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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for AI, signs Samsung and others

The company has also re-worked the parts of the chip, which is called the Snapdragon 8 Elite, to handle tasks such as generating images and text




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Realme GT 7 Pro to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset; launch in November

Realme GT 7 Pro will succeed the Realme GT 6 and build upon it gaming-centric approach for Indian consumers




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HP brings AI-driven OmniBook Ultra Flip convertible laptop for creators with Intel Lunar Lake

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip comes with HP Wolf Security to protect it against cyber threats




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Mercedes-Benz launches the AMG G 63 SUV at 3.60 crore in India  

The new Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 SUV comes with a bi-turbo 4.0L V8 engine, with 48V mild hybrid technology that delivers 430kW and 850 Nm torque 




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Google working on making Gemini take calls and send messages when Android phone is locked: Report

Currently, Gemini can reply to texts and take calls when a phone is locked, but only Google Assistant can do these tasks when the phone is unlocked




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Apple to launch new M4 Mac next week: Report

Until now, just the iPad Pro released in May 2024 has the M4 chip




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Mobile and app use cases set to change with Snapdragon 8 Elite: Qualcomm India President says

Major smartphone makers like Realme with Realme GT 7 Pro and iQOO in iQOO 13 have announced to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite




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TSMC halts chip supply to customer after finding it in Huawei product, source says

The U.S. curbed the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China two years ago, citing the need to limit the Chinese military's capabilities




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Apple sharply cuts back on Vision Pro production: Report

Apple has sharply scaled back its Vision Pro production since early summer and could stop making the existing version of the mixed reality headset by year-end, the Information reported on Wednesday




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Apple’s iOS 18.2 beta includes new Apple Intelligence features, ChatGPT integration 

Next week, the hardware company is set to release iOS 18.1 which will include the first set of Apple Intelligence features




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Sony LinkBuds Open launched in India with open-ring design and IPX4 rating

LinkBuds Open features adaptive volume control which automatically optimises the volume based on surroundings




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Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei's soar

Apple's iPhone sales in China slipped 0.3% while rival Huawei posted a 42% surge in the third quarter of 2024




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OnePlus to launch OxygenOS with advanced AI features powered by Google

OnePlus has announced the upcoming launch of OxygenOS 15, with new generative AI features powered by Google’s Gemini




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AirPods 4 ANC Review: Impressive Listening Experience in an Open-Ear Design

The AirPods 4 ANC, priced at ₹17,900, represents a substantial advancement in Apple’s audio technology, but there are some limitations




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Garmin launches Fenix 8 series multisport GPS smartwatches in India

The Garmin Fenix 8 series smartwatches are available in 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm sizes, with an additional 51mm Solar model option.




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Dyson launches Big Ball corded vacuum cleaner in India

Dyson Big Ball wand offers 360° articulation. It rides on a ball for steering




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Reliance JioBharat K1 Karbonn and V2 4G feature phones prices dropped

JioBharat 4G feature phones only run on Reliance Jio network and not compatible with SIM cards




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Should you buy a refurbished smartphone? Five reasons you should, and five you shouldn’t

Refurbished phones can be a cost-efficient option, but there are some factors to consider before deciding to buy one




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Apple iPhone 16 sales blocked in Indonesia due to local parts rule

Apple will not be allowed to sell its iPhone 16 smartphones in Indonesia because they have not met the country’s rules on the use of locally made components




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Smartphone sales likely to grow 25-35% this Diwali

Diwali is a crucial time for India’s smartphone market, with analysts waiting to see how the festival season will influence buying trends




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How to choose the right air purifier this Diwali

Before buying an air purifier from an international brand or the company that offers the best discount, consider your needs, your living environment, and these other factors




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iQOO 13 will get a rear floating halo light aimed at gamers

iQOO 13 is slated to get a rear floating Halo light that supports various effects and is aimed at gamers




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Apple Watch 10 Review: Deja vu design with new health-tracking features

The Apple Watch 10 features a thinner design and larger display with improved battery life. It includes advanced health-tracking features such as sleep disturbance detection and improved Siri responsiveness. The watch is priced starting at ₹46,900




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Asus Zenbook S14 OLED Review | Impressive ultrabook covering all essentials

