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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.
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
Google introduced Gemini Omni, a new AI video model that can create and edit cinematic clips using text, images, audio, and video inputs with realistic physics
At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced Gemini 3.5 AI models, Gemini Omni for video generation, new agentic experiences with Gemini Spark, and updates across the Gemini app
Microsoft is bringing major Start menu and taskbar changes to Windows 11, including movable taskbars, smaller layouts, and improved customisation controls
Amazon has launched the new Fire TV Stick HD in India with Wi-Fi 6, HDR10+ support, slimmer design and Xbox cloud gaming access without a console
Amazon has introduced Alexa Podcasts, a new AI-powered feature that creates custom podcast-style audio episodes on almost any topic
Apple will begin WWDC26 with a keynote session on June 8. Expect announcements around new software platforms (iOS 27, macOS 27,iPadOS 27, more, Apple Intelligence, and AI upgrades for Siri
X has introduced new posting limits for unverified users, capping original posts and replies daily, as the platform cites system reliability and reduced downtime
The OnePlus Nord CE6 packs an 8000mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED display, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip. Let's break down what works and what does not
YouTube is rolling out its likeness detection tool to more creators, helping them identify AI-generated fake videos using their face and request removals
Apple is reportedly planning privacy-focused Siri upgrades in iOS 27, including automatic chat deletion, chatbot-style conversations, and AI-generated Genmoji suggestions
Instagram has rolled out a Snapchat-like Instants feature for disappearing photos, but users can also disable the feature or undo accidentally shared images. Here's a step-by-step guide
Netflix is reportedly building a generative AI animation studio called INKubator to create short-form animated content and explore AI-driven storytelling
Spotify is adopting Apple's HLS streaming standard for video podcasts while also lowering Premium subscription prices and removing its Lite plan in India
Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new 'After Reading' timer for disappearing messages, allowing chats to vanish after being opened instead of relying only on a fixed time-based expiry
Microsoft Edge adds new AI tools such as tab comparison, podcast mode, Journeys, and Writing Assistant to desktop and mobile through deeper Copilot integration
Google's Gemini Intelligence could debut first on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 with One UI 9.0, before rolling out to Pixel phones and other Android devices later this summer
The NoiseFit Diva Araya blends jewellery-inspired styling with everyday smartwatch features, though the companion app and strap quality leave room for improvement