Quick commerce fuels record Christmas sales for D2C brands
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Quick commerce drove 100-150 percent YoY festive sales growth for D2C brands
- Dec 25 delivery worker strike halved Christmas sales growth for some brands
- Post-Christmas order flow rebounded, with high demand for snacks and beverages.
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.
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
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
Arattai introduces WhatsApp like polls feature for group chats
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Arattai introduces polls for group chats, allowing real-time voting in conversations
- New "Clear the clutter" feature lets users remove unwanted messages locally
- Updates enhance user control, simplify chat management amid platform rivalry
Meta to acquire Chinese AI startup Manus AI in a $2 billion deal
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- Meta to acquire Manus AI for over $2 billion to boost its AI agent capabilities
- Manus AI's tech will be integrated into Meta AI and enterprise tools
- The deal is part of Meta's broader strategy to invest in advanced AI systems
Democratising AI infrastructure: Government outlines how India plans to expand access to compute, data and models
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- India aims to democratise AI infrastructure for wider, inclusive innovation.
- Govt boosts domestic compute capacity with IndiaAI and supercomputing initiatives.
- Digital platforms and public infrastructure to boost AI access and data sharing.
National cybercrime unit warns users about USSD call forwarding scam targeting bank accounts
Technology | Updated: Dec 30, 2025
- USSD-based call forwarding scam enables account takeovers and financial fraud
- Scammers impersonate delivery agents, tricking victims into dialing USSD codes
- Avoid dialing codes 21, 61, 67 from unknown callers, authorities warn.
Oppo Reno 15C tipped to launch as the fourth model in the Reno 15 lineup, expected price range revealed
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Oppo Reno 15C may launch in India with different specs than Chinese variant
- Indian Reno 15C may have 6.57" OLED, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 7000mAh battery
- Reno 15C expected to be priced under Rs 40,000 in India
Samsung could reuse BOE displays for its Galaxy phones and Smart TVs: Report
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Samsung may source OLED and LCD panels from China's BOE after legal dispute
- BOE could supply displays for both Galaxy smartphones and Samsung Smart TVs
- Samsung aims to diversify suppliers to lower costs amid global RAM shortage
Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 certified ahead of January launch, key specifications revealed
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Realme Neo 8 leak reveals 8000mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset
- Phone receives 3C certification in China, confirms 80W fast charging, 5G support
- Launch expected in January 2026, may debut globally as Realme GT 8
WhatsApp announces New Year 2026 features: Stickers, video call effects, animated Status updates and group chat tools
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- WhatsApp launches festive features for New Year 2026, including sticker packs
- New video call effects and animated confetti reactions enhance celebrations
- Group chat tools help users plan New Year events and share live locations
Blinkit CFO Vipin Kapooria quits in about a year since taking over; likely to rejoin Flipkart
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Blinkit CFO Vipin Kapooria quits after a year, rejoins Flipkart for third stint
- Kapooria exits as Blinkit faces growing competition in quick commerce.
- Top players Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto to compete in public markets soon
‘You won Rs. 10 lakh’ message is a scam and here’s what you need to know about this new telecom scam
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Rs. 10 lakh prize messages are telecom scams targeting Indian mobile users.
- Scammers use urgency and fake official language to steal data
- Authorities: Don't share details, click links; report suspicious messages.
Year-ender 2025: 5 cool gadgets that launched this year
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold debuts triple-folding design with 10.2-inch display
- Apple iPhone Air launches as thinnest iPhone at 5.6mm, with A19 Pro chip
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses add micro-LED display and gesture controls via wrist device
Best Gaming PC setup with Nvidia RTX 50 series graphics that can handle 1440p gaming under Rs 1 lakh
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Build a 1440p gaming PC under Rs 1 lakh with RTX 50-series GPUs.
- Two setups: one maximizes tower performance, the other includes a 180Hz monitor
- RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 offer efficient AI-driven upscaling for modern gaming.
Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege outage: The game services are back online after a massive breach
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Rainbow Six Siege servers are returning online after a major security breach
- Players may temporarily miss items or progress as Ubisoft restores data
- Ubisoft reverses transactions, promises service status updates.
Apple AirPods might get some new colours: Here’s what we know so far
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Leaked images show early AirPods prototypes in pink and yellow
- Apple considered colorful AirPods but only released white versions
- No confirmation yet on future colored AirPods releases
You can now change your @gmail.com address and here’s how to do it
Technology | Updated: Dec 29, 2025
- Gmail address changes depend on account type and Google’s edit options
- Most @gmail.com addresses cannot be changed directly
- Deleting Gmail lets you use a non-Gmail email for your Google Account
Vijay Sales Apple Days sale is now live: iPhone 17 price starts at Rs 78,900, iPhone 16 available from Rs 60,990
Technology | Updated: Dec 28, 2025
- Vijay Sales Apple Days sale offers discounts on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more
- iPhone 17 series: Rs 4,000 instant discount, Rs 9,000 exchange bonus
- Sale runs from Dec 28 to Jan 4, 2026, both online and offline
Google’s 40 tips to make the most of AI across Search, Photos and Gemini
Technology | Updated: Dec 28, 2025
- Google offers 40 AI tips for Search, Photos, Maps, Workspace, and Gemini app.
- AI aids research, travel, photo editing, and productivity tasks.
- Gemini AI offers guided learning, image generation, and real-time assistance.
How to protect your WhatsApp account from GhostPairing scam
Technology | Updated: Dec 28, 2025
- GhostPairing scam tricks users into linking attacker devices on WhatsApp
- Avoid clicking suspicious links or entering WhatsApp pairing codes on websites
- Enable Two-Step Verification and review Linked Devices for unknown access regularly.
Explained: Financial Fraud Risk Indicator — how it helped prevent Rs 660 crore in digital frauds in six months
Technology | Updated: Dec 28, 2025
- India's FRI system stopped Rs 660 crore in digital payment frauds in 6 months
- FRI flags risky numbers, allowing banks to block or verify suspicious transactions
- Sanchar Saathi reports help FRI identify and block fraudulent connections.
Government urges vehicle owners to update mobile number on Vahan and Sarathi portals: Here's how to do it
Technology | Updated: Dec 28, 2025
- Update your mobile number on Vahan and Sarathi portals for secure transport.
- Accurate mobile numbers enable OTP verification and timely service notifications
- Follow portal steps to link your new mobile number with vehicle or license records.
OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness with a $555,000 salary; CEO Sam Altman explains the role and requirements
Technology | Updated: Dec 27, 2025
- OpenAI seeks Head of Preparedness to lead AI safety and risk management efforts
- Role involves capability evaluations, threat modeling, and safety mitigation.
- Position offers $555,000 salary plus equity in San Francisco