Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari covers consumer technology and the digital ecosystem at Business Standard, reporting on everything from smartphones and apps to artificial intelligence and emerging tech trends. Her work tracks major developments across software, social media platforms, and AI tools, while also reviewing new gadgets such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and more. She closely follows product launches and innovations, helping readers stay up to date with the latest in technology.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 brings replaceable batteries to earbuds

Sennheiser's new Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds bring replaceable batteries, up to 40 hours of playback and upgraded noise cancellation, focusing to extend the life of its flagship wireless earbuds

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

AI enters smartphone buying equation, but basics still matter most: Amazon

Amazon's Best in Tech survey shows AI is becoming a smartphone buying factor for Indian consumers, but performance, battery life and camera quality still matter more

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Google expands personalisation across Search, Discover and News: Details

Google is giving users more control over Search, Discover and Google News, allowing them to customise preferred sources, topics and content based on their interests

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launch set for August 27: Expected specs and features

Samsung will host its Galaxy Event on August 27, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE with an Exynos 2500 chip, new AI features, upgraded cameras and Android 17-based One UI

Updated On: 21 Aug 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

AI firms sharpen privacy pitch as enterprises demand control over data

Here is how OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are approaching data privacy as businesses demand greater control over sensitive information shared with increasingly capable AI models

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

Indian workers embrace AI, but shadow AI puts firms' IP at security risk

Employees are using personal AI accounts alongside enterprise tools, creating security and compliance gaps, said cybersecurity experts

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 4:44 PM IST

OnePlus, OPPO, Samsung raise smartphone prices as India's market slows down

OnePlus has raised prices for the fifth time in nine months, while Samsung has made its ninth price revision in eight months. OPPO has also increased prices across new models

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Audiences and platforms push back on AI slop as AI reshapes creator economy

AI is making content creation faster and cheaper, but the rise of synthetic influencers and mass-produced posts is pushing platforms, creators and brands to focus on originality, disclosure and trust

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Apple software hints at foldable iPhone, camera-equipped AirPods, and more

References in Apple's latest macOS software point to several unreleased devices, including camera-equipped AirPods and the foldable iPhone, ahead of the company's expected September launch event

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

AI is getting cheaper to run, but powering its growth is getting pricier

AI models are becoming cheaper to run, but rising demand for data centres, computing and electricity is pushing up the infrastructure cost of AI, including in India

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

CERT-In warns Chrome users of critical flaws that risk remote attacks

CERT-In has warned Google Chrome users about critical security flaws that could enable remote code execution and data theft, urging users to update their browsers

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Krafton India announces BGMI Lite launch in India by end of 2026: Details

Krafton India has announced BGMI Lite for launch by the end of 2026, bringing a lighter version of its BGMI game to a wider audience, likely including players on budget devices

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

AGI safety paradox: AI firms warn of danger, then offer models to manage it

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind are building more capable AI while developing safeguards for its risks, raising questions over how much influence frontier labs should have over AI governance

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

X opens algorithm to public that determines how posts are ranked, filtered

X is opening more of the code behind its 'For You' feed and adding a tool that lets eligible users check whether labels on their accounts or posts could be limiting their visibility

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

WhatsApp tests Scam Alert feature to flag fraud without reading your chats

WhatsApp said its optional Scam Alert uses an on-device AI model to flag potential scam messages while keeping chat content on the device and giving users control over reporting

Updated On: 14 Aug 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

India among top 5 APAC countries targeted by advanced cyber threats: Report

Kaspersky data shows 75 million cyberattacks blocked across APAC in the first half of 2026, including 3.4 million backdoor attacks, 2.4 million password stealers and 250,000 ransomware incident

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

Google to launch Fitbit Air in India this October: Check features, specs

Google is bringing its screenless Fitbit Air fitness tracker to India this October, with health tracking features including heart rate, sleep and SpO2 monitoring

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Gemini Intelligence brings proactive assistance to Pixel 11, Watch 5, Buds

Google's Pixel 11 ecosystem brings Gemini deeper into phones, watches and earbuds, building on AI features first previewed at Google I/O 2026 while adding new camera, health and translation tools

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

AI, entertainment push app revenue to record $345 mn in Q2: Sensor Tower

India's app market crossed $345 million in Q2 revenue as AI, entertainment and digital services pushed non-gaming apps ahead, extending a trend seen in the first quarter

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

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and cameras reveal compromises

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 12:49 PM IST