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TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Higher Chip Fabrication Costs Under 5nm Next Year
Manufacturing the iPhone and other devices could become more expensive for Apple due to the alleged rise in costs. As per a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been informed by TSMC of the impending rise in advanced fabrication processes of chipsets under 5 (nm) next year. While the general increase in production costs is said to be between...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price Hike Likely Due to Rising Price of Key Components: Report
Samsung Galaxy S26 series' launch date recently surfaced online, suggesting that the lineup might launch later than earlier anticipated. Expected to include the vanilla Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, the handsets are said to be powered by an Exynos 2600 chip in select markets and by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC in others. Now, a r...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Teased to Launch With Upgraded Chipset, Camera, and AI Features
Samsung has confirmed key details about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series during its Q3 2025 earnings call, revealing major upgrades in AI, performance, and camera technology. The lineup is expected to feature a new custom chipset, likely the 2nm Exynos 2600, alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in select regions. Samsung also hinted at pos...
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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Vivo X300 Pro Tops Xiaomi 17 Pro Max on AnTuTu's CPU Test; Dimensity 9500 Reportedly Cheaper Than Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Vivo X300 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, slightly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in AnTuTu scores, leading in CPU and memory, while Xiaomi excels in GPU and UX. Despite both chips using TSMC’s 3nm process, the Dimensity 9500 is estimated to cost around 50 percent less than Qualcomm’s chip. With ris...
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Why Zomato, Swiggy Introduced Delivery Fee, Platform Fee And More
Several users of popular food delivery apps argue that what began as a convenient and affordable service has now become an expensive indulgence.
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Zomato Bill From 7 Years Ago Goes Viral, Reminding Users of Times Without Delivery Fees
A Reddit post showcasing a 2019 Zomato bill with zero delivery or platform fees has gone viral, reigniting debate over rising costs in food delivery and the erosion of early affordability in the industry.
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As Trump Imposes Furniture Tariffs, IKEA Issues Price Warning For US Customers
The company stated that this rising cost is beyond IKEA's control, as these are taxes set by the US government.
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Antibiotic Resistance On The Rise In US As 'Nightmare Bacteria' Cases Spike 69%
The increase is largely driven by bacteria carrying the NDM (New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase) gene, which neutralises multiple antibiotics.
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Not Even Ice Cream Is Safe from AI: Magnum to Use AI Technology to Create New Products
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now moving into the world of ice cream. The technology, which has already transformed multiple industries and workplaces, will soon be used to design new frozen dessert formulations and optimise products. On Monday, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) announced a collaboration with an AI startup to explore these pos...
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Microsoft Raises Prices of Xbox Series S/X Consoles in the US Again
Microsoft has announced a price hike for its Xbox consoles, the second of the year. Xbox Series S/X will cost more in the US starting October 3. The Series S is going up in price by $20, while the Series X will see a $50 increase. Microsoft said the price rise was due to " changes in the macroeconomic environment."
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India Home Prices Set To Soar, Pushing Millions Into Costly Rentals
Home prices in India are set to rise faster than expected, fuelled by demand from wealthy buyers, while a shrinking supply of affordable housing is likely to keep many stuck in ever more expensive rentals, a Reuters poll of property experts found.
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US Inflation Climbed Higher In August Under Trump's Tariff Push
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
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Bengaluru School's Rs 7.35 Lakh Fee For Grade 1 Sparks Debate: "India Is A Land Of Extremities"
The document, shared on X, reveals an annual tuition fee of Rs 7.35 lakh for students in Grade 1, with costs rising to Rs 11 lakh for Grades 11-12.
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Airlines To Face Fresh Turbulence As Passenger Growth Slows, Costs Rise: Ratings Agency
India's aviation sector is bracing for a challenging year ahead, with credit rating agency ICRA (Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency) projecting the industry's net losses at Rs 9,500-10,500 crore in the current financial year.
