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Amazon rolls out Alexa.com for Alexa+ early users, bringing the AI assistant to web browsers. Alexa+ now helps with meals, travel plans, bookings, shopping, smart home controls and more.
Google’s Gemini 3.0 Pro has helped researchers decode handwritten notes in a 500-year-old Nuremberg Chronicle page, offering a plausible explanation for long-misunderstood marginal annotations.
Realme is set to launch the Realme 16 Pro series alongside Buds Air 8 and Pad 3 today, with live streaming options, expected features, pricing announcements and availability details shortly.
MSI has announced a refreshed lineup of business, productivity and gaming laptops at CES 2026, introducing a redesigned Prestige series alongside updated Raider, Stealth and Crosshair models. The new range is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, with availability starting later this month.
Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang touted the products during a keynote presentation at the CES trade show in Las Vegas Monday.
Nvidia plans to test a robotaxi service by 2027, aiming to expand beyond AI chips into autonomous fleets and software.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned citizens against cybercrime scams, clarifying that no Indian law allows “digital arrest” and urging people to stay alert, especially senior citizens.
Whether you bought a new iPhone or just updated the software of your old one, now that iOS 26 is rolling out to all users, the scale of changes becomes clear the moment your iPhone restarts. If you have used older iPhones, you may be surprised to see the changes with iOS 26. Apple has not just refreshed visuals but also added practical features that need manual setup to work as intended. Running through this checklist ensures you are not missing out on what matters most.
Oppo has launched the A6 Pro 5G in India with a 7,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, MediaTek chipset, and pricing starting at Rs 21,999 across online and offline channels.
SIM card fraud has emerged as a growing concern in India as stolen or misused identity documents are increasingly used to obtain mobile connections. To address this, the government has introduced an official mechanism that allows citizens to verify how many mobile numbers are linked to their Aadhaar and report any unauthorised connections.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows handheld gaming console focused on comfort, Xbox-style design, and usability. It offers solid performance for indie and lighter AAA games, but battery life and Windows integration remain limitations at its Rs 69,999 price.
The extended sale is available both at Vijay Sales retail stores and on its official website, covering iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, AirPods and accessories.
Asus has confirmed a price hike on select PC products starting January 5, 2026, citing rising DRAM and NAND flash costs amid a global memory supply squeeze.
L’Oréal has announced a new ultra-thin, flexible LED mask prototype at CES 2026, along with a Light Straight hair multi-styler. Here are all details on features, tech and launch timeline.
Grok lets users control how X data and photos are used for personalised responses. This guide explains where settings are located and how to disable X-based personalisation step by step.
Google which has 75 percent market share is the go-to option for brands if they want to be seen. AI chatbots have captured about 11 percent search share in just two years.
Bharat Taxi app is now live in Delhi NCR. We tested fares from Noida to Select Citywalk Mall to compare prices with Uber and Ola. Here’s a simple breakdown of which ride costs less.
Vivo is preparing to launch two new phones in India, likely the Vivo X300 FE and Vivo X200T. BIS approvals suggest a January 2026 release, with prices tipped around Rs 55,000 to Rs 60,000.
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Industry says costs and procurement gaps are slowing domestic space manufacturing
A tech professional named Hasan shared how he lost 27kgs in 3 months by following 7 ChatGPT prompts. No gym, no expensive apps, just AI-made planning, daily discipline and a structured routine.
Samsung has used its CES 2026 stage to outline a sweeping new vision it calls “Companion to AI Living”, positioning artificial intelligence as the connective tissue across its TVs, appliances, wearables and services. The pitch is clear: AI is no longer a feature add-on, but the foundation of Samsung’s entire product ecosystem.
A Google principal engineer says Anthropic’s Claude Code produced a working distributed agent system in one hour, matching work her team explored for nearly a year.
Free Fire MAX redeem codes for January 5, 2026 let players claim skins, weapons and cosmetics free via Garena’s rewards portal, with limited availability, regional restrictions, and quick expiry today.
LG has announced its 2026 OLED TV lineup at CES 2026, led by the LG OLED evo W6, the world’s thinnest OLED TV with wireless connectivity, 4K 165Hz support, gaming features, and smart software updates.
Average smartphone prices have climbed up to 21% since mid-November for models across price segments, says market watchers. Prices could edge even higher by April if component costs remain elevated and the rupee continues to weaken
The notable exception to this trend was credit and debit card spending, which is online sales driven. The card spending has also been hit by UPI's popularity, which also hit record highs in December
With seasonal headwinds clouding reported numbers, investors are likely to look past the quarter and focus on management commentary around CY26 budgets and AI monetisation timelines
The first Total War game to be set in ancient China allows you to build your empire as a larger-than-life Warlord.
