TECHNOLOGY
New iPad Air powered by M3 chipset tipped to release soon: What to expect
Apple is likely to release a new iPad Air powered by the M3 chipset in the coming weeks with notable upgrades over its predecessors.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple may delay iPhone SE 4 launch to next week, M4 MacBook Air to launch soon
Apple is set to launch the much-anticipated iPhone SE 4 as soon as next week, which is expected to mark a dramatic shift for the budget iPhone lineup. Moreover, the M4 MacBook Air is expected to launch in the coming weeks.
TECHNOLOGY
Sony’s PlayStation State of Play 2025 starts tonight: How to watch, what to expect and more
Sony has confirmed that a State of Play stream on the PlayStation Blog, is scheduled to be streamed on February 12. This marks Sony’s first major State of Play event of the year and the company confirmed that the broadcast will be over 40 minutes long.
TECHNOLOGY
FBI issues warning for Gmail users on AI phishing attacks: All the details
In a stark warning to organizations and daily Gmail consumers alike, the FBI has issued a critical warning to Gmail users, urging them to exercise extreme caution amid a wave of highly sophisticated phishing attacks as hackers are using AI to pierce Gmail security measures.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge tipped to launch in Q2 2025, here’s what you can expect
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, is just a few months away from its official debut. A new leak has confirmed its detailed specification list, showcasing the Galaxy S25 Edge display, camera, charging speed, and other features.
TECHNOLOGY
Indians and AI adoption: Twice as high as the global average in 2024, reveals Microsoft
A recent Microsoft study reveals that 65% of Indians have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, which is more than double of the global average. The survey was conducted with 15,000 teens (aged between 13 and 17) and adults, in 15 countries.
TECHNOLOGY
Oppo Find N5 design leaked via unboxing video; reveals DeepSeek integration
The Oppo Find N5, which is expected to be launched as the OnePlus Open 2 in India and other markets, is scheduled to launch in China and globally on February 20. Now, a new unboxing video has revealed the design of the smartphone alongside other key details.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy F06 to launch on tomorrow: Expected price, features and more
Samsung has confirmed that its next budget smartphone, the Galaxy F06, will be launched in India this week. It will be sold via Flipkart and will be a budget-friendly 5G option priced under Rs.10,000.
TECHNOLOGY
DeepSeek’s iOS app sending sensitive user data to Chinese servers, report claims
A cybersecurity company specialising in mobile app security has confirmed that the DeepSeek app on iPhones and iPads is sharing sensitive data over unprotected channels, which leaves user data vulnerable to anyone capable of monitoring the network traffic.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI tipped to launch its first in-house chip by the year-end to take on Nvidia
OpenAI is reportedly in the final stages of developing its silicon by aiming to finalise its first chip design soon.
TECHNOLOGY
This new WhatsApp security flaw can get your smartphones hacked: How to protect yourself and all other details
WhatsApp has warned its users of a ‘zero-click’ hack, which has till now targeted 90 users globally in over 24 countries and linked to Israeli firm Paragon Solutions. It has targeted journalists and activists, raising serious privacy and ethical concerns regarding surveillance practices.
TECHNOLOGY
PSN down for 18 hours: PlayStation Plus members get free five-day extension
Sony’s PlayStation Network users faced an abrupt outage of the online service for more than 18 hours, as gamers could not log in, play online games, or access the online store. The company has now provided a few extra days of service as compensation for this blackout.
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi 15 Ultra pre-reservations begin in China, confirmed to launch this month
Xiaomi is tipped to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, soon in China. Ahead of its official unveiling, the company has begun pre-reservations for the smartphone
TECHNOLOGY
Google’s Quick Share now lets you resume file transfers even if the connection breaks
Google is rolling out a new Quick Share feature that lets you resume file transfers even if you lose a direct connection with the other device.
BUSINESS
Nintendo Switch 2 Patents show magnetic joy-cons with mouse-like features
Nintendo Switch 2 was first revealed by a trailer from the company last month. Now, multiple patents from the company, which were published recently, suggest the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons will attach to the handheld body via magnets and could be even used like a mouse.
TECHNOLOGY
These iPhone and iPad apps are stealing your screenshot data: Report
Researchers from Kaspersky have identified a new malware that is capable of extracting sensitive information from screenshots. This security bug has been discovered in certain apps on Apple’s App Store, and it has already been distributed within certain apps on Android.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung's likely to launch the triple fold phone, expected to be called Galaxy G Fold
Samsung teased a triple-fold smartphone at its Galaxy Unpacked event last month, and a new leak now suggests that the device may be called the ‘Samsung Galaxy G Fold.’ Further, this tri-fold phone could feature a 10-inch main display.
TECHNOLOGY
Google faces antitrust probe in China: here’s why
The Chinese government has opened an antitrust probe into Google. Interestingly, Google’s search and internet services have been blocked in China since 2010, and this move comes in response to new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
TECHNOLOGY
Upcoming smartphone launches in February 2025 in India: iQOO Neo 10R, Vivo V50, and more phones launching this month
While January 2025 saw plenty of smartphone launches, it is time to look forward to bigger things in February. This month will get people excited, especially with multiple device launches planned. From budget-friendly options to premium flagships, February’s smartphone launches are shaping up to be diverse and feature-packed.
TECHNOLOGY
Nothing Phone 3a may come with an iPhone-like Camera control button
Nothing has teased a new abstract image, which appears to show the side profile of the upcoming Nothing Phone 3a with a mystery button. This new button is speculated to offer a quick shutter functionality, similar to the latest iPhone 16 models.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp Israeli spyware alert: What is it, users affected and other details
WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware firm Paragon Solutions of targeting 90 users in more than two dozen countries. This spyware has particularly targeted attacks on journalists and other civil society members exploiting vulnerabilities on users’ devices.
TECHNOLOGY
Google Pixel 9a spotted on another certification website, hints at specifications ahead of launch
Google’s next budget smartphone, the Pixel 9a, is tipped to launch in the first quarter of 2025. Now, the upcoming smartphone has appeared on the EMVCo certification website, revealing a few details about it.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G tipped to launch in March: Expected price, specifications
Samsung is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy M56 5G and the Galaxy A36 5G, in the Indian and global markets. Both devices have been spotted on various benchmarking websites and are confirmed to run One UI 7 out of the box.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI’s chief research officer thinks response to DeepSeek has been ‘overblown’, here’s why
Mark Chen, Open AI’s chief research officer, has positively admired DeepSeek, which has grabbed global attention since last month and emerged as a big rival to ChatGPT. However, he also feels that the huge reaction to it has been a bit unwarranted and it still needs some polishing.
