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TREND | 12 Aug 2026, 11:19PM

Google Pixel 11 lineup launched with prices starting at $899

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The Pixel 11 series brings upgraded cameras, brighter displays and enhanced Gemini AI, while Google also expands its foldable smartphone lineup

Google announces new undersea cables linking Panama, Chile, Florida

Business Standard | 12 Aug 2026, 05:02PM 4 more

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TREND | 12 Aug 2026, 08:18PM

Meta faces biggest youth social media test yet as 29 US states go to trial

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The seven-week trial will test claims that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to keep children hooked and misled users about the safety of its platforms.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina tie the knot after nearly 10 years together

Business Standard | 12 Aug 2026, 08:58AM

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TREND | 12 Aug 2026, 03:41PM

From Apple to Netflix: Why Big Tech is pushing deeper into gaming ecosystem

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Samsung, Apple, Meta and Netflix are pushing deeper into gaming, using games to strengthen hardware, subscriptions and ecosystems as the industry expands beyond consoles

Jennifer Bailey to retire after leading Apple Pay Services since launch

Business Standard | 12 Aug 2026, 09:06AM 1 more

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TREND | 12 Aug 2026, 12:49PM

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

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With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and cameras reveal compromises

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TREND | 11 Aug 2026, 05:09PM

Gurnoor could be India's X-Factor in Jasprit Bumrah's absence: Maharoof

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Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof feels rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could be the 'X-Factor' in absence of Jasprit Bumrah and says he would be tempted to hand the 26-year-old his Test debut in the two-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Galle on Saturday. Under pressure following home series defeat to South Africa, fifth-placed India will be without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah when they resume Test action with a two-match tour of Sri Lanka. Mohammed Siraj is expected to lead the pace attack but there is a speculation whether inexperienced Brar could make his Test debut replacing Prasidh Krishna who played in the last Test against Afghanistan. "The ability to reverse-swing the ball, especially with the older ball, is something Bumrah brings, and that is going to be a massive miss for India," Maharoof replied to a PTI query in a virtual media interaction organised by Sony Sports Network. "That is where I think they could lack some wicket-taking ability. Mohammed Si

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TREND | 11 Aug 2026, 02:51PM

Dhruv Rathee's defamatory YouTube video withheld in India, Google tells HC

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Google on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that it has withheld in India a "defamatory" YouTube video of social media influencer Dhruv Rathee, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Google, which owns YouTube, made the statement before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on a petition filed by lawyer Amita Sachdeva. Sachdeva claimed that on March 21, Rathee published a highly derogatory and communally sensitive video, which garnered millions of views on YouTube and contained "false, misleading, and provocative statements insulting Bhagwan Shri Ram, Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Sita Devi." Google's counsel said action was taken pursuant to an order passed by the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC). The video has been withheld only in India, as the issue of global blocking was pending before a division bench of the high court. Sachdeva said that on July 15, the GAC directed Google to take down the video within 24 hours, but it only "withheld the video" in India, which was only...

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TREND | 11 Aug 2026, 02:43PM

AI is not theoretical, or futuristic, it is already having an impact': Philips India MD

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Future Health Index 2026 report finds physicians getting more time to see patients

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TREND | 11 Aug 2026, 02:29PM

NASA invites ISRO to join `Moon Base' programme

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Move expands India-US cooperation in lunar exploration; two sides to step up talks on open scientific data sharing under Artemis Accords

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TREND | 11 Aug 2026, 01:54PM

Intel raises $20 billion in upsized share sale to fund AI plans

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Intel priced the offering at $95 per share; the share sale drew more than $100 billion in demand

US Stocks: Nasdaq ends down as expectations of Hormuz deal fade

Economic Times | 11 Aug 2026

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TREND | 11 Aug 2026, 11:05AM

Apple, Samsung hold ground as India's phone shipments fall 11.1% in Q2: IDC

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Several leading Chinese brands recorded double-digit shipment declines during the quarter as demand shifted towards companies with greater scale and more stable supply chains, noted IDC