New iPhone 18 Pro Max Prototype Leak Gives a First Look at Apple's New, Smaller Dynamic Island
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup may feature a dramatically smaller Dynamic Island, potentially shrinking the pill‑shaped cutout by up to 35 % according to leaked CAD renders. The redesign hinges on moving Face ID sensors under the display, offering a cleaner top‑screen profile without major chassis changes. Apple also plans four new Pantone‑matched colors and upgrades such as the A20 Pro chip, a 5,100‑5,200 mAh battery for the Pro Max, and enhanced camera hardware. If accurate, the Dynamic Island reduction would be the most visible visual change in this generation.
IPhone 17 Just Overthrew iPhone 17 Pro Max, Claims the Title of World's Best-Selling Phone in Q1 2026
Apple’s iPhone 17 claimed the title of world’s best‑selling smartphone in Q1 2026, securing roughly 6% of global unit sales and overtaking the pricier iPhone 17 Pro Max. The surge follows Apple’s September upgrade that added a 120 Hz display and 256 GB base storage, narrowing the...
Flipkart and Amazon Sale: Top Smartphone Deals Including iPhone 17, Pixel 10 and OnePlus Nord 6
Flipkart and Amazon are launching summer sales in early May, with Amazon beginning on May 8 and Flipkart on May 9, and offering early‑access deals for select devices. The promotions feature steep discounts on flagship smartphones, including Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at ₹94,999 (~$1,145)...
Vivo X300 Ultra, X300 FE Launching in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications and Features
Vivo is set to launch two new smartphones in India – the flagship X300 Ultra and the mid‑range X300 FE. The Ultra packs a 200 MP primary camera, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, a 6,600 mAh battery...
OnePlus Summer Sale Announced: Top Discounts on OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13, Nord Series, Tablets and TWS
OnePlus launched its Summer Sale on May 8, offering instant bank discounts and no‑cost EMI across smartphones, tablets and audio gear on OnePlus.in, its Experience Stores and major e‑commerce sites. Flagship OnePlus 15 now costs ₹73,999 (≈$892) after a ₹4,000 discount, while...
Check Out Every Major Smarphone Launch in May Including Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo X9 Ultra, and OnePlus Nord CE 6
India’s smartphone market is set for a busy May, with Vivo, OnePlus and Oppo unveiling multiple high‑end models. Vivo will launch the X300 Ultra and X300 FE on May 6, featuring a 200 MP primary sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 7,000 mAh battery. OnePlus...
IOS 27 Releasing Soon: Compatible iPhones, Massive Siri Overhaul, and Deep AI Camera Integration
Apple will unveil iOS 27 at the September WWDC keynote, with a developer beta expected shortly after and a public rollout timed to follow the new iPhone launch. The update is positioned as a "Snow Leopard‑style" refinement, emphasizing performance gains and...
OnePlus Nord CE6, CE 6 Lite India Launch Soon: Expected Price, Specs and Features
OnePlus will unveil its Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite in India on May 7, introducing refreshed designs, larger displays and upgraded internals. The CE 6 packs a 6.78‑inch 1.5K AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, 8,000 mAh battery and 80 W fast charging, while the Lite...
Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 Review: A Well-Rounded Entry-Level Instant Camera
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 13, priced at roughly $102 (₹8,499), is the latest entry‑level instant camera aimed at casual shooters. It retains the series’ minimalist point‑and‑shoot design while adding a dedicated self‑timer with 2‑second and 10‑second options, making group shots and selfies...
AI Is Changing Cyber Offense and Defense, Says US Council of Advisers on Science & Technology Member, David Sacks
David Sacks, former White House crypto and AI czar, said AI models are tools—not doomsday devices—that will reshape cyber offense and defense. He highlighted OpenAI's GPT‑5.5‑cyber completing a multi‑step attack simulation, signaling that frontier models can automate vulnerability discovery and...
Delhi Govt Plans to Partner with Tech Companies, Start-Ups for AI Tools in Various Fields
The Delhi government’s IT department announced a call for AI solutions from technology firms, start‑ups, and research institutions to improve governance, health, education, air‑quality monitoring, and mobility. Participants must demonstrate commercially available tools with proven public‑service track records and will...
