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X rolls out ‘Starterpacks’ to help in finding like-minded accounts inspired by rival BlueSky
X has introduced a new feature called ‘Starterpacks,’ which will be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks. The main aim of this tool is to help users discover accounts that match their interests, similar to BlueSky’s ‘Starter Packs.’
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Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to release on this date: Location, pre-order details, gameplay, and more
Playground Games has released the first gameplay trailer for its next-generation open-world racing simulator, Forza Horizon 6. It is set to launch on Xbox and PC soon, with the open-world racing title set in Japan.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch soon: Expected features, launch date, and more
Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 series in the coming months, with new leaks suggesting that the Pro lineup will have upgraded displays and a smaller Dynamic Island.
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Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched: Check full specs, features, price
Realme Neo 8 has been launched in China, expanding the company’s gaming-centric Neo lineup. It features an 8,000mAh battery, runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and offers up to 16GB RAM with 1TB storage.
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Adobe introduces new AI features that lets edit PDFs with text prompts across Acrobat and Adobe Express
Adobe is bringing AI-powered capabilities to its productivity apps, including Acrobat and Express, which can now edit PDFs based on natural language prompts. Moreover, PDF Space in Acrobat can now turn files into an AI audio podcast.
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Samsung Galaxy A57 listed on a certification website, key specifications revealed
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A57 handset has now been listed on China’s TENAA certification platform, signalling an imminent launch in February. According to the listing, the Galaxy A57 will have a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen and will be powered by an octa-core chipset.
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Samsung’s Bixby to get smarter with Perplexity-powered AI features with One UI 8.5
Samsung has reportedly announced that its voice assistant Bixby will now get an AI upgrade with the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. The company will apparently integrate Perplexity AI into Bixby, similar to how Apple integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT with Siri.
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Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Note 15 Pro+ 5G complete specifications leaked, launch timeline also revealed
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G smartphones are now expected to launch in India soon, comprising the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G models. While the company is yet to make a formal announcement, new leaks have revealed the key specifications and launch timeline of these handsets.
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Oppo A6 5G with 7000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs
Oppo A6 5G is the latest budget smartphone in India with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. Its other key specifications include a 50MP primary shooter, a large 7,000 mAh battery, and a 6.75-inch 120Hz display.
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Red Magic 11 Air with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery launched: Price, specifications, and more
The Red Magic 11 Air has made its debut in China, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 7,000 mAh battery, active cooling, a 6.85-inch 144Hz 1.5K OLED display, and shoulder triggers. The phone will launch globally on January 29.
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Honor Magic 8 Pro Air with ultra-slim design, 5,500 mAh battery launched, alongside Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor has introduced the Magic 8 Pro Air in China alongside the Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design. The Honor Magic 9 Pro Air comes with just 6.1mm thickness, 155g weight, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor.
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Oppo K15 Turbo lineup likely to feature active-cooling fan, K15 Turbo Pro’s camera and chipset revealed
Oppo is gearing up to release its K15 Turbo series in the coming weeks, which will be the successor to the K13 lineup from last year. A new leak has revealed that the Pro model is likely to come with a 6.78-inch display and will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.
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Redmi Turbo 5 Max design teased; will feature a 9,000 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC
Redmi has now revealed new details about the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, confirming its full design, battery size, and chipset. The Chinese smartphone brand also recently teased the price range of this upcoming handset.
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update causes a shutdown bug, company issues emergency fix
Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 users after a recent security update, which was released on January 11, prevented some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly.
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Realme P4 Power confirmed to launch in India soon, tipped to pack a 10,000 mAh battery
Realme has started teasing the launch of its upcoming P4 Power smartphone, hinting at a massive five-digit battery capacity. While the company is yet to reveal its full specifications, early hints suggest that it could house a 10,000 mAh battery.
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Lava Blaze Duo 3 India launch date revealed, key specifications confirmed via an Amazon listing
Lava has confirmed the India launch date of its next smartphone, the Blaze Duo 3. The phone has also been listed on Amazon, confirming its key specifications and full design
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Motorola Signature India launch date revealed: Expected specifications, price
Motorola Signature made its global debut last week and is now confirmed to launch in India soon. The phone is confirmed to house an ultra-slim body, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a 5,200mAh battery.
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Apple iPhone 17e likely to gain Dynamic Island notch instead of notch, but will miss out on 120Hz
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e is expected to be launched in the coming weeks, replacing last year’s iPhone 16e. A leak now reveals that the phone will adopt the Dynamic Island design of the latest iPhones, with the display still supporting a 60Hz refresh rate.
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Samsung Galaxy S26+ to come with a virtually unchanged display and improved wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+ is set to enter mass production later this month, with a potential release in February. Now, a report has tipped that the phone will likely use an almost identical panel to that of the Galaxy S25+.
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Roblox introduces mandatory age verification for chat access in India: All the details
Roblox has announced that its Indian users will be required to verify their age to enable chat features. As part of this process, Roblox users will be allowed to chat with those in similar age groups, which are categorised into six different brackets.
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Steve Jobs’ childhood items, including rare Apple products, go up for auction
A wide range of Steve Jobs’ childhood belongings and some of Apple’s rare products have now gone up for auction, as the Cupertino-based tech giant approaches its 50th anniversary in April.
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Anthropic launches Cowork, a new AI Claude Code tool for non-coders: All the details
Anthropic has launched a new AI tool called Cowork, which is a simpler version of Claude Code for non-coding-related tasks. This new tool lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with instructions provided through a chat interface.
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WhatsApp for iOS may soon suggest exact stickers through emojis in chats: Here’s how
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for iPhone users that could automatically surface relevant stickers while typing. It will allow users to see a suitable sticker based on the typed emojis.
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Redmi 15C 5G review: Gets the basics right
The Redmi 15C 5G is positioned as a value-for-money offering that focuses on providing reliability, future-ready connectivity, and long battery life. It tries to get the basics right for consumers who don’t want to spend a lot, and is best suited for those who consume a lot of content on their phone.
