TECHNOLOGY

Meta may charge users $14 a month for ad-free Instagram or FB
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If users in Europe want to access both Instagram and Facebook, they can get the combo for $17 per month, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Google launches Chromebook Plus with AI capabilities
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Chromebook Plus, at a starting price of $399, also offers Google Photos Magic Eraser and Adobe Photoshop on the web to help consumers boost their productivity.
Apple stops offering customer support on Musk’s X
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Customers who send a direct message to the @AppleSupport account on X receive an automated reply with links to the Get Support page on Apple's website, and to the Apple Support app for the iPhone and iPad, reports MacRumors. 
Bing not good as Google Search and Apple could fix this: Satya Nadella
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During a testimony in the landmark US vs Google antitrust trial late on Monday, Nadella said that he sees search as the largest software category out there by far, reports The Verge.
Elon Musk, his X platform face fresh lawsuits in US
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The lawsuit alleged that Musk defamed Benjamin Brody by saying he “participated in a violent street brawl on behalf of a neo-Nazi extremist group”.
AirPods Pro (2nd gen) redefine audio experience on-the-go
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Not only that, AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are upgraded with USB‑C charging capabilities, additional dust resistance, and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro (when available, starting in the US). 
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE to arrive around Rs 50K in India this week
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Galaxy S23 FE will feature Samsung’s flagship Nightography or Night Mode feature that enables users to take great photos, even in the dark. 
Cricket, festive season good for growth but challenges remain: Indian TV manufacturers
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Looking back at past festive seasons, when big events like festivals and sports tournaments happen together, it drives up consumer electronics sales in the country.
WhatsApp bans record over 74L bad accounts in India in Aug
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Between August 1-31, the company banned "7,420,748 accounts".
Musk says not making $142,690 every minute, losing ‘way more’
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Replying to a user, the X owner said such reports rely on “silly metrics”. 
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