AI-Led Discovery of Long-Standing Banking Vulnerabilities a Wake-Up Call World: NIELIT Director
AI researchers have identified banking system flaws that have existed for roughly 27 years, initially exposing vulnerabilities in U.S. banks and prompting a global alarm. Sheetal Chopra, director of India’s NIELIT, warned that the discovery underscores how quickly artificial intelligence can...
Roblox to Require Facial Scans for Children Under 16 in Indonesia Due to New Social Media Rules
Roblox announced that all Indonesian users under 16 will be required to submit a video selfie for facial‑age verification, complying with new government rules that ban minors from unrestricted digital platforms. The company will automatically reclassify roughly 23 million accounts into...
OpenAI Says India Is the Biggest Market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 Model: Here Are the Top Trends
OpenAI reports that India has become the largest market for its newly launched ChatGPT Images 2.0 model, with rapid adoption among young users. The AI‑driven image generator is being used for self‑expression, pop‑culture aesthetics, and localized content in Hindi and other...
The AP Interview: Ukraine Bets on Battlefield AI as the Race for Weapons Autonomy Intensifies
Ukraine is fast‑tracking artificial‑intelligence tools to keep pace with Russia’s larger forces, launching a Defense AI Center to coordinate over 2,000 domestic defense firms. AI‑enabled drones have already supported more than 20,000 missions in three months, handling logistics, medical evacuations...
OnePlus Pad 4 Launch Live: OnePlus Pad 4 with 13.2-inch Display Launched in India
OnePlus unveiled the Pad 4 in India, featuring a 13.2‑inch 3.4K LCD panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The tablet ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, a 13,380 mAh battery and 80 W...
Rockstar Games Boss Drops Major GTA 6 Pricing Hint, Claims Game Will Cost 'Way Less' Than Its Actual Value
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that Grand Theft Auto VI will be priced "way less" than its perceived value, emphasizing a shift toward lower AAA game prices. He noted the industry trend of $70‑$80 price points but said Rockstar will...
Goa Govt Unveils Draft AI Policy with Aim to Position State as Global Hub for High-Tech Innovation
The Goa government released a draft Artificial Intelligence policy within 50 days, aiming to position the state as a global high‑tech hub. The policy, called "Goa AI Mission 2027," focuses on AI skilling, startup promotion, research infrastructure, and sector‑wide adoption in...
Apple Confirms iOS Weather App Outage: Is It Working Now? What We Know
Apple confirmed that its native Weather app experienced a service disruption on Tuesday, affecting millions of iPhone users across the United States. The outage began around 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time and was resolved by 2:30 p.m., lasting roughly three hours and 45...
The Supreme Court Seems Likely to Shut Down a Lawsuit by Falun Gong over Ciscos Aid to China
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to dismiss the Falun Gong lawsuit accusing Cisco of providing technology that enabled persecution in China. The case hinges on whether Cisco can be held liable under the Alien Tort Statute and the Torture...
MeitY Flags VPN Providers, Intermediaries Enabling Access to Blocked Betting and Prediction Platforms: Check Advisory
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an advisory directing VPN providers and other intermediaries to block access to illegal online betting and prediction‑market platforms such as Polymarket. The notice highlights that users are bypassing Indian restrictions by...
Flipkart 'Sasa Lele' Sale Dates Announced: IPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Deals and Bank Offers Revealed
Flipkart announced its "Sasa Lele" summer sale for May 9 2026, with Plus and Black members getting early access on May 8. The platform is offering a 10% discount for SBI credit‑card users and a 15% discount for Black members, plus a 5%...
MacBook Prices Slashed: These Premium Apple Laptops Are Affordable Now
Apple has slashed prices on its latest MacBook lineup, making premium laptops more affordable for a broader audience. The 13‑inch MacBook Neo now costs roughly $820, while the 2025 MacBook Air with the M4 chip is priced around $1,160. Higher‑end...
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Launched in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 144Hz Display: Check Price and Specs
Lenovo has introduced the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 in India, a 13‑inch 3.5K tablet powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and equipped with AI‑enhanced features. The device launches at ₹39,999 (≈$480) with a limited‑time ₹3,000 discount, bringing the effective price...
You Can Now Save Your Aadhaar Card Directly on Google Wallet: Check Step-by-Step Guide
Google has teamed with India’s UIDAI to let users add their Aadhaar card as a verifiable credential in Google Wallet. The digital ID is stored encrypted on the phone and supports selective disclosure, so only required data—such as age—can be shared....
