iOS 26.3 opens AirPods-style pairing to third-party accessories in EU under DMA rules
iOS 26.3 introduces AirPods-style proximity pairing and notification support for third-party accessories in the EU, driven by Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
Google might finally let you change your Gmail address: Here’s what that means for you
Google is introducing a new feature that will let users change their Gmail address while keeping the same account and all their data. Learn how it will work, what stays the same, and what rules apply when the update rolls out globally.
Google’s Android Emergency Location Service in India: Explained
Google has launched Android Emergency Location Service in India, with Uttar Pradesh becoming the first state to integrate the feature into its 112 emergency response system, enabling faster and more accurate location sharing during emergencies.
Why having 1TB storage is becoming the ‘new normal’ for gaming laptops
Gaming laptops with 1TB SSD storage offer faster load times, space for large game libraries and better long-term usability, with strong options available across budget, mid-range and premium segments in India.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra drops to Rs. 69,999 at Croma’s December Sale: Here’s how the offer works
Croma’s Cromtastic December Sale brings the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra down to an effective price of Rs. 69,999 with exchange and bonus offers, making it one of the most attractive flagship deals this festive season.
Google’s $4.75 billion power play targets the biggest threat to AI growth, Says Sundar Pichai
Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to tackle energy constraints that CEO Sundar Pichai has warned could slow AI growth, enabling Google to co-locate power generation with future data centres.
AWS denies Christmas outage as gamers report disruptions across Epic Games titles
AWS has denied claims of a Christmas outage after gamers reported problems accessing Fortnite, Arc Raiders, Rocket League and Steam, stating that its infrastructure was operating normally and the disruption originated elsewhere.
Microsoft engineer walks back claim on eliminating C and C++: No plan to rewrite Windows
Microsoft engineer Galen Hunt has clarified that his comments about eliminating C and C++ were about a research project on large-scale code translation, not a plan to rewrite Windows or abandon legacy languages.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ‘sky-high’ salaries will come only after AI…
Sam Altman believes future workers could earn sky-high salaries in entirely new professions by the 2030s, but only after AI eliminates many existing jobs and reshapes the early-career landscape.
Google India highlights ‘Virat Kohli Trend’ as searches cross 1 million after Vijay Hazare Trophy century
Virat Kohli’s century on his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy triggered over one million Google searches, prompting Google India to celebrate the surge as fans across the country tracked his innings in real time.
Year-ender 2025: 5 best camera phones launched this year
A quick look back at 2025’s biggest camera phone launches. From powerful zoom systems to portrait focused tuning and smart software led photography, here are the five phones that shaped mobile imaging this year.
Merry Christmas 2025: How to send wishes and greetings using WhatsApp stickers, emoticons, quotes and more
As Christmas 2025 approaches, WhatsApp continues to be the go-to platform for sharing festive wishes with family, friends, and colleagues. From animated stickers and emojis to personalised messages and quotes, the app offers multiple ways to make your Christmas greetings feel warm and meaningful.
Nasscom flags long-term talent risks in wage-weighted H-1B system, seeks FY28 rollout
Nasscom also warned that an abrupt switch would add uncertainty and compliance burden, especially for employers that plan hiring around academic calendars, delivery schedules, and product cycles.
HMD Pulse 2 key specifications leaked online, could feature a 5,000 mAh battery, 6.7-inch screen
HMD could launch the successor to the HMD Pulse, which was released last year, soon. While the Finnish smartphone maker has yet to officially confirm the existence and other key details of this new phone, its specifications have been leaked by a tipster
Honor Win series new features teased ahead of launch on December 26
Honor is scheduled to launch its Win series in China this week, and ahead of the official reveal, the brand has already teased many features of these upcoming devices. Moreover, both phones will be the industry’s first to come with a 10,000 mAh battery
Oppo Reno 15 series India launch date tipped: Expected specifications, price
Oppo has confirmed that its Reno 15 series will launch in India soon. Now, the launch date and price range of the OPPO Reno 15 series have been leaked online, which is confirmed to include the Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini smartphones.
H-1B visa lottery scrapped: Little change for Indian IT as reforms formalise long-running shift
The wage-weighted model also reduces incentives to flood the system with applications, encouraging more selective filings aligned with higher-value roles, analysts said.
