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Oppo Find X9 series is now on sale in India from November 21: Price, offers, availability
The Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro, which were launched on November 18 in India, are now available for purchase. Both smartphones are powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset, Hasselblad-backed camera setups, and run on Android 16-based ColorOS 16.
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YouTube aims to rival Instagram by reviving DMs on its platform
YouTube has started to test direct messaging in its interface, which will let you share videos directly with other users in a personal chat on the platform. The feature was initially turned down in 2019 to focus on public conversations through comments and community posts.
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The EU Commission aims to reduce cookie pop-ups, which could change browsing
The European Commission has announced new rules to stop repeated website cookie pop-ups on common websites by proposing changes to privacy rules that may make browsing a much better experience.
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OpenAI introduces free ChatGPT version for teachers: How to get it, features, and more
OpenAI has unveiled a new version of ChatGPT tailored for educators to help teachers save time, plan lessons, and safely explore how AI can support learning. This tool, named ChatGPT for Teachers, is free for verified K-12 educators and school staff until 2027.
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Esports Awards 2025: IShowSpeed crowned streamer of the year, S8UL wins in the best group category
The Esports Awards 2025, in its 10th anniversary, once again celebrated the players, teams and groups that made a big impact in competitive gaming this year. Popular YouTube streamer IShowSpeed clinched the Streamer of the Year award, while League of Legends won Esports Game of the Year.
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Poco F8 series global launch date officially revealed, to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chipsets
The Poco F8 lineup, which will likely include the F8 Pro and the F8 Ultra, now has an official global launch date. These handsets will debut as the successor to the Poco F7 series and are expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite processors and large batteries.
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Oppo Reno 15 Pro, Reno 15 with MediaTek Dimensity 8450 processor, 200MP camera announced: Price, specs
Oppo has introduced the Reno 15 series in China with two new models, succeeding the Oppo Reno 14 series. Both smartphones in the lineup are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM, and a 200MP primary camera.
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Oppo Reno 15 series India launch timeline and expected pricing revealed: All the details
The Oppo Reno 15 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 17, succeeding the Reno 14 lineup. Now, a new report has revealed that these smartphones could launch in India early next year with slightly different chipsets.
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Apple Arcade gets five new games in December, including SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, Subway Surfers+
Apple is adding several new titles and expanding existing ones across its Apple Arcade lineup on December 4. The highlight of this new list includes the return of SpongeBob SquarePants in SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2.
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Oppo Reno 14F 5G Star Wars Dark Side edition set to launch on November 15 in Mexico
The Reno 14F 5G Star Wars Edition comes in a black shade with a Darth Vader image on the rear panel. It will also come with a limited edition collector’s box and could have a slightly higher price than the vanilla Oppo Reno 14 F variant
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Sony introduces 27-inch PlayStation gaming monitor with DualSense charging hook: Specs, availability
Sony has announced a 27-inch PlayStation gaming monitor featuring a built-in DualSense charging hook and a QHD IPS display that supports HDR and variable refresh rates of up to 240Hz. It will be available in the US and Japan this year.
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Apple to reportedly debut under-display selfie camera with the iPhone 20 series
A new leak suggests that Apple will conceal the front-facing camera under the screen of its 2027 iPhone lineup, which would suggest that a 20th anniversary iPhone could be the first with an all-screen display, with no visible bezels and cutouts.
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Apple’s next MacBook Pro tipped to offer slimmer design, OLED display, and touch support: Report
Apple is reportedly preparing a major redesign for its upcoming MacBook Pro lineup with M6 chipsets. This design overhaul could include OLED displays with touch support, a thinner chassis, and a Dynamic Island-style cutout, marking Apple’s first major revamp since 2021.
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra spotted on Chinese 3C certification website, tipped to offer 100W fast charging
Xiaomi is expected to introduce the 17 Ultra soon, which will be the top-of-the-line model in its flagship Xiaomi 17 series. Now, the phone has appeared on the Chinese 3C certification website with two different models and is listed to support 100W fast charging.
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Huawei introduces ultra-slim Mate 70 Air to take on iPhone Air: Price, specifications
Huawei has launched the Mate 70 Air in China with a thickness of just 6.6mm and weighing 206g. Further, the device features four rear cameras and comes with a huge 6,500 mAh battery alongside 66W wired fast charging support.
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Sony’s PlayStation Portal now gets cloud streaming support with a PS Plus subscription
Sony has released an important update for its PlayStation Portal remote player, which brings cloud gaming support, letting users stream PS5 titles directly from the cloud. This allows PS Plus Premium members to stream PS5 games directly from the cloud, eliminating the need to connect to a console.
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Microsoft finally working on a fix for Windows 11’s cluttered right-click menu
Microsoft is working on streamlining Windows 11’s Context Menu in Windows 11 by suggesting only file-type relevant actions. This will eliminate a super long list of options whenever you right-click, with the system recognising the content and sharing fewer menu options.
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Samsung Galaxy XR headset reportedly to launch in more countries next year
Samsung’s recently unveiled Galaxy XR headset, which is only for sale in the US and South Korea now, could be introduced in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK in 2026. Moreover, the company may add more countries as production grows and this platform becomes more popular.
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Redmi Turbo 5 series likely to launch this month, expected to house high-capacity batteries
The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to launch soon in China, with recent leaks and rumours revealing several interesting details about both devices. The Redmi Turbo 5 has now appeared on the 3C certification site, hinting at its battery capacity and charging speed.
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Redmi Turbo 5 series likely to launch this month, expected to house high-capacity batteries
The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to launch soon in China, with recent leaks and rumours revealing several interesting details about both devices. The Redmi Turbo 5 has now appeared on the 3C certification site, hinting at its battery capacity and charging speed.
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Samsung previews HDR10+ Advanced with support for up to 5000 nits peak brightness
Samsung has announced HDR10+ Advanced, a new version of its HDR10+ format, which will first appear on the company's higher-end TVS next year. It aims to rival Dolby Vision 2 with AI tone mapping and will be able to boost picture brightness for 4,000-5,000 nit TVs.
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Apple releases iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 with Liquid Glass controls and other enhancements
After several weeks of testing, Apple has finally released the stable versions of iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1, introducing new customisation options, usual bug fixes, and performance improvements. These updates also serve as groundwork preparation for upcoming AI enhancements.
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Samsung Galaxy A57 reportedly spotted on company’s test server: Here’s what’s new
Samsung is reportedly working on a successor to the Galaxy A56, which could be named the Galaxy A57. The model number linked to this upcoming smartphone has been spotted on a Samsung server, which effectively confirms that the handset could launch soon.
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Apple releases watchOS 26.1 with bug fixes, performance improvements, and language upgrades
Apple has released the next iteration of its recently unveiled watchOS 26 update, watchOS 26.1, which focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.
