How to check if your smartphone is hacked using this simple code

How to check if your smartphone is hacked using this simple code

Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025

  • Call-forwarding scams divert calls, messages, and OTPs without user knowledge.
  • Dial #21# to check if calls or messages are being forwarded to another number
  • Use ##002# to instantly disable all call forwarding on your smartphone
Poco may launch the C81 Pro soon: What to expect

Poco may launch the C81 Pro soon: What to expect

Technology | Updated: Feb 17, 2026

  • Poco C81 Pro listed on Thailand's NBTC, launch expected soon
  • Device may be a rebranded Redmi A7 Pro with similar specs
  • Poco C81 Pro likely limited to 4G, not 5G connectivity
Apple announces March 4 ‘special Apple Experience’ event: What to expect

Apple announces March 4 ‘special Apple Experience’ event: What to expect

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Apple announces a global press event for March 4, 2026
  • New MacBooks, iPads, and iPhone 17e may be unveiled
  • Event hints at hands-on experiences in New York, London, Shanghai
AI Summit: Centre open to mid-course corrections in IndiaAI Mission, says Meity secretary S Krishnan

AI Summit: Centre open to mid-course corrections in IndiaAI Mission, says Meity secretary S Krishnan

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Government open to changes in IndiaAI Mission after UNESCO report
  • Report urges expanding AI skills beyond urban, English speakers
  • Recommendations include AI risk mapping and promoting ethical AI
Former radio journalist sues Google, says AI tool cloned his voice without consent

Former radio journalist sues Google, says AI tool cloned his voice without consent

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • David Greene sues Google for allegedly copying his voice in NotebookLM.
  • Google denies claims, says voice is from a paid actor
  • Case highlights growing concerns over AI voice rights and consent
X down globally: Users report issues with login, sever connection error and more

X down globally: Users report issues with login, sever connection error and more

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • X (Twitter) users faced login and timeline issues worldwide
  • Downdetector saw a spike in outage reports Friday evening
  • No official statement from X (Twitter) on the outage yet
iPhone 16 emerges as India’s best-selling smartphone despite Q4 market slowdown

iPhone 16 emerges as India’s best-selling smartphone despite Q4 market slowdown

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • India's smartphone shipments fell 4 percent YoY in Q4 2025
  • Vivo led Q4 with 25 percent share, driven by Y-series sales
  • Apple iPhone 16 was India's top-shipped model for third quarter
Alibaba unveils major AI model upgrade ahead of DeepSeek release

Alibaba unveils major AI model upgrade ahead of DeepSeek release

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Alibaba reveals enhanced Qwen AI model with video analysis features
  • Qwen3.5 supports text, photo, and video inputs up to two hours
  • Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu offer $649M in AI user incentives
RBI approves Rajan Bajaj as MD & CEO of Slice Small Finance Bank

RBI approves Rajan Bajaj as MD & CEO of Slice Small Finance Bank

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • RBI approves Rajan Bajaj as CEO of Slice Small Finance Bank
  • Slice transitions from fintech to licensed small finance bank
  • Slice opened 4M savings accounts in its first year as a bank
Dragon Ball New Game Project “AGE 1000”: What Bandai Namco revealed

Dragon Ball New Game Project “AGE 1000”: What Bandai Namco revealed

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Bandai Namco announces Dragon Ball AGE 1000.
  • New character designed by Akira Toriyama to debut in AGE 1000
  • Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO to get massive downloadable content
Google adds Gemini-powered audio summaries to Docs for on-the-go listening

Google adds Gemini-powered audio summaries to Docs for on-the-go listening

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Google Docs adds Gemini-powered Audio Summaries for documents
  • Feature offers AI-generated spoken recaps for multitasking users
  • Audio Summaries available only to paid Google Docs subscribers
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: India's 'technical intensity' in Claude usage stands out globally

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: India's 'technical intensity' in Claude usage stands out globally

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • India is Claude AI's second largest market for productivity.
  • Anthropic opened its first India office in Bengaluru
  • Claude AI is prioritizing support for multiple Indian languages
Impossible things are possible in India, Anthropic CTO recalls Bengaluru days

Impossible things are possible in India, Anthropic CTO recalls Bengaluru days

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Anthropic opens new office in Bengaluru, led by CTO Rahul Patil
  • Patil to lead engineering, infrastructure, and security at Anthropic
  • Ex-Stripe CTO, also worked at AWS, Oracle, and Azure
LLMs getting better at end-to-end software, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei

LLMs getting better at end-to-end software, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • LLMs now handle end-to-end software workflows, says Anthropic CEO
  • AI tools trigger $300B IT stock sell-off over automation concerns
  • India seen as fertile ground for rapid AI adoption and innovation
India AI Summit: Archaic copyright laws in AI age are hurting content creators, says AAP MP Raghav Chadha

India AI Summit: Archaic copyright laws in AI age are hurting content creators, says AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • India's copyright laws need urgent updates for the AI era
  • Chadha urges fair-use reforms to support creators and innovation
  • Balanced AI regulation needed to avoid stifling growth
Anthropic announces Bengaluru office, says 'India is our second-largest market for Claude'

