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Telegram rolls out Rich Text Editor, Communities, and new bot features
Amidst all the controversies against Telegram, the company has rolled out a significant update to its messaging platform. The cloud based instant messaging platform introduced new features with an aim to improve content creation, user interactions, and community management. The latest update includes Rich Text Editor. However, the feature is one available for Premium users.
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 21, 2026
Google could launch a powerful new AI chip for Gemini by 2028
Google in reportedly developing a new artificial intelligence chipset which is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of Gemini AI models. As per reports by The Information, the chip is internally codenamed 'Frozen V2' and it is expected to be launched by 2028. What's special about this chipset is that report mentions that it could
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 21, 2026
8 hidden smartphone tricks you probably never noticed
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 20, 2026
The truth about smartphones under Rs 40000: Our top picks
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 20, 2026
Is WhatsApp finally getting usernames? Here's what the latest reports say
WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform by Meta has reportedly begun rolling out its much awaited and highly controversial feature called Usernames. Nevertheless, the feature is currently available to limited number of users. The tech giant aims to take a major step towards improving privacy on the platform. The usernames feature has been in discussion for
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 20, 2026
Siri AI arrives with iOS 27 public beta: 7 features that make your iPhone smarter and how to use them
Apple has finally rolled out the much awaited first public beta of iOS 27. It brings some of the major upgrades to its Siri AI, company's virtual assistant. The tech giant has revamped its Siri, and hence, it no longer limited to answering simple voice commands. The company has integrated it across iOS and including
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 20, 2026
Facebook and Instagram outage: Meta Platforms users encounter 'Currently unavailable due to a site issue' error
Meta platform, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp has been hit by massive outage on Sunday. It left hundreds and thousands of users across multiple countries unable to access their accounts along with some key features. As per Downdetector, outage tracking platform, nearly 48,080 Facebook users in the United States reported issues. The
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 20, 2026
Top 4 earbuds under Rs 2,000 you can buy today for music and gaming
For those who want the best earbuds under Rs 2,000, there are several options available with lots of features. Noise, OnePlus, boAt and realme models are equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), long battery life, AI noise cancellation on calls, low latency gaming modes, dual-device connectivity, and support for Bluetooth 5.3. These new-generation TWS are
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 18, 2026
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana
India is going to witness one of the landmark moment in Railway history as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off first Hydrogen-powered train. This passenger train will be operated from Jind railway station in Haryana. This step marks one of the major milestones in the country's push towards sustainable and clean rail transportation. The
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 17, 2026
India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 to launch on July 18
India is sailing towards achieving another milestone in its space journey. The Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, which is country's first privately developed orbital rocket is all set for its test flight on 18 July, 2026. The launch is named Mission Aagaman, will take place from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 17, 2026
Google AI Mode introduces more connected apps: YouTube Music, Canva, and Instacart
Google is taking its AI Mode to one step further by introducing the ability to support more Connected Apps. This integration will enable users to interact directly with Google's own services as well as with popular third-party apps. Users can interact via its AI-driven search interface. The new feature includes YouTube Music, Canva, and Instacart
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 17, 2026
Apple Back to School Sale 2026: MacBook Air, iPad Pro and MacBook Neo get student discounts
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 17, 2026
Swiggy Instamart launches doorstep LPG cylinder delivery with HPCL: Here's how you can book
Swiggy has partnered with India's Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to launch doorstep delivery of LPG cylinders. The delivery will be done via company's quick commerce platform, Instamart. This is for the first time when India's fast growing quick commerce sector is collaborating with one of India's largest state-owned oil and gas companies. The service
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 16, 2026
What if Spider-Man needed a tougher phone? Samsung has an answer
Samsung has come up with an interesting partnership with Sony Pictures ahead of the theatrical release of its upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The tech giant has unveiled a new campaign starring actor Jacob Batalon, who reprises his role as Ned Leeds. Samsung has released a two-minute promotional video that includes scenes inspired by
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 16, 2026
Elon Musk's xAI sues user for allegedly creating sexualised deepfakes: Here's what happened
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence platform xAI is once again in controversy, but this time for all the right reasons. The AI platform has filed a lawsuit against a user who misused company's Grok, generative AI chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The man also used the platform to generate other sexually explicit deepfake
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 16, 2026
How to download iOS 27 public beta: Eligible iPhones, installation steps, precautions
Apple has finally released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone users an early chance to experience the company's latest software update. Ahead of its official rollout, the update has introduced new improvements along with features, however, they are still in beta so users can notice several bugs and performance issues. The iOS 27 public
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 15, 2026
UK plans default social media curfew for teens after midnight: Here's how it will work
Social media access for teenager is now becoming a big issue worldwide. As a result of this, the UK government seems to be planning to introduce a default overnight curfew on social media for teenagers aged 16 and 17. The UK government proposed rule comes with an aim to reduce late night screen time. The
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 15, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Watch 9 leak before Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung is all set to host its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in a few days, however, fresh leaks and rumors have once again appeared related to the company's next product lineup. Ahead of the official announcements, the leaked images of Galaxy foldable smartphones and smartwatches emerged on the internet. These images and details gives us
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 15, 2026
Google Search adds free AI image generation in AI Overviews: How the new feature works
Google has announced a new AI powered feature within Google Search. The feature will allow you to generate images directly from the Search. This means, now you don't have to search through existing images on the web; Instead you will be able to directly create a new image by entering a simple text prompt. This
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 15, 2026
Google I/O Connect India 2026: Google unveils AI Research Foundations programme, ATL Saathi and enterprise AI initiatives
Google kicked off its developer conference, the I/O Connect India 2026 , bringing company's latest innovation, technologies, AI tools, cloud services, and developer platforms to the forefront. The tech giant has announced set of artificial intelligence initiatives in India. These projects will cover advanced AI training program along with Gemini-powered teaching assistant in schools. Besides
AUTHOR: DEEPTI RATNAM| Posted July 15, 2026
