Sweta Kumari

Apple Pay launch in October: Cards at launch, but UPI could be big question

Apple Pay could launch in India as early as October with credit card support, entering a market dominated by UPI. Here is an explainer on what is Apple Pay and how it could work

Rising cyberattacks push Indian SMEs to boost security spending: Report

Indian SMEs plan to increase cybersecurity spending as cyber incidents rise, but limited monitoring, in-house expertise and employee awareness continue to leave gaps in their security preparedness

iPhone 18 Pro series now on sale in India, but delivery slips to October

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series is now on sale in India, but online orders for both Pro and Pro Max models show delivery dates extending into October

AI may be the buzzword, but Indian home buyers still want value: Report

Amazon India's latest Best in Tech Survey shows that Indian consumers are increasingly choosing home technology based on practical benefits such as picture quality, energy efficiency and service

CMF Buds Neo review: These affordable earbuds offer well-rounded experience

The CMF Buds Neo brings ANC, 12.4mm drivers, Bluetooth 6.0 and long battery life to the Rs 1,999 segment. But do these features add up to a genuinely good everyday listening experience?

Sony 1000X The Collexion review: Luxury design comes at a price. Worth it?

Sony 1000X The Collexion offers premium materials, detailed sound and strong noise cancellation, but battery life, portability and call quality leave room for improvement

How cybercriminals are turning trusted platforms into malware launchpads

From hijacked verified accounts to fake software and security checks, cybercriminals are exploiting trusted platforms to make malware look legitimate and trick users into running malicious commands

Meta One bundles Meta's paid plans, AI services across its apps: What's new

Meta One subscription service brings plans with expanded AI usage, creative features and professional tools to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

AI slow down: US-China AI rivalry puts global AI governance at a crossroads

As the US and China race to lead AI, safety and governance face a difficult test: can the rest of the world have a say if the two powers set the pace of development?

Apple bundles Apple TV, Arcade at no extra cost with iCloud+ plans in India

Apple is turning iCloud+ into a broader services bundle in India, combining cloud storage with Apple TV, Apple Arcade and Apple Music Select under the same subscription

Why your devices may get more security updates as AI changes cyber threats

As AI helps hackers find and exploit software flaws faster, tech companies are shortening the time between discovering vulnerabilities and delivering security updates to phones, laptops, and browsers

iOS 27 rolls out today: What's new, eligible iPhone, and how to upgrade

Apple rolls out iOS 27 with deeper AI integration, a smarter Siri, faster AirDrop, improved search and Health features, alongside software optimisations for its latest foldable iPhone

India's Gen Z shares personal issues with AI despite privacy risks: Report

Kaspersky finds 37 per cent of Gen Z users in India discuss personal issues with AI, while growing use of chatbots as friends raises concerns over privacy, trust and cyber safety

Apple launches Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 and AirPods 5: Check price

Apple's latest wearables bring new health and fitness tracking, longer battery life and AI-powered features, while AirPods 5 add open-ear ANC, Siri AI and Live Translation

Apple's new OS updates arrive September 14: Features, eligible devices

Apple's iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27 and macOS 27 arrive on September 14, bringing Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features, interface updates and expanded device support

iPhone 18 Pro series debuts with variable aperture camera, A20 Pro and more

Apple will begin accepting pre-orders in India for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 12, with sales beginning September 18

Can AI agents police each other? Google's DeepMind study offers early clues

A DeepMind study of 100 AI agents found that an exploit could spread rapidly through a multi-agent system, while other agents independently detected cheating, raised alarms and proposed fixes

OpenAI promises faster, more precise photo editing with ChatGPT Images 2.5

OpenAI said the ChatGPT Images 2.5 improves image quality, reference-photo fidelity, and editing consistency, while cutting generation latency by up to 50 per cent

Gabit Smart Ring review: The case for tracking health on your finger

The Gabit Ring packs health, sleep, activity and stress tracking into a lightweight design, offering a discreet alternative to smartwatches, but its fitness capabilities leave room for improvement

How AI agent risks are moving from developer sandboxes to consumers

Meta's reported Hatch tests show how AI-agent risks change when systems can access real accounts and take action, shifting the security challenge from access to permissions and control