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Amazon India will launch Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses on November 21, 2025, as part of its growing premium wearables portfolio. The product features AI-powered hands-free functionality and will be available with same-day delivery, no-cost EMI, and exclusive launch offers.

Amazon Pay has launched its three-week ‘Impossible Travel Deals’ festival, offering up to 20% off on flights and 60% off on hotels from November 18 to December 9, 2025. The fest includes limited-time international deals, Prime member cashbacks, and special 8PM offers.

“123456” remains India’s most common password for the second consecutive year, according to NordPass. Despite adding symbols, many users rely on predictable combinations. Experts warn weak and reused passwords contribute to 80% of data breaches, urging stronger, unique credentials.

Amazon India’s Creator Programs have engaged over 2 crore shoppers this year, with 1.25 lakh creators driving discovery, especially in non-metro cities. Programs like Amazon Live and the Influencer Program empower creators to deliver authentic, interactive, and personalized shopping experiences nationwide.

Samsung TV Plus India has partnered with top global Creators, including Mark Rober, to launch six curated FAST channels. The service now offers over 160 channels on 14 million Samsung Smart TVs, bringing science, creativity, and entertainment to audiences nationwide.

Apple has expanded its AppleCare+ plans in India, introducing flexible monthly and annual subscriptions and adding theft and loss coverage for iPhone. The plan includes 24/7 support, battery replacement, and unlimited accidental damage repairs starting at Rs 799.

Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said on its status page earlier Tuesday that it identified an issue that was impacting multiple customers, including ChatGPT, social media platform X, League of Legends and other prominent internet services.

SpaceX launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea-level rise and ocean conditions. Building on three decades of data, the mission will enhance weather forecasting, support coastal planning, safeguard infrastructure, and aid disaster preparedness, benefiting civilian, commercial, and defense sectors

The government notified rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, operationalising India’s first personal data protection regime. Experts say the rules enforce consent, privacy by design, and accountability, giving organisations 18 months to comply under the new framework.

Samsung India has expanded Samsung Care+ to include extended warranty plans for home appliances such as Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Air Conditioners, Microwave Ovens, and

Researchers at Anthropic uncovered the first reported use of artificial intelligence to automate a hacking campaign, allegedly linked to China. The operation targeted around 30 individuals across tech, finance, chemical industries and government agencies.

China is rapidly advancing toward its first crewed lunar landing by 2030, developing new spacecraft, rockets, and spacesuits. Its steady progress rivals NASA’s Artemis program, raising geopolitical stakes and highlighting Beijing’s growing technological, strategic, and symbolic ambitions in space exploration

Over half of Indian companies expect AI workloads to grow more than 50% in the next three to five years, with 51% planning new data‑centre capacity. Cisco highlights risks of AI infrastructure debt for firms lacking architectural foresight.

Commuters in Tamil Nadu will soon be able to book government bus tickets via WhatsApp. The TNMLC has invited bids for payment gateway integration with the OTRS, enabling faster, cashless booking for SETC, TNSTC, and MTC passengers across the state.

OpenAI predicts that by 2028, AI systems will make significant discoveries, enhance human productivity, and impact fields like healthcare, drug development, climate modeling, and education. The company stresses safety, alignment, and cautious deployment of superintelligent systems.

A viral six-second video showing a man feeding liquor to a tiger was confirmed fake and AI-generated by Nagpur Rural Police, who issued a legal notice to the Mumbai-based Instagram user behind the misleading post linked to Pench Tiger Reserve

Google Maps is undergoing a major AI-driven transformation, integrating Gemini AI to offer a more conversational, hands-free experience. The redesign enables users to ask for directions and nearby recommendations, with improved precision using landmarks instead of distance cues. The update will roll out to iPhone and Android users.

Bitcoin briefly fell below $100,000 amid heavy selling and global risk-off sentiment. Over $1.27 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, while analysts warn of a broader correction as global equities and digital assets face valuation concerns.

Samsung India has upgraded its Wallet app with new features, including UPI onboarding during device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication for payments, online card transactions, and Tap & Pay for FOREX cards — making digital payments faster and more secure for Galaxy users.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A* returns players to Lumiose City with stunning visuals and a dynamic real-time combat system. Featuring stealth mechanics, side quests, and a rich story centered on Team MZ and AZ, it shines on the Nintendo Switch 2 despite minor performance issues

OpenAI launched a limited-time offer in India giving users one-year free access to its ChatGPT Go subscription. The plan offers higher usage limits, image generation, and file uploads. The promotion coincides with OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru

ISRO is set to launch its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The mission aims to provide multi-band communication services across India and nearby oceanic regions

A global study published in *Science* reveals that agricultural drones are transforming farming worldwide, spreading rapidly from East Asia to the US. Used for spraying, seeding, and monitoring, drones boost efficiency and safety but risk displacing workers and causing environmental concerns

UPI transactions rose 25 per cent year-on-year in October to 20.70 billion, with total value reaching Rs 27.28 lakh crore, NPCI data showed. IMPS also saw steady growth, as India’s digital payment ecosystem expanded under ongoing GST 2.0 reforms.