Apple may skip iPhone 18 launch at the September event

Apple may skip iPhone 18 launch at the September event

Technology | Updated: Jan 30, 2026

  • Apple may drop its standard iPhone model from its lineup as early as next year
  • Future launches could be staggered, with Pro models debuting in the fall
  • New iPhone Air may replace standard model, emphasizing thinness and lightness
EvoFox Deck 2 gamepad review: Designed for gamers with cloud gaming in mind

EvoFox Deck 2 gamepad review: Designed for gamers with cloud gaming in mind

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • EvoFox Deck 2 turns smartphones into handheld gaming consoles
  • Supports Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch
  • Physical controls, key mapping, and macros improve gameplay.
Nothing launches Phone (4a), (4a) Pro with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 144Hz display: Price, key features

Nothing launches Phone (4a), (4a) Pro with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 144Hz display: Price, key features

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Nothing launches Phone (4a) and 4a Pro with transparent design
  • Phone (4a) Pro features 140x Ultra Zoom and advanced Glyph Matrix
  • Sales start March 13 in India, prices from Rs 24,999 after offers
Got a new SIM card, eSIM or swapped your SIM? Here’s what to know about SMS, UPI, OTPs and bank transactions

Got a new SIM card, eSIM or swapped your SIM? Here’s what to know about SMS, UPI, OTPs and bank transactions

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • TRAI mandates 24-hour SMS block after SIM swap to prevent fraud
  • Banking OTPs and UPI app logins may not work during this period
  • SMS services resume automatically after 24 hours
Oppo K14 5G to launch in India on March 9, key specifications and features revealed

Oppo K14 5G to launch in India on March 9, key specifications and features revealed

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Oppo K14 5G launches in India on March 9 via Flipkart
  • Features 120Hz display, 50MP AI camera, and 7,000mAh battery
  • Powered by Dimensity 6300, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage
Asus introduces V501 Desktop and AiO V400 series PC range in India: Price, specifications, and more

Asus introduces V501 Desktop and AiO V400 series PC range in India: Price, specifications, and more

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Asus launches V501 desktops and AiO V400 series in India
  • V501 starts at Rs 42,990, AiO V400 from Rs 67,990
  • V501 and AiO V470 now available; V501MV, AiO V440 out mid-March
Microsoft Build 2026 announced: Check dates, expected announcements and more

Microsoft Build 2026 announced: Check dates, expected announcements and more

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Microsoft Build 2026 set for June 2-3 in San Francisco
  • Event to focus on AI, cloud, and new developer tools
  • Attendance limited to 2,500 for a more interactive experience
Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech giants push back on Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklisting

Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech giants push back on Pentagon’s Anthropic blacklisting

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Tech giants urge Pentagon to reconsider Anthropic's risk label
  • Industry warns punitive labels could harm AI partnerships
  • Anthropic's dispute highlights rising tension over AI access
From Project Loon to laser internet: Alphabet spin-off Taara eyes deeper India telco partnerships

From Project Loon to laser internet: Alphabet spin-off Taara eyes deeper India telco partnerships

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Taara expands laser-based high-speed data tech with Indian telcos
  • Taara's tech provides fibre-like speeds in hard-to-reach areas
  • Taara aims to enhance telecom in 20 countries
Why defense tech companies are asking employees to stop using Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot

Why defense tech companies are asking employees to stop using Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • US labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk for defense projects
  • Defense firms halt use of Claude AI to ensure compliance
  • Lockheed Martin and others are removing Claude from their systems
Google expands Gemini 3 lineup with budget-focused 3.1 Flash-Lite model

Google expands Gemini 3 lineup with budget-focused 3.1 Flash-Lite model

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Google unveils Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, its fastest, cheapest AI model
  • Flash-Lite costs $0.25 per million input tokens, $1.50 for output
  • Model offers 2.5x faster response and adjustable reasoning levels
AI contracts start at $10 million while traditional deals run into hundreds of millions: Cognizant CFO

AI contracts start at $10 million while traditional deals run into hundreds of millions: Cognizant CFO

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • AI contracts are $8-12M, smaller than traditional IT deals
  • AI adoption is moving from experiments to real business impact
  • AI-led work is becoming a key growth driver for IT services firms
ECI to meet social media firms on poll misinformation, deepfakes ahead of state polls

ECI to meet social media firms on poll misinformation, deepfakes ahead of state polls

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • ECI to meet social media firms on March 11 over election content
  • Discussions on misinformation, deepfakes, and content monitoring
  • Meeting held ahead of elections in five states and territories
realme launches Narzo Power 5G in India with 10,001mAh battery, starting at Rs 23,999

realme launches Narzo Power 5G in India with 10,001mAh battery, starting at Rs 23,999

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • realme launches NARZO Power 5G with a 10,001mAh battery in India
  • Features 144Hz AMOLED display, 80W fast charging, and IP69 rating
  • Starts at Rs 23,999, available March 5 on realme site and Amazon
Amazon cuts over 100 jobs in robotics division as it shifts warehouse automation strategy

Amazon cuts over 100 jobs in robotics division as it shifts warehouse automation strategy

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Amazon laid off over 100 employees from its robotics division.
  • Robotics remains a strategic priority despite the job cuts.
  • Amazon is shifting focus to new warehouse automation projects.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health chatbot struggles to identify urgent medical cases, study reveals

