Sandip Chakraborty

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.

TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 tipped to cost the same as the predecessors, to be powered by Exynos 2500 SoC

After launching the S25 series globally, Samsung is gearing upto to launch the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 in the coming months. Moreover, these two foldables could be powered by the unannounced Exynos 2500 chipset.

TECHNOLOGY

GTA 6 launch date leaked: This is when Rockstar Games is planning to launch the game

According to a new report, Grand Theft Auto VI, or GTA 6, is tipped for release on September 17, 2025, coinciding with the 12th anniversary of its predecessor. The game is scheduled to debut on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and could have a starting price of $100 for the standard edition.

TECHNOLOGY

Xiaomi 15 Ultra listed on the US FCC database: Expected colours, RAM and storage variants

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to go official in China next month, with the global unveiling expected during MWC Barcelona in March. Now, the global variant of the smartphone has been listed on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website

TECHNOLOGY

Garmin announces workaround for the ‘blue triangle of death’ issue: Here’s how you can fix it

Since the last two days, many Garmin smartwatch users have reported that their devices have stopped working or are stuck in a boot loop with a blue triangle being displayed on the screen. However, the company has now acknowledged this issue and released an official fix.

TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Galaxy S25 to become more affordable, here's how

Samsung recently launched its Galaxy S25 series in India and global markets, with the base Galaxy S25 only available in 256GB and 512GB storage configurations. However, the company is reportedly planning to launch a new 128GB variant at a lower price.

TECHNOLOGY

Vivo V50 tipped to launch in India next month: Check expected design, price, specifications, and more

Vivo is expected to launch the V50 in India in the third week of February. Moreover, it is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and could have a starting price of less than Rs 40,000.

TECHNOLOGY

Meta AI will now answer queries based on data collected from Facebook and Instagram activity

Meta AI chatbot is becoming more useful with the company’s latest AI update, with the introduction of the new Memory Boost feature. Next, Personalized recommendations, will allow the chatbot to remember several things from Facebook and Instagram to answer customized queries.

TECHNOLOGY

Infinix Smart 9 HD with 90Hz screen, 5,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs, and more

Infinix has launched its latest budget smartphone, Smart 9 HD, at an introductory price of Rs 6,199. The device comes with a 90 Hz display, a MediaTek Helio G50 chipset, a 13 MP primary camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery.

TECHNOLOGY

Google shares how its smartphones are built to last

In a new blog post, Google has shared insights into its rigorous durability testing practices for the Pixel smartphones. The company has also shared two incredible stories of Pixel 6a, where the smartphones survived extreme conditions, demonstrating their rigidity.

TECHNOLOGY

Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.3 with Genemoji support and new improvements: All the details

Apple has publicly released macOS Sequoia 15.3, the third major update to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system, for eligible MacBooks. It finally brings the AI emoji generator and other improvements, which include enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates.

TECHNOLOGY

GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Price, expected major changes, release date, and other details we know so far

Grand Theft Auto VI, or GTA 6, is set to release this year and promises major upgrades over its predecessor, which was released over a decade ago. Due to rising game development costs, the game is also rumoured to be significantly pricier than its predecessors.

TECHNOLOGY

Google introduces Identity Check theft protection, currently available for Pixel and Samsung smartphones

Google has launched a new feature called Identity Check, which will help protect sensitive information on the phone. It is currently available for Android 15, and once activated, it will ask users for biometrics to access sensitive information.

TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s next-generation CarPlay has been delayed: Here’s what is happening

Apple revealed the next generation of CarPlay during the WWDC 2022 keynote and promised a 2024 release, which is now delayed. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant has confirmed that it is still working with several automakers to launch CarPlay 2 soon.

BUSINESS

Google makes Circle to Search more enhanced with one tap actions and AI overviews: All the details

Google has announced new features for its popular Circle To search feature, which will first arrive with the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series. This includes AI overviews and one tap actions, and it will be available to other Android smartphones by the end of this year.

TECHNOLOGY

Samsung teases its first tri-fold smartphone, expected to be released in second half of 2025

After Huwaei launched the world’s first tri-folding smartphone with three inner displays, Samsung has teased its first tri-fold phone at the latest Galaxy Unpacked event, which could arrive in the third quarter of 2025.

TECHNOLOGY

Truecaller introduces Android-like live caller ID for iPhones: Here’s how it works

Truecaller is one of the most popular caller ID apps used by more than 291 million users in India. Now the app developers have rolled out a new update with iOS 18.2 that brings real-time caller ID support for iPhone users.

TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 17 'Air' design leaks hint at Google Pixel-like camera module

A new leak reveals that the phone will have a rectangular camera bump housing a single camera lens, similar to the latest Pixel smartphones.

TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel 11 series and Pixel 10a already in the works, to have bear-themed codenames

The Google Pixel 11 series will likely launch sometime in the second half of 2026 and will reportedly run on the upcoming Tensor G6 chipset. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10a is largely expected to run on the Tensor G4 SoC.

TECHNOLOGY

Samsung confirms One UI 7 release timeline for all Galaxy S series smartphones: All the details

Samsung is scheduled to host its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 on January 22, where the Galaxy S25 series is confirmed to launch. Ahead of the official unveiling, the South Korean tech giant has officially revealed the rollout timeline of One UI 7 for all Galaxy S-series phones.

TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus Open 2 tipped to come with 50W wireless charging support, offer solid water resistance

The Oppo Find N5, widely expected to arrive as the OnePlus Open 2 in global markets, is now confirmed to come with wireless charging support. Moreover, the foldable will offer an IPX9 rating for water resistance.

TECHNOLOGY

GTA 6 trailer sparks fan theories about possible release date

More than a year has passed since Rockstar released the first trailer of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6. However, the company may have finally dropped a hint that could signal the arrival of the long-anticipated second GTA 6 trailer.

TECHNOLOGY

Android 16 tipped to launch in Q2 2025, beta 1 to arrive this week

Google is ready to push out beta versions of Android 16 before it can launch the stable version in the coming months.