Harsh Shivam

Harsh Shivam

As a senior technology reporter at Business Standard, Harsh Shivam specialises in decoding innovations within the consumer tech space. His expertise extends to delivering in-depth gadget reviews that provide readers with comprehensive insights into the latest tech advancements. With a keen eye for detail, he captures and reports on the dynamic landscape of technology, ensuring his audience stays informed about the newest developments and trends shaping the industry.

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The AI you use may depend on your phone, and work, not your preference

Sensor Tower's Seema Shah says Google Gemini is riding Android's default advantage while Claude pulls ahead among developers and researchers, narrowing ChatGPT's hold on the AI assistant market

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Sony Bravia 3 II review: A TV that is smooth, natural and easy to live with

The Sony's Bravia 3 II keeps things simple with consistent performance and natural colour tuning, making it easy to live with despite missing out on the miniLED and OLED picture quality

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

Tim Cook's price hike warning puts Apple's feeder lineup at risk: Analysts

With Tim Cook confirming that component cost increases can no longer be absorbed, analysts flag Apple's feeder portfolio - the iPhone E, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air - as the most vulnerable

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 5:13 PM IST

ChatGPT market share slips below 50% as Gemini, Claude gain ground: Report

ChatGPT reached one billion users faster than any platform in history, but rivals are growing faster and reshaping the AI assistant market, according to Sensor Tower's Start of AI 2026 report

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Google rolls out Android 17, Wear OS 7 to Pixels: What's new, eligibility

Update brings multitasking, security and AI-powered features to Pixel phones and watches; Gemini Intelligence features to roll out later this summer

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Social media ban for children spreading to more countries. Is India next?

The UK has joined a growing list of countries restricting social media access for children. India is debating similar measures, but its challenges are very different

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Laptop demand, public sector buying drive India's PC market growth in Q1

India's PC market saw strong growth in Q1 CY2026, driven by demand for portable laptops and large public sector deals, even as rising costs and pre-emptive buying point to short-term momentum

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Fable 5 shutdown exposes geopolitics of AI access, risks of dependence

The Fable 5 episode is forcing companies globally and in India to rethink AI dependence, sovereign capabilities, and the risks of building on technologies they do not control

Updated On: 15 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

India leads digital wallet downloads as homegrown apps dominate globally

India recorded over 440 million wallet app downloads in 2025, led by PhonePe and Paytm, but slowing installs and rising UPI transactions show the market is shifting toward deeper usage

Updated On: 12 Jun 2026 | 4:36 PM IST

HP EliteBook X G2q review: The strongest case yet for Snapdragon on Windows

HP EliteBook X G2q pairs the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip with strong battery life, a lightweight design, and enterprise-grade features, though a few rough edges remain

Updated On: 12 Jun 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

Price you see isn't the price I see: Inside rise of surveillance pricing

From food delivery to travel bookings, algorithms are learning user behaviour and shaping offers, discounts and prices in ways regulators are now beginning to scrutinise

Updated On: 11 Jun 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Claude Fable 5 explained: What Anthropic's guarded frontier AI model can do

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 brings Mythos-class AI to public users with safeguards, while the full Mythos 5 model remains restricted to vetted organisations

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

WWDC 2026: Does Apple AI strategy offer anything rivals haven't already?

Apple's WWDC 2026 announcements reveal a broader AI architecture that spans apps, workflows and devices, as the company seeks to redefine its position in the AI race

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

WWDC 2026: Apple unveils Siri AI, Gemini-powered Apple Intelligence, more

Apple introduces Siri AI, powered by Gemini-based Apple Intelligence, alongside iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and system-wide AI features focused on performance, privacy, and deeper app integration

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 6:00 AM IST

WWDC 2026: Siri to iOS 27, what to expect from Apple's biggest AI reset yet

From a revamped Siri to AI-powered features across iOS and macOS, WWDC 2026 could mark a pivotal moment in Apple's effort to catch up with rivals

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Self-improving AI systems are emerging, but not in the way people expected

Anthropic, Microsoft and Google are approaching self-improving AI from different angles, revealing how feedback loops are beginning to reshape software development

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

HMD Vibe 2 5G review: Democratises AI, but the smartphone shines elsewhere

HMD Vibe 2 5G gets the basics right with solid battery life, smooth performance, and clean software, but the Savam AI's Indus integration feels like an early experiment rather than a defining feature

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Apple vs CCI: India's probe advances but App Store changes remain uncertain

As Apple's App Store rules come under CCI scrutiny, India could join global regulators in pushing the company to loosen control over payments and app distribution within its tightly held iOS ecosystem

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Microsoft's quantum push now includes AI-built chips: Majorana 2 explained

Built with the help of AI agents, Microsoft's Majorana 2 takes a different approach to quantum computing, focusing on hardware-level stability as rivals like Google push scaling and error correction

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Nvidia's Vera CPU signals rise of computing infra built for agentic AI era

Nvidia's Vera CPU is built to run AI systems that can execute tasks at scale, enabling faster, more autonomous software across cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 2:23 PM IST