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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.
Adobe is rolling out AI tools in Acrobat and Express that let users turn documents into presentations and podcasts, edit PDFs via text-prompts, and collaborate in shared workspaces
YouTube plans AI-powered Shorts using creator likenesses, along with new formats, music tools, stronger safety controls, and tighter checks on AI misuse
Reportedly, Gemini in Chrome is starting to appear on ChromeOS through Canary builds, with Google confirming a gradual rollout beginning with Chrome 144 for select Chromebook devices
Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new iOS feature that lets users share up to 100 recent group messages with newly added members, helping them catch up instantly
A new batch of BGMI redeem codes has been released that will remain active until February 28, 2026. One of the codes in the latest release allows players to claim the Cobalt Storm backpack as a reward
Reportedly, Netflix is redesigning its mobile app with short-form video feeds and podcasts, aiming to boost daily engagement and compete with social platforms beyond traditional streaming
Google has shared a step-by-step guide explaining how users can change their @gmail.com email address while keeping the same account, data, and access to Google services
Instagram is rolling out Meta AI-powered reel translations in five Indian languages and adding Indian-script font support to Edits, making content more accessible for creators and viewers
Realme is set to launch its clip-style Buds Clip in India by the end of January, featuring an open-ear design, Spatial Audio, IP55 rating and support for dual-device connectivity
Amazon's Great Republic Day sale brings discounts on smartphones from brands such as Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus, along with bank offers and no-interest EMI options
WhatsApp is testing a shortcut to access privacy settings related to its Status feature that will let users check who an update was shared with and whether it can be reshared after posting
ChatGPT Translate is a new standalone tool from OpenAI that supports over 50 languages, translating text, voice, and images while letting users refine tone, context, and wording in one chat
Realme is preparing to launch the P4 Power in India with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by a 10,000mAh battery
YouTube also said educational videos from trusted sources will be shown more often to teens, building on existing content rules for younger users and current safety measures for teen recommendations
Krafton India has issued a fresh set of BGMI redeem codes that will be valid until February 28, 2026. Among the newly released codes is one that lets players claim the Desert Prince outfit
Google has added Personal Intelligence in Gemini, letting users connect select Google apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search for more personalised responses
Gemini app reportedly adds a Documents history that lets users easily find Deep Research reports and Canvas files in one place, making long text and code projects easier to manage and revisit
Google rolls out Veo 3.1 with improved image-to-video creation, adding vertical video support, 1080p and 4K resolution support, and better control over characters and scenes
Google Meet has added automatic room check-in on Android and iOS, using proximity detection to simplify joining meetings in conference rooms via Companion mode
Microsoft has revised the timeline for retiring the Lens app, confirming new cutoff dates for downloads, support, and scanning, while directing users to OneDrive as the alternative