Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid data pack in India. The telecom service provider says its new recharge option is aimed at subscribers who need additional data for activities such as 4K video streaming, online gaming, large downloads, and remote work. It is priced at Rs. 15 and provides 24 hours of unlimited high-speed 5G data. Unlike regular data add-ons with a fixed data allowance, the pack is advertised as offering truly unlimited 5G connectivity for its validity period.
Vivo could launch the Watch GT 2 in India alongside its upcoming X500 smartphone lineup. The smartwatch debuted in China in October 2025 with a 2.07-inch display, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, and more than 100 sports modes. It is available in Bluetooth and eSIM variants, with claimed battery life of up to 33 days and 28 days, respectively. Meanwhile, the X500 series has reportedly appeared on the BIS website, with pre-bookings said to have begun at select offline stores.
Microsoft has outlined several changes to how Windows 11 handles memory and runs applications on PCs with 8GB of RAM. These include keeping more active data in memory, prioritising foreground tasks and reducing resource use across Windows and Microsoft apps. Edge can launch faster, while Teams gets Efficiency Mode by default on supported systems. Widgets will also use less memory when closed, and Edge will put inactive tabs to sleep sooner. The improvements are available through Windows and app updates.
BGMI Air will launch in India on December 10, 2026. The company says it got more than 14 million pre-registrations on Google Play. The company has also revealed details about its Closed Beta Testing programme, which will give selected players an opportunity to try the game ahead of its official release. Closed Beta Testing will take place from November 20 to 24 across three cities.
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out Recent Media Suggestions to Android and iOS users. The feature displays the latest photo or video from the device's gallery in chats. Users can disable the functionality through the app's settings. Recent Media Suggestions feature is enabled automatically for eligible users. However, users who do not want media suggestions can turn them off through the app settings.
Xbox has reportedly received multiple offers for Arkane Studios, including Ubisoft. According to a new report, Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies have bid to acquire the French game developer. Microsoft has not yet come to an agreement with a potential buyer. Arkane could also be sold to its management.
Blockchain analytics firms Arkham and Lookonchain have tracked the movement of Solana tokens stolen during the alleged $6.3 billion Binance hack. The attackers reportedly routed around 81 percent of the stolen SOL through THORChain while converting assets across multiple blockchain networks. Lookonchain traced transactions involving conversions from SOL to USDC, Ether, and Bitcoin. The developments follow the FBI’s attribution of the attack to North Korea-linked hackers.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched three new sovereign AI models from two Indian AI labs, namely Soket Labs Technology and Research and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations. The ministry released Soket AI’s EKA-1 and ZenteiQ’s Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B AI models. Soket claims that its AI model features 26.3 million parameters. It has been trained using 7.5 trillion tokens. On the other hand, ZenteiQ’s Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B are open-source AI models that are capable of running on edge devices.
Google has announced that it is turning off access to Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search for K-12 student accounts to offer more control to schools on how their pupils are using AI. Moreover, the company announced that it is expanding the availability of the Guided Learning mode to more services. Starting November 3, the Guided Learning tool is available in Google Search, along with Google Classroom, which is a central hub for students and teachers that allows them to “organise” their schoolwork, share assignments, and connect with others.
Apple's latest software betas give developers new ways to connect their apps with Siri AI through App Intents and custom skills. The redesigned Health app adds Insights and Longevity sections, along with a Health Age estimate and movement assessments. Separately, Bloomberg reports that Apple is testing Siri Recap and Live Rewind for newer Apple Watch models. The report also points to a December launch of some Apple Intelligence features in China, including notification summaries, Genmoji and writing tools.
Memecoins featuring the name and images of Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel have drawn criticism following his death at the age of 30. Screenshots shared on X showed traders promoting tokens named MIGUEL and Miguel alongside news reports and photographs of the striker. The posts sparked debate over the ethics of profiting from personal tragedies through cryptocurrency speculation. A similar controversy emerged after the September 2025 killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, when tokens bearing his name appeared on Solana.
Following its launch in China and global markets, the Vivo X500 series appears to be inching closer to its India launch. Although the company has yet to announce a launch date, pre-bookings for the handsets are said to have already begun at select offline retail stores. The lineup is expected to include the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, both of which have surfaced in earlier reports concerning their India availability and pricing.
Motorola’s One series of smartphones could be making a return after the brand launched its last One Ace handset in 2021. The Motorola One Fusion+ was the last One-branded handset to be released in India. Now, a new device tagged as the Motorola One has surfaced on a certification website and benchmarking platform Geekbench.
Oppo announced that ColorOS 17, based on Android 17, is now avalable for the Oppo F35 Pro. The handset was launched in India last month with ColorOS 16.5, which is based on Android 16. The latest software version brings several improvements and new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features. It claims to improve app launch stability by up to 55 percent.
