The notable exception to this trend was credit and debit card spending, which is online sales driven. The card spending has also been hit by UPI's popularity, which also hit record highs in December
With seasonal headwinds clouding reported numbers, investors are likely to look past the quarter and focus on management commentary around CY26 budgets and AI monetisation timelines
The first Total War game to be set in ancient China allows you to build your empire as a larger-than-life Warlord.
Marvel's Blade is being developed by Arkane Studios, well-known for games like Dishonored and Deathloop.
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that allows users to add background music to photo carousel posts. The update brings audio to multi-image posts without turning them into videos, offering both regular users and creators a new way to share moments more expressively.
BSNL has launched Voice over Wi-Fi or VoWiFi services across all telecom circles in India. The feature enables users to make calls and send messages using Wi-Fi instead of mobile networks, helping improve connectivity in homes, offices and remote regions with weak signal coverage.
Apple is expected to introduce a low-cost MacBook in 2026, aimed at students and everyday users who currently rely on Chromebooks, budget Windows laptops or iPads with keyboards. Powered by the A18 Pro chip, the new MacBook could deliver strong everyday performance, long battery life and macOS at a significantly lower price than the MacBook Air.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal was spotted wearing a mystery brain-tracking gadget on Raj Shamani’s podcast. The device, called Temple, is experimental, self-tested for a year, and debated by experts online.
Arattai has officially expanded to Android TV, bringing video calls and meetings to smart TVs with a New Year update. Announced by Zoho Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu, the new app is designed to offer a richer video calling experience on larger screens, with more updates planned through 2026.
A Google engineer revealed that Claude Code solved in one hour a coding task Google teams had been working on for a year. Her viral post has sparked fresh debate on AI coding speed and innovation.
An old video of Elon Musk saying he wouldn’t trust Bill Gates to babysit his kids is viral again. The remark links back to Gates’ past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and their ongoing feud over USAID.
Fresh leaks suggest Samsung will keep prices unchanged for its 2026 flagship phones, including the Galaxy S26 series and next-generation foldables. The Galaxy S26 lineup is tipped to launch in late February, followed by lighter and more refined Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 models later in the year.
Scientists in Hong Kong have created an advanced electronic skin that enables robots to sense touch and respond to pain in a way that closely mirrors human reflexes. By mimicking how biological nerves process pressure and injury, the technology could make future humanoid robots safer, faster to react and more suitable for working alongside people.
GTA Online’s holiday update brings a new Progen Luiva supercar, wider access to the Vapid FMJ MK V, free festive items, a complimentary helicopter and several limited-time bonuses. Players logging in during the event window can unlock vehicles, earn boosted payouts and collect exclusive holiday cosmetics.
Apple is preparing a broad iPad refresh in 2026, starting with a new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip, followed by an A19-based entry-level iPad and a significantly upgraded iPad mini with OLED. While most changes focus on internal improvements, the iPad mini stands out as the most meaningful update of the year.
Apple’s next iPhone processor could come with an unprecedented cost jump. Supply-chain reports suggest the A20 chip, expected to power the iPhone 18 lineup, may cost Apple as much as $280 per unit as it moves to TSMC’s 2-nanometre manufacturing process.
Elon Musk has pushed back against criticism of X’s AI chatbot Grok, saying users who generate illegal content using the tool will face the same consequences as those who upload unlawful material directly. His comments come amid a sharp warning from the Indian government over the spread of obscene and AI-generated content on the platform.
As AI chatbots become part of everyday work and personal routines, it is important to understand their limits. Tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini and others are designed to assist, not replace judgement or authority. Asking the wrong questions can lead to unreliable answers, privacy risks, or misplaced trust. Here are six things you should avoid asking AI chatbots, explained in detail.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot has triggered backlash after users generated sexualised images of minors and women on X, raising concerns over safeguards, platform responsibility, and AI content moderation worldwide.
Rather than being a visual gimmick, Dynamic Island is Apple’s attempt to make multitasking feel lighter and more contextual. It reduces interruptions, keeps essential information visible and turns a necessary hardware cutout into something genuinely useful.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the AI conversation in 2026 must move past quality debates and focus on how people use AI tools to create meaningful real-world impact.
January 2026 is set to see multiple smartphone launches in India, including the Realme 16 Pro series, Poco M8 lineup and OnePlus Turbo models, targeting different price segments and user needs.
iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass visuals, deeper personalisation, and smarter AI features that benefit from quick setup.
Microsoft appears to be preparing new tactics to keep users from leaving Edge. New flags spotted in Edge Canary suggest the browser may soon intercept attempts to download OpenAI’s upcoming ChatGPT Atlas browser on Windows, echoing the same strategies Microsoft already uses against Google Chrome.
The investment frenzy over AI played a key role in driving Asian stocks’ outperformance versus their global peers last year
