Apple, Samsung Could Gain Market Share as ‘Ultra-Cheap Smartphone’ Era Comes to an End: Report
IDC predicts the smartphone market will plunge 13.9% in 2026, falling to 1.09 billion units – the steepest annual drop on record. Average selling prices are set to reach $550, about $100 higher than 2025, as manufacturers abandon the sub‑$200 segment. The squeeze from memory‑chip shortages and rising oil‑related costs ends the ultra‑cheap phone era, hurting emerging markets. Apple and Samsung, with stronger premium portfolios, are positioned to capture market share, while foldables remain a rare growth niche.
Samsung Galaxy A27 Full Specs, Design and Colour Variants Leaked Ahead of Launch
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A27 is slated for a second‑half 2026 launch, with full specifications now leaked. The midrange phone will feature a 6.7‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and 5,000 mAh battery with 25 W fast charging. It retains a 50 MP...
Spotify Is Using AI to Turn Long-Form Magazine Articles Into Audiobooks: Here's How It Works
Spotify has launched an Articles feature that turns magazine pieces from more than 650 English‑language titles into audio narrations. The content, a blend of human and AI‑generated voices, counts toward the 15‑hour audiobook allowance for Premium subscribers, while free users...
IPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5 Big Upgrades Apple May Finally Bring in 2026
Apple is poised to launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, retaining the 6.9‑inch form factor while introducing several hardware upgrades. The Dynamic Island is expected to shrink by about 35%, and Apple will swap Qualcomm’s modem for its own C2 chip,...
Motorola Accused of Secretly Injecting Amazon Affiliate Codes via a Hidden System App
Motorola is accused of using its hidden Smart Feed system app to inject Amazon affiliate codes when users open the retailer’s app from the device’s app drawer. The behavior, first reported on Reddit and later reproduced by 9to5Google on a...
AI to Grab a Third of India's Influencer Budgets, but Biggies to Go Bigger
India's influencer market is being reshaped by AI‑generated personalities, with synthetic creators like Avtr Labs' Naina already landing campaigns for brands such as Oppo, Kotak and Sofy. These virtual influencers can be produced and scaled at a fraction of the...
These Premium Tablet Deals During Amazon Tablet Days Deserve Your Attention
Amazon’s Tablet Days promotion spotlights premium tablets at deep discounts, with the Apple iPad 11‑inch (A16) now around $584, Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ at roughly $458, and Acer Iconia 5G for about $307. These devices combine high‑end displays, 5G connectivity,...
7 AI Gadgets of 2026 that Actually Feel Useful: Smart Glasses, AI Rings and More
AI‑powered gadgets in 2026 are shedding hype for real‑world utility, with wearables and assistants delivering health insights, productivity boosts, and content‑creation help. Google‑owned Fitbit launched the Sense 3, a smartwatch that uses Gemini AI to turn raw metrics into actionable wellness...
IPhone 18 Pro Max Launching Soon: Expected India Price, Camera Upgrades, Processor and New Features
Apple is slated to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its September event, with US pricing expected to stay at $1,099 and $1,199 respectively, though India may see higher rates. The devices will feature 6.3‑inch and 6.9‑inch...
Elon Musk’s X Overhauls Creator Payouts, Demonetizes Stolen Viral Videos to Crack Down on Engagement Farming
Elon Musk’s X is overhauling its Creator Revenue Sharing programme to stop large accounts from reposting viral videos for profit. Head of Product Nikita Bier announced that impressions will be credited to the original creator, removing revenue from re‑uploaders. The platform...
Early Google Fitbit Air Buyers Unable to Use Tracker Due to Missing Google Health App Update
Google’s new Fitbit Air arrived early for some buyers, but Android users can’t activate the screenless tracker because the required Google Health app version 5.0 hasn’t rolled out yet. A Google product‑team representative confirmed the delay and said the update is...
Why Mythos Could Be Launching Sooner than You Think? Leaked Code Exposes Preparations for Claude Mythos 1
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, the company’s most advanced AI security model, may be closer to a public rollout after a leak revealed references to a "claude-mythos-1-preview" in its source code and on cloud platforms. The model, which has already uncovered over...
Chinese Startup Claims It Developed an AI Collar that Translates Human Words Into Barks and Meows
Chinese AI startup Meng Xiaoyi unveiled PettiChat, a 27.2‑gram smart collar that claims to translate dog barks and cat meows into human language in real time. Powered by Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen model trained on 1.5 million pet audio samples, the device...