Anthropic announces Bengaluru office, says 'India is our second-largest market for Claude'

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Anthropic opens Bengaluru office, its second in Asia-Pacific
  • India is Claude.ai's second-largest market globally
  • New partnerships launched to boost AI use in India
Android 17 Beta starts rolling out for these devices: How to download and other details

Android 17 Beta starts rolling out for these devices: How to download and other details

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Android 17 beta now available for supported Pixel devices
  • Beta focuses on system stability, not major new features yet
  • Users can join via the Android Beta Program with a Google account
ByteDance responds to Hollywood copyright backlash with tighter Seedance safeguards

ByteDance responds to Hollywood copyright backlash with tighter Seedance safeguards

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • ByteDance to tighten safeguards on Seedance 2.0 AI video tool
  • Hollywood studios allege copyright violations by Seedance 2.0
  • Disney and Paramount sent cease-and-desist letters to ByteDance
Indian government issues warning for Google Chrome users over major security flaws; urges users to apply...

Indian government issues warning for Google Chrome users over major security flaws; urges users to apply...

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • CERT-In warns of high-risk flaw in Google Chrome browsers
  • Users urged to update Chrome to latest version for security
  • Vulnerability allows attackers to compromise unpatched systems
Explained: What Neysa AI does, why it raised $1.2 billion, and why it matters

Explained: What Neysa AI does, why it raised $1.2 billion, and why it matters

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Neysa.ai raised $1.2B led by Blackstone for AI infrastructure
  • Funds will deploy 20,000 GPUs, boosting India's AI capacity
  • Neysa offers GPU-as-a-Service, rivaling AWS and Azure for India
AirPods join iPhones in driving Apple’s India export boom to US, LatAm, Europe; over a million units shipped

AirPods join iPhones in driving Apple’s India export boom to US, LatAm, Europe; over a million units shipped

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Apple exported 1 million+ AirPods from India since August 2024
  • Foxconn's Hyderabad plant now ships 200,000 AirPods units monthly
  • India's role in Apple's supply chain grows with AirPods exports
AI Summit: CEA says AI transition 'will not happen by drift', calls for urgent reforms

AI Summit: CEA says AI transition 'will not happen by drift', calls for urgent reforms

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • India needs urgent policy action to manage AI-driven job shifts
  • Delays in reforms could reduce India's options and stability
  • Education and skill reforms are key to AI transition success
God of War Trilogy Remake announced

God of War Trilogy Remake announced

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • God of War Trilogy Remake announced by Santa Monica Studio
  • Remake is in early development
  • New game God of War: Sons of Sparta launched on PS5
New Castlevania game “Belmont’s Curse” announced: Platforms, release timeline and more

New Castlevania game “Belmont’s Curse” announced: Platforms, release timeline and more

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches in 2026 on major platforms
  • Set in 1499 Paris, play as Trevor Belmont’s successor
  • Features classic 2D platforming, new weapons and abilities
India now has 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

India now has 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • India reaches 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, second to the US
  • OpenAI launched a sub-$5 ChatGPT Go tier, free for a year in India.
  • India tops in student users of ChatGPT and Google Gemini for learning
Sarvam AI introduces Sarvam Edge, its new AI model that works on smartphones and laptops without internet

Sarvam AI introduces Sarvam Edge, its new AI model that works on smartphones and laptops without internet

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Sarvam AI launches Sarvam Edge for offline AI on devices
  • Works offline: speech recognition, translation, text-to-speech
  • Works with 10 Indian languages and needs no internet connection
Apple’s cheapest MacBook yet could launch in March with an iPhone chip

Apple’s cheapest MacBook yet could launch in March with an iPhone chip

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • Apple to launch a cheaper MacBook with A18 Pro chip in March
  • New MacBook may feature a 12.9-inch aluminium display
  • Expected to start at $699, targeting students and casual users
God of War Sons of Sparta launched: What you need to know

God of War Sons of Sparta launched: What you need to know

Technology | Updated: Feb 16, 2026

  • God of War: Sons of Sparta has launched on PS5
  • Play as young Kratos and Deimos in a canon God of War story
  • Players can upgrade weapons, unlock skills and explore Laconia
US Homeland Security is demanding names and other details of ICE critics from Meta, Google, and other tech platforms

US Homeland Security is demanding names and other details of ICE critics from Meta, Google, and other tech platforms

Technology | Updated: Feb 15, 2026

  • DHS subpoenaed tech firms for data on ICE critics
  • Meta, Google, Reddit complied with some requests for user info
  • ACLU argues subpoenas suppress speech, not just investigate crime
Android 17 brings Apple-style Handoff to Pixel and the wider Android ecosystem

Android 17 brings Apple-style Handoff to Pixel and the wider Android ecosystem

Technology | Updated: Feb 15, 2026

  • Android 17 adds system-level handoff for seamless device use
  • Users can resume tasks across phones, tablets, and Chromebooks
  • Feature depends on app support and Google account syncing