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Google announced that its new Fitbit Edge fitness tracker will debut on 12 October, posting a teaser on X that highlighted the device’s “canyon” colour scheme and metal chassis. Leaked specifications suggest a seven‑day battery life, iPhone compatibility, and integration with Google’s Gemini AI. Priced near $180, the Edge is positioned well below the $400 entry price of the Pixel Watch 5, aiming at a broader consumer segment. Google confirmed the launch will not occur in India on that [...]

Microsoft’s Windows design chief, Diego Baca, acknowledged that a “UI rejuvenation” for Windows 11 cannot satisfy all of its roughly one‑billion users, citing divergent preferences as a core challenge. The update will modernize legacy components, expand WinUI‑based features, and increase customization, including the ability to choose which Start‑menu sections appear. A recent rollout of an enhanced Windows Search lets users toggle settings—such as dark mode—directly from the search bar, exemplifying the push toward streamlined actions. The change sparked a [...]

Google is rolling out updates to its Googlebook “Better Together” suite to smooth first‑time setup and finally add Samsung Galaxy support. The patch reduces the steps required to enable cross‑device features such as app streaming, notification sync and “Continue On,” and fixes a lingering QR‑code pairing bug. Users must update Android phones to Google Play Services 26.37 and Cross‑device Services 1.0.1346 via the Play Store. Early reports from Galaxy owners confirm that the previously missing “Better Together” functions now [...]

Microsoft has warned that PCs running older Windows versions with certificates set to expire will lose access to Windows Update unless they install the required security updates before the expiration dates. The notice applies to all client PCs, workstations, and servers, except enterprise devices managed via Windows Server Update Services. Windows 11 25H2 and later already contain the latest certificates, while Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, and supported Windows 10 versions must receive [...]

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman disclosed that Apple plans to launch an entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by its upcoming M7 chip in the first half of 2027, merely six months after the high‑end redesign debuts. Codenamed K104, the new model will adopt the same thinner chassis, OLED touchscreen, and likely Dynamic Island features slated for the premium “MacBook Ultra” line. Apple will also release a conventional‑design entry‑level MacBook Pro with an M6 chip this fall, alongside the [...]

Apple has scheduled a series of product launches for October, beginning with a “Welcome Home” event on October 13 that will showcase a new home hub featuring a six‑inch display for FaceTime, music, photos, and smart‑home controls. The hub is expected to support Siri AI and may come in countertop or wall‑mounted forms, accompanied by updated HomePod mini and Apple TV models. iPhone Duo will open pre‑orders on October 16, with availability on October 23, and a rumored MacBook Pro [...]

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 sit side by side in a new comparison that highlights a stark trade‑off between performance and price. The 18 Pro upgrades the camera system with a telephoto lens, delivers longer battery life and tops out with the latest processor, but retains a design and display largely unchanged from the 17. Its premium features come with a substantially higher price tag. The iPhone 17, positioned as a more affordable option, offers a solid screen, capable [...]

Indian deep‑tech startup Tecnod8.AI, headquartered in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, was selected for JSW MG Motor India’s Developer Program Season 6.0 on October 9, 2026. The company has built an industrial AI copilot that assists engineers, maintenance staff, and production teams with troubleshooting, machinery comprehension, and problem‑solving. The platform blends specialized language models, autonomous AI agents, 3‑D simulations, and conversational interfaces to streamline access to technical documentation. By focusing on engineering‑specific knowledge rather than general AI, Tecnod8.AI aims [...]