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Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Subtly smart, seriously good

TECHNOLOGY

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Subtly smart, seriously good

The AirPods Pro 3 are not flashy, not gimmicky, just deeply functional. You buy them once, and they quietly make every part of your day better — whether it’s a run, a call, a meeting, or a moment of peace on a flight. This is perhaps one of the best products to come out of Cupertino in recent years.

Apple iPhone Air review: A breath of fresh air

TECHNOLOGY

Apple iPhone Air review: A breath of fresh air

The iPhone Air is Apple flexing its design muscles. It’s thin, it’s durable, it’s a joy to use — but it’s also overpriced and compromised. The “Air” moniker, though, has never felt more appropriate.

Apple Watch Series 11 review: Familiarity breeds comfort

TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watch Series 11 review: Familiarity breeds comfort

The Apple Watch Series 11 doesn’t reinvent the wheel. It doesn’t need to. What it does is refine everything that makes the Apple Watch useful: better battery life, stronger connectivity, smarter health features, tougher glass.

Qualcomm eyes wider AI reach in India with affordable 5G and smart devices

TECHNOLOGY

Qualcomm eyes wider AI reach in India with affordable 5G and smart devices

Chris Patrick, senior vice president and GM for mobile handsets at Qualcomm, highlighted the company’s decades-long mission to “connect the unconnected” and bring advanced technology to large populations at affordable price points.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The foldable that can convert skeptics into believers

TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: The foldable that can convert skeptics into believers

For years, I dismissed foldables as flashy experiments destined for enthusiasts. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has changed that. It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable than its predecessors. It nails multitasking in a way slab phones simply can’t.

Meta Ray-Ban review: The glasses that are quite a spectacle

TECHNOLOGY

Meta Ray-Ban review: The glasses that are quite a spectacle

If you’re sceptical about smart glasses, I get it — I was too. But if you’re willing to be an early adopter and mindful about when and where you wear them, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses might just surprise you.

Google Pixel 10 Pro review: All about AI and not cameras

TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel 10 Pro review: All about AI and not cameras

The Pixel 10 Pro is a fascinating phone because it marks a philosophical shift. Google isn’t gunning for the “best camera phone” badge anymore — that crown has already slipped. Instead, it’s chasing the “best AI phone” title.

Apple and AI: Why slow but steady strategy might actually be the right play

TECHNOLOGY

Apple and AI: Why slow but steady strategy might actually be the right play

Unlike Google and Samsung, which can’t stop shouting about their assistant-driven future, Apple kept its references to “Apple Intelligence” muted.

IBM’s Quantum Computing bet: From New York labs to India’s classrooms

TECHNOLOGY

IBM’s Quantum Computing bet: From New York labs to India’s classrooms

India has bet heavily on quantum technologies, with government programmes, university curricula, and startups all pulling in the same direction. IBM has positioned itself as a keystone in that ecosystem.

IBM’s game plan on using AI to change the global sports fan experience

TECHNOLOGY

IBM’s game plan on using AI to change the global sports fan experience

For over 30 years, IBM has infused AI, cloud, and data into sports like Wimbledon, Masters, and Formula 1 experiences.

10 years of Google Pixel: The 'camera king' that hasn't mastered the game of phones

TECHNOLOGY

10 years of Google Pixel: The 'camera king' that hasn't mastered the game of phones

Ten years in, the Pixel story is one of photographic brilliance without dominance. Google changed how we take photos but never cracked how to sell phones at scale

Google Pixel’s AI features put iPhone on the back foot: Can Apple respond?

TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel’s AI features put iPhone on the back foot: Can Apple respond?

The iPhone, Apple’s most important product, is suddenly lagging behind its rivals at exactly the moment consumers are beginning to see AI’s value in day-to-day use.

MC Exclusive: Nothing looking to manufacture audio products in India, confirms CEO Carl Pei

TECHNOLOGY

MC Exclusive: Nothing looking to manufacture audio products in India, confirms CEO Carl Pei

Nothing CEO Carl Pei revealed that after smartphones, the company is looking to make audio products locally, marking a significant expansion beyond smartphones.

macOS Tahoe (26) beta review: Polished, personal, powerful

TECHNOLOGY

macOS Tahoe (26) beta review: Polished, personal, powerful

From practical phone-calling features to powerful Spotlight upgrades and automation tools that actually feel usable, Tahoe is more than a cosmetic refresh.

iPadOS 26 review: The iPad finally gets its Mac moment

TECHNOLOGY

iPadOS 26 review: The iPad finally gets its Mac moment

This year’s update introduces full-fledged windowing, actual Mac-style multitasking that finally lets you treat the iPad like the productivity device Apple always said it could be.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review: The effortless page-turner

TECHNOLOGY

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review: The effortless page-turner

At Rs 16,999, the Paperwhite isn’t cheap. But it’s also not trying to be a mass-market entertainment device. It’s a dedicated reading tool for people who love books, and it earns its place through focus, longevity, and clarity.

Nothing Phone (3) review: A bold and confident flagship debut

TECHNOLOGY

Nothing Phone (3) review: A bold and confident flagship debut

Nothing Phone (3) doesn’t chase specs—it chooses its battles, and wins some of them. It is the first flagship from Nothing and manages to deliver impressive results.

The Day The Riffs Died: How Rock n’ Roll faded from the charts

ENTERTAINMENT

The Day The Riffs Died: How Rock n’ Roll faded from the charts

Apple Music’s Top 500 most-streamed songs of the last decade show that rock music barely registers for Gen Z. It all about Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B now. Not a single new rock anthem cracked the top tier

Can Nothing do something about Apple’s dominance in the Indian premium phone market?

TECHNOLOGY

Can Nothing do something about Apple’s dominance in the Indian premium phone market?

Consumers buying Rs 80,000+ phones aren’t just looking at specs; they’re investing in longevity, resale value, and brand credibility. Nothing has an uphill battle

Nothing Phone (3) First Impressions: Goes beyond the bold look

TECHNOLOGY

Nothing Phone (3) First Impressions: Goes beyond the bold look

Here's our initial impressions of Nothing Phone 3 that recently launched at an event in London.

Nothing unveils Headphone (1) with ANC, 35 hours of battery life, transparent design: Price and other details

TECHNOLOGY

Nothing unveils Headphone (1) with ANC, 35 hours of battery life, transparent design: Price and other details

Nothing has launched its Headphone (1) with ANC and transparent design

Nothing launches Phone (3), its first premium phone in India: Price, features, and more

TECHNOLOGY

Nothing launches Phone (3), its first premium phone in India: Price, features, and more

Nothng has launched its most premium smartphone -- Phone (3) in india at a starting price of Rs 79,999.

The AI browser wars have begun: How it may change the way you use the internet and why Google might finally feel the heat

TECHNOLOGY

The AI browser wars have begun: How it may change the way you use the internet and why Google might finally feel the heat

AI isn’t just a layer bolted onto these browsers, it is the new architecture. We’ve gone from tabs and bookmarks to autonomous agents and dynamic workflows.

Why iPadOS 26 can make the iPad a suitable MacBook replacement

TECHNOLOGY

Why iPadOS 26 can make the iPad a suitable MacBook replacement

This year’s update delivers a nice blend of desktop-class features and touch-first design, bringing the iPad closer than ever to being a legitimate MacBook alternative.

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