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Windows 10 devices will stop receiving security updates starting October 14. Users might want to upgrade their laptops and PCs to the latest version of Windows 11, as there could be several undiscovered security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors once Microsoft stops providing support. While users can choose to opt for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for receiving the security updates till next year, they will have to pay Microsoft to enroll for the same. On its website, the tech giant has listed multiple ways through which people can upgrade to Windows 11.

Vivo Watch GT 2 launched in China alongside the X300 series, Vivo TWS 5, and Vivo Pad 5e. It features a 2.07-inch rectangular display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 2,400 nits brightness, running on Blue River OS 3.0. Priced at CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 6,200) for Bluetooth and CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 8,700) for the eSIM variant, it offers up to 33 and 28 days of claimed battery life, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G goes on sale in India. The new phone runs on the Exynos 1330 chipset and has a triple rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter. It flaunts a 6.7-inch display and has an IP54-rated build for dust and splash resistance. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging support. It is available for purchase via the Samsung India website and Amazon.

Ukrainian crypto investor and blogger Konstantin Galish, known as Kostya Kudo, was found dead in his Lamborghini in Kyiv. Authorities confirmed a gunshot wound and a weapon registered in his name, with police initiating a pre-trial investigation. The 32-year-old was a prominent figure in crypto education and trading, managing millions in investor funds and maintaining a strong social media presence. His death comes shortly after a steep global crypto market downturn.