Harsh Shivam

Sideloading on Android: What Google's new rules mean for rival app stores

Google's new Registered App Stores programme promises easier app installs and background updates for rival marketplaces on Android. But will it improve competition with Google Play?

Your browser could run AI locally: What Opera's WebAI proposal means

Opera's WebAI proposal could let websites and browser extensions run AI models on users' devices. The shift could reduce reliance on cloud-based processing

Google, XREAL launch AURA XR glasses with Gemini after Meta's VR push

Google and XREAL have launched AURA XR glasses with Android XR and Gemini. The launch follows Meta's unveiling of similar glasses with a separate compute puck

Apple MacBook Pro gets PROLED XDR touchscreen, Dynamic Island: Check price

Apple has launched new MacBook Pro models with tandem OLED touchscreens, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and up to 128GB of memory. Prices in India start at Rs 3,49,900

After memory, AI drives up chip costs: Will phones and laptops get pricier?

AI demand is driving up chip costs, with TSMC reportedly weighing a 20 per cent increase in advanced packaging prices. With memory already pushing up device prices, could devices get more expensive?

Apple MacBook Pro with M6 launched in India: Check price, offers and specs

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 in India at Rs 2,39,900. Pre-orders begin October 28, with sales starting November 6

Apple launches MacBook Pro and iMac with M6 chip, updates Creator Studio

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with M6 chips, alongside new AI features for Creator Studio. Both Macs will be available for pre-order in India from October 28

Who controls what you watch: TRAI's new rules for smart TV apps explained

TRAI has proposed an authorisation framework for internet-based TV services that could affect which apps are available on smart TVs

Apple launches iPad mini with OLED display, A20 Pro: India pricing, details

Apple has launched the new iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip and IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. Prices in India start at Rs 82,900, with sales from November 6

Why smoother video streaming needs more than just faster internet

From video codecs such as AV2 to browser engines and hardware decoding, streaming videos smoothly involves more than faster internet. Here is how the technology behind web video works

Apple 'Pro and tell' event this week: OLED MacBook Pro, iPad mini expected

Apple's 'Pro and tell' event this week is expected to feature a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen and an iPad mini with an OLED display, alongside other product updates

Asus to bring RTX Spark-powered ProArt laptops to India: First look

Asus will bring its ProArt P14 and P16 laptops with Nvidia's RTX Spark platform to India, targeting creators and developers seeking to run AI models and agent-based workflows locally

What keeps some phones off Airtel Fast Lane despite 5G Standalone support

Some 5G Standalone phones fail Airtel Fast Lane compatibility checks despite supporting the underlying network technology, raising questions about carrier settings, software updates and provisioning

Oura Ring 5 launched in India with updated design, sensors, more: Details

Oura Ring 5 is now available for pre-order in India, starting at Rs 39,900. It is 40 per cent smaller than Ring 4 and offers up to nine days of battery life

How eMudhra's compromised certificates put web's system of trust at risk

Eight eMudhra intermediate certificates had weak private keys that could enable website impersonation, prompting Google, Mozilla and Cloudflare to act to protect internet users

CNAP Explained: A scam prevention tool or a caller ID system. What is it?

India's CNAP service will display callers' registered names on incoming calls from November 1. Here's how it works and its limits

Apple's 'Pro and tell' event next week: OLED MacBook Pro, more expected

Apple's upcoming 'Pro and tell' event is expected to feature a new OLED MacBook Pro, an updated iMac and a refreshed iPad mini, according to reports

How China's proposed AI export controls could affect open-weight ecosystem

China's proposed export controls on advanced AI technologies could affect access to Chinese open-weight models, with implications for global developers, Indian enterprises and the push for open AI

Beats 360 headphones review: Modular design meets the Apple premium

The Beats 360 offer interchangeable cushions, a secure fit and bass-heavy sound for workouts, but standby battery drain, limited audio customisation and a Rs 42,900 price weigh on their appeal

Explained: How Qualcomm-Arm dispute could reshape chip licensing model

Qualcomm's dispute with Arm raises questions over chip licensing, royalties and competition as Arm expands into processor sales, with implications for chipmakers that depend on its technology