Samsung Galaxy A38 will be equipped with a notably larger battery than its predecessor, according to a report. The handset is said to pack a battery with a rated capacity of 5,882mAh, which could be marketed by the smartphone maker as the typical capacity of 6,000mAh. If this is true, it would be a notable upgrade over the Galaxy A37, which features a 5,000mAh battery. On top of this, the report highlights that the higher-end Samsung Galaxy A58 is also expected to boast a 6,000mAh cell. Further, the Samsung Galaxy A58 is expected to see a price hike, too. It is expected to be launched in March or April 2027 at a starting price of EUR 500 (roughly Rs. 53,000). In India, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is currently listed on the Samsung online store at a starting price of Rs. 46,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration.
Samsung has been introducing gradual changes to its Galaxy Z Fold models year after year. 2027 is expected to be no different. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 will get similar cameras as the outgoing model, but the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra will get a main camera upgrade according to a new leak.
BitMart founder Sheldon Xia has confirmed that the cryptocurrency exchange suffered a security breach on November 2, with initial findings suggesting the attackers could be linked to the Mercado Bitcoin hack reported on the same day. Blockchain analytics platform Bitquery traced approximately $391,000 in suspicious withdrawals from wallets mostly associated with BitMart, beginning 53 minutes before the larger attack. The exchange has not disclosed its total losses or how the attackers gained access. The incident comes as BitMart prepares to shut down its operations by January 31, 2027.
Google's latest Workspace update brings several changes to its productivity apps. Docs and Drive can now handle Markdown files, while Gmail Live and Docs Live let users search their inboxes and create drafts using voice commands. Google Meet gets speech translation across 63 languages and an updated meeting notes feature. The update also speeds up Microsoft 365 data migration, adds web citations to AI-generated spreadsheet content and expands video generation options in Google Vids.
OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT Voice into the ChatGPT Finances tool, the company has announced. Users can now talk to the AI chatbot about their finances like they would talk to another human being. They can ask questions about their current financial health, transactions, and savings without having to provide a text input. Users will have to connect their financial accounts to access the features. It also lets users interrupt the chatbot during an answer to ask a follow-up question. This adds to the recent wave of updates that the tool has received. Since its launch, OpenAI has added the Weekly Updates feature to ChatGPT Finances, which provides regular insights about the user’s personal finances.
YouTube's latest Android app reportedly includes references to a new social experience called Tamba. Details about Tamba were discovered in version 21.44.534 of the YouTube app for Android. Code in the latest YouTube app suggests features like followers, DMs, group chats, and more. Tamba could be an experimental testing ground for social features.
Canva is restructuring its business, with the changes affecting more than a fifth of its global workforce. According to the company, its move is in line with adapting to changing technology and slower growth. As part of the overhaul, it will lay off employees, ask some to relocate, and make changes to other roles. Canva says it is also bringing several teams under a single product organisation and increasing in-person collaboration.
Bethesda has confirmed the official title of The Elder Scrolls 6. The long-awaited RPG will be called Sentinel. The studio did not announce a release window for the game, but said it would be some time before it was ready to share more details. The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel is reportedly more than two years away from launch.
LG Channels has expanded its Indian catalogue with movie and music content from NH Studioz, Eros Innovation and PEN Music. The free, ad-supported service now carries more than 170 channels across entertainment, news, lifestyle, devotional programming and other categories. Viewers can also access regional content in several Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil and Telugu. LG Channels is available on LG Smart TVs and operates in 37 countries, with a global catalogue of more than 5,000 channels.
Google has updated its privacy policy, allowing its services to use data from Google Workspace apps to show personalised ads. According to the updated Google Privacy and Terms page, Google will not show personalised ads to users based on content from Workspace apps, like Drive, Gmail, Calendar, and Meet, and Google Photos, unless the user chooses to connect one of the apps with Google services like Search and Gemini. The updated terms of the search giant’s privacy policy came into effect on October 16. The policy previously noted that Google services do not refer to the data stored in the Workspace apps and Google Photos for personalised ads. Hence, the latest change adds the caveat that such information can be utilised to show tailored promotional campaigns based on data stored in connected apps. For example, if a user has connected Google Calendar with Gemini, the AI chatbot will present the results along with personalised ads based on events marked in the app.
Apple with the help of Samsung and LG is reportedly exploring cost-effective ways to manufacture high-mobility oxide (HMO) backplanes for future OLED displays. A report claims that Apple is considering switching from low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO), which is currently being used in its iPhone and iPad Pro models.
Vivo X300 Pro, X300 and X300 FE are receiving the OriginOS 7 update. The Android 17-based update is currently rolling out to select users through Vivo's trial programme. OriginOS 7 brings AI features. It offers a Fluid Motion feature for animations and transitions. The update has a refreshed Origin Design. It also boasts Dynamic Translucent Material and adds Jovi AI to Vivo devices.
