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Updated : Aug 1, 2025

How Facebook turned a VPN into a surveillance engine to spy on Snapchat, YouTube and more

It looked like a VPN. It acted like a VPN. But it was actually Facebook’s backdoor into your phone.

He also expressed skepticism about the concept of universal basic income (UBI), which some believe will be necessary as AI displaces jobs.
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

AI’s power imbalance: Nandan Nilekani says India must build for scale, not chase global supremacy

Nilekani, who played a pivotal role in building Aadhar and the UPI platform, stressed that AI in India should focus on improving lives — be it through language learning, healthcare or education.

Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Samsung confirms that its tri-fold phone and Project Moohan XR headset are coming in 2025

Samsung confirms its first tri-fold smartphone and XR headset will debut by the end of 2025, marking a major step forward in foldable and extended reality technologies.

Acer Day 2025 sale will last the entire month of August
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Acer Day 2025 kicks off with exclusive offers, promotions and more for India

The campaign includes in-store games, AI-powered product showcases, and limited-time online discounts throughout August.

Apple CEO Tim Cook
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Is Apple finally ready to buy big in the AI race? Tim Cook is ready to pay

During the company’s Q3 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook suggested that Apple is open to larger mergers and acquisitions if the right opportunity arises, particularly in AI.

Vi expands 5G rollout to 9 new circles, brings total up to 18 cities
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Vodafone Idea expands 5G to 9 new circles, gives unlimited data from Rs 299: Check details

With the new rollout, Vi now offers 5G services in 18 cities, with further rollouts expected in the coming months.

Microsoft
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Microsoft says AI will take away these 40 jobs: Check if your role is safe

These 40 jobs may not exist in 5 years, warns Microsoft’s AI research.

Starlink in India
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink gets licence to operate in India, awaiting spectrum allocation now

As the country marks three decades since its first cellular call, the move paves the way for high-speed connectivity in remote areas.

Nothing's Independence Day sale is here
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Nothing Independence Day sale brings discounts on Phone 3a Pro, charging accessories, more

The offers are available until August 10 via Flipkart, Myntra, Croma and other retailers.

Trump's 25% tariff unlikely to affect India's iPhone manufacturing plans
Updated : Aug 1, 2025

Will Trump's 25% tariff affect India's iPhone manufacturing plans?

Despite fresh tariffs from Donald Trump, Apple’s iPhone production in India remains steady, with exports to the US surging and no immediate change in strategy expected.

Google AI Mode
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Google upgrades AI Mode in Search with live video, PDF support, and dynamic canvas tool

Google’s AI-powered search experience is expanding with new tools that blend live video, documents, and dynamic planning into a smarter, more interactive interface.

Acer V Series
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Acer V Pro 50 review: Brings premium polish to a budget TV

What immediately stood out on the V Pro 50 was its colour handling.

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G first impressions: Turning up the heat under ₹10k

Lava’s latest budget 5G phone brings a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, and stock Android 15, all under ₹10,000.

Vivo X Fold 5
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Vivo X Fold 5 review: Pro cameras, all day battery, zero compromises

Is this India's most refined foldable phone yet? I tested it out for a few weeks, here's my review.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge launched in India
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge laptop with Snapdragon X, 27 hours battery launched at ₹64,990

The new laptop from Samsung integrates Microsoft Copilot+, Snapdragon X chip and Galaxy AI features into a thin and light chassis.

Samsung Big Bespoke AI Fest sale is here
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Samsung 'Big Bespoke AI Fest' Independence Day sale is here with offers on home appliances

The campaign runs from 1 to 17 August, with cashback, EMI offers, and extended warranties across Samsung’s AI-powered digital appliance range.

Google Play Store
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Google looks to revamp Play Store and Ads policy to allow real-money gaming apps in India

The move is part of an effort to resolve an ongoing antitrust case filed by local gaming platform WinZO.

Meta recently hired Ruoming Pang, the former head of Apple’s Foundation Models group
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Meta to test job applicants with AI-assisted coding interviews amid AI expansion plans: Report

Meta plans to overhaul its hiring process by integrating AI into coding tests, reflecting its deeper push into artificial intelligence development.

Convozen.AI Rolls Out New Tool to Automate Customer Service on WhatsApp
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Businesses can now create AI-powered WhatsApp bots in under 10 mins, says Convozen.AI

New no-code platform from Convozen.AI allows businesses to deploy intelligent, multilingual voice and chat bots on WhatsApp in under 10 minutes, aiming to revolutionise 24/7 customer support.

OnePlus Independence Day Sale
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

OnePlus Independence Day Sale begins: Discounts on OnePlus 13 series, Nord 5, Pad Lite and more

OnePlus marks Independence Day with a month-long sale featuring discounts across smartphones, tablets, and audio gear.

Asus Drop Zone service is available in a few cities in India
Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Asus launches 'Drop Zone' service to simplify laptop repairs across India

Users can drop off their in-warranty laptops for repair at Asus Exclusive Stores without having to visit dedicated service centres.