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Crypto markets started Thursday on a cautious footing with Bitcoin slipping to $111,700 (roughly Rs. 99 lakh) and Ethereum at $4,006 (roughly Rs. 3.5 lakh) after a 4.3 percent drop. Investors await US GDP data and jobless claims, while futures expiry worth $22.6 billion adds pressure. Despite bearish undertones, Ethereum shows resilience with exchange supply hitting nine-year lows, suggesting potential upward momentum if it sustains above $4,200 (roughly Rs. 3.7 lakh).

Honor Magic 8 series real-life images, along with some specifications, have leaked online, giving a peek into what the upcoming smartphone lineup might offer. The phone is shown with a triple-rear camera unit, with an LED flash, and a hole-punch camera cutout on the front. Previous reports suggest that one of the handsets in the series will carry 200-megapixel camera sensors on the back. It is rumoured to launch in China in October.

Qualcomm's new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected to power several upcoming flagship phones. As per a tipster, the OnePlus 15 will be the first phone to introduce this chip globally. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 series will also get this SoC, but initially only in the Chinese markets. Meanwhile, iQOO 15, Realme GT 8 Pro, Red Magic 11 Pro series, and several other flagship handsets are also expected to make their debut in October.

The Oppo Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition has launched in India at Rs. 39,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, with a festive offer price of Rs. 36,999. It shares the same specifications as the standard Reno 14 but features a festival-inspired black-and-gold design with mandala and peacock motifs. The handset uses GlowShift Technology to change the back panel colour from black to gold based on the user's body temperature. The effect is achieved through multiple layers and processes, lasting at least 10,000 cycles.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is now underway in India with discounts on a variety of products. The sale offers up to 10 percent discount for purchases made using SBI Cards. Buyers can avail exchange offers and no-cost EMI options to maximise savings. Here are some of the top projector deals available during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025