversations private, and make the app more adaptable to your routine across devices. Here are five useful WhatsApp hacks you should know, explained in detail.

Top 8 camera smartphones under Rs 25,000 from Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and more

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Top 8 camera smartphones under Rs 25,000 from Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and more

Smartphones from Samsung, Lava, Vivo, Oppo, Poco, Xiaomi, Nothing, and iQOO offer distinct camera capabilities in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment. The recently launched Lava Agni 4 and Poco X7 Pro introduce flagship-level sensors like the Sony LYT series and optical image stabilization (OIS) to this price bracket. Buyers in November 2025 prioritize sensor size, stabilization features, and high-resolution ultrawide or telephoto lenses over mere megapixel counts. The following list details ten devices that meet these criteria, arranged by their camera hardware capabilities and value.

5 reasons some people prefer MacBooks over Windows laptops

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5 reasons some people prefer MacBooks over Windows laptops

Discover 5 reasons why some people prefer MacBooks over Windows laptops. From smooth performance and long battery life to sleek design and creative software, learn why Apple laptops attract users and professionals.

How to enable international roaming on iPhone in 5 easy steps

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How to enable international roaming on iPhone in 5 easy steps

Learn how to enable international roaming on your iPhone in 5 simple steps. Follow this easy guide to use mobile data, calls, and messages abroad without issues. Ensure your carrier supports roaming and stay connected while traveling.

5 big changes we can expect on the iPhone 18 Pro Max

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5 big changes we can expect on the iPhone 18 Pro Max

Discover the top 5 expected changes on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, including design tweaks, a bigger battery, a smaller Dynamic Island, the new A20 chip, and major camera upgrades. Here’s what early leaks and reports suggest Apple may introduce this year.

ASUS ProArt P16 launches in India: 5 things to know about the AI-ready creator laptop

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ASUS ProArt P16 launches in India: 5 things to know about the AI-ready creator laptop

Asus has introduced the ProArt P16 (H7606W) in India, expanding its creator portfolio with a laptop designed for game designers, editors, visual artists, animators and multi-discipline creative workflows. The device is built to support AI-assisted content creation, multi-application workloads and advanced colour-focused tasks. It will be available at Asus Exclusive Stores, Amazon and the Asus E-shop at a starting price of Rs 3,59,990

5 new Google Search AI features to help you plan a trip

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5 new Google Search AI features to help you plan a trip

Google has introduced a new set of AI-powered travel planning tools inside Google Search, aiming to simplify how users create itineraries, find deals, and move from ideas to actual bookings. The latest update expands AI Mode, Canvas integration, Flight Deals, and agentic booking capabilities.

Kodak TV launches MotionX QLED series with 120Hz MEMC and 70W speakers in India

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Kodak TV launches MotionX QLED series with 120Hz MEMC and 70W speakers in India

Kodak TV has launched its MotionX QLED series in 55, 65 and 75 inches with 120Hz MEMC, Dolby Vision, and 70W speakers, starting at Rs 31,999 on Flipkart.

Google may add an iPhone-style Contact Poster feature to Android- Details

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Google may add an iPhone-style Contact Poster feature to Android- Details

Google is developing a new contact-sharing feature for Android that mirrors Apple’s Contact Poster and NameDrop. Early code references suggest NFC-based exchange, customisable sharing options and a smoother way for users to share personal details.

WhatsApp to soon let users manage multiple accounts: 5 key things to know

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WhatsApp to soon let users manage multiple accounts: 5 key things to know

WhatsApp has started testing its long-awaited multi-account support on iOS, letting users add, manage, and switch between multiple numbers on a single device. The new feature keeps chats, backups, and notifications separate for each account, making multi-number use easier than ever.

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro leaked: Likely to get new design and upgraded features

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Galaxy Buds 4 Pro leaked: Likely to get new design and upgraded features

Samsung’s next-generation earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, have surfaced through leaked One UI 8.5 firmware animations, giving the most detailed look yet at their upcoming design and features. The new model appears set to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 series, with the redesign marking one of the biggest visual shifts in Samsung’s earbuds lineup in years.

Stop doing this: 6 ways you’re harming your iPhone battery without realising

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Stop doing this: 6 ways you’re harming your iPhone battery without realising

Discover the six everyday habits that secretly damage your iPhone’s battery — from overnight charging to using cheap chargers. Learn what you should avoid and how to keep your iPhone battery healthier for longer.

GOBOULT launches Mustang Thunder headphones in India: 5 key details to know

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GOBOULT launches Mustang Thunder headphones in India: 5 key details to know

GOBOULT has launched the Mustang Thunder headphones in partnership with Mustang, offering premium design, 40mm drivers, 70-hour battery life and LED pony lights. Priced at Rs 2,499 for launch, the new model marks GOBOULT’s push into the premium audio segment with more Mustang products coming soon.

Pixel 9 Pro drop gets massive price cut on Amazon: 5 key things to know

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Pixel 9 Pro drop gets massive price cut on Amazon: 5 key things to know

Google has dropped the Pixel 9 Pro price by Rs 21,000 on Amazon, making the premium flagship available for Rs 88,990. With added bank offers, top-tier specs and a powerful camera setup, the Pixel 9 Pro is suddenly a much better value for buyers looking for a high-end smartphone.

Amazon to take on Starlink with Amazon Leo: 5 key things to know

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Amazon to take on Starlink with Amazon Leo: 5 key things to know

Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, is Amazon’s global satellite internet system designed to bring fast, reliable connectivity to remote and underserved areas. With over 3,000 low Earth orbit satellites planned and speeds up to 1 Gbps, the service will roll out to enterprise users in 2025 and the public in 2026.

Vivo X300 series India launch confirmed: 5 key things to know

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Vivo X300 series India launch confirmed: 5 key things to know

Vivo teases a Red India-exclusive Vivo X300 as the X300 series nears launch, confirming key specs, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, and Zeiss-powered cameras.

How to stop your audio jumping from AirPods to your car

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How to stop your audio jumping from AirPods to your car

If you’ve ever started your car only to have your music or podcast suddenly blast through the speakers instead of your AirPods, iOS 26 finally fixes it. Apple has added a new “Keep Audio with Headphones” setting that keeps playback locked to your AirPods even when your iPhone detects CarPlay or another Bluetooth device.

Oppo announces Apex Guard with ColorOS 16: What is it and how it makes a difference for users

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Oppo announces Apex Guard with ColorOS 16: What is it and how it makes a difference for users

Oppo has introduced Apex Guard, a new technology suite aimed at boosting smartphone durability, long-term performance, and software smoothness. The announcement reinforces the brand’s commitment to next-level reliability and user experience.

Google Pixel phones finally get call-recording feature: 5 key details

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Google Pixel phones finally get call-recording feature: 5 key details

Google is widely rolling out Call Recording to Pixel phones starting from Pixel 6 and newer. The feature lets you record calls, manage storage, set auto-record rules and keep everything on your device. Here are the top features and how it works.

Google rolls out new AI shopping tools across Search and Gemini: 5 key things to know

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Google rolls out new AI shopping tools across Search and Gemini: 5 key things to know

Google rolls out a major AI shopping update just in time for the holiday season, bringing conversational shopping in Search, smarter recommendations in the Gemini app, automated store-calling and agentic checkout tools to help users find the right products faster, cheaper and with less effort.

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