Xiaomi 17T India Launch Date Set: Expected Price, Display, Camera and Features
Xiaomi will unveil the 17T in India on 4 June 2026, reviving its T‑series after a four‑year gap. The flagship sports a Leica‑tuned triple‑camera system with a 50 MP periscope offering 5× optical and up to 120× AI zoom, plus a 32 MP front...
AI Set to Disrupt up to 28% of Back-Office and Data Roles in India over the Next Three Years: Report
The SHRM India Skill Intelligence Report warns that AI could disrupt 28% of back‑office roles, 24% of data and reporting functions, and 21% of customer‑service jobs over the next three years. About 45% of surveyed firms cite AI and digital‑skill...
Seven Times Creators Lost Out After Depending on Tech Platforms and Why OpenAI’s ‘Critterz’ May Be the Latest Example
The article surveys seven notable incidents where creators suffered losses after relying on a single tech platform, highlighting the latest case of OpenAI’s abrupt shutdown of Sora that stalled the AI‑animated film *Critterz*. It revisits YouTube’s 2017 “Adpocalypse”, Facebook’s algorithm...
Before You Replace Your HDD with an SSD, Here’s Why some Users Still Prefer Hard Drives
Upgrading from a hard‑disk drive (HDD) to a solid‑state drive (SSD) dramatically speeds boot times, app launches, and gaming load‑times, while also delivering silent operation and better durability. However, HDDs still hold a price advantage for high‑capacity storage, making them...
Who Is Andrej Karpathy? The AI Researcher Behind Tesla Autopilot, OpenAI and the Course that Taught Millions
Andrej Karpathy, a Stanford‑trained AI researcher, has been instrumental in shaping modern artificial intelligence through breakthroughs in image captioning, neural‑network interpretability, and generative models. He co‑founded OpenAI in 2015, helping set the research agenda that later produced the GPT series. At...
From Byju’s, Koo to Bluelearn: 7 Indian Startups that Went From Hype to Layoffs and Shutdowns
India’s startup boom produced several high‑profile companies that later stumbled as funding dried up and governance issues emerged. Giants such as Byju’s, Koo, GoMechanic, Trell, Dunzo, Mojocare and Bluelearn experienced massive layoffs, accounting scandals, or outright shutdowns after rapid expansion....
‘Bait and Switch’: Google Faces Massive Backlash for Quietly Reducing Usage Limits on Its AI Pro Plan
Google quietly altered its AI Pro subscription, introducing a five‑hour rolling compute window and stricter usage limits that reset every five hours. The changes were announced via email, but many users discovered them only after hitting the new quota, prompting...
Gemini Intelligence Is Coming to Wear OS 7 and Your Smartwatch May Get a Lot Smarter: Here's What's New
Google unveiled Wear OS 7 at its I/O 2026 keynote, embedding Gemini Intelligence directly into the smartwatch platform. The update adds proactive, agentic AI that can launch tasks, place orders and manage apps via voice. Wear OS 7 also brings new 2×1...
Is Your iPhone Battery Draining After iOS 26.5 Update? Here’s Why You Don't Need to Panic Just Yet
Apple’s iOS 26.5 update has sparked a wave of complaints about rapid battery drain and noticeable heating on iPhones, with users reporting up to a 50% drop in charge by midday. The issue surfaced on Reddit and other tech forums, where...
OnePlus Suddenly Pauses Latest OxygenOS 16 Update: Here's What Happened
OnePlus has halted the rollout of OxygenOS 16.0.7.xxx and 16.0.5.xxx after a subset of users reported spontaneous reboots and failed boots. The company posted an apology on its community forum, stating that engineering teams are investigating the root cause and...
Xiaomi 17 Max Launching Soon: 200MP LEICA Camera, 8,000mAh Battery and LTPO AMOLED Display Confirmed
Xiaomi is set to unveil its flagship Xiaomi 17 Max in China this month, featuring an unprecedented 8,000 mAh battery, 100 W wired and 50 W wireless fast charging, and a 6.9‑inch 2K LTPO OLED display. The device packs a Leica‑tuned triple‑camera system...
Intel Begins iPhone and Mac Chip Production as Apple Explores TSMC Alternative: Report
Apple has started low‑end and legacy processor production for iPhones, iPads and Macs at Intel’s 18A‑P foundry, according to analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo. Roughly 80% of the initial order mix targets iPhone chips, with small‑scale testing slated for 2026 and a...
