Smartphones launching in October 2023: Google Pixel 8 Pro, Vivo V29 Pro and more

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In a big win for India, another tech major, after Apple, has agreed to manufacture their top-end smartphones locally here. Google had recently launched its new Pixel 8 series globally and it has been announced that the phone will be manufactured in India soon. This year, the smartphone comes with various new features and camera upgrades. This was revealed today during the Google event in Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Google also indicated that it was investing in India's manufacturing sector by building a plant to produce their latest Pixel smartphones.

Google for India 2023: The 9th edition of the annual Google India event came with a number of big announcements. Apart from announcing the impact of generative AI as a way to eliminate the roadblocks for digital users and entrepreneurs, and highlighting the new shopping experience on AI-led Search Generative Experience (SGE), Google also made a number of key announcements. It has now integrated Google Maps with ONDC and added new features for Indian farmers via Google Cloud. And most interestingly, the Google Pixel 8 series will be made in India. Let us take a look at the 10 big announcements made during the event. 

Netflix's annual Geeked Week digital showcase is back, offering glimpses at its upcoming projects. The virtual event kicks off November 6, marked Stranger Things Day, and continues throughout the week until November 12, with news and sneak peeks from highly anticipated projects such as Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action adaptation, and more. In addition to the official Geeked Week website, the show will be available to stream on Netflix's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook accounts. With the streamer's gradual pivot into gaming, fans can expect some exciting development on that end as well — presumably, the ability to cloud stream games onto a TV.

Are you a photography enthusiast? Do you love taking pictures? If so, you're in luck! DSLR and mirrorless cameras are here to make your photography experience amazing. These cameras offer cool features like changing lenses, excellent image stabilization, quick focusing, and versatile ISO settings. If you want to find the perfect camera during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, keep reading. We've rounded up the best camera deals for you. And guess what? You can score a 10% instant discount if you use an SBI Credit Card or SBI Debit Card for your purchases during the Amazon Sale 2023.

Side-scrolling adventure game Makoto Wakaido’s Case Files Deluxe Trilogy will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on October 19 for 1,564 yen, publisher room6 and developer Hakaba Bunko announced. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options. A PC demo is available now.

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is into its fourth day, bringing discounts on a wide range of products and devices. The e-commerce giant is also offering an additional discount of 10 percent on SBI credit and debit card transactions. The Amazon sale features deals on smartphones, tablets, laptops, electrical appliances, and more. Your gaming needs are also taken care of, with offers on accessories, consoles, and gaming laptops.

The biggest Amazon sale is now live for everyone and the e-commerce website is offering huge deals on products across all categories. In terms of electronics, people can take advantage of discounts and bank offers on products such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, home appliances, and more. If you are someone who is looking for a smartphone with premium features then you are at the right place. Check massive price cuts on smartphones under Rs.50000 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023.

AI Roundup: Google Cloud has introduced Vertex AI Search, offering early access to healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, the UK announced an AI hackathon that is set to take place at the end of this month, exploring AI's potential in education-related tasks. In a separate development, China aims to increase computing power by nearly 50 percent by 2025.

Amazon Sale 2023: Until a few years ago, purchasing a big-screen TV usually cost fancy amounts. And if you wished to go for a 4K TV, the cost would increase even more. But that isn't the case anymore. 4K TVs with big screens are now available at affordable rates. Most TVs in the affordable price range now come with a series of features such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, HDR10. Moreover, they run on Google TV OS, giving users access to a wide variety of apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, and more.

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Buying a good smartphone doesn't always require having to empty your pockets. While the high-end phones do come with all the bells and whistles, only a handful of them are required to fulfill the basic needs of calling and messaging. Therefore, if you're looking to purchase your first smartphone but you don't want to spend a fortune or it, or are just looking for a simple secondary phone, then the smartphones in the budget segment are great options to go for.

Amazon sale 2023 is now live for Prime members today and all users will be able to access it from October 8. The e-commerce platform is providing massive discounts on top brands and products across all categories including electronic products such as smartphones, laptops, earbuds, home appliances, and more. One such brand, Tecno, is part of the huge Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 and is offering great deals on its top smartphones. If you are someone who is looking for an upgrade then check the discounts below.