Harsh Shivam

OpenAI, Meta and Google are moving AI beyond task-specific agents towards persistent systems that can handle multiple jobs, retain context, access apps and continue working in the background

Amazon has introduced redesigned Kindle e-book readers, including new Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft models with updated displays, thinner designs and faster book opening

Apple Pay starts with Axis Bank credit cards as Apple bets on India's expanding card base and contactless payments, even as UPI remains the dominant way to pay

OpenAI's DevDay 2026 brought Dots AI agents, GPT-6.1 Sol, cloud-based Codex, new agent APIs, ChatGPT Spaces and other tools for developers and businesses

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 combines detailed sound with long battery life, strong ANC and multipoint connectivity, while its fit, touch controls and sweat resistance leave a few things to consider

Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform uses software and hardware controls to secure autonomous AI agents while allowing them to perform tasks with defined access and permissions

Rising component and memory costs are widening the price gap between 4G and 5G smartphones, prompting manufacturers to expand 4G offerings in India's budget segment

I used the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for browsing, streaming and casual gaming to see how its large display, Core Ultra 5 processor and Copilot+ features fit into everyday use

Rising component and freight costs are pushing up electronics prices, while brands turn to EMIs and exchange offers to support festive demand

AI agents can shop, book travel and make payments, but disputes involving Meta, Amazon and NPCI expose gaps in how the web identifies agents, grants permissions and assigns responsibility

Sennheiser has launched the Momentum 5 series in India with user-replaceable batteries, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, adaptive ANC, lossless audio support and more

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE delivers a good display, dependable main camera and polished One UI 9 experience, but familiar hardware and a higher price weaken its value proposition

Meta is spreading Muse across smart glasses, a Neural Band, VR hardware and the new Charm device, distributing AI interaction across hardware rather than concentrating it on a smartphone

Beyond expanding Amazon product tagging to India, YouTube is adding new features for viewers and creators like Custom Feeds, Live Showdowns, real-time dubbing and more

AI agents can browse, shop and make calls for users, but changing websites, unexpected human responses and real-world uncertainty mean human intervention remains part of the process

Beats has launched the Beats 360 over-ear headphones with interchangeable ear and headband cushions, Active Noise Cancelling, Personalised Spatial Audio and IPX4 rating

AI is spreading computing across watches, earbuds, glasses, cars and PCs, changing the smartphone from the primary interface into the hub connecting a growing ecosystem of devices

Compact cameras, wired earphones and dedicated music players are finding new users as consumers seek fewer distractions and more control over their technology

As AI agents take on more complex work, researchers are exploring ways to turn past tasks into reusable knowledge, procedures and testing environments for other agents

Google, Amazon, Samsung and Apple are connecting AI agents with smart home devices, making home platforms an increasingly important interface between AI and the physical world