Harsh Shivam

IMC 2026: Indian firms showcase AI wearables for India-specific needs

Jio plans AI wearables with Indian language support, Torchit is developing smart glasses for accessibility, and Qualcomm sees payments and education as key opportunities

Qualcomm bets on smaller AI models as memory costs push up phone prices

Qualcomm expects advanced AI features to reach cheaper smartphones gradually as memory price inflation pushes up costs and smaller AI models become more efficient

Motorola bets on premium phones as memory costs push up prices in India

Motorola says premium phones account for 50-55% of its India revenue as rising memory costs push up prices, while local manufacturing helps the company manage supply-chain pressures

IMC 2026: Motorola, Xiaomi, iQOO preview Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 phones

Qualcomm showcased its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series in India as Motorola, iQOO and Xiaomi previewed upcoming flagship smartphones powered by the Extreme variant at IMC 2026

IMC 2026: Why Qubo sees India's smart home future in AI devices, not hubs

As Apple and Samsung push centralised smart home systems, India's Qubo is betting on AI-powered devices, local processing and country-specific use cases to drive adoption in a price-sensitive market

6G, AI-native networks take centre stage at India Mobile Congress 2026

Telecom operators and network makers showcase AI-led automation, intelligent RAN and 6G technologies as India seeks a larger role in next-generation mobile standards

Apple's smart home push could test a market still struggling with adoption

Samsung SmartThings update and new local-control features come as Apple reportedly prepares a wider smart home push, while Matter and on-device processing aim to address compatibility and reliability

From data localisation to AI localisation: Why inference is moving to India

As AI moves into regulated industries, companies are looking beyond where data is stored to where models process it. In-country inference is emerging as a new layer of AI sovereignty

AI agents take over PCs built for humans, forcing operating system rethink

As AI agents gain the ability to access files, control apps and act on behalf of users, Apple and Microsoft are rethinking how operating systems grant and manage permissions to sensitive system data

Chatbots to always-on AI: Why OpenAI, Meta, Google want persistent agents

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 introduces redesigned Kindle e-book readers: Details, availability

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 enters India: Can tap-to-pay find space in a UPI first market?

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 DevDay 2026: Dots agent, GPT-6.1 Sol, new plans and more announced

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

Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Excellent sound with a few everyday quirks

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 AI safety platform will not take away agents' autonomy: Palo Alto

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 costs slow India's 5G shift, revive demand for 4G phones: Report

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 review: Ticks the right boxes for an everyday laptop

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

Electronic prices rise, discounts fade: Can financing sustain festive sales

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

Why AI agents need an identity layer to act safely on web built for humans

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 Momentum 5, True Wireless 5 launched in India: Price, features

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