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.
Smriti Mandhana-led RCB's second WPL win to spark endorsement rush for star players
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Smriti Mandhana's WPL win boosts her brand value and endorsement opportunities
- RCB women's players see sharp rise in social media followers and brand interest
- WPL success drives investor interest and more deals for women cricketers
iPhone 17 effectively available for under Rs 50,000 during Croma Valentines Day sale
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Croma offers Valentine’s Day tech discounts from Feb 6-15 across India stores
- iPhone 17, Marshall speakers, Sony headphones, and more now discounted
- Wearables, grooming kits, and tablets see steep discounts and EMI options
boAt enters dashcam market in India with Hive Dashcam series starting at Rs. 2,499
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- boAt launches Hive Dashcam series in India with three models: F1, M1, and E1
- Prices range from Rs. 2,499 to Rs. 9,990, available online and offline
- All models use Sony STARVIS sensors for clear low-light footage.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G launched in India at a starting price of Rs 14,999
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Samsung launches Galaxy A07 5G in India with 6.7" 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery
- Device offers 6 years of updates, starts at Rs 14,999 with cashback
- Galaxy A07 5G: IP54 rating, Knox Vault, 2TB expandable storage
A man used Anthropic’s Claude Code to create 10 Minute Gita app for iPhone without writing a single line of code
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Anish Moonka built the "10 Minute Gita" app using AI tools, not coding himself
- The app offers daily Gita readings, bilingual support, and customisable features
- Moonka spent $200 and open-sourced the code, showing AI's impact on app creation
LG rolls out Essential Series ACs with focus on everyday Indian use
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- LG launches Essential Series ACs for Indian weather and power conditions
- Features: Smart Inverter Compressor, 6-in-1 cooling, wide voltage range
- 10-year inverter compressor warranty; available in major cities.
Samsung teases Galaxy S26 series camera upgrades, hinting at improved zoom capabilities and more
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series teased with major camera upgrades
- Teasers highlight improved zoom and low-light video capabilities
- Launch expected around February 25, official specs not yet revealed
iPhone and MacBook deals are live at Vijay Sales ahead of Valentine’s Day
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Vijay Sales launches Valentine’s Day Sale 2026 with practical tech gifts
- Apple iPhones from Rs 50,390 and MacBooks from Rs 89,990 featured
- Dedicated gift sections for Him, Her, and Couples available in stores and online
WhatsApp is working on a Close Friends feature for Status updates: All you need to know
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
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Meta thinks its AI slop deserves its own platform, may launch a new app
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Meta is testing a standalone app for Vibes, its AI-generated video feed
- Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style short vertical videos
- A dedicated Vibes app aims to offer a more focused and immersive experience
Anthropic’s new AI tool Claude Opus 4.6 can build a full C compiler using autonomous AI agent teams
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Claude Opus 4.6 AI agents built a Rust-based C compiler in two weeks
- The compiler passed 99 percent of GCC torture tests and compiled the game Doom
- Anthropic's AI can handle complex software engineering tasks.
Tim Cook addresses immigration fears among Apple employees
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Tim Cook says US immigration policy makes some Apple staff feel unsafe at home
- Cook pledges to lobby lawmakers and support DACA recipients at Apple
- Apple stresses global talent is key to its innovation and success
NASA will finally let astronauts take iPhones to the Moon
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- NASA will allow astronauts to carry modern smartphones on Crew-12 and Artemis II
- Smartphones approved for spaceflight to help astronauts document experiences
- NASA shifts focus to connection and flexibility for missions.
iPhone 17e expected to launch in February: Everything we know about the upcoming device
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Apple may launch the budget iPhone 17e around February 19, 2026.
- iPhone 17e could feature MagSafe charging up to 25W and a 48MP rear camera.
- Device may use A19 chip, 6.1" OLED display, and keep a single rear camera.
Google wants file sharing between Android phones and iPhones to be easier
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Google to expand Android-to-iPhone file sharing to more devices in 2026
- Quick Share app will enable cross-platform sharing beyond Pixel phones
- Google and Apple developing better tools for easier platform switching.
