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Tech Wrap March 17: Apple AirPods Max 2, POCO X8 Pro series, Oura Ring 4

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with H2. POCO launches X8 Pro, X8 Pro Max. Oura Ring 4 launched. OPPO K14 5G and Vivo T5x launched. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. Nvidia DLSS 5. Fujifilm instax mini 13 launched

Apple AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: From H2 chip to AI features, what's new

Apple's new AirPods Max 2 brings the H2 chip, stronger ANC and several features not available on the original model. Here's a comparison between the two generations

From Indian schools to China's chips, how cyber attack targets are shifting

India's educational institutions were the most heavily targeted sector in Asia-Pacific in 2025 with the country experiencing the highest average attack volume, at around 7,684 weekly attacks

Samsung discontinues Galaxy Z TriFold, uncertainly looms over successor

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone was introduced last year with a 10-inch dual folding display and limited availability

Samsung may launch 'Galaxy Glasses' in 2026 to rival Ray-Ban Meta: Details

Samsung's Galaxy Glasses may pack a 245mAh battery, close to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, hinting at display support and up to several hours of usage in an AI-powered wearable form

Apple classifies two more iPhones as 'obsolete' products: Check models here

The move follows Apple's earlier update this year that added several devices, including the iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5, to its vintage products category

BGMI 4.3 update to bring CSK and KKR themed collectables: What's coming

Krafton confirms new BGMI collaborations with IPL teams Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders as part of the upcoming 4.3 update rollout, starting March 21 onwards

Nvidia unveils DLSS 5 tech to add visual realism to games: How it works

Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered graphics technology designed to enhance realism in games by generating more accurate lighting, textures and materials in real time

WhatsApp's 'Guest' chats could soon let you message non-users: What is it

WhatsApp's Guest chats feature lets users reach non-WhatsApp users through secure links, enabling simple, temporary, end-to-end encrypted messaging without app installation

POCO is set to launch X8 Pro series in India on March 17: What to expect

POCO is set to launch the X8 Pro series globally on March 17. The lineup will feature MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and AMOLED displays with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate

AI opportunity in reimagining core biz processes: Infosys delivery head

Infosys chief delivery officer Satish HC says AI is opening opportunities to redesign enterprise processes and reshape delivery models, as companies accelerate adoption of AI-native services

Tech Wrap Mar 16: JBL Grip, Instagram DM encryption, Gemini task automation

JBL Grip speaker launched. Instagram to end support for E2E encryption in DM. Gemini task automation on Galaxy S26. POCO X8 Pro series to launch tomorrow. OPPO Find N6. Realme P4 Lite 5G launch

OPPO to unveil Find N6 foldable smartphone on March 17: What to expect

OPPO will unveil the Find N6 foldable smartphone in China on March 17, featuring a redesigned hinge, "Zero-Feel Crease" display technology, AI-powered stylus tools and flagship hardware

Huawei may soon launch MatePad 11.5 tablet in India: Expected specs, more

A Flipkart microsite has hinted at an upcoming Huawei product launch in India, and reports suggest it could be the MatePad 11.5 tablet that the company currently sells in global markets

OnePlus may launch Nord 6 in April with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: What to expect

The anticipated OnePlus Nord 6 could debut next month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and specifications similar to the China-only OnePlus Turbo 6

Meta revises Facebook rules to curb copied content in Feed, Reels and more

Meta said that it is prioritising original content on Facebook Feed and Reels while reducing the reach of copied posts and adding new tools to help creators report impersonation

Apple iPhones may not get major visual updates with iOS 27: What to expect

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update may keep the Liquid Glass design largely unchanged, but reports suggest Apple could add a system-wide slider to adjust the interface effect

Realme P4 Lite 5G with MediaTek 6300 to launch on March 19: Check details

Realme has announced that the Realme P4 Lite 5G will launch in India on March 19 with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 7,000mAh battery and a display supporting up to a 144Hz refresh rate

Apple turns 50: Big bets that reshaped tech and the pressure to repeat

From Steve Jobs' design philosophy to Tim Cook's ecosystem strategy, Apple's biggest products have repeatedly reshaped the technology industry, though not every gamble worked

Google rolls out Gemini task automation to Galaxy S26 in beta: Report

The Gemini-powered automation feature on the Galaxy S26 series allows the AI assistant to carry out tasks across supported apps before handing control back for final confirmation