REDMI Note 17 Pro with 6.83″ 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, IP69K ratings, 9000mAh battery announced

Xiaomi has officially announced its latest mid-range smartphone, the REDMI Note 17 Pro, in China, as it had promised, positioned as a high-capacity battery device with robust environmental protections.

Microsoft improves Windows Search Box with cleaner interface, better search results and more controls

Microsoft has announced a range of improvements to the Windows Search Box aimed at making search faster, clearer and more reliable. The update focuses on reducing visual clutter, improving search relevance and giving users more control over web and Microsoft Store suggestions in search results.

Jio International Roaming Packs updated with enhanced data and expanded coverage

Reliance Jio has announced an update to its International Roaming (IR) voice and data plans. The telecom operator has integrated up to four times more data into select packages and streamlined its global coverage tiers without altering existing price points.

Waze gets motorcycle mode, personalized navigation and Gemini-powered features

Waze has announced a set of new features, including a dedicated motorcycle mode, personalized route suggestions, a less chatty voice guidance option, conversational map reporting, and Gemini-powered destination search.

EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s Instagram and Facebook designs breach DSA

The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) over the design of Instagram and Facebook. The findings are part of a formal investigation launched on May 16, 2024, with the Commission examining features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms’ highly personalised recommender systems, … Continue reading “EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s Instagram and Facebook designs breach DSA”

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with Sol, Terra, Luna models and ChatGPT Work

OpenAI has announced the general availability of the GPT-5.6 family of artificial intelligence models, introducing GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, and GPT-5.6 Luna. The company has also introduced ChatGPT Work for research and long-form deliverables while expanding Codex capabilities for software development workflows.

Google Photos gets Video Remix with AI-powered video effects

Google has updated Video Remix in Google Photos, a feature that lets users transform their videos using AI-powered effects.

Xiaomi SkyNomad intelligent large-space SUV series unveiled

Xiaomi has unveiled the SkyNomad (Xiaomi Pengcheng) series, the second product lineup under its EV brand. While the Xiaomi SU7 and Xiaomi YU7 series are positioned as driver-focused vehicles, the SkyNomad series is designed as an intelligent, reconfigurable large-space SUV that focuses on passenger comfort and a cabin that adapts to different usage scenarios.

REDMI Note 17 Pro: IP69K ratings, 9000mAh battery confirmed

Xiaomi has revealed initial details regarding its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the REDMI Note 17 Pro ahead of the China launch on July 14th. The promotional material outlines a strong focus on structural ruggedness, extended battery capacity, and display quality, signaling a shift toward hardware longevity in the mid-range segment.

Consistent BassX wired gaming headphone launched

Consistent Infosystems has launched the BassX wired gaming headphone in India. The headset combines soft imitation leather ear cushions with a lightweight ergonomic design to help reduce ear fatigue during extended gaming sessions.

BGMI 4.5 update to bring Marvel’s Spider-Man Collaboration

KRAFTON India has officially confirmed a new collaboration with Marvel, bringing Spider-Man: Brand New Day to BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). Set to run from July 30 to September 14, 2026, the crossover coincides with the theatrical release of the upcoming film.

Haier extends JioHotstar partnership for Wimbledon streaming in India

Haier Appliances India has continued its association as an Associate Partner on JioHotstar for the exclusive streaming of Wimbledon in India. This marks the company’s third consecutive partnership with the platform for the tournament.

BGMI 4.5 update to bring Ferrari Roma, Purosangue, LaFerrari, and SF90 XX Spider

KRAFTON India has confirmed that Ferrari will make its first-ever appearance in BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) as part of the upcoming BGMI 4.5 update. The collaboration is based on a global partnership between KRAFTON Inc. and Scuderia Ferrari HP and introduces Ferrari’s engineering, design, and motorsport elements into BGMI for the first time.