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Google has started rolling out the AI-powered makeup effects on Google Meet for web and mobile. This feature allows users to apply virtual foundation, blush, and lipstick. There are 12 new studio makeup looks, and the preference of the user will be saved for the next meeting. The rollout started on October 8, and it is likely to reach all the supported accounts within 15 days

Nothing Phone 3a Lite is in development, according to a report. The handset is expected to be introduced as an affordable version of the Nothing Phone 3, sitting below the model in the company's lineup. It is reported to come in a single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, and may be offered in black and white colourways.

Apple has announced that it is rebranding its video streaming service, Apple TV+, to “simply” Apple TV, dropping the “+” sign. The company revealed the same, without giving any further details, as part of the global streaming debut announcement of Apple Original Film ‘F1 The Movie’, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. However, the Cupertino tech giant did not articulate its reason for the rebranding bid. After this, Apple has three products with the same name. The Apple TV app, Apple TV smart TV device, and Apple TV streaming service.

Sony and Microsoft are reportedly working on their respective next-generation consoles. Two separate sources claimed last week that both PS6 and the next Xbox console were targeting a 2027 launch. According to a tipster, the next-gen Xbox would be more powerful that the PlayStation 6, but would also be more expensive.

Noise Master Buds Max was unveiled in India on Tuesday as the tech firm’s new over-the-ear headphones. The Master Buds Max are currently available via the company website in three colourways. Customers can also buy the new headphones via Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma, and Vijay Sales with introductory offers. It has been developed in collaboration with Sound by Bose.