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Red Magic 11 Pro series will debut in China on October 17, featuring the Red Magic 11 Pro and probably also the 11 Pro+ variant. Available in black and white, the phones retain the angular design and camera layout of the 10 Pro models. Pre-reservations are open via JD.com and the official website. The lineup will come with the Yufeng 4.0 cooling system with IPX8 waterproofing and a waterfall-style air duct.

Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max might debut in India in early 2026, according to a report. The phone is expected to succeed the Reno 14 Pro, which debuted in India earlier this year. Its expected price range and key specifications have also been leaked online. The handset might run ColorOS 16, which is based on Android 16, out of the box. It is said to pack a 6,500mAh battery, and might be powered by last year's MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset.

Microsoft Azure has launched the NDv6 GB300 VM series, the first supercomputing-scale cluster of Nvidia GB300 NVL72 systems. Designed for OpenAI’s demanding AI workloads, it features 4,600 GPUs, high-speed NVLink/NVSwitch connectivity, and 37TB of memory per rack. The system supports agentic and multimodal AI workflows, enabling model training in weeks instead of months while optimising throughput and efficiency.

Bitcoin is trading just above $121,000 (roughly Rs. 1.07 crore) as the crypto market consolidates after testing new highs earlier this week. Ethereum remains steady at nearly $4,350 (roughly Rs. 3.86 lakh). Analysts view the pullback as a technical reset, with continued institutional inflows supporting long-term momentum.

OnePlus has announced the Open Beta Test for OxygenOS 16 in India for the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 12, and other models. It enables select users to try out the new Android 16-based update before it is publicly released. Before joining the OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test, users are required to check the eligibility criteria and ensure that their OnePlus handset is on the latest eligible software version.