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Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale is now live. The three-day shopping event includes hundreds of great deals on top smartphones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics. Weve handpicked the best deals on gadgets you can grab on the first day of the sale.
Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has confirmed that its new K13 Turbo series handsets are going to launch on July 21 in China. The company made the announcement via a social media post. Along with the confirmation, it also posted a promotional video that shows one of the handsets with a cooling fan placed under the primary camera to manage thermals.
The HP EliteBook 8 G1i has a premium and sleek design language. The laptop packs a 14-inch 2.8K IPS touch display that offers decent colours. It also features a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor that can handle most of the daily tasks. Check out the review to learn more about the latest Lenovo laptop.
Apple researchers, in collaboration with the University of Southern California, have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that tracks behavioural data over sensor signals. The new research builds on prior work by the Apple Heart and Movement Study (AHMS) and was aimed at understanding whether behavioural data can be a better determinant of a persons health compared to traditional indices.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 will run from July 12 to 14, marking its longest Prime Day sale yet. Shoppers will enjoy discounts across categories, including smart TVs, laptops, smartphones, and TWS earphones. Early deals include the OnePlus Buds 4 at under Rs. 5,999 and JBL Tune Beam 2 below Rs. 5,499 with bank offers and coupon discounts. Additional benefits like no-cost EMI options and exchange offers are available. SBI and ICICI Bank cardholders can get an extra 10 percent discount during the sale.
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro was launched in India on Friday. The latest gaming mouse is said to be engineered for e-sports professionals and competitive play. It is equipped with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 technology which delivers more than 63 percent higher power efficiency along with lower latency than its predecessor. The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro has an Optical Scroll Wheel for better tactile control.
Xiaomi has reportedly started to roll out stable the HyperOS 2.2 update to the 14 Ultra in India. The update reportedly bears firmware version OS2.0.201.0.VNAINXM and brings the June Android security patch to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It is said to offer improvements and fixes for several known bugs.
Samsungs Galaxy S Plus models have always been an afterthought for the company for many years, offering the same specifications as the base S series model with a larger display and a bigger battery at a much higher price. Things changed a bit this year, when Samsung decided to show it some love with a higher-resolution display. However, it now seems that the upcoming Galaxy S26 Plus may get the axe.
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, global smartwatch shipments fell 2 percent YoY in Q1 2025, marking the fifth straight quarterly decline, driven by slowing demand in India and reduced Apple shipments. China's smartwatch shipments, led by Huawei, Imoo, and Xiaomi, grew 37 percent YoY. Despite a continued decline, Apple held the top spot, while Samsung saw an 18 percent drop. Imoo led the growing kids smartwatch segment.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out 5G services in Mysuru, following its Bengaluru launch last month. Mysuru subscribers with 5G smartphones can now access unlimited 5G data as part of an introductory offer. Vi partnered with Samsung for the deployment and confirmed it is working to enhance network coverage by deploying additional spectrum across various cities in the country.
YouTube recently announced that it will be revising its monetisation policy to curb mass-produced and inauthentic videos on its platform. Now, the video streaming platform has announced that it will be removing its Trending Page in the next couple of weeks.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform of the tech giant, is reportedly planning to launch a marketplace for artificial intelligence (AI) agents. As per the report, the company could launch the marketplace next week at its AWS Summit event in New York, which will be held on July 15.
Sucker Punch detailed the exploration, combat and new game modes in their upcoming action-adventure title, Ghost of Yotei, at a State of Play livestream on Thursday. The developer showed off new weapons, a new clues-based exploration system and more.
Google is now improving the functionality of its Veo 3 video generation model with the inclusion of image-to-video generation. On Thursday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that eligible users will now be able to add images as input and generate videos based on them using Veo 3. Notably, this feature is currently available via Geminis web interface, and the mobile apps do not support it.
Microsoft has begun rolling out the new Black Screen of Death (BSOD) with the latest update in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 Insiders. It replaces the infamous Blue Screen of Death that users have faced in times of a critical error in the operating system. The update also has several new features in such as Draft with Copilot in Word, Quick machine recovery for detecting and fixing issues, and a Click-to-Do action dubbed Practice in Reading Coach.
The Infinix Hot 60 5G+ features a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC with 6GB LPDDR5x RAM. It includes a customisable AI button and supports AI tools like Folax, Circle to Search, Call Assistant and Writing Assistant. It is said to offer up to 90fps gaming. The handset also supports dual-mode video recording and Ultralink o-network voice calling. The phone packs a 5,200mAh battery and supports bypass as well as reverse wired charging technologies.
