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Apple is planning to enter into smart display and IoT segment with these two products

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Apple is planning to enter into smart display and IoT segment with these two products

Apple’s launch of its next HomePod with a display is now facing production delays and reportedly will be launched in the third quarter of 2025. In addition to this, Apple is also developing a smart home IP camera, which could launch in 2026.

Oppo Find X8 vs iQoo 13: How do the two affordable flagship phones compare

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Oppo Find X8 vs iQoo 13: How do the two affordable flagship phones compare

Both Oppo and iQoo has launched their affordable flagship smartphones -- Find X 8 and iQoo 13-- India. Here's how both the phones compare in terms of features and other specifications.

ChatGPT could start displaying ads soon as OpenAI top executive hints at possible change: All the details

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ChatGPT could start displaying ads soon as OpenAI top executive hints at possible change: All the details

OpenAI's CFO has hinted at exploring advertisements to boost revenue as the company has allegedly already begun hiring advertising specialists from major tech firms like Meta and Google.

YouTube Trends Report 2024: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Moye Moye and other most popular topics on the platform

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YouTube Trends Report 2024: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Moye Moye and other most popular topics on the platform

Popular video streaming platform YouTube has released its Global Culture and Trends Report for 2024.

Apple to reportedly launch its first foldable smartphone in 2025: All the details

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Apple to reportedly launch its first foldable smartphone in 2025: All the details

Apple is tipped to launch a new flip-foldable smartphone in 2026, which could boost the demand for the foldable market to grow by 30% in 2026 and 20% until 2028.

Nothing Phone 3 and two other smartphones expected to launch in first half of 2025: Here’s what we know

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Nothing Phone 3 and two other smartphones expected to launch in first half of 2025: Here’s what we know

Nothing is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), and two other devices in 2025. This line-up is expected to feature the Nothing Phone (3) alongside the Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Plus or Pro.

OnePlus 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC set to launch in India in January 2025

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OnePlus 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC set to launch in India in January 2025

The OnePlus 13 was first unveiled in China on October 31 and is expected to make its way to India and other markets in the first month of 2025.

iQoo 13 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 6,000 mAh battery in India

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iQoo 13 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 6,000 mAh battery in India

The iQOO 13 is the second smartphone in India to be launched with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm. It is available in Legend and Nardo Grey colour shades and has a starting price of Rs 51,999 after offers.

OpenAI suspends access to ‘Sora AI’ video tool, here's why

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OpenAI suspends access to ‘Sora AI’ video tool, here's why

OpenAI has halted access to its unreleased ‘SoraAI’ video tool after a small group of artists leaked access to it in protest of the company’s treatment of creative professionals.

iQoo Neo 10 and Neo 10 Pro with 6.78-inch display, 6100 mAh battery launched: Specifications, price

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iQoo Neo 10 and Neo 10 Pro with 6.78-inch display, 6100 mAh battery launched: Specifications, price

Both the new iQOO smartphones run on Android 15-based OriginOS 15 and get a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP main sensor. The iQOO Neo 10 ships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the Neo 10 Pro runs on MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC.

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai issued contempt notice from a Mumbai court over defamatory YouTube video

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Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai issued contempt notice from a Mumbai court over defamatory YouTube video

A Mumbai court has issued a contempt notice to Sundar Pichai for failure to remove a defamatory video against NGO Dhyan Foundation and its founder from YouTube, despite an order in 2022.

Redmi Note 14 series set to launch on December 9, could come with a price hike

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Redmi Note 14 series set to launch on December 9, could come with a price hike

The Redmi Note 14 series is set to debut in India on December 9 with a host of new AI features. It will arrive in three models: the vanilla Note 14, the Note 14 Pro, and the Note 14 Pro+, and could have a substantial price increase.

From MAGA to MGGA? Elon Musk wants to use AI studio to ‘make games great again’

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From MAGA to MGGA? Elon Musk wants to use AI studio to ‘make games great again’

In a series of posts on X on November 27, Musk stated his intention to expand gaming through innovative applications of artificial intelligence.

Microsoft denies using customer data to train AI models from Microsoft 365 apps: Key details

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Microsoft denies using customer data to train AI models from Microsoft 365 apps: Key details

Many users over the past few weeks have complained that Microsoft is using customer data from Microsoft 365 applications, such as Word and Excel, to train AI models. However, the company has rebuffed these claims.

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature reintroduced to Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11 Insider Preview update

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Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature reintroduced to Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11 Insider Preview update

Windows Recall is now available in AI-powered Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs as a public preview. It was initially delayed due to security and privacy concerns raised by users and now Windows Hello will be required to access Recall.

Google Chats introduces Huddles for quick voice/video calls: All the details

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Google Chats introduces Huddles for quick voice/video calls: All the details

Google has announced the rollout of Huddles in Google Chat, which allows users to initiate audio-first meetings directly from chat conversations without needing a separate meeting link. The feature also supports video and screen sharing.

Huawei introduces Mate 70 series with a new operating system and competitive pricing

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Huawei introduces Mate 70 series with a new operating system and competitive pricing

Huawei has launched the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and the foldable Mate X6 earlier this week. All of these devices run on HarmonyOS NEXT, which can neither run Android apps nor support Google services.

Police ahead? Google Maps has you covered with its latest feature

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Police ahead? Google Maps has you covered with its latest feature

Google Maps is now changing the ‘Speed trap’ option with a ‘Police’ tag that aims to cover all police activities. It ensures that users can report any type of police presence they encounter on the road to promote transparency for everyone.

Apple to launch slimmest iPhone in 2025, may come only in eSIM variant

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Apple to launch slimmest iPhone in 2025, may come only in eSIM variant

The iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in September 2025, with the new iPhone 17 Air model tipped to debut with an ultra-slim design, without a SIM card tray for eSIM, and potentially a smaller battery.

OnePlus Open starts receiving OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 in India

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OnePlus Open starts receiving OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 in India

OnePlus Open is the first foldable smartphone from the Chinese handset maker, and with the latest OxygenOS 15 update, the company has included new AI features like AI Reflection Eraser and Retouch, with multiple new animation effects.

Google adds ‘Page annotations’ to web pages for better search results

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Google adds ‘Page annotations’ to web pages for better search results

The Google app for iOS can now automatically add and redirect to links from other websites, especially when you are using its browser. The feature is known as Page Annotations.

Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh battery launched: Price, specs, and more

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Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh battery launched: Price, specs, and more

The Realme GT 7 Pro is the first smartphone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in India. Further, it comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and has a starting price of Rs 56,999 after offers.

Apple to sell its MacBook Pro speakers separately, with repairs about to get cheaper: All the details

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Apple to sell its MacBook Pro speakers separately, with repairs about to get cheaper: All the details

Apple has now reportedly slashed the cost of speaker repair in the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro models by offering them as standalone parts instead of buying a whole replacement top case

Google Messages app gets a redesign, new camera features and more

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Google Messages app gets a redesign, new camera features and more

Google’s default Messages app is now working on a redesigned user interface (UI) for sending media files over Rich Communication Services (RCS) by merging the live camera viewfinder with the gallery app on the device.

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