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Today — India

Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro launch in India — from ₹11,999, first sale 4 Nov

Karbonn’s 4G Rebel pair goes official in India via Amazon at ₹11,999 and ₹12,499 (MRP ₹14,999). First sale 4 Nov, 12 noon IST. The Rebel 5G is a separate model, still unannounced.

LAUNCH NEWS · 2 NOV
MacBook Pro M6 pre-orders open in India — in stores 6 Nov, from ₹2,39,900

Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro is up for pre-order in India, with availability from 6 Nov. Our First Impressions break down what the new chip changes — and what it doesn’t.

NEWS · 2 NOV
ASUS Zenbook 14 (2026) India launch set for 5 Nov, 12 noon

ASUS brings the Ceraluminum Zenbook 14 (2026) to India on 5 Nov, with Snapdragon X, Ryzen AI and Core Ultra 9 variants. India pricing is still to be announced.

GADGET NEWS · 2 NOV

This week — India

Motorola Signature 27 reveal confirmed for 5 Nov

Motorola has confirmed a 5 Nov reveal for the Signature 27. No official spec sheet or price yet — our First Impressions separate what is confirmed from what is expected.

UPCOMING · 1 NOV

Today — US

Galaxy S26 Ultra falls to $1,149.99 at Best Buy — $250 off

Best Buy’s Holiday Deal takes the unlocked S26 Ultra to $1,149.99, down from $1,399.99 — checked on Best Buy’s own product page on 2 Nov.

PRICE WATCH · CHECKED 2 NOV
Pixel 11 at $699 at Best Buy — $200 off the $899 list

Best Buy lists the unlocked Pixel 11 at $699, $200 under its $899 list price — checked 2 Nov.

PRICE WATCH · CHECKED 2 NOV
Galaxy Z Fold8 down to $1,699.99 unlocked at Best Buy

The unlocked Galaxy Z Fold8 is $1,699.99 at Best Buy, down from $1,899.99 — checked 2 Nov.

PRICE WATCH · CHECKED 2 NOV
iPhone 17 from $929.99 at Best Buy with Verizon activation

Best Buy offers the iPhone 17 (256GB) from $929.99 with Verizon activation — checked 2 Nov.

PRICE WATCH · CHECKED 2 NOV

This week — US

Galaxy S26 Ultra — full US store price table

Best Buy’s one-time price and Walmart’s AT&T installment listing side by side, checked 2 Nov and date-stamped.

PRICES · CHECKED 2 NOV

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