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health chatbot struggles to identify urgent medical cases, study reveals

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Study: OpenAI's health chatbot often downplays emergencies
  • ChatGPT Health under-triaged 51.6% of emergency cases
  • Experts call for more AI testing before medical triage use
Anthropic CEO slams OpenAI’s Pentagon deal as ‘safety theatre’

Anthropic CEO slams OpenAI’s Pentagon deal as ‘safety theatre’

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Anthropic criticizes OpenAI's defense deal over ethical concerns
  • OpenAI allows "all lawful use," Anthropic wanted stricter limits
  • ChatGPT uninstalls surged after OpenAI's Pentagon agreement
Ionic Wealth crosses $1 billion AUM, with laser focus on mid-level wealth customers

Ionic Wealth crosses $1 billion AUM, with laser focus on mid-level wealth customers

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Ionic Wealth crosses $1 billion AUM in under two years
  • Targets investors with Rs 1-25 crore investible surplus
  • Launched AI-powered virtual assistant for personalised planning
Goat Brand Labs puts Pepe innerwear business up for sale; XYXX and Damensch also feel the squeeze

Goat Brand Labs puts Pepe innerwear business up for sale; XYXX and Damensch also feel the squeeze

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Goat Brand Labs seeks buyers for Pepe Jeans Innerfashion brand
  • Innerwear brands face slow growth, inventory, and demand issues
  • D2C innerwear sector faces funding delays and exits
Google sued by family who claim Gemini AI pushed son toward suicide and violence

Google sued by family who claim Gemini AI pushed son toward suicide and violence

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Google faces wrongful death lawsuit over Gemini chatbot's role
  • Lawsuit claims Gemini reinforced user's dangerous delusions
  • Google denies claims Gemini referred users to crisis hotlines
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select review: A safe upgrade with smart choices

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select review: A safe upgrade with smart choices

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers 4K streaming at Rs 5,499 in India
  • No Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6, or sideloading support
  • Alexa voice control and Ambient Experience enhance usability
Fino Payments Bank's digital transactions slide amid mounting regulatory heat

Fino Payments Bank's digital transactions slide amid mounting regulatory heat

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Fino Payments Bank's UPI transactions dropped over 50% in 2 months
  • CEO's arrest and regulatory action intensified the bank's crisis
  • Digital revenue and transaction value have sharply declined
Why the MacBook Neo could be Apple’s smartest Mac bet in years

Why the MacBook Neo could be Apple’s smartest Mac bet in years

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • Apple may launch a MacBook Neo aimed at everyday users
  • A lower-priced MacBook could attract students and families
  • Design and pricing could make MacBook Neo a strong Windows rival
Google overhauls Play Store policies: Lower app commissions, external billing, Third-party app stores

Google overhauls Play Store policies: Lower app commissions, external billing, Third-party app stores

Technology | Updated: Mar 05, 2026

  • App developers can guide users to their own websites for purchases
  • Third-party app stores can register for easier installation flow
  • New Play Store fee structure to begin in June 2026 and roll out globally by September 2027
Apple MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5: What you get for paying Rs 50,000 extra

Apple MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5: What you get for paying Rs 50,000 extra

Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026

  • Apple launches MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 in India
  • Neo starts at Rs 69,900, Air M5 at Rs 1,19,900
  • Air M5 offers more RAM, storage, and a larger display
Apple unveils new affordable MacBook Neo with A18 Pro processor, 13-Inch Liquid Retina display: Price, key features

Apple unveils new affordable MacBook Neo with A18 Pro processor, 13-Inch Liquid Retina display: Price, key features

Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026

  • Apple unveils MacBook Neo, starting at Rs 69,900 in India
  • Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and A18 Pro chip
  • Offers up to 16 hours battery life and fanless silent design
India’s TWS market sees a mild growth in 2025, Q4 sees the biggest jump: Report

India’s TWS market sees a mild growth in 2025, Q4 sees the biggest jump: Report

Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026

  • India's TWS earbuds market grew 1% YoY in 2025
  • Festive demand and AI features drove 12% YoY growth in Q4 2025
  • OnePlus and Realme saw over 20% YoY shipment growth
OpenAI announces GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals, improved accuracy and smoother conversations

OpenAI announces GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals, improved accuracy and smoother conversations

Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026

  • OpenAI launches GPT-5.3 Instant with improved conversation flow
  • Update reduces refusals, boosts accuracy, and concise answers
  • GPT-5.3 Instant available in ChatGPT and API from March 3, 2026
Elon Musk’s X spins off messaging into separate X Chat app

Elon Musk’s X spins off messaging into separate X Chat app

Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026

  • X releases beta version of X Chat app for iOS, limited to 1,000 users
  • App aims for end-to-end encryption but security concerns remain
  • Voice calls and verified badges are still being developed
MacBook Air M5 vs MacbBook Air M4: How the two popular laptops compare

MacBook Air M5 vs MacbBook Air M4: How the two popular laptops compare

Technology | Updated: Mar 04, 2026

  • MacBook Air M5 gets faster chip, double storage, and higher price
  • Design, display, and ports remain unchanged from M4 model
  • AI and SSD speeds improved, but battery life stays the same