Reddit eyes AI-powered search as a major growth and revenue engine
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Reddit to combine traditional search with AI answers for future growth
- Weekly active users of Reddit's search grew 30%, reaching 80 million in a year
- Reddit Answers, its AI search, expanded from 1M to 15M weekly users in 2025
IAMAI urges MeitY to stick to 18-month DPDP timeline, says fast-tracking will cause 'immense disruptions'
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- IAMAI opposes shortening DPDP compliance timeline, citing business risks
- Trade body warns faster rules may cause technical, operational, legal issues
- IAMAI urges government to keep the original 18-month schedule for regulatory certainty.
AI race sends Big Tech’s capital spending to stratospheric high
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- US tech giants plan $650 billion capex in 2026, mainly for AI data centers
- Tech giants outspend all other major US industries combined
- Rising capex worries investors, strains chip and energy resources
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about retirement, succession and leadership changes at all-hands meeting
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Tim Cook prioritizes leadership succession as Apple approaches its 50th anniversary.
- Cook assures staff that recent executive departures were planned, not surprises.
- Apple is preparing celebrations for its 50th anniversary in April
Amazon to spend up to $200 billion as it ramps up AI investment
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- AWS revenue rose 24% in Q4 to $35.58B, beating analyst estimates
- AWS operating income hit $12.47B, with margins rising to 35%
- Amazon expects $200B capex in 2026, mainly for AWS and AI infrastructure
A new report calls to develop, adopt non-animal lab testing tech to pivot India as R&D hub
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- India urged to end animal testing for drugs, switch to human-relevant tech
- Report suggests industry consortium to boost Non-Animal Methods (NAMs) adoption.
- NAMs may reduce biosimilar costs by 90% and accelerate drug development.
Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.6, its most advanced model; turns up the heat on ChatGPT and Gemini
Technology | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6 with a 1 million token context window in beta
- Opus 4.6 outperforms rivals in coding, reasoning, and long-context benchmarks
- New features: agent teams, adaptive thinking, better Excel integration
Execution worries for DPDP Act as 71% firms struggle with interpretation: EY Survey
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- 71% of Indian enterprises struggle to understand the DPDP Act and its rules.
- 80% haven't updated privacy policies for DPDP compliance.
- Retail and e-commerce excel in DPDP readiness; healthcare falls behind
Asus opens pre-orders for Zenbook S16 and Zenbook 14, expands Vivobook lineup with Ryzen AI laptops in India
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- Asus opens pre-orders for Zenbook S16 and Zenbook 14 AI laptops in India
- Zenbook S16 starts at ₹1,69,990, Zenbook 14 at ₹1,15,990, Vivobook at ₹62,990
- Pre-order buyers get Rs 5,599 warranty and damage protection for just Rs 1.
Why Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma calls Google CEO Sundar Pichai the ‘ultimate’ leader of a modern tech company
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma praised Sundar Pichai's enduring leadership at Google
- Google's growth in cloud and AI cited as proof of strong long-term strategy
- Pichai's focus on stability and innovation seen as a model for future CEOs
Oakter launches upgraded Mini UPS with lighter body, four-hour backup for JioAirFiber and Airtel Xstream routers
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- Oakter launches lighter Mini UPS for routers, priced at Rs 2,899 as intro offer
- Provides up to 4 hours backup for AirFiber and Wi-Fi routers during power cuts
- Available on Amazon and Flipkart, plug-and-play, 12-month warranty included
BGMI redeem codes for Feb 5, 2026: Win Blissful Backpack cosmetic and more
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- Krafton India released 59 BGMI redeem codes for the Blissful Backpack item
- Each code can be redeemed by 10 users on a first-come basis until Feb 28, 2026
- Players must use BGMI's official redemption site to claim the reward
Infinix unveils XOS 16 with cleaner UI, AI-powered tools, and gaming upgrades
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- Infinix unveils XOS 16 with AI tools, gaming upgrades, and new personalization features.
- Mind Hub smartly organizes content and adds AI-driven productivity tools.
- XOS 16 to come pre-installed on new Infinix phones, rolling out to select models.
AI is now hiring humans to do physical work through a platform called RentAHuman
Technology | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- RentAHuman allows AI to hire humans for tasks like errands and meetings.
- Over 81,000 humans have signed up, but only 81 AI agents use the platform so far
- The site questions the future of work and AI's role in managing humans.