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OpenAI and LoveFrom are said to be co-developing an AI-powered smart speaker, though this is only one of several devices planned. The collaboration stems from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive. Alongside the speaker, the duo is reportedly exploring smart glasses, an AI digital recorder, and even an AI Pin, which Ive is less enthusiastic about.

Amazon Great India Festival Sale 2025 Live Updates: Amazon's sale event, now live for Prime members, offers major discounts on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and more, and you can stay tuned to this live blog for the latest updates. Buyers can save further via exchange offers and bank card deals, including 10 percent off with SBI cards and 5 percent cashback via Amazon Pay ICICI cards. Popular devices like the iPad Air (M3), Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Dell, HP, and Asus laptops are available at reduced prices.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed that the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Comet browser is launching in India on September 22. Currently, the app is open for pre-register on Android in the country, while its desktop version has already launched for macOS and Windows. Currently, the iOS version of the app is not available in the country.

Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale have now commenced for their respective subscribers in India. Several iPhone models are currently listed at considerably lower rates than their usual market prices. Shoppers can purchase iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max with discounts, bank offers, and more.

Microsoft has announced a price hike for its Xbox consoles, the second of the year. Xbox Series S/X will cost more in the US starting October 3. The Series S is going up in price by $20, while the Series X will see a $50 increase. Microsoft said the price rise was due to " changes in the macroeconomic environment."