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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.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.3 public beta with new live weather wallpapers, iPhone-to-Android data transfer tools, and notification forwarding support for third-party devices
Adobe has updated Firefly with focus on precise video edits, better camera control, upscaling tools and a browser-based editor for AI-generated content
One X Tri-Mode Wireless Gamepad comes with tri-mode connectivity, gyro controls, macro buttons and app-based customisation, aiming for flexible play across PC, console and mobile
Instagram for TV supports up to five accounts, personalised feeds and channel-based Reels, turning short videos into big-screen viewing experience at home
Xiaomi is likely to launch the Redmi Note 15 5G on January 6, 2026, followed by the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro Plus models later in the year
Realme Narzo 90 series features 7,000mAh battery, 60W charging, and IP65/IP69-rated dust and water resistance on both models
Meta's Threads expands its communities feature to over 200 topics and tests flairs and badges to encourage more focused discussions and reward active members on the platform
According to Google, the Dark Web Report will be discontinued as it did not give users clear actions, and the company will focus on other security tools to protect personal information
Google's new Discover experiment lets users adjust recommendations instantly using prompts based on interests, goals, and content preferences
Apple Fitness+ offers guided workouts, meditation sessions, personalised plans and integration across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV
Google Translate rolls out Gemini-based translations, live speech-to-speech audio with any headphone, and wider language learning support in new regions
Motorola Edge 70 boasts a 5.99mm ultra-thin profile and packs a 5000mAh battery. The smartphone will be available for purchase from December 23
From text-to-video tools and AI image generation to mobile editing and chat-based creation, generative AI quietly reshaped how content was made in 2025
Google is updating YouTube's TV video player to make navigation simpler, with better controls and a less cluttered viewing experience
Opera has opened public access to its AI browser Neon, offering advanced agentic AI tools and early access to leading AI models through a monthly subscription
Google has expanded its AI-based Remix feature in Google Photos to India, giving users a simple way to turn regular pictures into stylised, shareable artwork
Google's updated try-on feature now generates full-body images from a selfie and is rolling out to in the US, offering a simpler way to preview outfits online
WhatsApp's latest update brings missed call messages, improved Meta AI tools, new Status stickers and a revamped media tab on desktop
Spotify's new Prompted Playlists feature lets users create customised mixes using text prompts, blending AI with their full listening history for more personal results
Instagram has added a new 'Your Algorithm' tool that lets users review their top interests, adjust topics they want more or less of and personalise their Reels feed in real time