Poco M8 5G India launch teased, back design also revealed: Expected specifications
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Poco M8 5G teased as slimmest and lightest phone in its segment
- Flipkart microsite confirms Poco M8 5G will be sold online
- Specs: 6.77" OLED, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, priced under Rs 15,000
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to come with major camera enhancements, with new lens coating
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series expected to launch globally in February 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature new lens coating to reduce lens flare in photos
- Camera upgrades enhance skin accuracy and image quality in diverse lighting
iPhone 17 camera with iOS 26 update: What’s new and how to click smarter
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- iOS 26 Camera app gets major visual and usability updates
- New two-tab layout simplifies mode selection and access to advanced controls
- AirPods can now trigger the camera shutter for hands-free photos and videos
How to use the new 8x optical zoom on iPhone 17 Pro and what makes it different
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- iPhone 17 Pro debuts Apple's longest-ever 8x optical zoom at 200mm focal length
- All rear cameras now capture 48MP images for consistent zoom quality.
- New telephoto lens: ƒ/2.8 aperture, 8x zoom, improved low-light performance
OnePlus 16 camera specifications leaked; likely to borrow the setup from Oppo Find N6
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- OnePlus 16 may feature a 200MP telephoto camera, per early leaks
- Camera hardware could match Oppo Find N6, marking closer brand collaboration
- Details on processor, battery, and launch timeline remain unknown
Making Fitness your New Year resolution? Here are 5 gadgets that will help you meet the goal
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Fitness tech in 2026 helps users sustain healthy habits with smart devices
- Wearables, smart scales, and massage guns provide personalized tracking and recovery.
- Home workout systems and wireless earbuds boost discipline and focus
iPhone 17 selfie camera lets you switch orientation without touching the phone, here’s how
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- iPhone 17's new 18MP front camera uses a square sensor for flexible orientation
- Users can change framing modes without rotating their phones
- Camera app adds instant rotation controls, improving selfies and video creation
Want sharper iPhone photos? Start by choosing the right camera format
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- HEIF format saves space and keeps quality high for everyday iPhone photos
- Use ProRAW for detailed edits and night shots, but files are much larger
- Shoot videos in 4K for sharpness and smooth motion, ideal for social media posts
AI features Indians used most in 2025, and the skills 2026 will lean on
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- AI became widely used in daily life across India in 2025
- Voice to text, real-time transcription, and AI photo editing saw major adoption
- Top skills for 2026: communication, creativity, digital savvy, adaptability, empathy
Oppo Pad 5 India launch confirmed, Flipkart listing gives first official glimpse
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Oppo Pad 5 confirmed for India launch via Flipkart listing
- Tablet has 2.8K display, 10,050mAh battery, and MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip
- Stylus support, up to 16GB RAM, and fast charging included
iPhone Camera Control Explained: How the button works and how to customise It
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- iPhone 17 adds pressure-sensitive Camera Control button for photos and videos
- Camera Control has haptic feedback, adjustable settings, and third-party app support.
- Customize or disable button functions and sensitivity in Accessibility settings.
Why you could end up paying more for your next smartphone or PC in 2026
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- AI data centers boost memory chip demand, causing supply crunch until 2027
- Smartphone and PC prices may rise in 2026 as memory costs increase
- IDC warns global device shipments could shrink, with specs upgrades slowing
How to draft and send emails directly from Google Docs without switching tabs
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Google Docs now allows drafting, formatting, and collaborating on emails for Gmail.
- Docs' Email draft block offers structured fields for recipients, subject, and body.
- Users can preview and send emails directly from Docs, keeping a record of drafts
Is OpenAI making a smart pen called Gumdrop? Here’s what the report says
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- OpenAI rumored to be developing an AI-powered pen called Gumdrop.
- The pen may convert handwritten and spoken notes to digital text using ChatGPT.
- Foxconn may produce the device in Vietnam.
