iPhoniPhone 15 for Rs 66,990, ISRO PSLV-C58 rocket launch, and moree

 Google news for everyone expecting to purchase an iPhone 15 this year. The iPhone 15, which was released in September 2023, has received a significant price cut and is now available for as little as Rs 66,990 on all major e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart, and ISRO's first rocket launch of 2024 successfully places XpoSat in the desired orbit to study black holes.

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 iPhone 15 costs Rs 66,999.

Apple's iPhone 15 is currently available for Rs 70,990 on key platforms such as Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Vijaya Sales, and HDFC card holders may get an additional Rs 4,000 instant discount, bringing the price down to Rs 66,990. Similarly, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available for Rs 83,260, while the older Watch Ultra 1 is available for roughly Rs 67,240.

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 ISRO The PSLV-C58 mission was a success.

The XpoSat satellite was successfully deployed in the desired orbit by PSLV's 60th flight. The PSLV-C58 rocket precisely delivered the satellite into the target orbit of 650 km with a 6-degree inclination, and power generation has already begun. The satellite also incorporates an X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XpoSat), a space-based observatory to research X-ray polarisation and its cosmic sources.

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured black areas in Saturn's rings.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured black areas amid Saturn's gorgeous ring. These dark specks, known as "spokes," were discovered by the Voyager 2 spacecraft 40 years ago. While the exact explanation of these black patches, which appear on both sides of the planet, is unknown, they are thought to be caused by solar wind interaction with the planet's magnetic field.

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LG will unveil a smart home AI agent at CES 2024.

LG has revealed that the Smart Home AI Agent would be unveiled at the upcoming CES 2024 tech event. The South Korean startup says that its AI assistant can navigate the home on its own and connect with humans by expressing emotions through moments. The Smart Home AI Agent, which is powered by multi-modal AI technology, can recognize voice and images with natural language skills.

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Apple Vision Pro 2 features have been leaked.

According to the most recent market research firm Omdia analysis, Apple's next-generation Vision Pro will have a brighter display and more advanced functions. Apple is scheduled to release its first headset in February 2024, followed by the Vision Pro 2 in 2025.

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The OnePlus 12 high-end edition may be confined to specific markets.

According to the most recent reports, OnePlus may limit the high-end edition of the OnePlus 12 with 24 GB RAM and 1 TB of internal storage to specific areas. The company is likely to launch 12/16 GB RAM and 256/512 GB models in the majority of markets. The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R will be available globally (including India) on January 23.

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Microsoft stops "app installer" to protect PCs from viruses.

The ms-app installer URI scheme (App Installer) has been disabled by Microsoft because it was exploited to transmit malware on PCs. To further secure its consumers, the company is conducting an investigation and claims that fraudsters are even offering malware kits as a service that exploits the MSIX file format.