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The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 kicks off on September 23. It can be a great avenue if you wish to upgrade your existing home appliances. Ahead of the sale, the e-commerce giant has announced some great deals on ACs from brands such as Carrier, Hitachi, and LG. Customers can also avail of a 10 percent discount on SBI Credit Card transactions.

Amazon Great Indian Festival starts on September 23, offering Prime members in India 24-hour early access. The sale includes major discounts on laptops, smartphones, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and PC accessories, along with exchange offers and other benefits. SBI debit and credit cardholders can claim an extra 10 percent instant discount, while additional savings are possible through EMI options, coupons, or exchange deals. We’ve rounded up some of the best early offers on PC accessories ahead of the festival.

OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system restricting employee access to adult conversations.

Bitcoin traded around $116,700 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Wednesday, holding steady as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Ethereum hovered near $4,491 (roughly Rs. 3.89 lakh), while altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP displayed mixed sentiment. Institutional inflows, tighter liquidity, and macroeconomic signals continue to shape the market outlook.

Xiaomi 15T is set to launch globally on September 25. Ahead of its debut, specifications of the handset have been leaked. As per a tipster, the handset will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, running on HyperOS. It is said to sport a 120Hz AMOLED screen and a Leica Summilux optical lens. The tipster further suggests that the Xiaomi 15T will pack a 5,500mAh battery. It may support fast charging at 67W.