Priced at ₹1,49,990, this laptop isn’t just about looks—it brings AI-driven performance, a stunning OLED display, and a range of productivity enhancements to the table




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Apple brings out smaller Mac mini designed for AI: Prices, specs, availability

Apple has brought out a 5x5 inch Mac mini that is starting at ₹59,900 and is geared for Apple Intelligence (AI)




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Apple takes 22% value share in Q3 2024 in India with iPhone 16, iPhone 15 shipments, and market expansion

India’s smartphone volume grew by 3% YoY during July-September, while its value surged by 12% YoY




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Nothing brings Phone 2a Plus Community Edition with ‘phospheresence’ design

The London-based tech startup said that only 1,000 units of Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition will be produced globally




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Apple unveils MacBook Pro, powered by M4 chip

The laptop features a Liquid Retina XDR display, advanced camera and up to 24 hours of battery life




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OnePlus 13 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Android 15. Price, specs

OnePlus 13 gets up to 24 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage in its home market




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Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump

Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter




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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Review: A confused offering that fails to charm

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3, retailing at ₹2,299, is confusingly priced and delivers a middling sound experience, but is helped by its long battery life




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How to edit Diwali photos on your phone for better lighting and colour

Diwali photos usually mean many nighttime shots and intense light sources. Here are some ways to make the most of your phone camera to get studio-quality shots




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iQOO 13 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 144 Hz display

It is expected to ship to India later this month




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Honor Magic 7 Series with AI features running on Snapdragon 8 Elite launched

Snapdragon and Honor announced the launch of the AI-powered Honor Magic 7 Series




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Apple accused by NLRB of deterring employees from discussing pay equity

Apple has been accused by the National Labor Relations Board of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay equity




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U.S. regulators reject amended interconnect agreement for Amazon data centre

U.S. energy regulators rejected an amended interconnection agreement for an Amazon data centre connected directly to a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania




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Walt Disney forms business unit to coordinate use of AI, augmented reality

Walt Disney is forming a new group to coordinate the company's use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality




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How cybercriminals use social engineering and malicious APKs to scam users | Explained  

At the Bengaluru airport lounge, a woman claimed she lost close to ₹1 lakh after she downloaded an app on her iPhone via an APK file on WhatsApp




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Nvidia to take Intel's spot on Dow Jones Industrial Average

This development comes a day after Intel expressed optimism about the future of its PC and server businesses, projecting current-quarter revenue above estimates but warning that it had “a lot of work to do”




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WhatsApp rolls out customised lists for organising chats

WhatsApp users said that they could start organising their chat messages with the help of custom lists




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‘You Can’t Stop Change’: Arundhati Bhattacharya on AI’s Impact on Jobs and the Need for Upskilling in India’s Tech Future | The Interface podcast

Arundhati Bhattacharya joins John Xavier to discuss the challenge of deploying cloud-based AI applications in public sector banks in India.




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Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature delayed again

Recall was first announced in May but held back from release during the Copilot Plus PCs event in June after security experts and insiders raised concerns




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How to set up a Google alert on subjects that interest you

Instead of you trawling the web for information, a Google Alert can bring your interests straight to your inbox




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Not seeing slowdown in tech spends, rather lot of momentum around AI, Copilot: Microsoft India President

Microsoft does not see any slowdown in technology spends in India, the company's India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok said




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FBI links video falsely depicting U.S. voter fraud in Georgia to ‘Russian influence actors’

U.S. intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors."




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Today’s top tech news: Apple’s labour challenges; Russian trolls target U.S. elections; Microsoft’s AI users in India




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Realme GT 7 Pro India launch date announced. Features expected from Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone

Realme GT 7 Pro would be the first phone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite in India with improved Gen AI features natively and Android 15 out of the box




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HCLTech announces AI/Cloud Native Lab in Singapore in partnership with government

IT consulting company HCLTech has announced an AI/Cloud Native Lab in Singapore that will be developed in partnership with the Singapore government




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Owner of Instagram-famous squirrel Peanut says it’s ‘surreal’ that officials euthanised pet

A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal won’t go without a response




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Royal Enfield to launch its first-ever range of electric bikes tonight

Their India arrival is not known yet but expected to touchdown soon after the global showcase