Google is introducing a new Android Canary release channel to replace its Android Developer Previews. The new Android Canary channel offers continuous, rolling releases of Android with features that are still in development. While Canary provides the latest functionality, Google confirmed it will maintain the existing beta programme. This beta channel will offer a more polished, stable experience alongside the constantly updating Canary releases.
Alleged hands-on images of the dummy unit for the iPhone 17 Air have leaked on the Web. The leak offers a detailed look at the rear design of the handset. It has a rectangular rear camera module, covering the width of the rear panel, housing three sensors. The LED flash and LiDAR sensor are seen on the right side with the new camera housing.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has appeared on Geekbench suggesting that the handset may feature a Tensor G5 chipset paired with 16GB of RAM. It is expected to ship with Android 16. Previous leaks hint that the phone could come in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage options. It will likely get a 6.4-inch cover display, a thinner hinge, and an IP68-rated dust and water-resistant build.
Microsoft Outlook is down globally, impacting thousands of users who are unable to access emails on various platforms. The company has confirmed the outage, attributing it to issues within its mailbox infrastructure. Microsoft is actively working on a fix to resolve the widespread disruption, aiming to restore full email service for affected users.
Apple is said to have stacked its schedule for 2026 with a plethora of launches. As per a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant may introduce an M5-powered MacBook Pro, M4-powered iPad Air, an entry-level iPad, and a new MacBook Air in the first half of the next year. Further, it is also reported to be developing the successor to the iPhone 16e the iPhone 17e which could carry a similar design as the current model.
Question Whats Real (QWR), an Indian deep-tech startup, unveiled Humbl, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses, on Thursday. The startup claims that Humbl is the first made in India AI smart glasses, and offers features similar to the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. The Indian version is said to come equipped with an AI assistant that can record videos, summarise conversations, play music, help with navigation, and more.
The Tesla chief executive officer commented on the plan hours after presenting a new iteration of Grok via video livestream. Musk and members of his xAI team touted improved voice conversations and benchmarks showing the new AI system scoring higher than models from OpenAI and others.
Amazon Pays Rewards Gold program offers 5 percent cashback for Prime members and 3 percent for non-Prime users on eligible transactions. The rewards will be unlocked after completing 25 Amazon Pay transactions, including UPI, bill payments, or shopping. Cashback applies to categories like grocery, clothing, travel, food delivery, and apps like Ola, Domino's, and Zomato's District. It also includes added benefits for Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card holders.
Vivo appears to be gearing up to launch a new Vivo T4R smartphone. It is expected to arrive as Vivo's first phone in the R segment. The purported Vivo T4R is tipped to run on a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.
Google is planning to introduce ads in AI Overviews in India later this year. The Mountain View-based tech giant made the announcement at its Google Marketing Live (GML) India event on Thursday. Alongside, the company also introduced a slew of new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ad tools for brands and enterprises.
Amazfit Active 2 Squarewas launched in India with a 1.75-inch AMOLED display. It has a BioTracker 6.0 PPG sensor for monitoring heart rate, sleep. It supports Bluetooth calling. The smartwatch offers more than 160 sports modes. It has Bluetooth 5.2 and BLE connectivity.
Yaccarino, 61, made the announcement in a post on X suggesting it was her decision, though Musk has a history of dismissing deputies suddenly. I've decided to step down as CEO of X, Yaccarino wrote.
Oppo launched two smartphones as part of its Reno 14 series in China on May 15. The Reno 14 Pro 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 SoC and a 6,200mAh battery. Although the Chinese company is yet to confirm the launch, a tipster has posted on Weibo that Oppo could be gearing up to unveil the Reno 15 series in the second half of 2025.
The Acer Iconia Tab iM11 is priced at Rs. 23,999 in India for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and is available via Amazon, Flipkart, Acers website, and offline stores. It features an 11.45-inch 2.2K IPS display, a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, a 16-megapixel rear and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The tablet is also equipped with a stereo quad speaker system and a 7,400mAh battery with 18W charging support.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 kicks off on July 12 and the three-day sale will introduce significant deals on consumer electronics products, including laptops. Customers can avail of substantial discounts, on a wide range of Asus laptops, from the popular ROG and TUF gaming series, to the Zenbook, and Vivobook lineup. Here's all you need to know about Asus laptop discounts during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sale.
Google Maps app is now available on Garmin smartwatches with turn-by-turn navigation. The app is available for free on the Connect IQ Store. It is to be noted that Google started rolling out turn-by-turn navigation for wearables running Wear OS in January 2023.
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora was launched in India on Thursday. The gaming laptop is said to have a travel-friendly design, with a starting weight of 2.49kg. It can be configured with up to Intel Core 7 Processor Series 2 and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. It sports a 16-inch WQXGA 120Hz screen and comes with Dolby Audio, Wi-Fi 7, and user-upgradable RAM and SSD slots
Sony has announced the games joining PS Plus Game Catalog in July. This month's lineup is led by Cyberpunk 2077. The RPG was added to the service on July 9. Other games joining Game Catalog this month include survival title Abiotic Factor, action-RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, roguelike shooter Risk of Rain 2, construction and management sim Planet Zoo, and more.
