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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 has refreshed the Mac mini after two years with the M6 chip, its first product to use the new 2nm silicon, promising faster performance, graphics and on-device AI
India's e-waste recycling market is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2025 to $3 billion by 2034, as shorter device lifecycles and tighter recycling rules drive demand
ChatGPT users can now turn photos, ideas and inside jokes into custom sticker packs, with up to nine stickers and 18 styles available for sharing on iMessage and WhatsApp
Apple is reportedly testing its first foldable iPhone ahead of its expected September launch, while a new Mac mini is also in the works as the company prepares a wider product refresh
A StopAndProtect cybercrime campaign compromised nearly 2,000 WordPress websites, turning them into infrastructure to spread malware, steal data and control infected devices
Sennheiser's new Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds bring replaceable batteries, up to 40 hours of playback and upgraded noise cancellation, focusing to extend the life of its flagship wireless earbuds
Amazon's Best in Tech survey shows AI is becoming a smartphone buying factor for Indian consumers, but performance, battery life and camera quality still matter more
Google is giving users more control over Search, Discover and Google News, allowing them to customise preferred sources, topics and content based on their interests
Samsung will host its Galaxy Event on August 27, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE with an Exynos 2500 chip, new AI features, upgraded cameras and Android 17-based One UI
Here is how OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are approaching data privacy as businesses demand greater control over sensitive information shared with increasingly capable AI models
Employees are using personal AI accounts alongside enterprise tools, creating security and compliance gaps, said cybersecurity experts
OnePlus has raised prices for the fifth time in nine months, while Samsung has made its ninth price revision in eight months. OPPO has also increased prices across new models
AI is making content creation faster and cheaper, but the rise of synthetic influencers and mass-produced posts is pushing platforms, creators and brands to focus on originality, disclosure and trust
References in Apple's latest macOS software point to several unreleased devices, including camera-equipped AirPods and the foldable iPhone, ahead of the company's expected September launch event
AI models are becoming cheaper to run, but rising demand for data centres, computing and electricity is pushing up the infrastructure cost of AI, including in India
CERT-In has warned Google Chrome users about critical security flaws that could enable remote code execution and data theft, urging users to update their browsers
Krafton India has announced BGMI Lite for launch by the end of 2026, bringing a lighter version of its BGMI game to a wider audience, likely including players on budget devices
OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind are building more capable AI while developing safeguards for its risks, raising questions over how much influence frontier labs should have over AI governance
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 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