Marvel's Blade is being developed by Arkane Studios, well-known for games like Dishonored and Deathloop.
Instagram has rolled out a new feature that allows users to add background music to photo carousel posts. The update brings audio to multi-image posts without turning them into videos, offering both regular users and creators a new way to share moments more expressively.
BSNL has launched Voice over Wi-Fi or VoWiFi services across all telecom circles in India. The feature enables users to make calls and send messages using Wi-Fi instead of mobile networks, helping improve connectivity in homes, offices and remote regions with weak signal coverage.
Apple is expected to introduce a low-cost MacBook in 2026, aimed at students and everyday users who currently rely on Chromebooks, budget Windows laptops or iPads with keyboards. Powered by the A18 Pro chip, the new MacBook could deliver strong everyday performance, long battery life and macOS at a significantly lower price than the MacBook Air.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal was spotted wearing a mystery brain-tracking gadget on Raj Shamani’s podcast. The device, called Temple, is experimental, self-tested for a year, and debated by experts online.
Arattai has officially expanded to Android TV, bringing video calls and meetings to smart TVs with a New Year update. Announced by Zoho Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu, the new app is designed to offer a richer video calling experience on larger screens, with more updates planned through 2026.
A Google engineer revealed that Claude Code solved in one hour a coding task Google teams had been working on for a year. Her viral post has sparked fresh debate on AI coding speed and innovation.
An old video of Elon Musk saying he wouldn’t trust Bill Gates to babysit his kids is viral again. The remark links back to Gates’ past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and their ongoing feud over USAID.
Fresh leaks suggest Samsung will keep prices unchanged for its 2026 flagship phones, including the Galaxy S26 series and next-generation foldables. The Galaxy S26 lineup is tipped to launch in late February, followed by lighter and more refined Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 models later in the year.
Scientists in Hong Kong have created an advanced electronic skin that enables robots to sense touch and respond to pain in a way that closely mirrors human reflexes. By mimicking how biological nerves process pressure and injury, the technology could make future humanoid robots safer, faster to react and more suitable for working alongside people.
GTA Online’s holiday update brings a new Progen Luiva supercar, wider access to the Vapid FMJ MK V, free festive items, a complimentary helicopter and several limited-time bonuses. Players logging in during the event window can unlock vehicles, earn boosted payouts and collect exclusive holiday cosmetics.
Apple is preparing a broad iPad refresh in 2026, starting with a new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip, followed by an A19-based entry-level iPad and a significantly upgraded iPad mini with OLED. While most changes focus on internal improvements, the iPad mini stands out as the most meaningful update of the year.
Apple’s next iPhone processor could come with an unprecedented cost jump. Supply-chain reports suggest the A20 chip, expected to power the iPhone 18 lineup, may cost Apple as much as $280 per unit as it moves to TSMC’s 2-nanometre manufacturing process.
Elon Musk has pushed back against criticism of X’s AI chatbot Grok, saying users who generate illegal content using the tool will face the same consequences as those who upload unlawful material directly. His comments come amid a sharp warning from the Indian government over the spread of obscene and AI-generated content on the platform.
As AI chatbots become part of everyday work and personal routines, it is important to understand their limits. Tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini and others are designed to assist, not replace judgement or authority. Asking the wrong questions can lead to unreliable answers, privacy risks, or misplaced trust. Here are six things you should avoid asking AI chatbots, explained in detail.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot has triggered backlash after users generated sexualised images of minors and women on X, raising concerns over safeguards, platform responsibility, and AI content moderation worldwide.
Rather than being a visual gimmick, Dynamic Island is Apple’s attempt to make multitasking feel lighter and more contextual. It reduces interruptions, keeps essential information visible and turns a necessary hardware cutout into something genuinely useful.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the AI conversation in 2026 must move past quality debates and focus on how people use AI tools to create meaningful real-world impact.
January 2026 is set to see multiple smartphone launches in India, including the Realme 16 Pro series, Poco M8 lineup and OnePlus Turbo models, targeting different price segments and user needs.
iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass visuals, deeper personalisation, and smarter AI features that benefit from quick setup.
Microsoft appears to be preparing new tactics to keep users from leaving Edge. New flags spotted in Edge Canary suggest the browser may soon intercept attempts to download OpenAI’s upcoming ChatGPT Atlas browser on Windows, echoing the same strategies Microsoft already uses against Google Chrome.
