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Vikram-1 successfully reaches orbit, marking a historic first for India s private space sector
India's private space sector has crossed a major milestone. Skyroot Aerospace successfully placed its Vikram-1 rocket into orbit on Saturday (July 18), making India only the third country after the United States and China to achieve an orbital launch through a private company. The mission, named Aagaman, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre
News|Posted July 18, 2026
Realme leaves China, confirms switch to ColorOS 17 for future devices in other markets
Realme has confirmed that it is stepping away from the Chinese smartphone market as parent company OPPO reorganises its smartphone brands. The move is part of a broader strategy that also changes the role of OnePlus, with each brand now focusing on different regions to reduce overlap and make operations more efficient. As part of
Mobiles|Posted July 18, 2026
Caviar unveils luxury Messi and Ronaldo iPhone 17 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra editions in 24K gold
Luxury smartphone customisation brand Caviar has introduced a new collection inspired by football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Called the Legends Collection, the lineup arrives as the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to an end, with what is widely expected to be the final World Cup appearance for both players. The company has used
Mobiles|Posted July 18, 2026
POCO M8 Power, POCO X8 could launch in India soon; expected to rebrand Redmi Note 17 series
POCO may soon launch two new smartphones in India. Recent leaks suggest the company is working on the POCO M8 Power and POCO X8, with both devices expected to launch sometime this quarter. Although POCO has not announced anything yet, the two phones are tipped to arrive as rebranded versions of the Redmi Note 17
Mobiles|Posted July 18, 2026
Skyroot Vikram-1 launch today: Everything you need to know about India s first private orbital rocket
India's private space sector is about to cross an important milestone as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace prepares to launch its first orbital rocket, Vikram-1. The mission, named Mission Aagaman, is scheduled to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota at 11:30 AM today. This is the first time an Indian private company
News|Posted July 18, 2026
"Progressing well": Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train on track for 2027 launch
India's first bullet train project is moving closer to becoming operational, with work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor progressing at a fast pace. The first section of the corridor is expected to open in 2027, while Japan's next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains are likely to join the project later. According to government sources cited by
News|Posted July 18, 2026
TECNO Camon 50 Ultra 5G launched in India at Rs 39,999: Check availability, specs, features
TECNO has expanded its Camon lineup of smartphones in India with the launch of the Camon 50 Ultra 5G. The new handset features a ProXDR Curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset and offers a 50MP triple rear camera setup. The
Mobiles|Posted July 17, 2026
ISRO changes resignation policy as more than 100 scientists reportedly exit
The Department of Space (DoS) has tightened the rules around resignations and voluntary retirement for scientists working on some of ISRO's biggest projects. The move comes after reports suggested that more than 100 scientists have left the space agency in recent months, including people associated with missions such as Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-3, and SpaDeX. According to
News|Posted July 17, 2026
Is OnePlus exiting India? Report suggests brand could leave market by 2027
OnePlus could be heading for a major change over the next couple of years if recent reports are anything to go by. According to a Bloomberg report, OPPO is planning a wider restructuring of its smartphone business, and that could eventually lead to OnePlus winding down operations in several global markets, including India. According to
Mobiles|Posted July 16, 2026
Anthropic s new AI ad is being called unsettling online, even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reacts
Anthropic's latest advertisement has managed to grab plenty of attention, but not for the reasons the company may have expected. The AI startup, known for promoting itself as a company that takes AI safety seriously, has released a new campaign titled "There's Hope in Hard Questions." Instead of receiving praise, the ad has triggered criticism
AI|Posted July 16, 2026
OnePlus N6x India launch teased on Amazon; may be the most affordable OnePlus phone
OnePlus appears to be getting ready to expand its new N-series lineup in India. Just a few weeks after launching the OnePlus N6, the company has started teasing another smartphone called the OnePlus N6x. While the brand has not confirmed the launch date yet, it has made the upcoming phone official through a dedicated teaser
Mobiles|Posted July 15, 2026
Samsung unveils Flex Titanium display tech ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2026: How it could make new foldables better
Samsung has taken the wraps off a new display technology called Flex Titanium, which will be making its way to the company's next Galaxy foldable phones. The upgrade is aimed at improving some of the biggest pain points users have pointed out over the years, including the visible crease, the overall thickness of the phone,
Mobiles|Posted July 15, 2026
OpenAI s first AI device could be a screenless smart speaker that follows you around
OpenAI's first consumer hardware product may not be a smartphone after all. Instead, the company is reportedly working on a smart speaker that does not have a display but is designed to work as an AI companion inside the home. According to a Bloomberg report, the device is still under development and is expected to
AI|Posted July 15, 2026
NVIDIA GeForce NOW launches in India: Price, plans, everything you need to know before you subscribe
NVIDIA has officially rolled out its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in India, opening the platform to everyone after spending the last three months in early access. With the launch, users no longer need to join a waitlist and can simply subscribe to a plan and start playing. GeForce NOW works a little differently from
Gaming|Posted July 15, 2026
New Android malware can secretly take over your phone, steal banking details: What you need to know
A new version of an Android malware called RedHook has caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers after it was found using a different approach to gain deep access to infected phones. According to a report by cybersecurity firm Group-IB, the malware can secretly take control of an Android device and access sensitive information, including banking
Mobiles|Posted July 15, 2026
OnePlus N6 under fire over marketing claims: Here s what happened
OnePlus has come under criticism over the way it promoted the recently launched N6 smartphone. According to reports, some of the features highlighted during the launch are not available on every variant of the smartphone. Most of the discussion is around the base 4GB RAM model, which is said to miss a couple of features
Mobiles|Posted July 15, 2026
iOS 27 Public Beta is here: Eligible iPhones, new features and how to download
Apple has started rolling out the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone users an early chance to try the company's next major software update before its stable release later this year. The update was first announced at WWDC 2026, with Apple putting a much bigger focus on artificial intelligence across the operating system. Apple has
Mobiles|Posted July 14, 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Expected specs, smaller Dynamic Island, camera upgrades, all we know
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch is now just a few weeks away, and leaks have already started giving us an idea of what to expect from the next lineup. Nothing has been confirmed by the company yet, but if recent reports are accurate, this year's focus could be on improving performance, battery life, and cameras
Mobiles|Posted July 14, 2026
Motorola Edge 70 Max could be Motorola s most powerful Edge yet; key specs revealed
Motorola has confirmed that the Edge 70 Max will launch in India on July 15. Ahead of the launch, the company has started teasing the phone on Flipkart, giving a closer look at some of its key hardware. The upcoming smartphone is expected to sit at the top of the Edge 70 lineup and will
Mobiles|Posted July 12, 2026
Doomscrolling on Instagram, Facebook could soon change as EU targets Meta s addictive app design
Most people open Instagram or Facebook to quickly check a message or watch one Reel. But before they realise it, they've spent much longer on the app than they originally intended. One Reel leads to another, the feed keeps refreshing, and notifications keep pulling users back. According to the European Commission, this may not be
Apps|Posted July 12, 2026