Author: Punit Panchal

New Delhi: Google is now expanding its recently introduced Personal Intelligence feature to AI Mode in Search, by enabling the experience to use personal context from select Google applications to deliver more relevant answers. The feature is optional and is currently available to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US. Powered by the Gemini 3 model, AI Mode lets users interact with Search more naturally, including speaking a query, uploading an image, or using Google Lens to ask questions about what they see. Personal Intelligence is especially designed to connect information across Google services to provide more…

New Delhi: Microsoft used its Developer Direct 2026 showcase to share the latest gameplay footage, developer insights, and launch timelines for four upcoming Xbox titles scheduled to arrive throughout 2026. The event features presentations from Playground Games, Game Freak, and Double Fine, highlighting Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and a surprise, latest multiplayer title, Kiln. Microsoft also confirmed that all four games will support Xbox Play Anywhere and will be playable across Xbox consoles, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and more, with several launching day one of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Game Freak has revealed expanded gameplay from Beast…

New Delhi: Apple has officially announced that App Store search results will soon show more than one ad by expanding sponsored placements beyond the single promoted result at the top. The ad placement change will roll out from March 2026 and will be supported on both iPhones and iPads. The company updated its Apple Ads website to outline how the expanded ad placements will work and when users and developers can expect to see the change. App Store search results have included just one sponsored app at the very top of the page. Starting in March, Apple will be inserting…

New Delhi: Google is preparing to add the latest Me Meme features to its Google Photos that let users turn their images into memes. According to the company, Me Meme uses generative AI to help users create fun, personalised images that can be saved to the photo library or shared easily on social media. The Me Meme feature appears inside the Create tab and is now rolling out to Google Photos in the US on both Android and iOS. The feature is expected to expand to more regions soon, according to the company. The feature appears inside the Create tab,…

New Delhi: Microsoft has recently started rolling out the Xbox application to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, enabling users to download and play Xbox PC games locally on these devices. The update also brings access to a large part of the Xbox Game Pass PC catalogue on Arm-powered Copilot+ PCs, along with the continued support for cloud gaming where local compatibility is limited. Along with this, Microsoft also announced a new game save sync indicator, cloud gaming support for select smart TVs, and shared updates related to handheld gaming and cross-device play. Users running Windows 11 on Arm-based PCs can now…

New Delhi: Realme has quietly introduced its latest Realme Neo 8 in China, by expanding its gaming-focused Neo lineup to succeed the Neo 7 that launched in 2024. This newest model targets users who care most about performance, display smoothness, and battery life, while keeping pricing competitive. Realme Neo 8 adopts a transparent back with the RGB elements and is available in Cyber Purple, Origin White, and Mecha Grey colour options. Realme has also stated that the rear panel uses a layered 3D treatment with multiple engraved textures, creating subtle light and shadow effects. Realme Neo 8 features a 6.78-inch…

New Delhi: Volvo has recently introduced its latest EX60 for the European market. The first product built on Volvo’s latest EV-dedicated SPA3 platform, the EX60 marks the carmaker’s entry into the luxury electric midsize SUV segment. The EX60 is an electrified counterpart to the ICE-powered XC60. The front end of the EX60 has a split headlamp setup with Thor’s hammer LED DRL signatures and LED headlamps on either side of the bumper. The grille gets a closed-off finish, and the bumper has a black scuff plate lower down. The side profile features smooth surfaces overall, characterised by subtle character lines…

New Delhi: Meta has recently announced that ads will soon start appearing on Threads. Beginning next week, the users will gradually see ads in their Threads feeds as the company expands the ads worldwide. With the wider expansion, ads will no longer be limited to select regions or users. Meta also stated that the ad delivery will start slowly, so users may not see many ads at first. Threads first introduced ads to a small group of advertisers last year and has kept the rollout limited so far. According to the company, ads on Threads will look similar to the…

New Delhi: Fujifilm has recently introduced its latest Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera in India, its latest hybrid instant camera that combines photo and video capture with instant printing. According to the company, the design is inspired by the FUJICA Single-8, an 8mm movie camera introduced in 1965. The camera is part of the Instax Evo series and is aimed at users who want digital controls along with physical photo prints. It is priced at Rs 47,999, and pre-booking starts from January 21 to January 27 on the Instax India website, and sales start from January 28. The Instax Mini…

New Delhi: Samsung has recently unveiled its Sound Tower 2026 lineup, comprising two models, ST50F and ST40F. These tower speakers boast Samsung’s upgraded acoustic architecture to deliver precise and balanced sound output across diverse environments, with an output of up to 240W. Samsung stated that these speakers incorporate dual woofers and waveguide-assisted tweeters to disperse sound in a consistent manner. Samsung’s 2026 Sound Tower models will soon be available at Rs 25,500 onwards. It will be available for purchase from Samsung’s website, select offline retailers, and select e-commerce platforms. Samsung Sound Tower 2026 lineup comprises the ST50F and ST40F models.…