Indian wearable shipments fall 4.0% YoY in 2025; realme posts 27.8% growth: IDC

India’s wearable device market declined 4.0% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025, reaching 114.2 million units, marking its second consecutive annual decline, according to the India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker from International Data Corporation. Continue reading “Indian wearable shipments fall 4.0% YoY in 2025; realme posts 27.8% growth: IDC”

boAt Chrome Ivory for women with 1.70″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, co-designed with GIVA launched

boAt expanded its smartwatch portfolio with the Chrome Ivory, a premium smartwatch designed for women. Co-designed with GIVA, it combines wearable technology with jewellery-inspired design, offering a device that integrates style, wellness, and everyday functionality. Continue reading “boAt Chrome Ivory for women with 1.70″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, co-designed with GIVA launched”

Indian PC market grows 10.2% YoY in 2025: IDC

India’s traditional PC market—including desktops, notebooks, and workstations—achieved its strongest year ever in 2025, shipping 15.9 million units, up 10.2% YoY, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Continue reading “Indian PC market grows 10.2% YoY in 2025: IDC”

Google Play Store now warns users about battery-hogging apps

Google has introduced the excessive partial wake lock metric to help developers identify background behaviors that contribute to battery drain. Developed in collaboration with Samsung and refined using developer feedback, the metric completed its beta phase last year and is now available to all developers, providing insights into how apps hold partial wake locks during user sessions. Continue reading “Google Play Store now warns users about battery-hogging apps”

OpenAI rolls out GPT‑5.4 Thinking with advanced reasoning and coding

OpenAI has released GPT‑5.4 in ChatGPT (as GPT‑5.4 Thinking), the API, and Codex, marking its most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work. The company also introduced GPT‑5.4 Pro for users seeking maximum performance on complex tasks. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out GPT‑5.4 Thinking with advanced reasoning and coding”

LG Sound Suite home audio system with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect starts rolling out

LG Electronics has launched its premium home audio system, LG Sound Suite, in Korea. The system delivers optimized spatial audio without fixed wired setups, providing immersive sound for movies, TV programs, sports, and music anywhere in the home. Continue reading “LG Sound Suite home audio system with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect starts rolling out”

OPPO and MediaTek showcase on-device AI capabilities at MWC 2026

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, OPPO and MediaTek showcased new on-device AI capabilities during MediaTek’s “AI for Life” keynote, highlighting their collaboration on next-generation AI smartphones. Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute, noted that the partnership is accelerating AI deployment on mobile devices. Continue reading “OPPO and MediaTek showcase on-device AI capabilities at MWC 2026”

ASUS V501 Desktop and AiO V400 series launched in India

ASUS has introduced new consumer desktops and all-in-one PCs in India with the V501 desktop lineup and the AiO V400 series. The range includes the V501MV Mini Tower and V501SV Small Form Factor desktops, along with the V440 and V470 models in the AiO V400 series. Continue reading “ASUS V501 Desktop and AiO V400 series launched in India”

Portronics Tune Prime wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter with built-in 4G and GPS support launched

Portronics has introduced the Tune Prime, a wireless adapter that converts factory-installed wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems into a wireless infotainment setup through a plug-and-play USB connection, removing the need for cables. Continue reading “Portronics Tune Prime wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter with built-in 4G and GPS support launched”

Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 9710C 5.1 550W Dolby Atmos soundbar launched

Zebronics has launched the Zeb Juke Bar 9710C, a compact 5.1 channel soundbar system designed for home entertainment setups. Continue reading “Zebronics Zeb Juke Bar 9710C 5.1 550W Dolby Atmos soundbar launched”

OpenAI Codex desktop app now available on Windows

OpenAI has released the Codex desktop app for Windows, following its macOS launch last month. The app provides a dedicated environment for managing multiple coding agents, running tasks in parallel, and coordinating long-running projects. Continue reading “OpenAI Codex desktop app now available on Windows”

Google updates Android with flexible billing, lower Play Store fees, and resolves Epic Games dispute

Google has announced updates to the Android ecosystem, covering billing flexibility on Google Play, a new Registered App Stores program, revised developer fee structures, and resolution of its dispute with Epic Games. The update was shared by Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem. Continue reading “Google updates Android with flexible billing, lower Play Store fees, and resolves Epic Games dispute”

NotebookLM gets Cinematic Video Overviews powered by Gemini 3 and Veo 3

Google has announced Cinematic Video Overviews for NotebookLM, expanding its AI-based video creation tools. The feature moves beyond narrated slide-style Video Overviews and generates animated, visually detailed videos based on user sources. Continue reading “NotebookLM gets Cinematic Video Overviews powered by Gemini 3 and Veo 3”

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and improved accuracy

OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5.3 Instant, updating the core model used across ChatGPT. The update improves conversational flow, response relevance, and tone in everyday interactions while strengthening factual accuracy and web-based answers. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and improved accuracy”

Android gets live location sharing in Messages, airline luggage tracking via Find Hub, and more

Google has announced a new set of Android features focused on location sharing, baggage tracking, app discovery and personalization. Continue reading “Android gets live location sharing in Messages, airline luggage tracking via Find Hub, and more”