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TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Higher Chip Fabrication Costs Under 5nm Next Year
Manufacturing the iPhone and other devices could become more expensive for Apple due to the alleged rise in costs. As per a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been informed by TSMC of the impending rise in advanced fabrication processes of chipsets under 5 (nm) next year. While the general increase in production costs is said to be between...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Price Hike Likely Due to Rising Price of Key Components: Report
Samsung Galaxy S26 series' launch date recently surfaced online, suggesting that the lineup might launch later than earlier anticipated. Expected to include the vanilla Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, the handsets are said to be powered by an Exynos 2600 chip in select markets and by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC in others. Now, a r...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Teased to Launch With Upgraded Chipset, Camera, and AI Features
Samsung has confirmed key details about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series during its Q3 2025 earnings call, revealing major upgrades in AI, performance, and camera technology. The lineup is expected to feature a new custom chipset, likely the 2nm Exynos 2600, alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in select regions. Samsung also hinted at pos...
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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Vivo X300 Pro Tops Xiaomi 17 Pro Max on AnTuTu's CPU Test; Dimensity 9500 Reportedly Cheaper Than Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Vivo X300 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, slightly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in AnTuTu scores, leading in CPU and memory, while Xiaomi excels in GPU and UX. Despite both chips using TSMC’s 3nm process, the Dimensity 9500 is estimated to cost around 50 percent less than Qualcomm’s chip. With ris...
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Why Zomato, Swiggy Introduced Delivery Fee, Platform Fee And More
Several users of popular food delivery apps argue that what began as a convenient and affordable service has now become an expensive indulgence.
-
Zomato Bill From 7 Years Ago Goes Viral, Reminding Users of Times Without Delivery Fees
A Reddit post showcasing a 2019 Zomato bill with zero delivery or platform fees has gone viral, reigniting debate over rising costs in food delivery and the erosion of early affordability in the industry.
-
As Trump Imposes Furniture Tariffs, IKEA Issues Price Warning For US Customers
The company stated that this rising cost is beyond IKEA's control, as these are taxes set by the US government.
-
Antibiotic Resistance On The Rise In US As 'Nightmare Bacteria' Cases Spike 69%
The increase is largely driven by bacteria carrying the NDM (New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase) gene, which neutralises multiple antibiotics.
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Not Even Ice Cream Is Safe from AI: Magnum to Use AI Technology to Create New Products
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now moving into the world of ice cream. The technology, which has already transformed multiple industries and workplaces, will soon be used to design new frozen dessert formulations and optimise products. On Monday, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) announced a collaboration with an AI startup to explore these pos...
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Microsoft Raises Prices of Xbox Series S/X Consoles in the US Again
Microsoft has announced a price hike for its Xbox consoles, the second of the year. Xbox Series S/X will cost more in the US starting October 3. The Series S is going up in price by $20, while the Series X will see a $50 increase. Microsoft said the price rise was due to " changes in the macroeconomic environment."
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India Home Prices Set To Soar, Pushing Millions Into Costly Rentals
Home prices in India are set to rise faster than expected, fuelled by demand from wealthy buyers, while a shrinking supply of affordable housing is likely to keep many stuck in ever more expensive rentals, a Reuters poll of property experts found.
-
US Inflation Climbed Higher In August Under Trump's Tariff Push
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
-
Bengaluru School's Rs 7.35 Lakh Fee For Grade 1 Sparks Debate: "India Is A Land Of Extremities"
The document, shared on X, reveals an annual tuition fee of Rs 7.35 lakh for students in Grade 1, with costs rising to Rs 11 lakh for Grades 11-12.
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Airlines To Face Fresh Turbulence As Passenger Growth Slows, Costs Rise: Ratings Agency
India's aviation sector is bracing for a challenging year ahead, with credit rating agency ICRA (Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency) projecting the industry's net losses at Rs 9,500-10,500 crore in the current financial year.
