Sweta Kumari

X opens algorithm to public that determines how posts are ranked, filtered

X is opening more of the code behind its 'For You' feed and adding a tool that lets eligible users check whether labels on their accounts or posts could be limiting their visibility

WhatsApp tests Scam Alert feature to flag fraud without reading your chats

WhatsApp said its optional Scam Alert uses an on-device AI model to flag potential scam messages while keeping chat content on the device and giving users control over reporting

India among top 5 APAC countries targeted by advanced cyber threats: Report

Kaspersky data shows 75 million cyberattacks blocked across APAC in the first half of 2026, including 3.4 million backdoor attacks, 2.4 million password stealers and 250,000 ransomware incident

Google to launch Fitbit Air in India this October: Check features, specs

Google is bringing its screenless Fitbit Air fitness tracker to India this October, with health tracking features including heart rate, sleep and SpO2 monitoring

Gemini Intelligence brings proactive assistance to Pixel 11, Watch 5, Buds

Google's Pixel 11 ecosystem brings Gemini deeper into phones, watches and earbuds, building on AI features first previewed at Google I/O 2026 while adding new camera, health and translation tools

AI, entertainment push app revenue to record $345 mn in Q2: Sensor Tower

India's app market crossed $345 million in Q2 revenue as AI, entertainment and digital services pushed non-gaming apps ahead, extending a trend seen in the first quarter

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and cameras reveal compromises

Made by Google 2026: How to watch Pixel 11 series launch and what to expect

Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event, alongside the Pixel Watch 5, while the rumoured Pixel Tag could also make its debut.

Tokens to usage: Why cheaper AI still leaves enterprises with bigger bills

Token prices have fallen sharply, but agentic workflows can consume far more of them, while data, infrastructure and governance add to costs, shifting the focus from usage to business returns

YouTube updates channel monetisation rules after 8 years: What's changing

YouTube will raise the bar for new creators joining its Partner Program from February 2027, requiring 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views to qualify for ad and Premium revenue sharing

Muse Glimmer 30B: Meta bets on open AI models that can run on Macs and PCs

Meta has released the weights of Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter model built for local AI agents, coding and tool use, and designed to run on a Mac or PC with a single consumer GPU

Global tablet shipments fall 10% in Q2 as supply pressures weigh: Omdia

Component shortages and rising prices hit tablet demand in Q2, with vendors prioritising premium devices as global shipments fell 10 per cent year-on-year

Pixel 11 series, Pro Fold and Watch 5: What Google may unveil on August 12

Google will unveil its Pixel 11 series on August 12 alongside the Pixel Watch 5. Here is what to expect from the new phones, foldable and other anticipated devices.

Kitesurf explained: Cloudflare's browser built for AI agents, not humans

Cloudflare's Kitesurf strips away browser features meant for human users to reduce compute and memory requirements for AI agents performing web tasks such as extraction, screenshots and PDF generation

Cybercriminals using fake software updates to take over computers: Report

Fake alerts about Adobe and Zoom trick users into installing remote access software that gives attackers control of infected devices

Redmi launches Note 17 5G with 8,000mAh battery in India: Check price

Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip, the Redmi Note 17 is claimed to offer up to three days of battery life on a single charge

Google Drive desktop to stop Google Photos backups on August 10: What to do

Google Drive for desktop will stop backing up photos and videos to Google Photos from August 10. Users must switch to Google Photos and reselect backup folders to continue automatic uploads

Apple-OpenAI trade secret fight: Claims, chats, and timeline explained

Apple and OpenAI went from AI partners to legal rivals. Here is what Apple alleges, why OpenAI published internal messages, and what could happen next in the trade secret case

JioTag 2 with Apple Find My, Google Find Hub support launched: Details here

JioTag 2 with support for both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub allows Android and iPhone users to track belongings using their devices' native networks

Phone brands bets on longer EMIs, bank cashbacks to counter slowing demand

Samsung, Apple and other smartphone brands are expanding longer EMI and ownership programmes as rising handset prices and slowing demand reshape the premium smartphone market