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Intel launches new Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors for laptops: All the details

Intel has introduced the Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors for laptops, including the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus with new architecture updates and performance improvements.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath on using net banking apps on phone: 'I don’t use them because…'

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said he avoids net banking apps on his phone, raising concerns about permissions like SMS, contacts and phone access, and calling them inconsistent with global cybersecurity practices.

RBI and government launch verified digital lending app directory to curb fraudulent loan apps, protect borrowers

RBI and the government have announced new measures against fraudulent loan apps, including a verified digital lending apps directory, cybercrime reporting tools, and stricter monitoring of online platforms.

Oppo K14 5G with 7,000 mAh battery, Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specifications, and more

Oppo K14 5G has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 17,999. It houses a big 7,000mAh battery and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset

Oura launches Ring 4 in India with sleep tracking and 50+ health metrics at Rs 28,900

Oura has launched the Oura Ring 4 in India and released a sleep report showing Indians average 6 hours and 28 minutes of sleep, among the lowest in its global dataset.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Review: A camera-first flagship done right

If you’re the kind of person who sees your phone as your primary camera—and wants it to feel like one—the Xiaomi 17 Ultra makes a very compelling, slightly indulgent, and entirely deliberate case for itself.

Samsung announces festive offers with cashback and easy finance on Bespoke AI home appliances

Samsung has announced festive offers on its Bespoke AI home appliance range in India, including cashback of up to ₹20,000, zero down payment options, and additional benefits on select appliances.

The Lord of the Rings Online gets Spring Festival: Key details

The Spring Festival is live in The Lord of the Rings Online.

Xiaomi Pad 8 goes on sale in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and HyperOS 3: Check price, features and more

Xiaomi Pad 8 has gone on sale in India starting March 17. The tablet features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, HyperOS 3, LPDDR5T memory and UFS 4.1 storage.

Nvidia taps Sarvam, Thinking Machines Lab, Mistral AI for a coalition to advance open frontier models

Nvidia's Nemotron Coalition members, including Perplexity and Cursor, will build open, frontier-level foundation models through shared expertise, data and compute

SC notice to government on DPDP Act challenge shines spotlight on privacy, press freedom

Petition by journalist Geeta Seshu and SFLC.in says the Digital Personal Data Protection framework dilutes constitutional privacy protections and could burden journalists with compliance obligations

Apple iPhone 18 price leaked and this is how much it may cost

A new report suggests Apple may keep the iPhone 18 Pro series price unchanged despite rising component costs. Analysts say the company may absorb costs to maintain market share.

Elon Musk pledges to donate any OpenAI legal victory proceeds to charity

Elon Musk has said he will donate any proceeds from his lawsuit against OpenAI, as the high-stakes case heads toward a jury trial in April 2026.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight gets a new release date

The new LEGO Batman game is launching sooner.

Smartphone PLI 2.0 likely in 3-4 weeks; Apple, Samsung to gain big as industry seeks higher incentives

Contours of the new programme are expected to be finalised over the next month but US Supreme Court's tariff decision has complicated the math for manufacturers

Nvidia announces DLSS 5 with AI-powered neural rendering for photoreal visuals in games

Nvidia has introduced DLSS 5, a new graphics technology that uses neural rendering and AI models to add photoreal lighting and materials to game scenes in real time.

Samsung may end Galaxy Z TriFold sales just months after launch

Samsung may soon stop selling its experimental Galaxy Z TriFold, with reports suggesting the foldable device was always meant as a limited-run showcase rather than a mainstream product.

BGMI 4.3 update brings Chennai Super Kings-themed items, photo booth experience and collectibles

Krafton India has announced a BGMI and Chennai Super Kings collaboration with the 4.3 update. The update introduces CSK-themed items, collectibles, and a new photo booth feature in Erangel and Livik.

OPINION | India’s child data protection needs infrastructure, not platform bans

Why India’s privacy law has sparked a deeper debate between banning risks and building infrastructure for digital safety 

Chrome on Android gets desktop like bookmarks: Here's what has changed for users

Google is adding a bookmarks bar to Chrome on Android tablets and foldables. The feature brings a desktop-style browsing experience, letting users access saved sites directly from the browser interface.

Nvidia expands autonomous driving deals with Hyundai, Nissan and BYD

Nvidia has announced new partnerships with global automakers to expand its autonomous driving platform, signalling growing momentum for self-driving technology as the industry looks beyond traditional AI growth.

Apple now considers these two iPhones as obsolete products

Apple has officially added the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 to its global obsolete products list, meaning the company will no longer provide hardware repairs or service support.

WhatsApp beta users can now chat with people without WhatsApp accounts

Meta is testing a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to start encrypted chats with people who do not have a WhatsApp account through temporary guest chat links.

Britannica and Merriam-Webster sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement

Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam‑Webster have filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of massive copyright infringement, claiming their content was used to train AI models without permission.

Apple acquires video effects firm MotionVFX to expand creator services

Apple has acquired video effects developer MotionVFX, a move that could strengthen the ecosystem around Final Cut Pro and expand tools available to professional video creators.

Meta shares jump after report on plans for layoffs of 20% or more

If Meta settles on the 20% figure, the cuts will be the biggest since a late 2022 and early 2023 restructuring it dubbed the 'year of efficiency', which eliminated around 21,000 jobs

OnePlus Nord 6 teased to launch soon, could share similarities with the OnePlus Turbo 6

The OnePlus Nord 6 is tipped to launch soon as the successor to the Nord 5, which was released last year. It is likely to have the same specifications as the OnePlus Turbo 6 and may have a higher price compared to its predecessor.

