Author: Punit Panchal

New Delhi: ByteDance, which is the $500 billion parent company of TikTok, is reported to be preparing a massive 100 billion yuan, $14.29 billion budget for Nvidia AI chips in 2026. The planned expenditure represents a significant jump from the 85 billion yuan spent in 2025. This comes as the US has approved the sale of its H200 chips to China. ByteDance is stated to be specifically targeting Nvidia’s H200 GPUs. While China remains barred from accessing the latest generation Blackwell architecture, H200 for sale to Beijing opens a window for Chinese tech giants. China has reportedly directed its chipmakers…

New Delhi: Honor has recently confirmed to launch its latest HONOR Power2, the company’s next smartphone in the Power series, in China on January 5, 2026. It will be the first device to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite processor. It will houses with the 10080mah battery fourth-generation silicon-carbon battery, bigger than the 10,000mAh battery in the HONOR WIN series braking the record for the device with the highest silicon-carbon battery capacity on the device. The phone will support 80W SuperCharge fast charging and 27W reverse charging. The device will come in the Orange, White and Black colours…

New Delhi: The comfort of the work-from-home or remote job could soon be replaced by AI, Shane Legg, chief artificial general intelligence scientist and co-founder of Google DeepMind, has predicted. Speaking with the British Professor Hannah Fry, Legg outlined a thumb rule which states that many remote, computer-based roles can be taken over by AI, effectively putting an end to work-from-home gigs. Legg stated that, “if you can do the job remotely over the internet, just using a laptop, then it is probably very much cognitive Work. If you’re in that category, I think that advanced AI will be able…

New Delhi: January 2026 is going to shape the upcoming latest devices, and those devices will be premium but at a budget price. Several brands are lining up launches within a narrow window, mainly in the first ten days of the month; devices dominate the list. The focus this time is not a radical redesign; it is on practical upgrades: camera resolution, new mid-range Qualcomm chips, slightly thinner bodies and faster charging support. These are devices that are going to launch: Realme 16 Pro series: Realme is highly expected to introduce its latest two models, which include: Realme 16 Pro…

New Delhi: LG Electronics has recently introduced its latest series of Xboom speakers ahead of CES 2026. The updated lineup expands LG’s collaboration with the American rapper and record producer Will.i.am and adds four latest portable speakers designed for home use, parties, and outdoor settings. The latest Xboom range includes the Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Rock models. All four speakers support AI-based features that adjust sound output based on the audio being played and the surrounding environments. LG stated that the speakers automatically tune equaliser settings and lighting effects to match music type and location. The Xboom Stage 501…

New Delhi: Visual Supply Co. (VSCO) has expanded the capabilities of its Capture app by adding video recording support, developing the app beyond still photography. The latest update enables users to shoot videos directly within the app while applying VSCo’s live filters, film effects, and manual controls. With the video support added, VSCO now enables users to use the same visual style to both photos and videos. The Capture iPhone camera app was launched as a third-party alternative to Apple’s built-in Camera app. It lets the users apply film-style presets before capturing a photo, reducing the need for editing after…

New Delhi: Oppo is expected to unveil its latest device in its flagship Find X9 series, the Find X9s. According to some sources, the device is expected to retain the compact flagship design of the Find X8s and will likely be powered by MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9500+ processor. The Oppo Find X9 series, which launched earlier this year in India, includes the Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro. The Oppo Find X9s is expected to launch in March. The Oppo Find X9s is expected to feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, along with the LTPS technology…

New Delhi: Apple has recently updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding the iPhone 11 Pro and Apple Watch Series 5 to its vintage category. The latest update also includes a handful of other devices that have now crossed the five-year mark since they were last sold. Products are classified as vintage once five years have passed since their final retail sale. Devices move to the obsolete category after seven years, at which point Apple typically stops offering hardware service and replacement parts. The latest update adds the following devices to Apple’s vintage list: iPhone 11 Pro Apple…

New Delhi: Redmi Pad 2 Pro is all set to debut in India on January 6, 2026. The Xiaomi sub-brand has been teasing the specifications of the upcoming tablet through the dedicated microsite for the Redmi Pad 2 Pro on the Xiaomi India website. It has now been updated with the details about the device’s chipset, its dimensions, and other hardware specifications. It is confirmed to be equipped with a 12.1-inch Quad HD+ display with up to 120Hz of refresh rate and Dolby Vision. It is also confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor.…

New Delhi: Google is reported to be deciding to roll out a redesigned Reading Mode for Chrome on Android. The update brings Material 3 Expressive design elements, making it easier for users to access simplified article views. While the latest update to the layout and the way Reading mode is triggered has been refreshed, the core purpose of the feature remains unchanged. Reading mode in Chrome simplifies web pages by reducing clutter and presenting articles in a clean, easy-to-read format. Once the latest option is tapped, it opens a refreshed Reading mode view. Unlike the previous version, which took over…