Author: Punit Panchal

Two years ago, Google faced its biggest existential crisis… When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, it wasn’t just another product release it was an attack on Google’s 20-year search monopoly. Things were dire enough that Google declared an internal “Code Red,” and co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin came out of retirement to help navigate the crisis. The initial response by Google was catastrophic. Rushing to counter with Bard, its own AI chatbot competitor, the rollout was completely plagued with embarrassing failures. In Bard’s own promotional advertisement, the AI provided incorrect information about the James Webb Telescope mistake that…

New Delhi: Harley-Davidson has expanded its premium Touring portfolio in India with the latest introduction of the 2025 CVO Road Glide, the top-of-the-line model that will bring significant upgrades in performance, technology and exclusivity. It is priced at Rs 67.37 lakh ex-showroom, making it the most expensive Harley on sale in the country. The latest CVO Road Glide features Harley’s largest production V-twin, yet the 1,982cc Milwaukee-eight 121. This powertrain produces 115bhp and 183Nm of torque, offering a noticeable bump in output compared to the regular Road Glide’s 1,923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, which makes 107bhp and 175Nm of torque. The…

New Delhi: Xiaomi has recently confirmed that it is preparing to launch one of its 17 series device models globally in January 2026. The Xiaomi device with the model number 25113PN0EC has appeared on Geekbench, and now it is expected to be the global Xiaomi 17 variant. The device is also stated to arrive in India around the same time. The Xiaomi 17 series was initially unveiled in China in September; the global variant is now expected to have similar specifications. The phone is listed on the benchmarking website with Android 16 and 12GB of RAM. The device is stated…

New Delhi: Redmi has confirmed that they are going to launch its latest Redmi Note 15 5G 108 Master Pixel Edition soon in India. The Chinese smartphone maker confirmed recently that, while the key specifications and the features of the upcoming device remain under wraps, the Xiaomi sub-brand has teased its design. The device appears with a slim form factor, while featuring a curved display, it could also feature a metal frame. The phone is now live on Amazon, revealing the device’s exact launch date in the country, while also confirming its availability through the e-commerce platform. A new benchmark…

New Delhi: Samsung has recently officially announced its One UI 8.5 beta program, by offering select Galaxy users access to the next major software update. The latest version focuses on expanded on-device AI tools, improved privacy options and system-level refinements. The beta rollout begins in phases, starting with the recent Galaxy S-series and foldable models in the supported regions. The One UI 8.5 beta expands Samsung’s on-device AI capabilities with the upgraded processing for text, images and voice tasks. Users get an enhanced transcription, summarisation and translation through native applications, along with improved performance for Galaxy AI features, which comes…

New Delhi: Lava has been preparing to expand its Play series with the launch of the Lava Play Max in India recently. The device mainly focuses on bringing good performance at an affordable price tag. The company has also claimed that the Play Max was especially designed with the needs of the younger users in mind. Lava Play Max brings a segment-first vapor cooling chamber for sustained performance. Lava Play Max comes in two variants, which include: Deccan Black and Himalayan White. The black variant comes in futuristic design elements that give the device a gaming vibe. Something faster. Something…

New Delhi: Realme has recently reported that they are now fully ready to unveil their latest Realme 16 Pro series in India, after launching their most-awaited Realme GT 8 Pro series. Realme is going to make some bangers in the global market. The series will be launched on January 6, and the lineup may include two devices, the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro Plus. The company has not officially revealed any details about the launch. It is to be noted that during the Realme 15 series launch, the company confirmed that a Pro Plus model would not be…

New Delhi: Jolla has recently introduced its latest Jolla Phone in India, marking the company’s return to smartphones after several years. This device follows the original 2013 model and retains its modular, repair-friendly design with the nostalgic replaceable back cover and battery. It is positioned as the community-driven Sailfish OS device with a strong focus on privacy, by offering hardware-level controls and long-term software support. The global pre-order target of 2,000 units has already been crossed, with the confirmation of production. Jolla stated deliveries will begin by the end of H1 2026 for supported regions, with the broader rollout expected…

New Delhi: YouTube Shorts creators are now going to get something new, a built-in editing playground, as Adobe partners with YouTube to unveil a dedicated content creation space inside Premiere for iOS. The latest feature gives the creators direct access to the exclusive Shorts templates, transitions, effects, and a one-tap option to publish videos straight to their YouTube channel from their smartphones. Adobe also stated that the collaboration is especially designed to give mobile-first creators everything they need to keep up with fast-moving trends, whether they are stitching together day-in-the-life diaries, travel vlogs, or behind-the-scenes snippets. YouTube partnership signals deeper…

New Delhi: Apple has recently announced the launch of the Fitness Plus service in India on December 15. The Fitness Plus is the company’s subscription service that will offer guided workouts, meditation sessions and personalised fitness plans across Apple devices. With this latest rollout, users in 49 countries and regions, including India, will get access to all 12 workout types on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Apple Fitness Plus has a monthly cost of Rs 149 and a yearly cost of Rs 999, with support for sharing up to five other family members. Fitness Plan works closely with Apple devices…