Apple supply chain on alert after cyberattack hits China-based manufacturing partner
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Apple supplier in China suffers cyberattack, exposing production-line data
- Internal audits ongoing; breach scope and supplier identity undisclosed
- Apple requires suppliers to strengthen cybersecurity after such incidents
Indian IT eyes revival in 2026 as AI projects move from proof of concept to execution
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- India's IT sector eyes a 2026 revival driven by AI execution, not hiring sprees
- AI-led delivery and outcome-based pricing are reshaping IT operating models
- Growth now hinges on efficiency, execution, and digital transformation, not headcount.
Microsoft study reveals list of 40 jobs AI will replace in 2026: Check if yours is in the list
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- AI is transforming workplace tasks, affecting language and data analysis roles.
- Microsoft study found 40 jobs highly susceptible to AI automation by 2026
- Adapting skills to work with AI will be crucial for career survival
Beware before you click, forward or reply to the Happy New Year message you just received could be a scam: Here’s what you should know
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Police warn of New Year scam messages with malicious links on WhatsApp and SMS
- Scammers use festive greetings to steal personal info and access accounts
- Avoid clicking unknown links or sharing sensitive info in New Year messages
Epic Games is offering the entire Trine game series for free on December 31
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Epic Games Store offers Trine Classic Collection free on December 31 only
- Bundle includes all four Trine games, playable on Windows PCs
- Claimed games stay permanently in user library after promotion ends
LG to unveil Gallery TV at CES 2026
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- LG to debut Gallery TV at CES 2026, emphasizing design and lifestyle integration
- Gallery TV offers art display, ambient light adjustment, and 4K visuals in Gallery Mode.
- Available in 55 and 65 inches, with custom frames and access to 4,500+ artworks
Lights, Camera, Creators: Influencers drove Rs 250 crore movie marketing buzz in 2025
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Creator-led campaigns drove over Rs 250 crore in movie promotions in 2025
- Over 60% of films used creator buzz, generating 2 billion engagements
- Five Indian cities account for 56% of engagements
'Switch it off': Why China calls Starlink a security threat and is now enforcing it at sea
Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- China fined a foreign vessel for illegal Starlink use in its waters.
- China bans Starlink over security concerns and lack of local licensing.
- China is boosting its own satellite and rocket tech to reduce reliance on SpaceX
Meta to buy Manus, an AI startup With Chinese roots
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Meta to acquire Singapore-based AI agent Manus for over $2 billion
- Manus will end China operations and have no Chinese ownership after the deal
- Meta aims to integrate Manus tech into its products and expand AI business
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
Microsoft’s Copilot usage report 2025: How people actually used AI this year
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Health queries are the most frequent Copilot use, especially on mobile devices
- Mobile Copilot use involves more personal and sensitive questions than desktop
- Advice-seeking chats with Copilot are growing faster than simple searches.
Prime Minister Free Mobile Scheme’ claim is fake: Government warns against viral scam circulating via YouTube
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Government confirms "Prime Minister Free Mobile Scheme" is fake
- No free smartphones for women or students under any central scheme.
- Verify schemes through official government sources and PIB Fact Check.
7 Nano Banana AI trends of 2025 that defined how people edited images
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Nano Banana simplifies photo editing with text prompts for lighting and exposure fixes.
- Users created realistic mini figurines from photos and merged images with younger selves.
- Nano Banana enabled comics, art styles, fashion trials, and photo restoration.
Vijay Sales is offering big discount on Apple iPhone 17 Pro: Deal details and how to get it
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Vijay Sales offers Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB at Rs 1,25,490, Rs 9,410 off MRP
- Extra instant discounts available on select bank EMIs, up to Rs 5,000 off
- Offer valid online and at select stores for a limited period
Planning a road trip to celebrate New Year? Here are 6 smartphone features that can help you drive safely in foggy conditions
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Navigation apps provide real-time traffic and hazard alerts in foggy conditions.
- Voice navigation and hands-free controls keep drivers focused on the road.
- Emergency calls and weather alerts on smartphones boost safety in low visibility
India’s deep tech moment: 2025 marked the shift from promise to scale
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- India launched a Rs 1 lakh crore RDI fund to boost deep tech over seven years
- Defence, space, and manufacturing deep tech startups saw major growth in 2025
- Series B and C funding gaps persist as deep tech startups seek commercial scale