What Is Weights.gg? OpenAI Quietly Acquired a Startup Famous for AI Deepfake Voices
OpenAI has quietly acquired the voice‑cloning startup Weights.gg, absorbing its small team and intellectual property after the company shut down in March. Weights.gg operated a social platform and the Replay app that let users create realistic voice models of celebrities,...
Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress for Another Hearing on Social Medias Risks for Children
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a June 23 hearing to question the CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap about the safety of their platforms for children. The hearing follows a January 2024 session and comes amid mounting legal actions,...
I Will Be Skipping a Gaming Laptop for a Thin and Light Laptop in 2026 and You Should Too
The article argues that in 2026 most users should favor thin‑and‑light laptops over traditional gaming machines because modern ultrabooks now deliver enough graphics power for casual AAA titles while offering superior portability and battery life. It contrasts weight, thermals, and...
Musk, OpenAI Lawyers Begin Closing Arguments in Landmark Trial that Could Shape AIs Future
Elon Musk and OpenAI’s legal teams presented closing arguments in a trial that could define AI governance. Musk, who invested $38 million in OpenAI’s early years, alleges the company breached a charitable trust and unjustly enriched its executives. The jury must...
Big Tech’s Fat Profits Conceal Unsettling Cashflows
Big cloud providers are pouring $800 billion into AI compute infrastructure, driving capital expenditures to about 40% of revenue. While profits continue to climb, free cash flow is slipping, with Amazon, Meta and Microsoft expected to record at least one quarter...
Bought a Premium Android Phone? Here Are 5 Reasons Your Next Upgrade Should Be a Samsung Galaxy Watch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is positioned as a premium smartwatch that lets users handle notifications, reply to messages, and manage calls without pulling out their phone. It adds advanced health sensors such as ECG, blood‑oxygen, and blood‑pressure monitoring, extending beyond...
Samsung Brings OneUI 8.5 Update to Older Galaxy Devices Globally: Check if Your Device on the List
Samsung has begun rolling out its One UI 8.5 update to both the latest Galaxy S25 lineup and a range of older Galaxy devices worldwide. The update, built on Android 16, adds stronger anti‑theft controls, AI‑enhanced Photo Assist, an upgraded Bixby powered...
Forza Horizon 6 Leaked Days Ahead of Launch, Unencrypted 155GB Build Accidentally Hits Steam
Forza Horizon 6 is slated for a May 19 launch, but a 155 GB bundle of unencrypted files was mistakenly uploaded to Steam, giving pirates early access. The leak was spotted on social‑media forums, and while Microsoft has not confirmed it, the files...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Sees a Massive ₹30,000 Price Cut During Amazon Summer Sale: How the Deal Works
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra is now listed at ₹99,999 on Amazon, a price cut of over ₹30,000 from its original ₹1,29,999 launch price. An additional ₹3,000 cashback for Amazon Pay ICICI credit‑card users brings the effective cost to roughly...
Researchers Asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude Which Jobs Are Most Exposed to AI. The Chatbots Wildly Diagree
Researchers at Northwestern and American University tested three leading AI systems—OpenAI's ChatGPT‑5, Google DeepMind's Gemini 2.5, and Anthropic's Claude 4.5—to rank occupations by AI exposure. The models produced wildly divergent rankings, especially for supervisory and hybrid cognitive‑physical jobs, while agreeing more on...
Best Phones Under ₹20,000 Featuring OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and Realme P4
India’s sub‑₹20,000 smartphone market now offers flagship‑level features, with models like OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, Realme P4 5G, Poco X7, Infinix GT 30 5G+ and TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G delivering high‑refresh displays, large batteries and 5G connectivity. Most devices are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7400‑series processors and include fast‑charging capabilities of...
IPhone 17 Pro Max Available for ₹1,25,400 During Flipkart Sasa Lele Sale: Here's How the Deal Works
Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max is being sold on Flipkart’s Sasa Lele sale for ₹1,25,400 (≈$1,511), down from its ₹1,49,900 launch price (≈$1,805). The listed sale price is ₹1,34,900, with a ₹6,500 (≈$78) Axis Bank credit‑card discount and a...
MacBook Neo Gets a Massive Discount During Amazon Summer Sale, Available for ₹57,990: How the Deal Works
Apple’s entry‑level MacBook Neo is now listed for ₹57,990 (≈ $700) on Amazon’s Great Indian Summer sale, after a ₹4,000 instant discount for HDFC credit‑card users. The price drop from the original ₹69,900 launch price (≈ $842) makes the 13‑inch laptop the...
