Harsh Shivam

How smart home is becoming interface between AI agents and physical world

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

AI wearables can listen and watch but people around them never opted in

As AI gives wearables the ability to listen, see and interpret their surroundings, the privacy question is expanding beyond the person wearing the device to everyone within its reach

Amazon brings Alexa+ to India with Hindi support, free early access

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ comes to India with English and Hindi support, an India-focused voice and integrations with services such as Swiggy, MakeMyTrip and District by Zomato

AI is calling: How India plans to tell legitimate automated calls from spam

As AI voice agents become more common, Trai's new rules aim to separate legitimate business calls from spam, scams, and impersonation attempts

ASUS Pad review: An Android tablet for work, play and everything in between

With a vibrant OLED display, lightweight design and seamless PC connectivity through GlideX software, the ASUS Pad makes a strong case as both an entertainment screen and a useful work companion

iOS 27 brings Siri AI, Apple Intelligence to eligible iPhone: What's new

Apple has started rolling out iOS 27 in India with the new Siri AI, expanded Apple Intelligence features, new child safety controls, and other changes across eligible iPhones

Are soaring flagship prices making refurbished iPhones more appealing?

Apple's latest price increases could push some Indian buyers towards refurbished iPhones, lifting demand for older premium models even as limited supply keeps prices firm

Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Less data, more sense, and longer battery life

Google isn't trying to out-spec competition here, it's betting that a smartwatch should explain your health rather than just display it, and mostly, that bet pays off

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched in India at Rs 79,999: Check offers, more

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is priced at Rs 79,999 in India and will go on sale from September 18, with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chip and triple rear cameras

AI scaling fake newsrooms, surveillance, and online dating scams: Anthropic

Anthropic also said it identified and disrupted cases in which users attempted to use Claude models for malicious activity that could potentially support development of biological weapons

Apple's big Siri bet is finally rolling out: Here's what iPhone users get

Apple's long-promised Siri AI will start reaching users with the iPhone 18 series, but language support and some features remain limited

Apple raises older iPhone prices in India after iPhone 18 Pro, Duo launch

Apple has raised prices of the iPhone 16, 17e, 17 and Air in India after launching the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo, with the biggest hike reaching Rs 65,000

iPhone Duo launched: What Apple packs into its Rs 2.99 lakh foldable device

Apple's first foldable iPhone brings a 7.6 inch inner display, A20 Pro chip, dual 48MP cameras, Touch ID and IP68 protection, but is heavier than several current rivals

Apple launches iPhone Duo, 18 Pro series, AirPods 5, and more: Highlights

Apple's Surprise and Shine event brought its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, new Apple Watch models and AirPods 5

Why smartphone price inflation is hitting India harder than other markets

Smartphone brands have raised prices multiple times in the first half of 2026. Market tracker Counterpoint Research has now put a number to the increase, confirming that India has been the worst hit

Pixel 11 review: Google's vanilla flagship model makes a convincing case

Longer battery life, a steadier connectivity, and genuinely useful artificial intelligence tricks make Google's Pixel 11 an easy recommendation

Meta's Muse AI agent can book, buy, and browse for you: Here's how it works

Meta's Muse is a personal AI agent that can browse the web, book travel, send emails, make purchases and continue working on tasks in the background, while asking users to approve sensitive actions

Explainer: What is 5G network slicing and why telcos oppose Trai's proposal

5G slicing rules have exposed a split over how network congestion should be measured, with Trai pushing safeguards and operators warning that its 80 per cent PRB threshold could constrain networks

Apple's Surprise and Shine event on Sept 9: How to watch and what to expect

Apple's September 9 event will likely bring the iPhone 18 Pro series and first foldable iPhone, with new Apple Watch and AirPods models also expected

Why Apple's foldable entry could reshape a market still finding its footing

Despite seven years and steady improvements, foldable smartphones remain a tiny slice of the overall smartphone market. With Apple set to enter the segment this month, that could finally change