Khalid Anzar

Khalid Anzar

A seasoned tech journalist, Anzar currently leads the consumer technology vertical at Business Standard. With a keen interest in gadgets, his primary focus is on exploring the role of AI within personal technology. His unique blend of interest in technology and adventure shapes his distinct perspective on technological advances and lifestyle. He is equally passionate about travel, particularly to the mountains, and enjoys motorbiking there and back.

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Proprietary vs open-weight AI: Inside the battle shaping the future of AI

Proprietary and open-weight AI represent two competing approaches to building and commercialising artificial intelligence. Here's how they differ in technology, deployment, costs and business strategy

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

How ChatGPT Work agent lays foundation for OpenAI's AI super app ambition

OpenAI's ChatGPT Work combines coding, document creation and workflow automation in one interface, signalling a broader shift from chatbot to enterprise AI workspace

Updated On: 13 Jul 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 55-inch review: Big-screen ambition, small compromises

Xiaomi brings QD Mini LED technology to a more accessible price point, delivering impressive picture quality, strong audio, and broad connectivity, though not without a few compromises

Updated On: 29 Jun 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Apple price hike not a one-off as memory costs surge; iPhone next: Analysts

Analysts say MacBook Neo remains Apple's strongest value proposition despite the ₹10,000 price increase, as steeper hikes across the Mac lineup widen its affordability advantage

Updated On: 26 Jun 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

Apple's AI reset is a step in right direction, but rollout questions linger

Apple's Gemini-powered Siri signals a major AI reset, though experts say execution and rollout timelines will determine whether the company can regain lost ground

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Motorola Razr Fold review: A foldable that gets the fundamentals right

Motorola may have arrived late to the book-style foldable race, but has it learned from everyone else's mistakes? Let us find out

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Computers were built for humans. Big Tech is redesigning them for AI

AI agents are prompting technology companies to redesign chips, operating systems and search for a future where software increasingly acts on behalf of users rather than waiting for commands

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Why Google's AI Search rollout may change how people navigate internet

Google's AI Search is replacing blue links with conversational answers, agentic tools, and personalised responses - a shift that could fundamentally change how people discover information online

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

With Find N6, OPPO irons out the crease that continues to define foldables

The OPPO Find N6 demonstrates that one of foldables' biggest hardware compromises, the display crease, may no longer be inevitable

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

How timing, efficiency, and price are driving Apple's MacBook Neo success

Apple's entry-level MacBook is finding demand across markets, driven by pricing, timing, and performance advantages that are difficult to ignore

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Sennheiser Profile Wireless stood out for me, and it might for you too

Sennheiser's single-channel wireless microphone system balances flexibility, recording safeguards, and creator-focused features, though portability and pricing remain concerns

Updated On: 07 May 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

Double-digit decline likely in India smartphone shipments in CY2026: CMR

India's smartphone shipments may fall up to 12 per cent in 2026 due to rising memory costs, weak demand and slower upgrades, with the affordable segment facing the sharpest decline

Updated On: 05 May 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

How Tim Cook's strategic brilliance redefined Apple beyond Steve Jobs era

Tim Cook ushered Apple into its most profitable era. His strategic approach, market pragmatism, and risk appetite pushed the company's market value to $4 trillion during his tenure

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Oura Ring 4 changed how I track my health, but brings its own challenges

The Oura Ring 4 presents a different approach to health tracking. It reduces reliance on notifications and focuses on long-term physiological trends

Updated On: 21 Apr 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

MacBook Neo review: What you got wrong about Apple's entry MacBook

Apple's entry MacBook challenges common perceptions on performance and usability, even within its constraints. Here is what stood out beyond the assumptions

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Privacy display leads monumental upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a privacy display and expands its AI ecosystem, but not every upgrade feels equally meaningful in daily use

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Can Apple's MacBook Neo topple Windows-based PCs' dominance in India?

Whether the MacBook Neo proves to be a disruptive force or remains a niche offering will become clear over time. For now, the question of buying a Mac is increasingly entering mainstream conversation

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Tired of wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay? This small device fixes it

I tested the UltraProLink DriveLink dongle to see if it could fix my in-car infotainment experience. It solves cable problem, but does not entirely replicate reliability of native wireless systems

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hogs limelight with series exclusive upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts with built-in Privacy Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, APV codec and faster charging. Here is what sets it apart from S26 and S26 Plus

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 series with agentic AI focus: Highlights & pics

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra with agentic AI features, Privacy Display and APV codec. Galaxy Buds4 series also announced. India launch soon

Updated On: 25 Feb 2026 | 11:32 PM IST