Author: Punit Panchal

New Delhi: Asus has recently released its latest Vivobook 14 (X1404MA) and Vivobook 15 (X1504MA) AI PCs in India. These two laptops are powered by the new Intel Core 7 Series 3 processor with the dedicated Neural Processing Unit capable of delivering up to 17 TOPS for on-device AI workloads. It supports up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and SSD storage for faster boot times, quicker app launches, and multitasking. Both models sport a thin and light design, carry US MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standards, and are available in Terra Cotta, Quiet Blue, and Cool Silver color options. It also features…

New Delhi: Samsung’s recent announcements and reports from multiple Samsung-affiliated sources suggest that One UI 9 will be introduced on July 22, 2026. Samsung is expected to debut its One UI 9 based on Android 17 during its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026. Whereas the software has been available in beta for the Galaxy S26 series, this event will mark its official public release along with Samsung’s newest foldable devices. Samsung has also confirmed that the July 22 event will unveil the next generation of Galaxy devices, which includes: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Galaxy Z Flip 8 Galaxy…

New Delhi: BSNL officially introduced its satellite phone, which is not a competitor to smartphones like the iPhone or Samsung. Rather than being a specialized communication device, it is built for situations where mobile towers do not exist or have stopped working, making it a mission-critical product instead of a consumer gadget. It is priced at Rs 1,34,166, including taxes. Unlike those conventional phones that connect to nearby cellular towers, this handset communicates directly with the satellites, enabling users to make voice calls and send SMS from locations where there is no mobile coverage. It features satellite-based voice calling, SMS…

New Delhi: Meta has recently released a privacy safeguard for its smart glasses, which prevents users from secretly recording by blocking or damaging the recording indicator light. This move comes after reports previously stated that several people were modifying the glasses to turn off the white recording light while keeping the camera functional. On Meta’s second-generation smart glasses, the camera will now be automatically turned off if the system detects that the capture LED has been blocked, covered, or tampered with. Users won’t be able to take photos or record videos until the LED is uncovered or repaired. This upgrade…

New Delhi: Apple has reportedly been experimenting with DRAM chips from the Chinese memory manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). It marks a step beyond the earlier reports that Apple was merely seeking permission to source memory from the company. Apple has recently reported to have started qualification testing. The testing is believed to be aimed at Apple devices sold in China, instead of worldwide products. Qualification experimenting is a standard process to verify reliability, compatibility, and performance before any supplier is approved. It does not guarantee CXMT will become an Apple supplier. Global DRAM shortages fueled by explosive AI server…

New Delhi: OpenAI has officially announced the general availability of the GPT-5.6 family of AI models, unveiling GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra, and GPT-5.6 Luna. OpenAI has also released ChatGPT Work for research and long-form deliverables while extending Codex capabilities for software development workflows. However, the GPT-5.6 lineup includes three models specifically designed for different workloads. GPT-5.6 Sol is a flagship model aimed at coding, knowledge work, cybersecurity, scientific research, and complex reasoning tasks. GPT-5.6 Terra is specially designed as a balanced model for everyday workloads, while GPT-5.6 Luna is aimed at faster and lower-cost usage. GPT-5.6 unveiled an additional reasoning…

New Delhi: Samsung might be about to rock the foldable smartphone segment altogether. As the company is expected to roll out the Galaxy Z Flip 8 next year, a new leak indicates that it might phase out Galaxy Z Flip with its popular lineup of Galaxy Z Flip series devices. This has yet to be confirmed by Samsung, but is now being discussed but smartphone fans. A tipster on the social media site Weibo in China has claimed that Samsung wants to kill the Z Flip series following the Z Flip 8. If this does indeed prove to be the…

New Delhi: Qualcomm and Google are having their own battles when it comes to smartphone processors, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Tensor G5 are examples of that. Google is making the Tensor AI chips and including smart software capabilities, while Qualcomm is going to aim for the best performance in both high-end games and intensive workloads. Below is a comparison of both chipsets in simple terms, along with their respective specifications. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Built for Speed Qualcomm’s latest flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, has been used in several flagship Android smartphones.…

New Delhi: Redmi has recently revealed some key details about its latest Redmi Note 17 ahead of its debut in China on July 14. Redmi executives have confirmed several of the biggest upgrades coming to the standard model, including its display, battery, and latest color options, offering buyers a clearer idea of what to expect from the next-generation budget devices. It will feature the largest OLED display ever seen on a Redmi device, measuring 7 inches diagonally. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which reaches up to 1200nits of global brightness, and it also includes Xiaomi’s eye protection technology for…

New Delhi: Dell has officially extended its commercial PC portfolio in India by unveiling its Pro Precision workstation series, which is specially designed for engineers, architects, AI developers, data scientists, designers, video editors, and other professionals by handling compute-intensive workloads. The latest portfolio includes both mobile and desktop workstations, and it is part of Dell’s broader commercial PC refresh unveiled globally earlier this year. Prices start from Rs 89,000 for the Dell Pro Precision 7 T1 desktop workstation. Dell has introduced 5 workstation families, which include: Dell Pro Precision 14, Dell Pro Precision 16, Dell Pro Precision 14S, Dell Pro…