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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday at the age of 69. According to French media (via Bloomberg), Guillemot died in a plane crash in the French resort town of La Baule. He was one of two people aboard the plane, both of whom died. Guillemot founded Ubisoft with his four brothers in 1986. Since then, the company has published the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy video game franchises, as well as many other titles. The family retains control of Ubisoft, and Guillemot’s brother Yves is still CEO. Guillemot was also…

-Ashwani Sharma Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:54 [IST] Xiaomi expanded its Indian portfolio today by launching the premium Redmi Turbo 5. This powerhouse starts at ₹37,999. It features an industry-leading 7,540mAh battery and the Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset. The first sale begins June 19 at 12 PM IST on Amazon and mi.com. This device targets users who prioritize battery life and high-end performance.Most flagship phones offer smaller batteries to maintain a slim design. However, Redmi provides a massive 7,540mAh cell without making the phone bulky. You can charge this giant battery quickly using 100W fast charging technology. This combination…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:31 [IST] OnePlus has quietly expanded the OnePlus 15R lineup in India with a new memory variant. The 16GB/512GB option has been listed on both Amazon India and the OnePlus India website, joining the existing 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB models.There’s a small catch, though. The OnePlus India website currently shows the variant as unavailable, while Amazon India has it listed but only accessible to Prime members for now.The new variant is priced at Rs 61,999.Same Specs, More RAMSince this is purely a memory upgrade, the rest of the phone stays the same (check…

-Ashwani Sharma Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:44 [IST] The Android 17 update is now live for Pixel 10 Pro users in India. This release changes the flagship battle against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both phones now offer advanced artificial intelligence features tailored for Indian users. You get better voice recognition for regional languages and improved battery efficiency. This update makes choosing between these two premium devices harder for buyers today.Google’s latest software brings a revamped Desktop Mode to the Pixel series. Samsung counters this with its mature DeX experience on the S25 Ultra. While Google focuses on deep…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:35 [IST] Nothing has officially released two new Pokémon-themed teasers in its signature dot-matrix style. This classic marketing tactic suggests that the London-based technology brand is preparing new hardware. Fans of the brand are already decoding what these characters could represent.The teasers feature the pocket monsters Blastoise and Jumpluff. Nothing traditionally uses iconic Pokémon as codenames for its upcoming devices before a launch. For instance, previous smartphones like Phone (2a) used the codename Aerodactyl. Now, the community is speculating on what these new characters hint at.What Blastoise Teases for Nothing IndiaBlastoise is a…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 8:35 [IST] Apple has started rolling out its next-generation AI-powered Siri through the iOS 27 beta, bringing a smarter assistant capable of understanding context, handling more complex requests, and integrating more deeply with apps and system functions. However, not every iPhone that supports iOS 27 can access the feature.If you want to try Apple’s new Siri AI, here’s everything you need to know about device compatibility, requirements, and how to join the waitlist.Which iPhones Support the New Siri AI?While iOS 27 is available on iPhone 11 and newer models, Apple’s AI-powered Siri…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:15 [IST] Nothing has started teasing the launch of a new product in India, marking the debut of an entirely new “b” series in its portfolio. The company shared a short teaser on social media, hinting at the arrival of the first-ever Nothing device carrying the “b” branding.The teaser came just a day after Nothing teased the launch of two new products. However, the Carl Pei-led brand has not yet confirmed the product name, category, or launch timeline.Nothing Teases First-Ever B Series DeviceIn a teaser posted on X (formerly Twitter), Nothing showcased…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 16:59 [IST] The sub-Rs 40,000 smartphone segment has become one of the most exciting categories in India. Buyers no longer have to spend flagship-level money to get premium features, powerful processors, capable cameras, and long-lasting batteries.Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, mobile photographer, or power user, there are several excellent options available today. Here are the top five smartphones you can buy right now under Rs 40,000, along with their biggest strengths and weaknesses.Vivo T4 UltraThe Vivo T4 Ultra is arguably one of the most complete smartphones in this price segment. Powered…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:05 [IST] OPPO is gearing up to expand its Reno lineup in India with the launch of the Reno 16 series. The upcoming smartphones are expected to arrive in the country next month, bringing several upgrades across design, performance, and camera capabilities. Notably, reports suggest that OPPO could introduce a broader Reno 16 portfolio in India than it has in other global markets, targeting multiple price segments simultaneously.The development comes shortly after OPPO announced the launch date of the Reno 16 series in Indonesia. The lineup launched there with premium design elements,…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:27 [IST] Oppo is finally ready to take the wraps off the Reno 16 series. The company has confirmed launch dates for Indonesia and Malaysia, and pre-orders are already live in both markets. Ahead of the official unveiling, regional listings have revealed colour options, storage variants, and even chipset details for all three phones in the lineup.Launch Dates and Pre-OrdersThe Reno 16 series will launch on July 3 in Indonesia, a few days ahead of its July 8 debut in Malaysia. Oppo Malaysia’s microsite is already live and accepting pre-orders. It also teases…