Sweta Kumari

YouTube introduces new podcast listening features for Premium subscribers

YouTube is introducing new Premium features aimed at podcast listeners, including easier playback controls, automatic speed adjustments, and AI-powered podcast recommendations

Gemini app users in India can now edit videos using Omni AI model

Google's Gemini Omni is now available in India, allowing users to upload and transform videos through conversational AI prompts without traditional editing tools

Spotify updates app with bulk playlist actions, mobile folders, and more

Spotify is introducing several usability upgrades, including playlist folders on mobile, improved queue management, background downloads on iOS, and a new reshuffle feature for Premium user

From ChatGPT-style chats to AI search: What Apple's next Siri may look like

Ahead of WWDC 2026, Bloomberg's report offers an early look at Apple's reported Siri redesign, ChatGPT-like AI experience, Camera upgrades, and other iOS 27 features

Anthropic upgrades Claude AI with Opus 4.8: What's new in flagship model

Claude Opus 4.8 arrives with benchmark improvements, enhanced AI agent capabilities, and new features designed for developers, enterprises, and everyday users

OnePlus Nord 6 price jumps again as smartphone costs continue rising

Smartphone prices are rising even after launch, with the OnePlus Nord 6 getting its second price hike in a week amid growing memory costs and AI-driven hardware demand

YouTube will now auto-detect and label AI-generated realistic videos

YouTube is introducing automatic AI-generated video detection, clearer AI labels, and new personalised discovery feeds built around users' moods, interests, and prompts

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp to have paid versions; here's what you'll get

Meta expands beyond ads with paid Plus subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, alongside new Meta AI and creator-focused Meta One premium plans

Apple rolls out first iOS 26.6 developer beta for iPhone ahead of WWDC 2026

Apple rolls out first iOS 26.6 developer beta for iPhone ahead of WWDC 2026, bringing bug fixes, security updates and minor improvements as focus shifts toward iOS 27

After iOS, XChat app is coming to Android with encrypted chats: Details

X is preparing to bring XChat to Android, expanding its standalone encrypted messaging app with disappearing messages, screenshot blocking and large group chat support

Amazon launches Alexa+ ready Echo Dot Max, Studio in India: Price, features

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 is letting users hide phone numbers with usernames: How to setup

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 bundles Health Premium with AI Pro/Ultra plans: Check benefits

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 cracks down on repost accounts, shifts payouts to original creators

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 bringing document sharing support to Meta AI: What it means

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 gen AI website points to Siri overhaul ahead of WWDC 2026: Report

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 with Sarvam's Indus AI assistant to go on sale starting May 26

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 launches first AiO PC powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip: Details

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 Google Cast, AI Siri, Camera app overhaul: What's coming

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

India sees rising web traffic despite global slowdown in Q1, CY26: Report

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