The Oppo Find X10 Ultra has been the subject of the rumour mill for quite a while now. But it's only recently that leaks have begun surfacing rapidly, and this is perhaps due to the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max debuting in global markets. A tipster has now shed light on the key specifications of the Ultra model. The purported handset could use MediaTek's next-generation Dimensity processor. It is also said to feature a high-resolution display, an advanced periscope camera system, and a large battery.
Bitcoin traded near $77,600 as cryptocurrency markets showed tentative signs of recovery amid uncertainty surrounding the US midterm elections. Investors remain cautious about potential regulatory changes, institutional fund flows, and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. The Fear and Greed Index stood at 34, while analysts identified $76,000 as an important downside level and $79,000 as a key recovery threshold.
Google is said to be testing a change to its Search interface. According to a report, the Mountain View-based tech giant appears to be making its AI Mode less prominent for some users on Search. The dedicated AI Mode button has reportedly been removed from the Search bar on the web. It is, however, believed to be part of a limited experiment, and the feature itself may remain accessible to other users.
Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable HyperOS 4 update to compatible handsets and tablets, the smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be among the first devices to receive the latest HyperOS version, along with other Xiaomi 17 series and Xiaomi 15 phones. Early November will also see the release of HyperOS 4 to the Poco F8 lineup, Poco X8 series, Poco M8 lineup, and Poco C95 Pro and C85. Phones from Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, will also get the Xiaomi HyperOS 4 upgrade with Android 17 features in early November. This includes the Redmi Note 17 series, Redmi Note 15 series, Redmi 17 series, and Redmi 15 lineup. Apart from this, the first batch of devices also comprises the Xiaomi Pad 8 series.
The Realme 17T 5G has surfaced in leaked images. The images show a punch-hole display with slim bezels and a square rear camera module with two horizontal pill-shaped sections. The phone appears to have a narrower bottom bezel than the Realme 16T. It is expected to sit below the Realme 17 Pro and Pro+ in the company's lineup. Realme has yet to share details about its hardware, pricing or India launch plans.
Vivo X500 FE is reportedly listed in the IMDA database under model number V2653 and certificate number SER/26/0337. The certification identifies the device as a 5G mobile phone. It is listed with WLAN, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. It is rumoured to come with a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It could pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Rockstar Games has changed the pre-loading date for Grand Theft Auto 6, bringing it up by two days. GTA 6 will now be available to pre-load starting November 10, nine days before it launches on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Rockstar also confirmed that the GTA 6 pre-load file will be 212GB in size depending on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 was launched earlier this year as the company’s first wide-folding model. Following its debut, several handsets with similar form factors have made it to the market, including the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the iPhone Duo. The South Korean tech conglomerate has now offered a behind-the-scenes look at how it manufactures the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung also revealed details of the quality checks carried out before the foldable reaches consumers.
Following the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Duo in September, Apple’s focus is now expected to shift to the vanilla iPhone 18. The standard model is rumoured to debut early next year as part of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s staggered launch strategy. While Apple has yet to confirm any details, a tipster has hinted at key specifications of the purported handset. The iPhone 18 is tipped to sport a 120Hz OLED display and pack a new-generation chipset under the hood.
HP has introduced two 14-inch OLED laptops in India, with prices starting at Rs. 86,000 for the ProBook 4 G2iS and Rs. 1,09,999 for the OmniBook 5. The ProBook is listed with up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and a 70Wh battery, while the OmniBook weighs 1.16kg and claims up to 42 hours of local video playback. Both models use up to Intel Core 7 processors, but have different NPU ratings, camera features and business security features.
Anthropic has introduced Message Threads in public beta on the Claude Platform. It can reduce the response latency for long-running AI agent sessions by eliminating the need to resend the entire conversation history with every API request. Anthropic says the feature is enabled by default for most Claude Code users. The company says that, with the new feature, requests containing between 500,000 and 1 million tokens have reportedly seen a median time to first token (TTFT) reduction of approximately 35 percent.
Garmin's ECG feature is designed to help smartwatch users check their heart rhythm and look for signs of atrial fibrillation. Compatible watches use built-in sensors to record the heart's electrical activity, with results available on the device and through Garmin Connect. Users can also access their previous readings and create reports to share with doctors. The feature is intended for adults aged 22 and above and requires updated smartwatch software and the latest version of the Garmin Connect app.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has upgraded Project Ensemble to support round-the-clock real-value tokenised settlements through its EnsembleTX project. The initiative aims to facilitate international fund transfers, tokenised investments and treasury management. The regulator also plans to extend its trials to regulated stablecoins, following tests involving tokenised bonds, money market funds and bank deposits. Meanwhile, HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery revealed that its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, RedCoin, attracted 50,000 users within 10 days of launch.
