TECHNOLOGY
Why the MacBook Neo could be Apple’s smartest Mac bet in years
Apple does not often leave obvious gaps in its lineup. But in the Mac range, one has lingered for years. With the MacBook Neo, the company may finally address the missing middle — and, in the process, pull a fresh wave of users deeper into its ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY
Tablets are ready for prime time, says Xiaomi ahead of Pad 8 launch
As the global tablet market regains momentum, Xiaomi is positioning its upcoming Pad 8 as more than a secondary screen. Company executives argue that shifting workloads, rising AI demands and changing work habits have made tablets viable primary machines — at prices far below traditional laptops.
TECHNOLOGY
How Macs have emerged as preferred developer machines at some Indian SaaS startups
The move to Mac-first is less about brand preference and more about adapting infrastructure to the realities of modern, AI-driven software development.
LIFESTYLE
OPINION | Life in the Age of Subscriptions: We don’t buy, we just auto-renew
What started as convenience has turned into a permanent monthly tax on entertainment, software, and simply existing online. From streaming sports to cloud storage, modern digital life is less about choice and more about recurring payments
TECHNOLOGY
Why Google needs to conquer the AI browser battle to win the big AI war
New tools from OpenAI, Perplexity and others haven’t meaningfully changed how people browse the web. Google’s decision to bake Gemini directly into Chrome could finally shift that balance — and determine who really wins the AI platform war.
WORLD
OPINION | A Club Living On Echoes: The long fade of Manchester United
Michael Carrick’s appointment as manager and the subsequent victory against Manchester City triggered another wave of hope among the faithful. A lesson the fans should have internalised by now is that a swallow doesn’t make a summer
TECHNOLOGY
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review: Shows why smart glasses are ready to go mainstream
Smart glasses are slowly moving from novelty to something more practical. Meta’s second-generation Ray-Ban glasses don’t reinvent the category, but they refine it with better battery life, improved video, and more AI features.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple and Google’s AI partnership, explained: What it means for users, the two tech giants, and good ol' Siri
Apple has confirmed a multi-year AI partnership with Google, bringing Gemini models to the heart of Siri and Apple Intelligence. The deal raises big questions about privacy, competition and Apple’s long-term AI strategy. Here’s a clear, question-and-answer breakdown of what the agreement means for Apple, Google and users.
TECHNOLOGY
One year from Deepseek: Market panic, muted impact, and the AI shock that wasn't
When DeepSeek burst onto the global AI scene last year, it rattled markets and challenged assumptions about US dominance in artificial intelligence. Almost a year later, the panic has faded. Western tech stocks have surged, DeepSeek’s updates have landed quietly, and the conversation has shifted. So what changed, and why has the feared disruption not materialised?
TECHNOLOGY
The A–Z of Tech in 2025: AI everywhere, foldables finally growing up, Sundar Pichai, and more
AI baked into everything, phones getting thinner while software got heavier, and tech giants revealing their personalities a little too clearly. This A–Z isn’t about specs or press releases. It’s about the moments, habits, and annoyances that actually shaped how technology felt this year.
TECHNOLOGY
Neosapien Neo 1 review: A really interesting AI wearable
Not a gimmick. Not a toy. A quiet, slightly unusual, occasionally brilliant assistant that remembers so you don’t have to.
TECHNOLOGY
Explained: How Google’s Disco browser wants to replace your tabs with AI tools
TECHNOLOGY
Apple rolls out hypertension notifications for Watch users in India
Apple has switched on its hypertension notifications feature in India, giving millions of Apple Watch users a new way to catch signs of chronic high blood pressure early.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch review: The outlier that delivers where it counts
Why Apple’s most confusing laptop is quietly the most interesting one. The 14-inch MacBook Pro has the latest processor and it shows in its day-to-day performance. But should you buy it?
TECHNOLOGY
ChatGPT at 3: How it became the front door to the internet
Three years after launch, ChatGPT has not replaced the internet. It has reorganised it. The way people search, learn, decide and even complain has shifted in many ways.
TECHNOLOGY
AI is becoming a ‘hygiene factor’, but quality will define premium phones, says Oppo's head of product strategy
As AI becomes a baseline expectation for users, Oppo believes the winners will be the brands that show — not just tell — how it makes everyday life easier.
TECHNOLOGY
Sonos Arc Ultra + Sonos Sub 4 review: A blend of power and elegance
This is Sonos flexing its engineering muscle, showing it can go toe-to-toe with Bose, Samsung, and Sony while looking relatively better doing it.
TECHNOLOGY
Inside Apple’s enterprise playbook for Mac: Smarter AI, lower costs, and greener performance
Apple executives say businesses across industries are embracing the new M5-powered Macs for their AI performance, lower energy use, and ease of management.
TECHNOLOGY
Adobe bets big on GenStudio, AI agents and agile marketing as enterprises move from ‘playground to production’
In a conversation with Moneycontrol, Varun Parmar, General Manager for Adobe GenStudio and Firefly for Enterprise, outlined how generative AI, workflow automation and “agile marketing” are reshaping the way brands operate.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review: Still the ultimate flex
The iPhone 17 Pro Max doesn’t scream innovation. It whispers confidence. It’s Apple doubling down on the fundamentals — screen, camera, performance, and battery — and doing them better than almost anyone else.
TECHNOLOGY
Adobe MAX 2025: Shantanu Narayen says ‘creativity is everywhere’ as Adobe goes all-in on AI
At Adobe MAX 2025 in Los Angeles, Adobe signalled a decisive shift: creativity is entering a new era powered by artificial intelligence. CEO Shantanu Narayen declared that “creativity is everywhere”, and laid out how the company’s toolset is evolving to match that ambition.
TECHNOLOGY
‘India at the heart of IBM’s hybrid cloud and AI strategy’, says Asia Pacific head
IBM is placing India at the centre of its global innovation map, with the country now emerging as a key engine for its hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum computing efforts.
TECHNOLOGY
How OpenAI is quietly becoming the Apple of Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT is quietly turning into an ecosystem, a walled garden where your AI doesn’t just answer questions but remembers, anticipates, and integrates across everything you do online.
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.
