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Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus features a 12.7″ 3K PureSight Pro display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 16 GB RAM, 256–512 GB storage, 10,400 mAh battery with 45W fast charge, and Lenovo AI Now assistant. Aimed at creators and productivity users.

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Google Pay (via Google Wallet) rolls out in Oman (via Sohar Bank) and Lebanon, allowing Android users to make secure tap‑to‑pay in stores, apps, and web. It uses tokenised payments and dynamic security codes. This follows regional digital finance pushes and keeps Google competitive.

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Sony’s WF‑C710N TWS earbuds bring dual‑sensor active noise cancellation with AI‑enhanced voice pickup, crystal‑clear calls, multi‑device pairing, and 40‑hour total battery life. IPX4 water resistance and color options like Glass Blue. Priced at ₹8,990 with promo cashback

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India’s space regulator has granted Starlink its final permit to provide commercial satellite internet, following earlier telecom ministry approval. Starlink will join OneWeb and JioSpaceFiber. Next steps include spectrum allocation, ground infrastructure, and security compliance.

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Bitchat enables peer‑to‑peer, mesh‑network messaging via Bluetooth without requiring internet, phone numbers, or servers. It’s encrypted, privacy‑focused, and allows offline chats and group channels. The app works in emergencies or remote locations where connectivity is absent

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YouTube’s new Partner Programme rules will demonetise channels featuring mass‑produced, repetitive, or reused content, including low‑effort AI-generated and templated videos. Effective July 15, only original or significantly re‑crafted videos qualify.

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Leaks suggest Google’s 4th‑gen smartwatch will ship in 41 mm & 45 mm cases, a thinner bezel and optional Qi wireless charging. A full color refresh includes Obsidian, Lemon and Moonstone plus seven new band styles. Wear OS 6 is tipped to add Gemini‑on‑watch, adaptive charging and water‑lock.

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Veo 3 Fast now lets Indian Gemini Pro users create 8‑second 720 p clips with synchronized audio twice as fast as before. The Rs 1 950‑per‑month tier allows three daily Veo 3 videos before reverting to Veo 2; Ultra tier remains Rs 24 500. Google touts better physics, lip‑sync and story comprehension.

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France's SNCF will blend LEO satellites with 4G/5G to kill onboard “dead zones”. Eutelsat and Starlink are expected bidders; pilot projects already run in Italy, Scotland and Kazakhstan. The hybrid network aims to support video‑conferencing and streaming at 300 km/h

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In a bid to expand beyond comedy specials, Netflix will add NASA live feeds—rocket launches, spacewalks, Earth‑view cams—starting summer 2025. The deal layers exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content onto NASA+ material, boosting Netflix’s nascent live‑TV strategy. Analysts see a science‑edutainment niche and fresh ad inventory.

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Beijing hosted a milestone AI sports event in which four university teams fielded fully autonomous humanoid robots in a 3‑on‑3 tournament. Tsinghua’s THU Robotics beat China Agricultural University 5‑3, despite frequent tumbles and two robots exiting on stretchers. Researchers say such contests accelerate real‑world testing for balance, vision and cooperation algorithms.

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The Boeing Everett Factory in Washington is the world’s largest-volume building, created to assemble wide-body aircraft like the 747 and 787. Before its HVAC was perfected, indoor air circulation was so complex that it formed clouds. This massive facility illustrates both engineering scale and the challenges of managing climate in giant structures.

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China’s NUDT has unveiled a mosquito-sized drone for covert ops in crowded or enemy-controlled environments. With flapping, leaf-like wings, it mimics insect flight to evade detection. Its tiny size and insect-like appearance appear designed for undetectable surveillance at close range.

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A new data breach has exposed 16 billion passwords, the largest in history, sourced from platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook. With password reuse and weak credentials rampant, threat actors are circulating massive datasets.Cybersecurity experts recommend immediate password changes, use of password managers, enabling 2FA, and shifting to biometric/multi-factor authentication.

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WhatsApp plans to monetize its 1.5 billion daily users by adding ads to its Status and Channels sections and introducing paid subscriptions for exclusive content. Businesses can promote or charge for channels; WhatsApp will take 10% commission. Personal chats remain ad-free with end-to-end encryption, and ads use limited data for targeting. Rolling out globally in coming months.

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Amazon will invest ₹2,000 crore in India to enhance logistics, safety, and delivery infrastructure in 2025.The move aims to improve speed, rural access, and tech tools across 1.86 million pin codes. It reaffirms Amazon’s long-term commitment to India amid intensifying local competition.