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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.
Google Android Show 2026 will stream on 12 May ahead of I/O 2026. Check the livestream time in India, where to watch and expected updates
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update adds a feature that can automatically detect and block apps sending excessive advertisement notifications on Galaxy devices
Google says threat actors likely used AI tools to identify and develop a zero-day exploit, marking what it describes as the first known case of its kind
WhatsApp has started rolling out WhatsApp Plus to select users, adding custom themes, app icons, premium stickers, extra pinned chats, and personalised ringtone options
Apple's latest iPhone update brings encrypted RCS messaging in beta, new Pride wallpapers, Maps changes, App Store subscription tweaks, and over 50 security fixes
Google is rolling out Snapseed 4.0 for Android with a redesigned interface, film-style filters, batch editing, and several upgraded editing tools
Apple has released iOS 26.5 Release Candidate 2 for eligible iPhones, bringing encrypted RCS messaging in beta, Apple Maps updates, and new Pride Edition wallpapers
WhatsApp is reportedly testing chat themes for its web client, allowing users to customise wallpapers, message bubbles, and chat colours directly from browsers
OpenAI has introduced a 'Trusted Contact' feature in ChatGPT that can alert a chosen person if conversations suggest serious self-harm or emotional distress
Amazon Prime Video rolls out Clips, a TikTok-style short video feed that helps users discover movies and shows faster through personalised previews and quick scrolling
Google is replacing the Fitbit app with the new Google Health app, adding Gemini-powered AI coaching, redesigned wellness tools, and deeper health tracking features
Google has launched Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with heart rate, sleep and SpO2 tracking, alongside its new AI-powered ecosystem
Perplexity's new 'Personal Computer' feature brings AI agents directly to Macs, allowing them to work across local files, apps, and web tools to automate everyday tasks
Samsung said a clinical study found the Galaxy Watch6 could detect warning signs of fainting several minutes in advance using AI and heart rate variability data
OnePlus has launched the Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite in India with 144Hz displays, large capacity batteries, OxygenOS 16, and gaming-focused features
Disney may be planning to turn Disney+ into a larger digital hub that could eventually connect streaming, parks, cruises, shopping and other Disney experiences
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new Android Home Screen widget that could let users view recent status updates and upload their own without opening the app
Adobe has introduced AI-powered PDF Spaces and a new productivity agent in Acrobat, adding smart summaries, audio overviews, collaboration tools, and custom AI assistants
Meta has introduced AI-powered age detection tools and expanded Teen Account protections after EU regulators raised concerns over underage users access to Instagram and Facebook despite safeguards
Google is adding approximate location sharing to Chrome on Android, allowing users to give websites broader area access instead of precise GPS location data