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  Republic Day Sale 2026: Acer, Thomson smart TVs available under Rs 6,000; where to buy

  January 18, 2026 18:32 IST

  Republic Day Sale 2026 brings massive discounts on smart TVs. Buy smart TVs starting at Rs 5,999 on Amazon and Flipkart, including Thomson, Kodak, and Acer models with bank offers.

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  Lava Blaze Duo 3 design teased ahead of India launch: Dual AMOLED Display, Dimensity 7060

  January 18, 2026 18:16 IST

  Lava Blaze Duo 3 is set to launch in India on January 19. The smartphone features a dual-display design, MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, Android 15, 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and AMOLED screens.

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  Mobile users need TRAI’s help but is the regulator listening?

  March 31, 2026 16:10 IST

  Mobile users across India are seeking TRAI’s intervention over persistent telecom issues such as recharge spam calls, expensive plans, and coverage transparency. Is the regulator listening?

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  Is it worth buying the Nothing Phone 3 during the Flipkart sale?

  January 18, 2026 13:53 IST

  Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026 brings a massive Rs 45,000 discount on Nothing Phone 3. Check updated price, features, specifications, and whether this flagship deal is worth buying.

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  BSNL delights users, announces new offer with 3,300GB data at 50Mbps

  January 18, 2026 13:23 IST

  BSNL introduces a Rs 399 Spark Fiber plan offering 3,300GB data at 50Mbps with unlimited calling. The telecom also extends extra mobile data benefits on select recharge plans till January 31, 2026.

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  Cheapest iPhone 16 Plus isn’t on Amazon or Flipkart: Here’s where to buy

  January 18, 2026 12:46 IST

  iPhone 16 Plus price drops by Rs 18,000 ahead of Republic Day. Check where to buy Apple’s flagship at the lowest price, cheaper than Amazon and Flipkart.

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  Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for January 18, 2026: Get amazing items for free with new codes

  January 18, 2026 10:54 IST

  Today’s Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes are live. Claim your free skins and characters before they expire. See the full list of codes here.

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  Honor Magic 8 Pro Air battery confirmed: Magic 8 RSR Porsche design teased with external camera lens

  January 17, 2026 23:39 IST

  Honor has confirmed key features of the upcoming Magic 8 series ahead of its China launch on January 19. The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will feature a 5500mAh battery and multiple RAM and storage options, while the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design model will debut with an external camera lens.

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  OpenAI to start testing Ads in ChatGPT: AI responses will not be affected

  January 17, 2026 18:57 IST

  OpenAI has confirmed that advertisements will soon appear in ChatGPT, starting with testing in the US. The company says ads will not influence AI responses, user conversations will remain private, and paid subscribers will continue to enjoy an ad-free experience.

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  Mivi Nex 900 Soundbar: Great theatre like sound at home with surprising price tag

  January 20, 2026 14:34 IST

  MIVI Nex 900 soundbar system has been launched as an ideal speaker system for Indian households, who do not wish to compromise with sound, quality and build. If you do not wish to invest in fancy international brands and an economical price tag, then here is everything you need to know about it.

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  Google now lets users change their Gmail address without losing data: Step-by-step guide

  January 17, 2026 16:16 IST

  Google started rolling out a feature that allows users to change their Gmail email address while keeping the same Google account. The update ensures all emails, data, and access to Google services remain intact, with the old address becoming an alias.

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  Amazon India’s Great Republic Day Sale 2026 Live: Now with up to 80 per cent off across categories

  January 17, 2026 16:02 IST

  Amazon India has kicked off its Great Republic Day Sale 2026 with massive discounts across smartphones, electronics, fashion, home appliances, groceries and more. The sale features top brands, AI-powered shopping tools, Prime-only benefits and bank offers for Indian shoppers.

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  Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for January 17, 2026: Win free diamonds, gold, gun skins, characte

  April 07, 2026 12:06 IST

  Garena has rolled out a new set of redeem codes for Free Fire Max for January 17. With these codes, players will be able to redeem free weapons, diamonds, gold and many other in-game rewards without paying a single penny.

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  Instagram expands Meta AI Reel translations to Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi

  January 17, 2026 11:48 IST

  Instagram has expanded its Meta AI-powered reel translation feature to five more Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi. The update also brings Indian-script font support to Instagram Edits, improving content creation for regional-language users across India.

