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Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta is available for eligible devices. The beta update brings key new features such as the AI Usage Dashboard and support for Essential Apps. The update also includes general improvements, such as a new pop-up view with two floating icons, two new lock screen clock faces, and support for 2 x 2 tiles in Quick Settings. Testers can download it to their Nothing Phone 3, Phone 2, Phone 2a, and Phone 2a Plus smartphones.

Powerbeats Fit true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds have been launched in India on Tuesday. The latest offering from Apple's audio brand Beats runs on Apple’s H1 chip and offer ANC (active noise canceling) feature. The fitness focused earbuds have an IPX4 rating for water resistance. The earbuds offer features like Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ and Personalised Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support. The Powerbeats Fit are claimed to deliver up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, along with the charging case.

Nothing has announced Essential, it's vibe coding suite aimed at AI-centric devices. It allows users to generate their own Essential apps using natural language commands. These can be shared on Playground, a new community-driven hub. The existing Essential Space app has also been further enhanced with the introduction of Essential Memory.

Apple is expected to unveil a new iPad Pro with M5 chipset early next year. recent rumours suggested that it will enter mass production soon. In a fresh update, an unboxing video of the unannounced M5 iPad Pro has surfaced on the Web that gives a hands-on look at the design, as well as specifications. In the video, the new model appears to be similar to the M4 model in terms of design. It features the same aluminum chassis with a single camera on the back.

OpenAI has announced the Sora 2 video generation model, nearly a year after the first version’s debut. The new AI-powered tool will be accessible for free through an invite-only iOS app, designed in a TikTok-style format. Users can create AI videos of themselves, share them with friends, or use the “Cameo” feature to generate videos of others.