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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.
X is preparing to bring XChat to Android, expanding its standalone encrypted messaging app with disappearing messages, screenshot blocking and large group chat support
Available in India, the new Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers come with upgraded audio, Dolby Atmos support, Alexa integration and smart home automation features
WhatsApp has started rolling out usernames that could let users connect without sharing phone numbers, offering a more private way to chat with unknown contacts and groups
Google has bundled the Health Premium subscription with AI Pro and Ultra, while also offering standalone monthly and annual plans priced at Rs 99 and Rs 999, respectively
X is changing its creator payout system to stop repost accounts from earning through copied viral videos, while shifting impressions and monetisation benefits to original creators
WhatsApp is reportedly testing document-sharing support for Meta AI on Android, allowing beta users to upload files directly for analysis, summaries, and assistance within chats
Apple's newly discovered genai.apple.com subdomain hints at major Siri and Apple Intelligence upgrades expected to be announced during WWDC 2026
HMD Vibe2 5G goes on sale May 26 on Flipkart with Android 16, a 6000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and India's first Indus by Sarvam AI integration
ASUS has launched the VM441 AiO in India with a Snapdragon X processor, 24-inch touchscreen display, Copilot+ AI features, Dolby Atmos speakers and up to 45 TOPS NPU performance
iOS 27 may bring native Google Cast support, AI-powered Siri upgrades, a redesigned Camera app, and new AI editing tools for Photos alongside watchOS 27 features
While global web usage has been slowing since 2024, India remains among the few major markets still recording growth in internet activity, driven largely by smartphones and rising mobile-first usage
Meta launches Forum, a new Reddit-like app for Facebook Groups with AI-powered discussions, nickname-based posting, and community-focused feeds; currently unavailable in India
OpenAI's ChatGPT is now integrated into Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing users to create, edit, summarise, and organise presentation slides using AI prompts
Spotify has joined Amazon and Google in the AI podcast race with Studio by Spotify Labs, a tool that creates personalised podcast-style audio briefings and experiences
SPPL has launched the new Kodak Matrix QLED Google TV lineup in India, featuring QLED displays, 40W Dolby Audio, and Google TV 5.0 support, starting at Rs 10,999
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, OPPO Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra offers Hasselblad-tuned cameras and AI-powered features in ColorOS 16
Google has introduced new Gemini AI subscription tiers, revised AI Pro usage limits, and rolled out fresh Gemini features, AI agents and cloud storage benefits
Mozilla's Firefox update adds mobile AI controls, webpage summarisation tools, VPN location switching and faster private browsing resets across devices
Apple has previewed new AI-powered accessibility features for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro, including smarter VoiceOver tools, AI subtitles, and wheelchair controls
Discord has rolled out end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls by default, securing conversations across mobile, desktop, web browsers, and gaming consoles