Dell 14S laptop has been launched in India with Intel Core 5 and Core 7 Series 3 processors. It comes with a 14-inch display with up to 2.8K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is offered in four colour options and features an aluminium chassis. It is claimed to deliver up to 21 hours of Netflix streaming on a single charge.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has increased his estimate of a suspected cryptocurrency theft involving an unnamed Western European financial institution to more than $133 million. The latest findings include an additional $27 million in withdrawals from centralised exchanges and four newly identified wallet addresses. ZachXBT suspects the institution may be concealing the incident, while alleging that at least $30 million has already been laundered through stablecoin conversions, instant exchanges and cross-chain transfers. He believes the suspected attacker is French-speaking and is unlikely to be North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
Oppo Watch 5 has been spotted in a real-life image, revealing the design of the smartwatch. Song Yuqi, a member of the music group, i-dle, was reportedly seen wearing the upcoming smartwatch in public. The leaked image reveals the design of the wearable. It appears to have a square-shaped dial, housing a touchscreen surrounded by relatively thin bezels. It might sport a metal frame, finished in silver. The image also shows the Oppo Watch 5 with a purple band. A rotating crown also appears on the right side of the smartwatch. Further, the report highlights that the Oppo Watch 5 will boast an “ultra-thin” design. The wearable is said to weigh about 27g and measure 9.2mm in thickness. On top of this, the Oppo Watch 5 will reportedly sport an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy mid-frame.
The upcoming Redmi smartphone could bring several changes over the Turbo 5 Max, including a larger display and a higher refresh rate. A tipster has also pointed to a new screen design with narrow bezels and BT.2020 colour gamut support. Other expected specifications include a battery exceeding 10,000mAh, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and IP68 and IP69 ratings. The handset could launch in China around January before reaching international markets under a different name.
Corning on Tuesday announced that its new manufacturing facility is now operational in Maharashtra’s Pune. The US-based company, which is known for supplying protective glass covers for flagship and mid-range smartphones, claims that its new manufacturing plant will help it serve the needs of the region better. Further, the company said that it will supply its optical connectivity products, such as optical fibre, outdoor and indoor cables, fibre optic closures, and indoor and outdoor cable assemblies, for data centres and telecommunications network applications.
Motorola announced festive prices across its smartphone portfolio as part of the ongoing Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 on Tuesday. According to the company, its offers cover smartphones across price segments, ranging from entry-level models like the Moto G06 to the flagship Motorola Signature. Motorola also offers price cuts as well as bank offers on models from its Edge and G-series lineups, across multiple RAM and onboard storage configurations.
THORChain suspended cryptocurrency swaps across 10 blockchain networks after an Ethereum transaction error resulted in an additional 10 ETH payout. The issue followed a one-block reorganisation on October 31, which caused a deposit to disappear from Ethereum’s transaction history after THORChain had already processed it. The protocol’s automated balance checks detected the discrepancy and triggered an emergency halt. Chainalysis said the disruption also delayed transfers connected to the October 29 Binance hack.
The collaboration with Cathedral brings external researchers into OpenAI's efforts to address vulnerabilities. The company is also changing its bug bounty programme, with payouts for critical reports set to rise more than four times, although revised amounts have not been disclosed. The announcement follows an earlier exercise that involved a quarter of OpenAI's product engineers using Codex to investigate security issues. OpenAI has pledged $1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,500 crore) in subsidised access for frontline cyber defenders over six months.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy unit shows a redesigned rear camera bar. The camera arrangement appears to have been repositioned higher on the rear panel, potentially leaving additional space for magnetic accessories. The upcoming phone is said to measure 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm. For comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly measures 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm.
Apple sent out Threat Notifications to multiple users in Germany, starting October 29, notifying them of a spyware attack. Financial Times reports that Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued a notice to Bundestag lawmakers and other public figures that they should assume their iPhone has been compromised as part of a government-backed mercenary spyware attack if they received a Threat Notification from Apple over the weekend. However, Germany was not the only country where users received Apple’s Threat Notifications. TechCrunch reports that the latest batch of Threat Notifications was sent to users in 99 countries.
Asus ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 were launched in India on Tuesday. The latest laptops from the Taiwanese company are aimed at content creators and AI developers. Both models are powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X computing platforms and feature OLED touchscreens with 120Hz refresh rates and Pantone Validation. The ProArt P16 sports a 16-inch 4K display and up to 128GB of unified memory, while the ProArt P14 is equipped with a 14-inch 3K panel and 24GB of memory. Alongside the laptops, Asus has also launched the ProArt Mouse MD301 and ProArt Keyboard KD300.
