Smart Apps

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  Google’s Upcoming Smart Speaker Could Be Named 'Google Home Speaker'

  Google is said to be working on a smart speaker. A new string of codes reportedly found in Google's latest Google Home app suggests that the company might launch it with the name 'Google Home Speaker'. It could come with 360-degree audio support. The APK teardown of version 3.41 of the app also suggests the rebranding of Nest Aware to “Google Hom...

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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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  Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Smart Glasses Launched With 2X Battery Life, 3K Ultra HD Camera

  Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 was unveiled at the Meta Connect 2025 event on Thursday. The successor to the 2023 Ray-Ban Meta comes with significant battery and camera upgrades, as well as a large number of colour and frame choices. The glasses can now capture videos and photos in 3K resolution.

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  Google Nest Cam Outdoor and Indoor Models, Nest Doorbell With Gemini AI Spotted in a Retail Store

  Google’s next-generation Nest Cam Outdoor & Indoor security cameras have reportedly reached the shelves of a US-based retail store, along with the rumoured Nest Doorbell. To support their claim, a Reddit user has shared alleged images of the Google Nest devices, which reveal that they might support 2K video recording. This is in line with a recen...

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  Google Reportedly Lists New Outdoor and Indoor Nest Cam Models Alongside Nest Doorbell in Google Home App

  Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, Second Gen) and Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, Third Gen), along with Nest Doorbell (Wired, Third Gen), reportedly spotted on the Google Home app. This hints that the California-based tech giant could be preparing to launch its three new smart home devices soon. The three devices could reportedly offer 2K video recording ca...

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  Ordering Food Online Again? 8 Smart Ways To Keep The Bill In Check

  Whether you cook or click 'order now', here are eight clever ways to save money on food.

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  Google Home Devices Confirmed to Get Gemini AI Integration Soon; Company Reveals Release Timeline

  Gemini for Home, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for Google Home devices, is confirmed to be rolled out to users starting October 1. The initial rollout will bring the AI assistant in early access, with global rollout expected to arrive at a later time. Gemini’s integration will eliminate users’ need to use rigid commands and will al...

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  Samsung SmartThings Family Care Update Adds New Safety Features, Simplifies Setup Process

  Samsung’s latest SmartThings Family Care update enables even novice users to install and set up the app independently, with caregivers sharing guided invitation links. It balances convenience and privacy, letting care recipients control shared information while caregivers access relevant details. Other features include inactivity alerts for appli...

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  Xiaomi Announces HyperOS 3 With Dynamic Wallpapers, Improved Interconnectivity With Apple Devices

  Xiaomi on Thursday announced HyperOS 3 as the latest OS for Xiaomi devices such as smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs. Among the many new features is Super Island, a new notification system modelled after Apple’s Dynamic Island, promising information accessibility with a multi-island approach. It includes improvements such as AI-powered wall...

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  Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Just Got a Competitor; Rokid AI Glasses With Dual-Eye Displays Announced

  Rokid AI Glasses were announced as a Kickstarter project on Wednesday. The AI-powered wearable is expected to arrive as a competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in the augmented reality space. It will be equipped with dual-eye displays, enabling users to see navigational directions and translations in real time. The Rokid AI Glasses come with a 12-...

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  Google Pixel 10 Series Gets Upgraded Gboard With Voice-Activated AI Writing Tools

  Google Pixel 10 series was launched on Wednesday with much fanfare. Just like typical Made by Google events, the showcase focused equal parts on the hardware, software, and ecosystem features. One interesting software upgrade to the smartphone series is coming in the form of Gboard, which is now getting its first set of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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  JBL Tour Pro 3 Review: The Sony WF-1000XM5 Killer?

  The JBL Tour Pro 3 is available in India at Rs. 19,999. At this price point, it aims to compete with the most premium offerings from Bose, Sennheiser, Sony, and others, aided by a Smart Charging Case that offers a vast range of features. But do the TWS earbuds reign supreme or become just another TWS option in the market? Here is the JBL Tour Pro 3...

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  How To Use Google Maps For Efficient Trip Planning

  With just a few smart tips, Google Maps can become your personal trip planner that makes every journey memorable.

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  Microsoft Reportedly Working on a Smart Mode for Copilot, Could Be Unveiled Alongside OpenAI’s GPT-5

  Microsoft is reportedly developing a new feature for Copilot, which could be powered by OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-5 model. As per the report, Copilot is getting a new “Smart” mode, which can automatically deduce when to apply reasoning for a query and when to switch to fast responses. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has also mentioned that the GPT-5 artifi...

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  Pioneer VREC-H320SC Dashcam Review: Nails the Basics

  The dashcam market in India is now flooded with options. Among the many is the Pioneer VREC-H320SC, which launched earlier this year. On paper, it promises an interesting set of features, including dual-channel support, 1080p video recording, a wide field of view, emergency video recording, and support for ADAS features. But is it worth buying? Let...