Curapod review: Wearable therapy device for muscle pain management at home

Curapod is a wearable therapy device designed for at-home muscle pain management. The device combines electrical stimulation and a companion app to help users track sessions and manage physiotherapy routines.

Honor X80 GT could launch in China soon, expected to pack a massive 13,080 mAh battery

Honor could launch another smartphone with a large battery pack soon in China, named the Honor X80. The device is rumoured to carry a 13,080 mAh battery, which could rank as one of the highest battery capacities ever.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 may get bigger battery than the Galaxy Z Fold7

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 may arrive with a 5,000mAh battery, according to a report. The upgrade could make it the largest battery used in the Galaxy Z Fold lineup.

Realme 16T, Realme P4R tipped to launch in India soon, colour and storage models revealed

Realme could launch two new smartphones in India, the Realme 16T and Realme P4R. These upcoming devices will be available in multiple colour options and storage variants.

Xiaomi Pad 8 goes on sale in India from March 17 starting at Rs 33,999

Xiaomi has announced that the new Xiaomi Pad 8 will go on sale in India starting March 17, bringing flagship performance, workstation features and new accessories for productivity and creativity.

Valuation, not just war, may have delayed Walmart-backed PhonePe’s IPO plans

Multiple investors noted that the company's high valuation ask, coupled with concerns over its lack of profits and high ESOP costs, played a role in pausing the IPO process

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip and improved ANC in India: Price, features

Apple has announced the new AirPods Max 2, bringing stronger noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and several new intelligent features powered by the company’s latest Apple H2 chip.

OpenAI’s proposed ‘adult mode’ sparks internal safety concerns over explicit AI chats

OpenAI’s plan to introduce an ‘adult mode’ for explicit chatbot conversations has triggered internal debate, with advisers warning about risks including emotional dependence, minor access and broader mental health concerns.

Millions of lovesick people are falling for ‘AI psychosis’: What it is and why it is happening

AI psychosis refers to situations where intense interactions with chatbots reinforce delusions, emotional dependency, or distorted beliefs, raising concerns about how human-like AI conversations may affect vulnerable users’ mental health.

Who is Aman Gottumukkala? The Indian-origin engineer who joined Elon Musk’s xAI to build coding AI

Aman Gottumukkala, co-founder of AI coding tool Firebender, has joined Elon Musk’s xAI. The Texas-based engineer plans to work on AI systems designed to automate software development and coding tasks.

India Post announces '24 Speed Post’ express service in 6 cities with SMS tracking and OTP-based delivery

The Department of Posts will launch the ‘24 Speed Post’ service on March 17, offering next-day and two-day guaranteed delivery in six major cities with tracking alerts and secure OTP delivery.

“Platforms designed to maximise engagement,” lawyers argue in Meta-Google social media addiction trial

Lawyers in a US court argue Meta and Google designed features like infinite scrolling and autoplay to maximise engagement, raising concerns that such design choices may contribute to addictive social media use.

Meta expands news partnerships as it works to improve AI responses

Meta has signed new agreements with major international publishers to improve the quality of information surfaced by Meta AI, giving the assistant better access to timely news and global reporting.

Induction cooktop safety: 5 mistakes to avoid and 5 must-dos for safer cooking

Induction cooktops use electromagnetic fields to heat cookware. Using compatible vessels, maintaining ventilation, and avoiding common mistakes such as placing metal objects on the surface can prevent hazards and equipment damage.

OpenAI plans to bring Sora video generator directly into ChatGPT

OpenAI is reportedly planning to integrate its Sora video generation model directly into ChatGPT, a move that could give the tool wider reach and push the chatbot’s user base past one billion.

Claude users get double usage limits for some time as Anthropic says "thank you" for using its AI

Anthropic is temporarily doubling usage limits for its AI chatbot Claude during off-peak hours, giving users across most plans more access as the company capitalises on a recent surge in interest.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI could be sold like electricity

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says artificial intelligence could eventually be sold like electricity or water, with users paying based on usage as demand for compute and infrastructure continues to rise.

XElectron iProjector 3 Plus review: A Google TV projector that delivers without breaking the bank

The XElectron iProjector 3 Plus offers built-in speakers, multiple connectivity options, and Google TV support, delivering a convenient home entertainment experience at Rs 27,990 for casual movie watching and streaming.

Instagram is losing this important security feature for DMs: Here's what it means for users

Meta is reportedly removing end-to-end encryption support from Instagram DMs. The change could affect how private messages are protected and raise concerns about data access, privacy safeguards, and user security.

Google Pixel 10a review: A familiar formula with balanced performance

The Pixel 10a positions itself as Google’s Rs 49,999 mid-range smartphone with Tensor G4, Android 16, and long software support. The phone focuses on balanced performance rather than flagship-level hardware.

NHAI FASTag annual pass price hike from April 1: How to buy it online before the new fee takes effect

NHAI increases the FASTag Annual Pass fee from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 starting April 1, 2026. Here is how eligible private vehicle owners can buy the pass online.

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet to employees: Learn AI tools to get promoted

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has said that employees who want promotions at the company must show proficiency in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. She stated that AI has become part of how the consulting firm operates and is now integrated into employee workflows.

Satya Nadella praises Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen after exit announcement, calls him “an example as a...”

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella congratulated Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen after he announced plans to step down, calling his tenure a “legendary run” and acknowledging his leadership and contribution to the software industry.