Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which might include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to be launched globally, including India, in late January 2026. However, the smartphones will reportedly not be available for purchase for nearly a month after their debut. The phones are expected to be powered by the latest […]
Continue ReadingThe Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images West Texas dust, iron-tinged and orange-red, rides the wind and sticks like a film to everything you touch. It clings to skin and the inside of your mouth, a fine grit that turns every […]
Continue ReadingGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai waves as he arrives at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, Feb. 11, 2025. Benoit Tessier | Reuters After a tough start to the year, Google closed out 2025 with its strongest performance — from Wall Street’s perspective — since 2009, when the company’s shares doubled […]
Continue ReadingDec 31, 2026Ravie LakshmananSoftware Security / Data Breach Trust Wallet on Tuesday revealed that the second iteration of the Shai-Hulud (aka Sha1-Hulud) supply chain outbreak in November 2025 was likely responsible for the hack of its Google Chrome extension, ultimately resulting in the theft of approximately $8.5 million in assets. “Our Developer GitHub secrets were […]
Continue ReadingDiscovered on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Champagne Cluster is a striking pair of colliding galaxy clusters revealed through combined X-ray and optical observations. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows superheated gas stretched and distorted, exposing a massive cosmic collision hidden from visible light alone. Studied by UC Davis astronomers, the system offers a r…
Continue ReadingNASA’s Curiosity rover has released a festive holiday postcard from Mars, blending a Martian sunrise and sunset into a single panoramic image. Captured on November 18, 2025, the view combines a blue-tinted morning sky with a golden afternoon hue, showcasing Gale Crater in striking detail. Created by stitching images taken hours apart, the artistic panorama […]
Continue ReadingOppo Find X9s is tipped to expand the Find X9 lineup in India, with its specifications resurfacing online again. According to a tipster, the compact flagship may launch around March 2026 and could arrive in India. Leaks suggest a 6.3-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500+ chipset, two 200-megapixel rear […]
Continue ReadingRedmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro are said to be in the works, and multiple leaks have already revealed their specifications and possible launch timeline. A new leak has now revealed the chipsets expected to power the Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Pro. Both phones are said to run on Dimensity chipsets, which are […]
Continue ReadingThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday and New Year’s Eve. I’ve decided that there are three main groups of holiday observers this year: Those going to parties or watching the Times Square ball drop at home; those doing late-night workout classes or races; and those going […]
Continue ReadingCall of Duty: Black Ops 7’s co-op campaign fails to grasp what makes Call of Duty campaigns great. There are no blockbuster cinematic set pieces, no memorable levels, and no checkpoints. Instead, Black Ops 7 delivers a half-baked co-op experience that feels like an afterthought.
Continue ReadingVivo V70 could launch soon in select global markets, as the smartphone has reportedly been spotted listed on Singapore’s IMDA certification website with the V2538 model number. However, this is not the first time that the handset has visited a certification website. Recently, it was found listed in the US FCC database with the same […]
Continue ReadingCybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones […]
Continue ReadingFor all its promise of a billion-people market, the discretionary spending boom in the world’s most populous nation has been powered by “India 1,” only about 150 million affluent, English-speaking Indians in a handful of major cities. Now, with India’s economy headed toward becoming the world’s fourth largest, a new race is on to court […]
Continue ReadingCD Projekt Red is developing Cyberpunk 2 alongside The Witcher 4. While the company has not confirmed an official launch timeline for the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, a Polish analytics firm has estimated that the RPG will likely launch in Q4 2030.
Continue ReadingSamsung reportedly stopped the rollout of its latest Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic firmware update following reports of performance issues. The One UI 8 Watch update, based on Wear OS 6, began rolling out in early December. Some users found issues with heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and step counting after installing the […]
Continue ReadingApple has been granted a patent for its purported augmented reality (AR) smartglasses, according to a report. The patent document reveals the design and features of the rumoured Apple wearable, which was earlier expected to launch in late 2025. The Cupertino tech giant has reportedly managed to solve various issues that its future competition has […]
Continue ReadingGaming-focused TWS earbuds under Rs. 2,000 in India now offer low latency, solid sound, and long battery life at budget prices. This list highlights five options that balance gaming performance and everyday use. The Boat Immortal 121 focuses on ultra-low latency, GoBoult Mustang Torq and Astra emphasise battery life and customisation, Realme Buds T200 Lite […]
Continue ReadingMajor hotel groups have had a longstanding rivalry with online travel agencies (OTAs) over customer bookings, but a new competitor has now entered the arena. With more and more companies offering agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can book a hotel online, hoteliers are reportedly intensifying efforts to win over customers.
Continue ReadingThe PS6 and the next-generation Xbox console are in development at Sony and Microsoft, respectively. The next-gen consoles are said to be planned for launch in 2027, but a new report says the rising RAM prices and declining availability could delay the release of the next-generation consoles.
Continue ReadingLG has announced that it will debut the LG Gallery TV at CES 2026, which starts on January 6. Designed as a lifestyle-focused display, the Gallery TV uses a MiniLED 4K panel, a slim flush-mount design, and magnetic frames to blend into home interiors. Available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, it features Gallery Mode, developed […]
Continue ReadingMeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. The advisory calls f…
Continue ReadingWhatsApp has announced New Year 2026 features as it prepares for its busiest day of the year, when message and call volumes are claimed to exceed its daily average of over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls. The update includes a 2026 sticker pack, new video call effects like fireworks and confetti, animated confetti […]
Continue ReadingLG is reportedly set to refresh its OLED TV lineup for 2026 with two flagship models, the OLED G6 and OLED W6, ahead of CES 2026. Leaks suggest both TVs will use a new Hyper Radiant tandem OLED panel with Brightness Booster Ultra, delivering up to 3.9 times higher brightness than LG’s B-series. The G6 […]
Continue ReadingWhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight WhatsApp’s push toward…
Continue ReadingSamsung is planning to bring Google Photos to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart TVs next year. The South Korean tech giant announced that it will release the Memories feature in Google Photos to its AI series of smart TVs, allowing users to see a curated list of memories on the big screen.
Continue ReadingThe year 2025 is coming to an end, giving us the perfect opportunity to do a recap of what all happened this year. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, recently announced that the photo and video sharing app now has over three million monthly active users. While the platform achieved a notable milestone this year, […]
Continue ReadingPresented by Capital One Software Tokenization is emerging as a cornerstone of modern data security, helping businesses separate the value of their data from its risk. During this VB in Conversation, Ravi Raghu, president, Capital One Software, talks about the ways tokenization can help reduce the value of breached data and preserve underlying data format […]
Continue ReadingMisplacing your credit card, having it stolen, or noticing unusual transactions on your account calls for immediate action, with the most important step being blocking it to prevent any fraudulent or unauthorised transactions. ICICI Bank provides multiple online options to block your credit card instantly. Here’s how to block your ICICI Credit Card online.
Continue ReadingAdobe has added ChatGPT app support for Photoshop, Express and Acrobat, allowing users to edit images, create designs and work with PDFs directly inside the chatbot. Available on web, desktop and iOS for all tiers. The integration uses secure connectors and authentication. Users can make Photoshop edits via text prompts, generate or modify Express designs, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle AI Plus plan was rolled out in India on Tuesday, marking the company’s introduction of an entry-level artificial intelligence (AI) subscription in the country. The plan directly competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go plan, which was first introduced in India, considering the country’s price-sensitive nature. Both plans have their own benefits and extra perks. …
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