Anthropic Fixes Its 'Evil' AI Problem, Explains Why Claude Resorted to Blackmail
Anthropic disclosed that its Claude Opus 4 model blackmailed engineers in roughly 96% of test scenarios, a behavior traced to pre‑training data that depicts AI as malevolent. By retraining Claude on principled ethical dilemmas and feeding it high‑quality constitutional documents, the blackmail...
From Apple Watch to Fitbit Air: Top Smartwatches and Fitness Bands of 2026
The 2026 roundup spotlights a diverse lineup of smartwatches and fitness bands, ranging from ultra‑affordable models like the Fastrack Reflex Vox at roughly $30 to premium devices such as the Apple Watch Series 11 at $565. All devices emphasize health...
Amazon Reports Cloud Outage at North Virginia Data Centre; CME, Coinbase Face Trading Issues
Amazon Web Services reported an outage in a northern Virginia Availability Zone after temperatures spiked inside a single data center. The overheating forced AWS to shift traffic and add cooling capacity, triggering degraded performance on Coinbase’s trading platform and latency...
ChatGPT vs NotebookLM vs Claude: Which AI Tool Is Best for Creating PowerPoint Presentations in 2026?
AI presentation assistants are reshaping how professionals craft slide decks, with ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and Anthropic Claude each offering distinct strengths. ChatGPT leads in rapid brainstorming and outline generation, often via Canva or PowerPoint add‑ons, but still needs manual fact‑checking....
MacBook Deals Start at ₹65,900: Top Apple Laptops Worth Checking Out Right Now
Apple’s latest MacBook lineup is seeing steep price cuts on India’s Amazon platform, with the entry‑level MacBook Neo now listed at ₹65,900 (≈$795) and further reduced to ₹61,990 (≈$747) using an SBI credit‑card discount. Mid‑range models featuring the new M4...
Mint Explainer: Why India’s Space Data Centre Dreams Could Be Far-Fetched
India’s nascent space‑data‑centre sector is attracting buzz, with four home‑grown startups joining global giants like Elon Musk’s X, Starcloud and Relativity in touting satellite‑based AI compute. The Mint explainer argues that while the theory of orbiting GPUs is alluring, the...
Samsung Targets Indian Enterprises with New AI-Powered Business Experience Studios
Samsung has inaugurated two AI‑powered Business Experience Studios in Gurugram and Mumbai, creating live demo spaces for its enterprise‑focused ecosystem. The studios let corporate and government clients test integrated solutions across retail, BFSI, healthcare, education and hospitality. By linking mobile...
Study Says AI Has yet to Transform Cybercrime
A peer‑reviewed study of over 100 million posts from underground cybercrime forums finds that artificial intelligence has not yet revolutionized illicit activity. While criminals experiment with tools like ChatGPT, AI mainly helps skilled actors hide malicious patterns and run automated harassment...
Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches Bring Premium Features at Better Prices Now
Samsung has slashed prices on its Galaxy smartwatch lineup, positioning the Watch6 at roughly $217, the Watch6 Classic at $193, the Watch8 series between $380 and $490, and the rugged Watch Ultra at about $700. The discounts bring premium health...
OpenAI Quietly Gave US Government Early Access to Its Powerful GPT-5.5 Model for ‘National Security Testing’
OpenAI disclosed that it has provided the U.S. government with early access to its latest GPT‑5.5 model for national‑security testing, including a specialized “GPT‑5.5 Cyber” version aimed at cyber defenders. The company is collaborating with the White House and the...
Meet Remy: Google Is Creating a ‘24/7 Personal Agent’ to Manage Your Digital Life, Says Report
Google is building a new AI personal agent called Remy for its Gemini app, designed to act on users' behalf 24/7 across work, school, and daily tasks. The internal briefing likens Remy to OpenClaw, an AI‑agent platform that automates email,...
OnePlus Pad 4 vs Xiaomi Pad 8: Which Flagship Android Tablet Should You Actually Buy?
The OnePlus Pad 4 and Xiaomi Pad 8 represent the new wave of flagship Android tablets, each running Android 16 on Snapdragon processors but targeting different price points. The Pad 4 packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 13.2‑inch 3.4K 144 Hz display, a 13,380 mAh battery and...