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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.
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.
Several major smartphone launches are still lined up for late January, including the Vivo X200T, Realme P4 Power, and the Redmi Note 15 Pro series, with brands confirming key details ahead of launch
References spotted in the Google app suggests the company is testing a built-in AI music generation tool inside Gemini, with early signs of limits and phased access
Sony's new PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT turntables add wireless bluetooth playback and USB port for recording and digitising vinyl records
Sponsored apps will no longer be limited to the top slot, with Apple adding more ad placements further down App Store search results across markets starting March 2026
Apple is preparing a major Siri revamp in 2026, including a chatbot-style assistant powered by Google Gemini and long-delayed Apple Intelligence features first shown at WWDC 2024
India de-licensing lower portion of 6GHz spectrum clears the way for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices in India, affecting everything from routers and smartphones to consoles and smart home devices
India reportedly saw a rebound in app downloads last year as Gen-AI assistants and short-form microdrama apps drove higher installs and user engagement, even as spending remained relatively low
Apple's AI-focused hardware is said to be an AirTag-sized wearable with cameras, microphones and on-device AI, and could arrive as early as 2027
YouTube has temporarily disabled certain custom caption formats like SRV3 and YTT after they started causing video playback problems for some viewers
From pricing and panel sourcing to where TVs are made, Sony's deal with TCL could slowly reshape what Bravia TVs look like - even if the logo stays the same
Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency patches to fix those issues
The new Bixby will focus on natural language device control and live web search using Perplexity AI. Revamped Bixby will roll-out with OneUI 8.5 update
The Vivo X200T will debut on January 27 with a Dimensity 9400+ chip, Zeiss-co-engineered 50MP triple cameras, and Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box
Google is testing a guided "Safari import" tool in Chrome for iPhone that lets users bring bookmarks, history, passwords and other data using Safari's export file
I used the Kingston Dual Portable SSD across phones, tablets, laptops, and even for video work to see if this tiny, plug-and-play SSD actually fits real-life use; or just looks good on paper
The new Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 bring larger displays, redesigned speakers, and sensor-based smart home routines to Amazon's smart display lineup in India
Gemini Live may soon get the ability to offer more detailed replies through Thinking Mode, along with early-access tools like visual cues and agent-style phone controls
Apple delayed AI-powered Siri features due to reliability concerns. With Google's Gemini now powering Apple's foundation models, those same features and more may finally become possible
Reportedly, some users on iOS 26.3 beta are seeing sponsored App Store results without the usual blue background, making ads harder to distinguish from regular search listings
Featuring a dual-screen setup, Lava Blaze Duo 3 pairs a rear AMOLED display with a 120Hz front AMOLED screen, a Dimensity 7060 chip, and Android 15 at Rs 16,999