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Opinion | The Voice That Is Going Silent: What India Loses When Radio Dies
The future belongs to hyperlocal audio communities, personality-led vernacular content, and hybrid operators who think of themselves not as radio broadcasters but as owners of attention during idle moments.
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[UPDATE] Spotify Confirms It Has Discontinued the Premium Lite Plan Six Months After Launch in India
Spotify has updated its website and mobile app to remove its most affordable Premium subscription plan in India. Dubbed Spotify Premium Lite, the plan was introduced in November 2025 at a monthly subscription fee of Rs. 139. It offered “high audio quality” music streaming at up to 160 kbps, while also providing an ad-free experience, available...
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JBL Bar 1300MK2, 1000MK2, 800MK2, 500MK2 Soundbars Launched in India: Price, Features
JBL has launched its Bar MK2 soundbar lineup in India, including the 1300MK2, 1000MK2, 800MK2, and 500MK2. The range supports Dolby Atmos, DTS, and MultiBeam 3.0, with output from 750W to 2,470W. Higher-end models feature detachable wireless surround speakers and up-firing drivers, while all models include SmartDetails and PureVoice 2.0. The lineup...
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Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL Launched With Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity, AirPlay 2 Support: Price, Features
Sonos has launched two new speakers, the Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL, expanding its home audio lineup. Both speakers support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay 2, and multi-room playback through the Sonos app. The Sonos Play features a 35Wh battery with up to 24 hours of playback and an IP67 rating, while the Era 100 SL requires wired power....
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Highlights: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy Buds 4 Series Launched
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE Updates: Samsung’s first launch event of 2026 is just hours away, with expectations centred on new Galaxy AI‑powered smartphones and TWS earbuds. The flagship Galaxy S26 lineup will likely include three models. Samsung is also anticipated to reveal the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro during its first in‑person launch...
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DuckDuckGo Updates Duck.ai Platform With Real-Time AI Voice Conversations
DuckDuckGo has launched an opt-in real-time voice chat feature for its Duck.ai AI chatbot, allowing users to speak to the assistant instead of typing. The company said voice mode can be enabled or disabled anytime and does not require an account, though daily usage limits apply, with higher caps for subscribers. Voice sessions connect to an OpenAI ...
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Best Earbuds Under Rs 3,000 in India: Oppo Enco Buds 3 Pro+, Redmi Buds 6 and More
India’s sub-Rs. 3,000 TWS segment now offers strong sound, active noise cancellation, long battery life, and app support that once belonged only to premium models. Options like Oppo Enco Buds 3 Pro+, Skullcandy Jib True 2, Redmi Buds 6, OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, and Boat Nirvana Zenith Pro cover a wide range of everyday uses, from gaming and video...
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Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music: Features, Price in India Compared
Music buffs are spoilt for choice today, with a plethora of music streaming apps available on the market. Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music are among the most popular choices among listeners. While some of these platforms offer a basic tier that offers free, ad-supported music streaming, you have to pay to access others. So, if you’re plann...
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Spotify Launches New Premium Plans in India With Ad-Free Streaming, Lossless Audio, and More: Price, Benefits
Spotify has introduced new Premium plans in India, bringing the total number of subscription tiers to four. The most expensive out of the four is the Spotify Premium Platinum plan, which offers AI DJ, AI Playlist Creation, Lossless Audio Quality, and playlist mix features. However, all paid plans in India provide ad-free music and audiobook streami...
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Sony's PlayStation Portal Now Lets You Stream PS5 Games With a PlayStation Plus Premium Subscription
Sony has released a major global update for the PlayStation Portal, introducing PS5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. Starting November 5 at 6pm PT (November 6, 7:30am IST), users can play PS5 titles directly from the cloud without linking to a console. The update adds a redesigned interface, 3D audio support, accessibility ...
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Microsoft Announces Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build With Ask Copilot in Taskbar, Shared Audio Feature
Microsoft on Friday announced the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev and Beta Channels. It introduces Ask Copilot in the taskbar, enabling one-click access to Copilot Vision and Voice for easy interactions. The company has also begun testing a new Shared Audio feature in preview. This allows the audio stream to be shared across two ...
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Meta Connect 2025 Highlights: Oakley Meta Vanguard, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Smart Glasses and New AI Features Unveiled
Meta Connect 2025: Meta showcased its latest tech, focusing on smart glasses and VR updates. Highlights include the Meta Ray-Ban Display with AR screen and Neural Band, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 with improved battery, audio, and camera, and Oakley Meta Vanguard for athletes with a rugged design and AI features. VR updates feature Hyperscape for real-world...
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Spotify Finally Rolls Out Lossless Audio for Premium Users in Select Regions
Spotify has launched Lossless audio for Premium users in select markets, with rollout expanding to over 50 countries by October. Subscribers are notified when available and must enable it manually on each device, choosing Wi-Fi, cellular, or downloads. Lossless streams in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC and works on mobile, desktop, tablet, and many Spo...
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Apple Teams Up With TuneIn to Boost Radio Features Amid Streaming Competition
The Cupertino, California-based technology giant's six radio stations will be available outside its app for the first time on TuneIn to its 75 million monthly active users.
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JioSaavn Pro on Jio vs Apple Music Free Subscription on Airtel: Which is Better?
Music buffs are spoilt for choice today, with a plethora of music streaming apps available on the market. Telecom operators in India have recently partnered with popular music streaming platforms to offer complimentary access with certain recharge plans. In this article, we compare the complimentary JioSaavn and Apple Music subscriptions you get wi...
