TECHNOLOGY
Gemini AI, YouTube Shorts, and more: 6 key numbers Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed
During Alphabet’s latest earnings call, Sundar Pichai shared a flurry of big numbers — and they paint a picture of explosive growth across Google’s AI, video, and productivity platforms. Here are the six key data points he revealed:
TECHNOLOGY
How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.110.20 beta and preview on all platforms
Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.110.20 beta and preview is live with new features and fixes. Here’s how to download it on all platforms.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone 16 Pro is now available at an effective price of Rs 52,155 on Amazon: How to get the deal
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) can be purchased at an effective price of Rs. 52,155 on Amazon. The offer includes an exchange discount of up to Rs. 42,550 and an additional Rs. 7,495 off via Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card.
TECHNOLOGY
Bill Gates has a new ‘job’ at his daughter’s AI fashion startup: What is it and why is he doing this
Bill Gates joined daughter Phoebe’s startup Phia as a customer service rep for a day, showing support and gaining user insight into the AI-powered fashion platform promoting smarter shopping.
TECHNOLOGY
Haier CIVIC X11 robot vacuum cleaners launched in India: Price, features, availability
There are two models in the series: CIVIC X11 and the more advanced CIVIC X11 Pro. Both are packed with features like laser navigation, smart obstacle detection, and voice control through Google Assistant.
TECHNOLOGY
CMF Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus go on sale in India: 5 things to know
CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus are now on sale in India starting at Rs 2,699. Here's everything you need to know about features, pricing, battery life, and where to buy.
TECHNOLOGY
Lava Storm Play review: Strong performance at an entry-level price
Under Rs 10,000 price range is pretty crowded, with almost every brand offering their affordable phones in the segment. However, it is not that easy to find a phone that offers good value – even – at this price point. By the way, the phone is priced at Rs 9,999 and at this price, it offers a lot of features. .And, this is where the Lava Strom Play is trying to stand apart from the crowd – by offering good performance, a decent set of camera and battery life that will not leave people wanting for more. We used the phone for a while, and here’s what we think about the Lava Storm Play.
TECHNOLOGY
Instagram just deleted 1.35 lakh accounts and the reason will shock you
Meta also removed nearly half a million more accounts across Instagram and Facebook that were linked to these offenders. It’s one of the biggest clean-up operations the platform has done in recent times.
TECHNOLOGY
Satya Nadella announces GitHub Spark, a new AI-powered tool that will convert your ideas into apps: All the details
Satya Nadella unveils GitHub Spark, an AI tool that turns natural language ideas into full-stack apps.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp is now testing a new feature that won't let you forget to reply to a message
WhatsApp is testing a message reminder feature to help users avoid forgetting to reply, starting with Android beta users.
TECHNOLOGY
iPadOS 26 expands Stage Manager support to more iPads: What it means for iPad users
With iPadOS 26, Apple is taking multitasking on iPads to the next level — and more devices can now take advantage of Stage Manager. Here’s what’s new and what it means for your iPad:
TECHNOLOGY
Apple launches new AppleCare One plan to protect iPhone, iPad and more under one monthly plan: All the details
Apple launches AppleCare One, a single plan to protect your iPhone, iPad, and more. Covers damage, theft, battery, and 24/7 support.
TECHNOLOGY
Nothing Phone 3 buyers can save Rs 20,000 with Rs 10,000 exchange bonus and bank offer on Flipkart: Here’s how
Planning to buy the Nothing Phone 3? Avail Rs 10,000 exchange bonus plus Rs 10,000 off with bank cards. Limited-time offer on Flipkart.
TECHNOLOGY
iOS 26 beta 4: 7 new features coming to iPhones
Apple is fine-tuning iOS 26 ahead of its final release, and Beta 4 brings a mix of design tweaks and useful feature updates. From translucent menus to smarter notification summaries, here’s what’s changed:
BUSINESS
5 Indian-origin CEOs leading global tech and AI companies: Google, Perplexity AI and more
Indian-origin leaders continue to shape the future of global technology, AI, and innovation. From heading legacy giants like Google and Microsoft to building cutting-edge startups like Perplexity AI, these ten executives reflect a blend of strong academic roots and impactful leadership on the world stage. Here's a list.
TECHNOLOGY
UPI for NRIs with international mobile numbers: How to set up, supported banks, UPI apps and countries
NRIs with NRE/NRO accounts can now use UPI with international mobile numbers from 12 countries via select banks and apps.
TECHNOLOGY
Google Search’s AI Overviews now have more than 2 billion monthly users, Gemini AI close to 450 million
AI Overviews, Google Search’s AI-powered summary feature, now boasts over 2 billion monthly users, up from 1.5 billion in May. Gemini, Google’s standalone AI app, has reached 450 million monthly active users,
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI impacting every part of business as it looks to spend $85 billion on cloud, AI services
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, posted strong Q2 2025 earnings, reporting a 14% year-on-year revenue jump to $96.4 billion. CEO Sundar Pichai credited artificial intelligence for the boost
TECHNOLOGY
Aquaguard Ritz Pro review: 7 things to know about this smart purifier
Aquaguard’s first smart water purifier brings IoT, real-time tracking, and a sleek design into your kitchen. But does it justify the premium price? Here’s a six-point breakdown of the Aquaguard Ritz Pro:
TECHNOLOGY
Apple introduces iOS 26 Beta 4 update: All key changes
Apple has released the fourth beta update of its upcoming iOS 26 update for developers and beta testers. This latest update brings slight changes to the Liquid Glass redesign and the reintroduction of AI-powered notification summaries for News and Entertainment.
TECHNOLOGY
These brands sell the most number of smartphones in India
India’s smartphone market grew 7% YoY in Q2 2025, hitting 39 million shipments, says Canalys (Omdia). Wondering which brands sell most phones in India? Here are some of the top ones:
TECHNOLOGY
India’s smartphone market rebounds in Q2 2025, Vivo takes the top spot
India’s smartphone market bounced back in Q2 2025, with shipments growing 7% year-on-year to reach 39 million units, according to Canalys.
TECHNOLOGY
X starts notifying users about reduced premium pricing: Know which is the right plan for you
X has started notifying Indian users about reduced Premium subscription prices. With three tiers now available, users can choose a plan based on their posting needs, visibility goals, and budget.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta deletes over 6 lakh accounts as it steps up teen safety on Instagram, Facebook with new features
This renewed push comes amid rising pressure from regulators and lawmakers, who have criticised Meta for not doing enough to protect young users.
