Android 17 Beta coming soon: Here’s what Android users can expect
Technology | Updated: Feb 11, 2026
- Android 17 Beta 1 to launch soon, focusing on bug fixes and performance upgrades
- Beta rollout expected first for eligible Google Pixel devices
- New UI may add blur effects, split quick settings, and app lock tool.
Maha Shivaratri 2026: 10 prompts to create custom Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati images using Google Gemini Pro
Technology | Updated: Feb 13, 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 falls on February 15 with midnight puja
- Devotees use AI tools to create custom Lord Shiva, Parvati images
- Prompts create cosmic, devotional digital art for the festival
Lava Bold N2 India launch teased on Amazon, design and colour options revealed
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Lava Bold N2 teased on Amazon with dual rear cameras
- Phone to launch soon in black and silver color options
- Specs, price, and launch date yet to be announced
Fresh Motorola Edge 70 Fusion renders reveal full design and colours: Expected features
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Motorola Edge 70 Fusion renders reveal slim, curved design
- Specs: 6.78" AMOLED, 12GB RAM, 7000mAh battery
- Features 50MP main camera, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset
Elon Musk on the future of programming: ‘Coding may not exist as a profession by...’
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Elon Musk predicts AI may end most coding jobs by 2026.
- AI may create efficient machine code, skipping traditional programming languages.
- Musk's comments spark debate on whether coding will disappear or evolve
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 lineup now go live for pre-reserve in India: Expected specifications, features
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Samsung to unveil Galaxy S26 series and Buds 4 at Unpacked 2026
- Pre-reservations open in India with Rs 999 refundable fee
- Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 200MP camera
Ubisoft workers strike as employees protest cuts and return-to-office rules
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Over 1,200 Ubisoft workers in France staged a three-day strike
- Strikers demand a 10% pay rise and a four-day work week
- Ubisoft faces unrest over layoffs, office mandates, project cuts
Lava Yuva Star 3 with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz display, IP64 rating launched in India: Price, specs
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Lava Yuva Star 3 launched in India at Rs 7,499
- Features 6.75-inch HD+ display, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
- Runs Android 15 Go Edition, 5000mAh battery, IP64 rating
CynLr’s 10-second learning robots highlight scale-up challenge in deep tech robotics
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- CynLr reveals robots that quickly learn to handle new objects
- Audi and others test CynLr's Object Intelligence platform
- CynLr aims to raise $75M by 2028 to scale production and team
WhatsApp, Telegram blocked in Russia, pushing millions towards state-backed alternative
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- WhatsApp blocked in Russia, affecting up to 100 million users
- Move pushes users toward state-backed Max messaging app
- Telegram also restricted; Facebook and Instagram remain banned
HP launches new DeskJet all-in-one printers for home users in India with Wi-Fi at a starting price of Rs 6,999
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- HP launches new DeskJet all-in-one printers in India for home and student use
- Printers offer wireless setup, scanning, copying, and cost-efficient printing
- Prices start at Rs 6,999; available at HP World stores and online
Hackers created a Google Gemini clone using 100,000 prompts: Here’s how Google stopped it
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Hackers tried to clone Google's Gemini AI using over 100,000 crafted prompts
- Google blocked offending accounts and added safeguards to prevent future attacks
- AI models are prone to extraction attacks due to their interactive nature.
Instagram is not an addiction but more like bingeing on Netflix shows, Adam Mosseri tells court
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Instagram chief Mosseri says excessive use isn't clinical addiction
- Mosseri testified that protecting minors is a priority for Instagram
- Instagram restricted cosmetic surgery-like filters due to wellbeing concerns
Google brings Fitbit AI health coach for iPhone users and five new countries
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Fitbit's AI health coach now available to iOS users in public preview
- Gemini coach offers fitness, sleep, and wellness tips for Premium users
- Rollout expands to UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore in English
Google Pixel 10a store page hints at FaceTime compatibility, but there’s a catch
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Google Pixel 10a launches Feb 18, teasing design but no specs revealed yet
- Pixel 10a pre-order page hints at FaceTime use, sparking speculation
- FaceTime support likely refers to web-link access, not a native Android app
Safe-harbour loss will likely be case-specific, not for entire platform
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Government to decide liability for deepfake content on a case-by-case basis
- Safe harbour removal will follow legal process, not applied mechanically
- Platforms must label AI-generated content and act on unlawful material
Google to change how you search and shop online in 2026
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Google search will become more conversational and interactive by 2026
- AI chat ads will be clearly marked as sponsored.