Top 5 Thin and Light Laptops Under 1.5kg in India: From Apple MacBook Air M5 to Lenovo Yoga Slim 7
A new roundup spotlights the five thinnest laptops under 1.5 kg available in India, ranging from the ASUS Zenbook S14 at ₹130,990 (~$1,580) to the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro at ₹212,790 (~$2,560). The list highlights premium features such as 3K OLED panels, AI‑focused...
Nearly Half of Governments to Deploy AI at Scale, but Face Execution Hurdles: KPMG Report
The KPMG Global Tech Report 2026 finds that 48% of government organisations plan to move AI use cases into production at scale within the next year, yet 43% are already hitting execution roadblocks. Surveyed leaders cite siloed data, limited cybersecurity maturity...
Germany Suspects Russia Is Behind Signal Phishing that Targeted Top Officials
German prosecutors are probing a suspected Russian‑backed phishing campaign that compromised roughly 300 Signal accounts belonging to high‑level politicians, military officials and journalists. The attackers used a counterfeit Signal security chatbot to trick victims into entering PINs or scanning QR...
Iran War Disrupts the Circuit Board Supply Chain, Raises Costs for Tech Firms
The Iran‑Saudi conflict has crippled the Jubail petrochemical complex, cutting off roughly 70% of the world’s high‑purity polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin used for printed circuit board (PCB) laminates. As a result, PCB prices surged up to 40% in April, while...
Former Meta Executive Warns ‘Nothing Would Ever Be the Same’, Builds AI Tools to Help Gen Z Find Work
Former Meta Business AI head Clara Shih warns that the entry‑level job market is the weakest it has been in 37 years, as AI agents increasingly replace human tasks. Drawing on two decades of AI experience at Meta, Salesforce and...
From Foldable iPhone to AI Glasses, Apple's New CEO Is Preparing an Aggressive 10-Product Launch Cycle: Report
John Ternus will assume the role of Apple CEO on September 1, inheriting what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman calls the most aggressive hardware pipeline in the company’s history. He is slated to oversee the launch of roughly ten entirely new product categories...
Xiaomi Pad 8 Review: Should You Spend ₹33,999 on This Tablet?
Xiaomi’s new Pad 8 tablet retails for ₹33,999 (≈$408) in India and targets mobile professionals who need a lightweight, bright device for writing and media consumption. It packs a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, a 144 Hz 11.2‑inch IPS LCD with HDR10, and...
Mint Explainer | As India Forms AI Policy Panel, What It Means for Startups
India has launched the AI Governance and Economic Group (Aigeg), an inter‑ministerial advisory body designed to coordinate artificial‑intelligence policy across ministries. Today’s AI startups operate under a patchwork of regulations, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, the Information...
ChatGPT GPT-5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7 vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: How Does OpenAI's Latest Model Compare Against Rivals?
OpenAI unveiled GPT‑5.5 this week, touting faster coding, stronger agentic abilities, and expanded scientific research features. In head‑to‑head benchmarks, the model topped 15 categories, beating Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.7 and Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro in efficiency and tool use, but it fell short...
ASUS Launches ExpertBook Ultra, P5, and P3 Laptops in India with Intel Core Ultra Processors
ASUS has introduced three new ExpertBook models—Ultra, P5 and P3—in India, targeting enterprise users. The flagship Ultra starts at ₹239,990 (≈ $2,900) and boasts a 14‑inch 3K OLED display, up to an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPU, 64 GB LPDDR5X RAM and...
Apple's 20th Edition iPhone: Micro-Curved Display, New Battery Tech, A21 Chip and Expected Upgrades
Apple is reportedly developing a 20th Edition iPhone featuring a quad‑curved, all‑glass display that eliminates the Dynamic Island and selfie‑camera cutout. The device would use Samsung’s COE OLED panel, an under‑screen camera, and a pure‑silicon‑anode battery for higher brightness and longer...
After DeepSeek V4 Launch, US Accuses Chinese AI Labs of Using 'Unauthorized Distillation' To Clone Western Tech
The United States has issued a diplomatic cable accusing Chinese AI firms—including DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax—of unauthorized model distillation that copies U.S. proprietary technology. The allegation comes days after DeepSeek unveiled its V4 model, which it says matches the...