The Sony WF-C710N earphones are priced at Rs. 8,990 in India, with a Rs. 1,000 cashback offer valid until July 31. Available in four colours, including a transparent Glass Blue variant, they feature ANC, Adaptive Sound Control, Quick Attention Mode, and AI-backed call noise cancellation. The earbuds offer up to 40 hours of battery life together with the case, without ANC. They support Multipoint Connectivity, DSEE, in-ear detection, touch controls, and Sony Sound Connect app compatibility.
Grok 4 artificial intelligence (AI) model was released by xAI on Monday. The new AI model was introduced by xAI developers and company owner Elon Musk in a live stream on X (formerly known as Twitter). The company claimed that the new large language model (LLM) comes with a significantly improved reasoning ability and better performance across multiple subject areas.
Nothing Phone 3 will be available for purchase in India starting July 15. However, the company has announced an India-exclusive drop event that will offer consumers a chance to not only get a hands-on experience of the flagship handset, but also purchase the phone before its official open sale. Set to take place in Bengaluru, the first 100 consumers buying the Nothing Phone 3 will be eligible to get a complimentary Nothing Headphone 1.
Apple is reportedly developing an update system for sealed Mac computers, which could allow the company to ship devices from Apple Stores with the latest macOS version. It could mirror Apple's existing wireless update process for sealed iPhone units in stores, which can remotely power on the phone, install the newest software, and then shut it down.
JBL Tour Pro 3 were launched in India. The truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones have a smart charging case that has a 1.57-inch touch display and use a hybrid dual driver system. They support LDAC audio codec. They come with JBL Spatial 360 with head tracking and feature adaptive noise cancellation (ANC).
After being listed on Mozilla Firefoxs add-ons page for months, the iCloud autofill passwords extension is now functional for Windows 11 users. Earlier, Apple had only provided support for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, according to Reddit users. However, there is no standalone password manager for iCloud passwords.
OpenAI is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) web browser and is close to releasing it. As per the report, the San Francisco-based AI firm is readying the browser to compete with Google Chrome. The name of this browser is not known; however, it is said that it will support AI capabilities natively.
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus features a 12.7-inch 3K PureSightPro display with a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 900 nits brightness, and TV Rheinland eye protection certifications. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with 20 TOPS AI performance. It supports Lenovo AI Now, Google Gemini, AI Note, and AI Transcript. The tablet also carries Harman Kardon-tuned speakers and a 10,200mAh battery with 45W charging support.
Google's Gemini AI assistant is now rolling out to Wear OS smartwatches, replacing the Google Assistant. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, unveiled recently, will be among the first to feature the Gemini AI assistant. It will be available across various brands running recent Wear OS versions, while Wear OS 6 devices will support Gemini integration with built-in applications.
Apple is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for its Apple Support app. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is working on a text-based AI-powered Support Assistant that can help users with their queries immediately. This will reportedly provide another avenue for people to get quick help, without having to wait for a call back or text message from a live support agent.
Apple is rumoured to be developing a successor to the Vision Pro and it could be launched as early as this year, as per a seasoned journalist. The Apple Vision Pro successor is said to come with several minor upgrades in tow, including a faster processor, improved components that support artificial intelligence (AI) tasks, and a new strap option.
iPhone 17 Air is said to go official in September. A new leak claims that it will be launched in black, silver, light gold, and light blue colours. The light blue could resemble the Sky Blue shade of the MacBook Air M4. TheiPhone 16 Plus is available in Black, Pink, White, Teal and Ultramarine colour options.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has appeared on the WPC website, hinting at its imminent launch and its design, which closely resembles the Galaxy S24 FE. It features a flat display with a centred hole-punch camera and is seen in a dark grey finish. The phone will likely support Qi2 wireless charging via compatible cases (BPP profile). The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to sport a 6.7-inch 120Hz Flexible OLED display and ship with Android 16-based One UI 8.
The second Unpacked event of the year is here, bringing us the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. However, this year, Samsung has gone one step ahead to introduce a third foldable device in its portfolio - the Galaxy Flip 7 FE. The new model will serve as the entry point to the Galaxy foldable portfolio.
Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop ahead of schedule, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. One of the biggest announcements is a free one year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan for Pixel 9 Pro owners. This gives them access to the companys latest Veo 3 video generation model. Further, it brings Googles recently introduced AI Mode in Circle-to-Search along with Gemini on Wear OS-powered Pixel Watch.