- Direct Offers lets brands show discounts and rewards to ready-to-buy shoppers.
Panasonic unveils 57 new AC models in India with dust control feature, price starts at Rs 32,490
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Panasonic launches 57 new AC models for extreme heat and dust in India
- DustBuster tech reverses fan to clear dust, boosting cooling efficiency
- Models feature smart controls, air purification, and start at Rs 32,490
Asus Zenbook S16, Zenbook 14 and new Vivobook with AMD Ryzen AI chips go on sale in India
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- ASUS launches Zenbook and Vivobook laptops with AMD Ryzen AI 400 series in India
- Zenbook S16 starts at ₹1,69,990, Zenbook 14 at ₹1,15,990, Vivobook 15 at ₹62,990
- All models have built-in AI and are available at major retail channels.
Google DeepMind's Pushmeet Kohli explains why India is in perfect position to leverage AI | Read full Q&A
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- AI speeds up science and democratizes research worldwide, including India.
- AlphaFold by Google DeepMind transformed protein research, benefiting millions globally.
- India poised to harness AI for healthcare, agriculture, and innovation
AI's biggest potential is in democratization of science: Google DeepMind's Pushmeet Kohli
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- AI can democratize science by cutting costs and barriers for global researchers
- AlphaFold offers instant protein structure analysis, benefiting many scientists.
- AI aids vaccine, treatment development, and global problem-solving.
OpenAI is making the same mistake Facebook did, researcher says as she quits over ChatGPT ads
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Zoë Hitzig resigned from OpenAI over concerns about ads in ChatGPT
- She warns ads could risk user trust and privacy, comparing OpenAI to Facebook
- OpenAI says ads won't influence answers or appear in sensitive conversations
Russia moves to fully block WhatsApp, pushes users toward state-backed messaging app
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Russia to block WhatsApp, urges users to switch to state-backed MAX app
- WhatsApp claims MAX enables surveillance; Russian media denies it
- WhatsApp's future in Russia hinges on Meta complying with local laws.
Elon Musk says senior executives' exits are reorganisation, not crisis
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Six of xAI's 12 co-founders have exited, with Musk citing organizational fit
- Musk said departures were not voluntary and xAI is hiring aggressively
- xAI faces regulatory scrutiny, plans IPO after SpaceX acquisition
Most powerful programming language of the future isn’t C++ or Python, it’s..., says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Jensen Huang says English may become the most powerful programming language.
- AI lets users create apps and automate tasks using natural language prompts.
- This shift could make software creation accessible to non-coders.
Microsoft rushes to patch actively exploited security bugs in Windows, Office
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Microsoft issued urgent security updates for Windows and Office to fix zero-day flaws.
- Hackers can exploit these bugs through malicious links or Office files easily.
- Update immediately as technical exploit details are now public.
X is offering flat 50% discount on Premium subscription plans: Discounted price and other details
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- X offers a 50% discount on Premium plans in India for a limited time
- Discount applies to Basic, Premium, and Premium+ tiers for first two months
- Paid features: verification, fewer ads, creator tools, Grok AI access
Anthropic makes its move on ChatGPT as it opens Claude’s core tools to free users
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Claude's free tier now allows file creation, connectors, and skills access
- Free users can generate Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PDF files in Claude
- Anthropic aims to attract users preferring subscriptions over ad-supported AI
Apple rolls out iOS 26.3 with easier Android transfers, new weather wallpapers, and key security fixes
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- iOS 26.3 adds easier iPhone-to-Android transfer and new Weather wallpapers
- Update patches major security flaws, including one exploited in the wild
- New privacy setting limits carrier location tracking on select iPhones
Google Pixel 9a gets a price cut ahead of Pixel 10a launch: Here's how much it costs now
Technology | Updated: Feb 12, 2026
- Pixel 9a receives Rs 10,000 price cut in India across major retail platforms
- New prices: Rs 39,999 for 128GB, Rs 44,999 for 256GB variant
- Pixel 9a offers better mid-range value ahead of Pixel 10a launch