Gemini upgrade, due to roll out later this year, will allow users to hold back-and-forth conversations with third-party TVs without the need to use the "Hey Google" trigger phrase for each command

Google, Alphabet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness at Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India following his meeting with the company's chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "It was indeed a delight to meet you, Satya Nadella! Glad to know about Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. It was also wonderful discussing various aspects of tech, innovation and AI in our meeting."
After the meeting, Nadella thanked Modi for his leadership and said, "Excited to build on our commitment to making India AI-first and work together on our continued expansion in the country to ensure every Indian benefits from this AI platform shift.

Microsoft CEO Nadella

After the meeting, Nadella thanked Modi for his leadership and said, that he is excited to build on our commitment to making India AI-first

OnePlus 13 series launch event on January 7. Samsung brings on-device AI to TVs with Vision AI. Xiaomi launches Redmi 14C 5G. Realme 14 Pro series 5G. LG OLED evo TVs with built-in AI

Tech Wrap January 6

Cowpea seedlings onboard PSLV-C60 POEM-4 module sprout their first leaves in space, signifying a milestone in space-based plant research, ISRO said on Monday.
According to India's national space agency, the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS), developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), is an automated platform designed to cultivate and sustain plant life in the microgravity environment of space.
One of its recent experiments involved growing cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds within a controlled, closed environment equipped with active thermal management, said ISRO.
The system monitored various parameters, including oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, relative humidity, temperature, and soil moisture, while capturing images to track plant growth, added ISRO.
According to the space agency, this setup successfully supported the germination and development of cowpea plants up to the two-leaf stage in space.
"This accomplishment not only demonstrates ISRO'

Cowpea seedlings Isro

Understanding on how plants adapt to microgravity is crucial for developing life support systems that can produce food and regenerate air and water for astronauts

Besides the OnePlus 13 and 13r smartphones, OnePlus will also launch a new Sapphire Blue variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 wireless earbuds with additional AI features.

OnePlus 13 series

Besides the OnePlus 13 and 13R smartphones, OnePlus will also launch a new Sapphire Blue variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 wireless earbuds with additional AI features.

Realme 14 Pro series 5G smartphones will feature quad-curved AMOLED displays of 1.5K resolution with slim, uniform bezels on all sides

Realme 14 Pro 5G series colourways

LG has unveiled a new concept model with a floor lamp-inspired design that combines a projector with a Bluetooth speaker and LED mood lamp

LG OLED evo TV and PF600U lifestyle projector

The Redmi 14C 5G smartphone will be available in India starting January 10 on the company's official website, e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart, and at select retail stores

Redmi 14C 5G

Huawei said that the Watch GT 5 Pro is fully compatible with both iOS and Android, and offers up to 14 days of battery life

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro

Priced at Rs 9499, the Lava Yuva 2 5G smartphone is now available at Lava's retail outlets in Marble Black and Marble White colourways

Lava Yuva 2 5G

Priced at Rs 15,499 onwards, the Vivo Y29 5G smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip

Vivo Y29 5G

Vivo X200 Pro sets a new benchmark in mobile photography while offering exceptional battery life and performance. Despite a few downsides, it remains one of the top premium smartphones

Vivo X200 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro inherits many of the strengths of the XL model, but also shares some of its limitations, such as the absence of Dolby Vision and Atmos support and relatively slow charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is a strong contender for those seeking a feature-packed mid-range smartphone, provided Xiaomi improves the software experience with updates

Redmi Note 14 Pro

Features like seamless control integration on an iPhone, Spatialize Stereo and spatial audio options, and dynamic head tracking position the Beats Studio Pro as a worthy alternative to AirPods Max

Beats Studio Pro (Kim Special Edition) in Moon colourway

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