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Vivo Watch GT 2 launched in China alongside the X300 series, Vivo TWS 5, and Vivo Pad 5e. It features a 2.07-inch rectangular display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 2,400 nits brightness, running on Blue River OS 3.0. Priced at CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 6,200) for Bluetooth and CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 8,700) for the eSIM variant, it offers up to 33 and 28 days of claimed battery life, respectively.

Windows 10 devices will stop receiving security updates starting October 14. Users might want to upgrade their laptops and PCs to the latest version of Windows 11, as there could be several undiscovered security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors once Microsoft stops providing support. While users can choose to opt for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for receiving the security updates till next year, they will have to pay Microsoft to enroll for the same. On its website, the tech giant has listed multiple ways through which people can upgrade to Windows 11.

A new study proposes that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may have originated in the thick disk region of the Milky Way, a lesser-known frontier beyond the spiral arms. Observations of its composition and trajectory support this possibility. Detailed telescopic messages from this visitor may help unravel the structure and evolution of our galaxy.

ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter captured the closest-ever images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed Mars at 130,000 mph. The faint object revealed a gas coma but no tail. Believed to be billions of years older than our Solar System, the comet will exit after nearing Jupiter in 2026.

A Caltech-led team has built a 6,100-qubit neutral-atom quantum processor that operates at room temperature with a coherence time of 12.6 seconds and 99.98% fidelity. The system also supports atom shuttling and error correction steps, bringing scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing closer to reality.

The iPhone Air is an incredible entry into the new iPhone line-up, featuring a featherweight design that packs a punch. The design is solid and you can trust the strength, while the display is stunning with a 120Hz refresh rate. The performance is Pro-grade with an A19 Pro chip under the hood, offering a truly breezy experience. The single camera sensor is capable, though it leaves much to be desired. The battery can last up to a day, but you can buy the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery to extend its life. At Rs. 119,900, the iPhone Air is a solid entry in the premium smartphone category.

Game of Glory is a reality game show that is being hosted by Abhishek Malhan. The game will feature over 100 content creators battling to win the title of Ultimate Creator. This show will feature mental and physical challenges, where the battles will get complex as the levels proceed.

Scientists have discovered a mysterious gravity signal detected by satellites nearly 20 years ago, which is linked to deep mantle changes beneath the Earth’s surface. The anomaly, lasting two years, coincided with a magnetic “jerk”, suggesting a rapid mass shift near the planet’s core.

Slack has opened its platform for developers to build AI apps and agentic workflows using its conversational data. Powered by a real-time search API and an MCP-based server, it enables secure, context-aware integrations. Partners like Anthropic, Google, and Notion are already adopting it, with a wider rollout planned for 2026.

Ahead of Battlefield 6’s launch on October 10, EA has said the shooter does not include content made by generative AI, even though the technology is “very seducing”. Battlefield 6 is developed by Dice, Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion. The game is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series S/X.