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  X down again: Second outage in days affects thousands of users

  January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  X, formerly known as Twitter, faced another outage on Thursday evening, marking its second disruption in recent days. Downdetector shows thousands of users affected across the app and website.

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  Government blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling websites in fresh crackdown: Report

  January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  The Government of India has blocked 242 illegal online betting and gambling website links in a fresh enforcement drive. According to government sources cited by ANI, more than 7,800 such websites have been taken down so far, with action intensifying after the Online Gaming Act.

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  India crosses 400 million 5G users in just 3 years, ranks second globally: Jyotiraditya Scindia

  January 16, 2026 17:48 IST

  India has emerged as the world’s second-largest 5G market with over 400 million users, according to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Rapid rollout, affordable data prices, and aggressive network expansion by telecom operators have driven the country’s swift 5G adoption.

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  Vijay Sales Republic Day Sale 2026 starts from January 17: iPhones from Rs 47490, TVs at 65 per cent

  January 17, 2026 11:09 IST

  Vijay Sales has announced its Republic Day Sale 2026, starting January 17 across stores and online. The sale brings major discounts on smartphones, Apple products, TVs, laptops, home appliances, and more, along with instant bank offers and loyalty rewards for Indian shoppers.

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  Tecno Spark Go 3 launched in India under Rs 9000: Features and availability

  January 16, 2026 16:33 IST

  Tecno has launched the Spark Go 3 in India as a budget-friendly smartphone priced at Rs 8,999. The phone offers a 120 Hz display, a Unisoc processor, a 5,000 mAh battery, and Android 15, making it an attractive option in the entry-level segment.

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  Amazon Great Republic Day 2026 sale goes live for prime members: Big discounts on premium brands

  January 16, 2026 13:34 IST

  The Amazon Great Republic Day 2026 sale is offering major discounts on smartphones across premium, mid-range, and budget segments for Prime members. Brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Redmi, Realme, and iQOO are offering limited-time deals, making it a good time for buyers to upgrade their phones.

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  Apple could bring back Touch ID with foldable iPhones in 2026

  January 16, 2026 13:01 IST

  Apple may reintroduce Touch ID in 2026 with its first foldable iPhone, according to a new leak. The device is expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, under-screen cameras, and a truly all-screen display, paving the way for a bezel-free anniversary iPhone in 2027.

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  TranslateGemma announced: Google takes on ChatGPT translate with OpenAI models

  January 16, 2026 12:37 IST

  Google has unveiled TranslateGemma, a new set of open translation models built on the Gemma 3 architecture. Supporting 55 languages and local deployment, the models aim to offer developers an open alternative to cloud-based tools like ChatGPT Translate.

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  Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are facing new security vulnerability: CERT-In Issues Security Alert

  January 16, 2026 11:17 IST

  The Indian government has issued a cybersecurity alert for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users after identifying a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Desktop Window Manager. CERT-In has advised users and organisations to install the latest security updates to prevent sensitive data exposure.

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  Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for January 16: Avail free guns, weapon skins and more

  April 07, 2026 12:15 IST

  Garena has rolled out new gaming codes for January 16, which are time-bound but could change the overall gameplay experience for the players. These codes could let you win weapons, diamonds, gun skins, gold and many other in-game rewards for free, only for today.

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  Wikipedia inks deals with AI companies to monetise its content

  January 16, 2026 0:01 IST

  Wikipedia has announced new business deals with major AI companies including Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Mistral AI as it celebrates 25 years, aiming to monetise AI access to its content.

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  India Post joins e-commerce, delivers first online order as logistics partner

  January 15, 2026 21:35 IST

  India Post has begun handling e-commerce shipments on the ONDC platform, successfully delivering its first online order and offering nationwide logistics services for sellers and buyers.

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  YouTube’s gift to worried parents: Manage kids’ Shorts content with new controls

  January 15, 2026 21:06 IST

  YouTube has introduced new parental controls that let parents manage and limit how long children can watch YouTube Shorts, along with reminders, flexible time limits, and safer content guidelines.

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  ASUS ExpertBook laptops get discounts up to Rs 16,000 in Republic Day Sale: Where to buy

  January 15, 2026 20:42 IST

  ASUS ExpertBook P Series laptops start at Rs 35,990 in the Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026, with savings of up to Rs 16,000 and bank offers.