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In mid-September 2025, a “secret” magnetic island inside a solar coronal hole triggered a powerful G3 storm. The surprise event sent dazzling auroras across North America, seen as far south as Illinois. Researchers say the rare polarity patch intensified solar winds, making aurora season’s start spectacular.

Oppo K13s has been unveiled by the Chinese smartphone maker. The phone is currently only available in China in two colourways and RAM options. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, paired with a 7,000mAh battery. The new Oppo handset supports 80W wired fast charging support, too. It features a 6.8-inch full-HD+ (2,800x1,280 pixels) AMOLED display and has a dual-rear camera unit.

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 begins September 23, with Prime members getting early access. A major highlight is the OnePlus 13, launched at Rs. 69,999, now available for Rs. 57,999 with SBI card discounts. Other OnePlus models, including the 13s, Nord 4, Nord 5, and Nord CE series, will also see price cuts during the sale.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake will reportedly launch in early 2026. The project is said to be close to the end of its production. According to a new report, the game will feature RPG-style mechanics seen in recent Assassin's Creed games.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 will begin on September 23. Ahead of the annual sale, the e-commerce platform is offering multiple products at reduced prices. Top brands like Godrej and Samsung are selling their refrigerators with up to 55 percent discount on Amazon now. Shoppers can also avail exchange discounts, coupon offers and bank based discounts.