Samsung may launch a wide-screen foldable to rival Apple’s first foldable iPhone in 2026: Report
Samsung is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone, which is wider and shorter than its current models. This device is internally codenamed ‘Wide Fold,’ and could debut in the second half of 2026.
OpenAI has an important AI prediction for 2026, here’s what to expect
OpenAI says progress toward Artificial General Intelligence in 2026 will depend not only on better models but on closing the widening gap between AI capability and everyday real-world use.
WhatsApp may soon offer interactive quizzes with your Channel followers
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Channels, which could allow admins to post quiz-based updates for followers. This will allow admins to create and share interactive multiple-choice quizzes, with the option to include images for each choice.
Google announces 50% off on AI Pro annual plan for new users with Gemini 3 Pro access and 2TB storage
Google has announced a limited time 50% discount on its AI Pro annual plan for new subscribers. The plan includes access to Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Deep Research and 2TB of Google Cloud storage. Users can also share the subscription with up to five people at no extra cost.
Starlink adds 1 million customers in under 7 weeks, now crosses 9 million users
SpaceX’s Starlink has added one million new customers in less than seven weeks, taking its total user base past nine million across 155 global markets. The service, powered by thousands of satellites, has become the biggest source of income for Elon Musk’s space company.
The A–Z of Tech in 2025: AI everywhere, foldables finally growing up, Sundar Pichai, and more
AI baked into everything, phones getting thinner while software got heavier, and tech giants revealing their personalities a little too clearly. This A–Z isn’t about specs or press releases. It’s about the moments, habits, and annoyances that actually shaped how technology felt this year.
Google Gemini annual plan offer announced: Here’s what users get and how the discount works
Google has announced a limited-period Gemini annual plan offer, giving new subscribers a discounted entry into its AI ecosystem with higher usage limits, advanced models, and bundled storage.
IndiaAI Impact Summit: Proposed ‘AI Safety Commons’ to focus on Global South use cases
Proposed repository aims to adapt AI testing and safety frameworks to local contexts in developing economies
Apple will soon make it easier to pair Galaxy Watches with iPhones
Apple is rolling out new pairing and notification features in iOS 26.3 that will make it easier for Galaxy Watch makers to test seamless one tap pairing with iPhones in the EU. The update also lets third party smartwatches receive and reply to iPhone notifications, but only on one connected device at a time.
Top TikTok performers to get 50 per cent bigger raises and more cash bonuses in 2026
ByteDance plans to increase its rewards budget by 50% in 2026 to offer bigger bonuses and salary hikes for TikTok’s top performing employees globally. Only high scoring staff will benefit, and a larger share of the rewards will be paid in cash.
How to take control of Google Search News using the ‘Preferred Sources’ feature
Google Search’s Preferred Sources feature lets users prioritise news from specific outlets in Top Stories, reducing algorithmic noise and giving greater control over what sources appear.
175 iPhones, 21 Apple Watches and 227 seized gadgets up for auction in Bengaluru: How to place your bid
Bengaluru Customs is auctioning 227 seized, confiscated and unclaimed electronic items including 175 Apple iPhones and 21 Apple Watches in a single bulk lot on December 30 via the MSTC e-auction platform.
iPhone 16 Croma sale explained: Five things you need to know to get the phone at Rs 40,990
Apple’s iPhone 16 is available at an effective price of Rs 40,990 during the Croma sale, but the deal depends on bank cashback and smartphone exchange conditions.
Satya Nadella cuts executives out of AI meetings to hear directly from Microsoft’s engineers
Satya Nadella has launched weekly AI meetings at Microsoft that exclude senior managers, giving engineers direct access to leadership as part of a high-intensity AI transformation push.
Mozilla Firefox will soon get an ‘AI Kill Switch’ to turn off all AI features
Mozilla is adding a global “AI Kill switch” to Firefox after a huge backlash over turning it into a modern AI browser. This new feature will be released in the first quarter of 2026 and provides users with a single option to permanently disable all AI tools in the browser.
