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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.
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.
As AI adoption grows, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Uber are rethinking token consumption, introducing spending controls and shifting their focus from usage metrics to productivity and returns
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series offer large displays and productivity features, but neither fully replaces a laptop. The S12+ is a practical choice, while the Ultra caters to those who need more screen
Rockstar Games will open GTA 6 pre-loading on November 10, ahead of its November 19 release. Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S may need up to 212GB storage space to pre-load the game
Google's Dreambeans uses AI to create personalised daily story collections from users' connected Google apps, bringing information from Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube into one feed
Apple's latest software updates in beta expand AI capabilities across its ecosystem, bringing new Siri features, a redesigned Health app, Apple Watch upgrades, fitness tools, and more
Sensor Tower says wearable brands are moving beyond health tracking to AI-powered insights, with WHOOP, Oura and others using companion apps to deepen engagement and drive subscriptions
Apple has launched a refreshed 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, starting at Rs 174,900. Pre-orders starts October 28 and sales begin November 6
AI coding agents are driving a surge in code commits, pushing GitHub to expand computing, storage and network capacity to handle growing software development workloads
WhatsApp's new updates include permanent message pinning, the option to share recent chat history with existing members, group-specific status updates and a filter for unread mentions and replies
Anthropic says Claude chained software flaws into working exploits, highlighting the growing role of AI in vulnerability research and cybersecurity risks
Amazon's latest lineup includes an AI-powered Echo Dot, a speaker with a home camera, a sleep-sensing smart clock, an Alexa-enabled photo frame and a redesigned Echo Show 16
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display changes how users interact with macOS, bringing touch gestures, Dynamic Island, and new ways to access apps
Instagram's test of 90-minute videos reflects a wider contest to keep audiences watching, attract creators and compete for entertainment time across phones and television screens
Garena Free Fire India is now available with India-specific features, responsible gaming measures and a Diwali campaign, following a three-year delay after its 2023 launch was postponed
Anthropic's Mythos 5 incident has raised concerns over AI agents acting beyond their intended tasks, prompting calls for stronger cybersecurity safeguards, independent testing and global oversight
Fake websites are using steep discounts, countdown timers and bogus preorders to lure iPhone Duo buyers, collect personal details and potentially expose them to phishing and payment fraud
OPPO has expanded its premium device portfolio with the Find X10 series, featuring up to three 200MP rear cameras and 8,000mAh batteries, alongside the Pad Mini tablet, Enco X4 and more
An IBM and Red Hat report says AI is making vulnerability discovery easier, but patch delays, limited maintainer resources and poor visibility into software dependencies remain major risks
Amazon's new Bee wearables renew interest in personal AI devices, but experts say everyday utility, privacy, subscription costs and local language support will determine adoption
Apple's iPhone Duo will be available in India from October 23, with pre-orders starting at 5:30 pm on October 16. Prices range from Rs 299,900 to Rs 449,900 across four storage variants