Author: Punit Panchal

New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and investors are not investing in anything without doing thorough due diligence beforehand. The good old days of raising huge funds with just big promises, are slowly becoming a thing of the past. In 2026, venture capital (VC) companies are increasingly investing in companies that solve real-world issues, have strong long-term growth prospects, and have clear and definite exit plans to profit from the investment. Startups in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate tech, fintech, deeptech, EV mobility, enterprise SaaS, and energy innovation are garnering the lion’s share of startup funding currently, as…

New Delhi: YouTube has officially announced its latest set of Premium features for podcast listeners, by adding more playback controls, smarter listening tools, and AI-powered recommendations to its platform. This upgrade includes an On-the-go mode for easier background listening, an Autospeed feature that automatically adjusts playback speed, and support for podcast recommendations via Ask Music. These latest features will enable the Premium subscribers to navigate podcasts more easily while commuting or multitasking, listen to content at dynamically adjusted speeds, and discover the latest shows based on their interests, mood, or existing listening habits. Premium subscribers already have access to features…

New Delhi: Intel has officially announced its latest Arc G-series chips for handheld gaming PCs to take on AMD’s Ryzen Z-series processor used in devices like the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and some other portable gaming systems. Intel’s first dedicated handheld gaming processor series includes the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme processors based on the Panther Lake architecture, with Intel claiming improved gaming performance, power efficiency, and battery life for portable gaming devices. Handheld systems are powered by these chips will going to begin arriving from OEM partners starting June 2026, beginning with Acer’s Predator Atlas 8,…

New Delhi: Meta has now officially announced the global rollout of subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Meta has also revealed that its latest plans focused at Meta AI users, creators, and businesses are coming soon. Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus subscription plans are priced at $3.99 (roughly Rs 379) per month, while WhatsApp Plus is priced at Rs $2.99 (roughly Rs 284). Meta has also clarified that these Plus subscriptions will exist along with the Meta verified and it will not going to replace it. Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus subscribers will gain the access to several exclusive…

New Delhi: The eagerly awaited IPO of India’s Reliance Jio has been again turned into a big talking point as Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has refused to provide a direct comment on the plans surrounding the listing. No clarity was expected by investors and market watchers, and Ambani said only that the company is “evaluating strategic pathways” for Jio’s future growth. There is one question that has been doing the rounds of everyone that has been simply not addressed why has Reliance yet to announce the new timeline for the Jio IPO? One of the key growth drivers for…

New Delhi: Recently, Spotify released a new set of features, specifically created to make playlists easier to manage and to enhance the overall experience of listening to Spotify for users. This upgrade also brings playlist folders to mobile devices, enabling users to organize their music libraries better, while the latest bulk editing tools make it easier to manage playlists and queues. Spotify has further introduced background downloads in iOS for better offline/online functionality for music consumption and a new restructure button that allows users with a premium subscription to create a new play order in an instant. All must be…

New Delhi: Qualcomm has recently unveiled its latest entry-level processor focused on reshaping the low-cost laptop segment by pushing its Arm-based PC strategy further down the price stack. Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon C platform, specially designed for laptops, starting at around $300 (roughly Rs 28,541), with the device set to be unveiled later this year. This shift brings Qualcomm into more direct competition with Apple’s MacBook Neo, which has rapidly gained traction on the back of pricing and efficiency. Snapdragon X series, which is aimed at premium Windows laptops, Snapdragon C is positioned for the entry-level devices aimed at everyday…

New Delhi: YouTube has recently released its latest series of upgrades aimed at AI transparency and personalized content discovery on the platform. YouTube has recently announced more visible AI labels for videos, automatic AI-content detection tools, and a new feature that enables users to create custom recommendation feeds based on their interests, moods, or prompts. This upgrade comes as AI-generated content becomes rapidly common on YouTube. While creators have been required to disclose realistic AI-generated content since 2024, it is now simplifying the process for both viewers and creators by making AI labels easier to notice and unveiling systems that…

New Delhi: WhatsApp has officially started preparing to introduce its latest usernames for Android and iOS users, with early access now reported to be reaching a limited set of users. This feature was earlier spotted in beta testing and is specially designed to enable users to connect without sharing their phone numbers. Rather than that, users will be able to create unique handles, similar to platforms like Telegram and Instagram, and use them for discovery and communication. Once it is enabled, interactions initiated via usernames will only display the selected handle, keeping the linked mobile number hidden. This feature is…

New Delhi: Lava has officially unveiled its latest Lava Shark 2 in India. However, the Lava Shark 2 5G comes with a single 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage version, which is priced at Rs 11,999. Lava Shark 2 is going to be available in Sonar Gold and Arya Blue color options, and it will go on sale in India from June 10. The company is also continuing its “Free Service @ Home” program with the device. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Unisoc T8200 processor, which…