WhatsApp may soon offer interactive quizzes with your Channel followers
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for Channels, which could allow admins to post quiz-based updates for followers. This will allow admins to create and share interactive multiple-choice quizzes, with the option to include images for each choice.
iPhone 18 trial production reportedly set for February as Apple prepares staggered launch
Apple is reportedly set to begin trial production of the iPhone 18 in February, signalling that the Pro models’ design is largely final ahead of a staggered launch spanning late 2026 and spring 2027.
US overhauls H-1B lottery to favour high-skilled, high-paid workers
The final rule, issued by the DHS and implemented by the USCIS, will apply from the FY2027 H-1B cap season and is aimed at prioritising higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers, while still allowing participation across all wage levels.
Realme Buds Air 8 India launch date confirmed, will be introduced alongside the Realme 16 Pro series
Realme has confirmed that its upcoming TWS earbuds, the Buds Air 8, will launch in India next month. The earbuds will be available in three colour variants, claiming to deliver adaptive sound performance across music, calls, and entertainment.
Adobe and Runway partner to bring advanced AI videos solutions for creators and brands
Adobe has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with AI video startup Runway, aimed at integrating generative AI video capabilities into Adobe’s creative applications. he This collaboration brings together Runway’s generative video models into Adobe’s creative software portfolio to create the next generation of AI-powered video workflows.
Apple holds third place in Cloudflare’s Global Internet Services Rankings for 2025
Apple finished third in Cloudflare’s Global Internet Services rankings for 2025, maintaining strong global usage while gradually increasing its share of mobile internet traffic through iOS.
Viral Grok prompts claim to decode personality, career direction, and life purpose using AI.
A viral set of Grok prompts claims to reveal personality traits, career alignment and life purpose using only a date of birth, highlighting a growing trend of AI-driven self-reflection.
Samsung drops The First Look 2026 teaser: Here’s what’s expected
Samsung has released a teaser ahead of The First Look 2026 at CES, offering early insight into the company’s focus areas for the upcoming year. The short video, unveiled on December 23, highlights the theme “Your Companion to AI Living,” pointing to deeper integration of artificial intelligence across Samsung’s product ecosystem.
ChatGPT’s hidden Christmas trick turns a single emoji into a personalised Santa video
A hidden Christmas Easter egg in ChatGPT lets users trigger a personalised Santa video by sending a single emoji and uploading a selfie.
Dell tightens office attendance rules as sales staff told to be onsite full-time
Dell has issued a strict new memo requiring onsite sales employees to work from the office five days a week for at least eight hours a day, following internal checks that revealed widespread non-compliance.
Anthropic launches Bloom to help researchers understand how AI models behave in real situations
Anthropic has launched Bloom, a new open-source tool designed to help researchers understand how advanced AI models behave in real-world situations, making it easier to study alignment, safety, and misaligned behaviour at scale.
Alphabet buys Intersect to accelerate data centre expansion for AI workloads
Alphabet is acquiring data centre and energy infrastructure company Intersect for $4.75 billion to expand AI capacity and strengthen control over power and infrastructure as demand accelerates.
Meta blocks Congress’ AI videos on PM Modi after Delhi Police notices
Platform says content did not breach its policies but was blocked following a valid legal order
Gabit Smart Ring review: Makes health tracking simpler and distraction-free
Gabit Smart Ring focuses on simple, distraction-free health tracking, offering sleep, activity, and recovery insights through a minimal design and companion app.
Sony and Honda are bringing PlayStation gaming into the car cabin: All the details
Sony Honda Mobility has announced that its AFEELA electric vehicle will support PlayStation Remote Play, allowing users to stream games from their PS5 or PS4 consoles directly to the car’s infotainment system when parked or charging.
Instagram down globally: Several users reported facing issues with login, posts and more
Instagram faced a global outage as users reported login failures, feed refresh issues, and problems loading posts and messages, with Downdetector data indicating widespread disruption across regions.
Lives on hold: How H-1B holders stuck in India are navigating legal chaos as US government postpones renewal timelines
While the intent is to streamline the system and curb H-1B abuse, the execution has disproportionately affected legally employed workers with established careers in the US, said experts.
Google activates emergency location sharing on Android in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service on Android in India, starting with Uttar Pradesh. The feature automatically shares precise location details with emergency services during calls to 112, helping responders reach people faster.
