Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to debut with a 1-inch 200MP Leica camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, AMOLED display, fast charging, and premium build, targeting flagship smartphone buyers.
WhatsApp is testing a new Meta AI-powered Status photo editor that lets users restyle and animate images directly inside the app. The feature, now spotted on iOS and Android beta, aims to make creative photo editing easier, faster, and accessible to everyday users without needing outside apps.
Ahead of its launch on January 6, a fresh leak has shed some light on what the upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ 5G might cost. Moreover, the company has also revealed the expected camera and performance details of the smartphone.
Google’s Gemini has rapidly gained AI market share, climbing from 5% to 18% in just one year, signaling a major shift in generative AI usage as ChatGPT loses dominance. A new phase in the AI race is unfolding, and users are exploring alternatives that are easier, faster, and built into everyday apps.
Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij has revealed that GTA games set in Tokyo, Rio and Moscow were once discussed, but the studio chose to stick with American settings to avoid risking the franchise’s global appeal and financial success.
Apple’s foldable iPhone may feature a smaller outer display by design, prioritising a 4:3 unfolded screen optimised for multitasking and an iPad-like experience over traditional phone use.
Apple Intelligence in China must pass a strict regulatory test involving 2,000 sensitive questions and refuse at least 95 percent of them, reflecting the country’s tight controls on AI-generated information.
Mark Zuckerberg has been renovating and expanding his Palo Alto residential compound for nearly eight years, causing frustration among neighbors. To ease tensions, he gifted noise cancelling headphones, donuts, and sparkling wine. Here’s the story behind the peace offering and the growing debate over his multiple property projects.
Scanning a restaurant menu QR code feels quick and harmless, but in 2025, fake QR scams are silently stealing personal and financial details, warns a report by the New York Post. Here’s what can go wrong when you scan, and how to spot tampered codes before it costs you money or privacy.
Google has added a Photo Sphere-inspired Panorama mode to the Pixel 8 series via a Pixel Camera update, offering guided capture, Night Sight support, and improved image stitching.
Smartphone cameras in 2025 have reached a point where strong photography is no longer limited to premium flagships. Several budget and mid-range phones now deliver reliable stills and video, making them suitable for everyday shooting, social media, and even light content creation. Here are five budget camera phones launched in 2025 that stand out for their imaging performance.
India’s cybersecurity agency has flagged serious motherboard vulnerabilities that could allow attackers with physical access to bypass protections on Windows PCs, urging users and organisations to install vendor updates.
A global memory chip shortage in late 2025 is driving up the cost of smartphones and laptops, and the effects could last until 2027, says IDC. The shortage is happening as chip makers prioritize AI memory production, leaving everyday devices facing higher prices and limited upgrades in 2026.
FAAMNG companies reported an 18% YoY uptick in hiring in specialised roles in India, with another 3,000-5,000 active job openings.
Slack doesn’t offer a Wrapped-style recap for 2025, but users can still access workspace analytics to check message rankings. Here’s a simple, feature-style breakdown of how to find out who sent the most Slack messages at your workplace this year.
A public disagreement between Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun has reignited debate over whether general intelligence truly exists, with Hassabis calling LeCun’s claims “plain incorrect” and defending the idea of broadly general intelligence in humans and AI.
AI tools are transforming everyday work in 2025 by simplifying research, writing, design, video editing, and presentations, helping users save time through faster, more efficient, and repeatable digital workflows.
Microsoft has denied rumors about rewriting Windows in Rust after a viral job post sparked confusion online. The company clarified it is working on research to build tools that help migrate old C and C++ codebases to memory safe languages like Rust, not rebuilding the Windows operating system itself.
Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp policy banning rival AI chatbots, citing concerns that the move may harm competition while favouring Meta’s own AI services.
A widespread online scam is targeting Indian vehicle owners using fake RTO e-Challan websites and local phone numbers to steal card and banking details. Here’s how the scam works and what you can do to protect yourself.
Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with Groq, hired its founder and president, and acquired assets reportedly valued at $20 billion, giving it access to alternative AI chip technology without fully acquiring the company.
Whether the government’s regulatory reset will help make India a global gaming powerhouse or simply shift users, capital, and talent elsewhere remains an open question.
Apple discontinued 25 products in 2025 across iPhones, iPads, Macs, wearables and accessories, marking the end of the iPhone SE line, the decline of the Plus models, and a broader shift towards a more streamlined hardware portfolio.
WhatsApp is testing new features that show connected peripherals like the Apple Watch more clearly and introduce a simpler, more detailed interface for clearing chat messages and managing storage.
A 2025 AI year-ender on GPT-5 and Claude 4, AI search wars, China’s open models, chip geopolitics, copyright fights, and India’s BharatGen push.