![[UPDATE] Spotify Confirms It Has Discontinued the Premium Lite Plan Six Months After Launch in India](https://i.gadgets360cdn.com/large/spotify1_1713183900741.jpg?downsize=260:195 "[UPDATE] Spotify Confirms It Has Discontinued the Premium Lite Plan Six Months After Launch in India")
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Opinion | The Voice That Is Going Silent: What India Loses When Radio Dies
The future belongs to hyperlocal audio communities, personality-led vernacular content, and hybrid operators who think of themselves not as radio broadcasters but as owners of attention during idle moments.
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[UPDATE] Spotify Confirms It Has Discontinued the Premium Lite Plan Six Months After Launch in India
Spotify has updated its website and mobile app to remove its most affordable Premium subscription plan in India. Dubbed Spotify Premium Lite, the plan was introduced in November 2025 at a monthly subscription fee of Rs. 139. It offered “high audio quality” music streaming at up to 160 kbps, while also providing an ad-free experience, available...
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JBL Bar 1300MK2, 1000MK2, 800MK2, 500MK2 Soundbars Launched in India: Price, Features
JBL has launched its Bar MK2 soundbar lineup in India, including the 1300MK2, 1000MK2, 800MK2, and 500MK2. The range supports Dolby Atmos, DTS, and MultiBeam 3.0, with output from 750W to 2,470W. Higher-end models feature detachable wireless surround speakers and up-firing drivers, while all models include SmartDetails and PureVoice 2.0. The lineup...
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Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL Launched With Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity, AirPlay 2 Support: Price, Features
Sonos has launched two new speakers, the Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL, expanding its home audio lineup. Both speakers support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay 2, and multi-room playback through the Sonos app. The Sonos Play features a 35Wh battery with up to 24 hours of playback and an IP67 rating, while the Era 100 SL requires wired power....
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Highlights: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy Buds 4 Series Launched
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE Updates: Samsung’s first launch event of 2026 is just hours away, with expectations centred on new Galaxy AI‑powered smartphones and TWS earbuds. The flagship Galaxy S26 lineup will likely include three models. Samsung is also anticipated to reveal the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro during its first in‑person launch...
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DuckDuckGo Updates Duck.ai Platform With Real-Time AI Voice Conversations
DuckDuckGo has launched an opt-in real-time voice chat feature for its Duck.ai AI chatbot, allowing users to speak to the assistant instead of typing. The company said voice mode can be enabled or disabled anytime and does not require an account, though daily usage limits apply, with higher caps for subscribers. Voice sessions connect to an OpenAI ...
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Best Earbuds Under Rs 3,000 in India: Oppo Enco Buds 3 Pro+, Redmi Buds 6 and More
India’s sub-Rs. 3,000 TWS segment now offers strong sound, active noise cancellation, long battery life, and app support that once belonged only to premium models. Options like Oppo Enco Buds 3 Pro+, Skullcandy Jib True 2, Redmi Buds 6, OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, and Boat Nirvana Zenith Pro cover a wide range of everyday uses, from gaming and video...
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Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music: Features, Price in India Compared
Music buffs are spoilt for choice today, with a plethora of music streaming apps available on the market. Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music are among the most popular choices among listeners. While some of these platforms offer a basic tier that offers free, ad-supported music streaming, you have to pay to access others. So, if you’re plann...
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Spotify Launches New Premium Plans in India With Ad-Free Streaming, Lossless Audio, and More: Price, Benefits
Spotify has introduced new Premium plans in India, bringing the total number of subscription tiers to four. The most expensive out of the four is the Spotify Premium Platinum plan, which offers AI DJ, AI Playlist Creation, Lossless Audio Quality, and playlist mix features. However, all paid plans in India provide ad-free music and audiobook streami...
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Sony's PlayStation Portal Now Lets You Stream PS5 Games With a PlayStation Plus Premium Subscription
Sony has released a major global update for the PlayStation Portal, introducing PS5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. Starting November 5 at 6pm PT (November 6, 7:30am IST), users can play PS5 titles directly from the cloud without linking to a console. The update adds a redesigned interface, 3D audio support, accessibility ...
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Microsoft Announces Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build With Ask Copilot in Taskbar, Shared Audio Feature
Microsoft on Friday announced the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev and Beta Channels. It introduces Ask Copilot in the taskbar, enabling one-click access to Copilot Vision and Voice for easy interactions. The company has also begun testing a new Shared Audio feature in preview. This allows the audio stream to be shared across two ...
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Meta Connect 2025 Highlights: Oakley Meta Vanguard, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Smart Glasses and New AI Features Unveiled
Meta Connect 2025: Meta showcased its latest tech, focusing on smart glasses and VR updates. Highlights include the Meta Ray-Ban Display with AR screen and Neural Band, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 with improved battery, audio, and camera, and Oakley Meta Vanguard for athletes with a rugged design and AI features. VR updates feature Hyperscape for real-world...
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Spotify Finally Rolls Out Lossless Audio for Premium Users in Select Regions
Spotify has launched Lossless audio for Premium users in select markets, with rollout expanding to over 50 countries by October. Subscribers are notified when available and must enable it manually on each device, choosing Wi-Fi, cellular, or downloads. Lossless streams in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC and works on mobile, desktop, tablet, and many Spo...
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Apple Teams Up With TuneIn to Boost Radio Features Amid Streaming Competition
The Cupertino, California-based technology giant's six radio stations will be available outside its app for the first time on TuneIn to its 75 million monthly active users.
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JioSaavn Pro on Jio vs Apple Music Free Subscription on Airtel: Which is Better?
Music buffs are spoilt for choice today, with a plethora of music streaming apps available on the market. Telecom operators in India have recently partnered with popular music streaming platforms to offer complimentary access with certain recharge plans. In this article, we compare the complimentary JioSaavn and Apple Music subscriptions you get wi...
