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POCO X7 Pro review: Not perfect, yet makes a good performance-focused phone

Priced at Rs 26,999 onwards, the POCO X7 Pro has a polarising design but the on-paper specifications and in-hand experience make it a go-to smartphone with regard to performance and on-battery life

Apple adds manual firmware update option for AirPods range: How-to guide

The Apple Support page provides instructions to update the firmware for all three: AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max

DeepSeek R1: Here's how to use the ChatGPT rival on PC and mobile

DeepSeek R1, the Chinese ChatGPT rival, is now the top app. Learn how to use it on PC and mobile and discover what makes it stand out in the AI world

Tech wrap Jan 27: Google Gemini UI, Lava Yuva Smart launch, Nothing Phone

Gemini new interface on Android. Lava Yuva Smart launched. Nothing schedules product launch for March 4. Google Search URLs. DeepSeek R1 AI model

Google makes URLs more compact for mobile search results: What changes

URLs in Google Search results on mobile devices will no longer show "breadcrumb elements"

Andhra Pradesh govt to develop Data City near Vizag, create 2 mn jobs

In line with the Telugu Desam Party's election promise to create 2 million jobs within five years, the state government has unveiled plans to develop the Data City in Madhurawada

Nothing to announce new smartphone on January 27: What to expect and more

Nothing is planning to launch its flagship Phone 3 in 2025, while successors to the Phone 2a and Phone 2a Plus are also in the works

Union Budget 2025-26: Here are the key challenges in the MSME sector

MSMEs face informational asymmetries, limited consumer visibility, and weak branding and marketing capabilities

Google pushes agenda to educate workers on AI, plans $120 mn investment

A key priority, one executive told Reuters, comes in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI

Focus should be on smart talent, not labour arbitrage: Ronnie Screwvala

he highlighted that India has a significant opportunity to position itself as one of the world's most innovative nations by focusing on developing its talent pool

As technology advances, fear of future shock for India's workforce

A large chunk of it is unprepared for new skills as AI and machine learning become common

Banks must collaborate, not compete on technology front: RBI DG Rabi Sankar

He further stated that as technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), rapidly advances, the banking sector must adapt

YouTube brings new experimental features for Premium users: Check details

Some YouTube Premium features from the Android app such as Picture-in-Picture view for Shorts are now available on the iOS app as well

Living the future: Rising smart home automation offers a new way of life

Growing demand for technologically-enabled systems now allow homeowners to take more control, besides saving on energy costs and increasing security measures

Some Samsung Galaxy S25 series features draw inspiration from Apple, Google

Here are some of the new features introduced by Samsung on the Galaxy S25 series that have alternatives available on Apple iPhones and Google Pixels

Galaxy S25 series: Check Google Gemini and Samsung AI features from OneUI 7

Besides bringing more capabilities to existing Galaxy AI features, Samsung introduced more intelligence-driven feature harnessing both on-device and cloud infrastructure

Samsung Galaxy S25 series: India pricing, pre-order details, specifications

Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones are now available for pre-order in India on Samsung's official website, as well as on select online platforms and at offline retail stores

AI, autonomous robotics firm Ati Motors raises $20 mn in Series B funding

In 2023, the Bangalore-based startup raised $10.85 million in a Series A funding round. This latest investment brings Ati Motors' total funding to over $37 million

US' Stargate: Will India be able to tap into a $500 billion opportunity?

Some industry leaders highlighted that it is time for the Indian government to get its act together on building AI infrastructure in the country

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Date and time, where to watch, what to expect

The Galaxy S25 series will take centre stage at the Samsung Unpacked 2025 with a focus on One UI 7 and next-generation Galaxy AI features. Here is all you need to know