I Gave OpenAI’s New ChatGPT Images 2.0 Ten Impossible Prompts to Test Its Limits, and the Results Are Stunning
OpenAI unveiled Image 2.0, its latest AI photo‑editing engine, positioning it alongside top rivals like Gemini, Seedream and Qwen. The author stress‑tested the model with ten highly specific prompts ranging from multilingual billboards to precise clock faces and complex scene transformations....
Big Screen and Long Battery Matter for Streaming on the Go, These 5 Tablets Get Both Right
The article spotlights five tablets that excel at on‑the‑go streaming by pairing large, high‑resolution displays with extended battery life. It emphasizes that bigger screens and longer runtimes make binge‑watching more comfortable and immersive. The author, Amit Rahi, draws on seven...
Apple to Supercharge Delayed iPhone 18 with Massive RAM Upgrade and Next-Gen 2nm Processor: Report
Apple is likely to postpone the standard iPhone 18 to early 2027, but the delayed model could debut with a substantial hardware refresh. Leaks suggest a 12 GB RAM configuration, matching the iPhone 17 Pro, and a new A20 processor built on TSMC’s 2 nm...
AI Smart Glasses Will Help Visually Impaired Runners Take on the London Marathon
Visually impaired runners are using AI‑powered Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses to navigate the London Marathon, receiving live audio cues about landmarks, distance and pace while still hearing their human guides. The glasses combine a front‑facing camera, AI analysis and...
DeepSeek Is Back: China's AI Claims to Surpass ChatGPT and Gemini in Key Benchmarks
Chinese startup DeepSeek unveiled preview versions of its DeepSeek‑V4 series, offering a Pro model with 1.6 trillion parameters and a Flash variant with 284 billion. Both models support an unprecedented one‑million‑token context window and three reasoning modes tailored for everyday, high‑complexity, and...
Singapore Emerging as Neutral Ground as AI Firms Navigate Sino-US Rivalry
Singapore is rebranding itself as a neutral AI hub amid intensifying U.S.-China tech rivalry. Chinese startups such as Topview are relocating to sidestep government oversight, while U.S. firms seek talent without the friction of tightened H‑1B rules. The city‑state offers...
India Needs Digital Identity for Every Device and Stronger AI-Led Cyber Defence to Curb Threats: Experts
At the Cyber Security India Expo, experts urged India to assign a digital identity to every networked device and to bolster AI-driven cyber defenses. Lt General Madhavan Unnikrishnan Nair argued that device identities are crucial for accountability and protection of...
Turkish Parliament Passes Bill to Restrict Social Media Access for Under-15s
Turkey’s parliament approved a bill that forces social‑media platforms to block users under 15, install age‑verification systems and provide parental‑control tools. The legislation, prompted by a recent school shooting, requires rapid removal of harmful content and imposes penalties such as...
One Tech Tip: Logging on at a Cafe? Privacy and Security Guidelines for Remote Workers
Remote work has become commonplace, prompting many employees to log in from cafés, co‑working spaces, and airport lounges. While public Wi‑Fi offers convenience, it exposes users to data‑theft, shoulder‑surfing, and rogue network attacks. Experts advise using screen‑privacy filters, mobile hotspots,...
Trapped in an Elevator? AI System at Namo Bharat Stations Can Raise Alarm in 60 Seconds
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has deployed an AI‑powered system that can detect commuters trapped in elevators at Namo Bharat stations within 60 seconds and automatically alert the Operations Control Centre. The solution uses existing CCTV cameras, processes...
Software Makers Best May Not Be Good Enough as AI Fears Mount
Salesforce is set to post its fastest quarterly revenue growth in three years, up 12.5% to $9.83 billion, while ServiceNow and Workday also report solid gains. Despite the earnings beat, the broader software‑services index has fallen about 16% this year, lagging...
Top Tablets Under ₹25,000 in 2026: OnePlus to Lenovo Picks with Great Performance and Battery Life
A new roundup highlights the top tablets available in India for under ₹25,000 (≈$305) in 2026, featuring models from Lenovo, OnePlus and Redmi. The list emphasizes strong performance specs such as MediaTek Dimensity and Helio processors, 8 GB RAM, and storage up...
Morgan Stanley: Agentic AI Shifts Value From GPUs to CPUs and Memory, Creating up to $60bn Incremental CPU TAM by...
Morgan Stanley’s latest research warns that the next wave of AI – termed “agentic” AI – will shift economic value from GPUs to the broader server stack, especially CPUs and memory. Multi‑step autonomous agents require extensive orchestration, making CPUs the...