Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Tech & Gadget

India’s Proposal to Access Smartphone Source Code: What It Means and Why It Matters

India is weighing a major regulatory shift in how smartphones are governed. The proposal would require smartphone makers to share parts of their source code with government-authorised agencies and...

India’s Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Technology: How It Works and Why It Matters

India is preparing to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of 2026. This system enables vehicles to communicate directly with each...

e-Passport Explained: Who Can Apply, How to Apply, and Everything You Need to Know

An e-Passport, or electronic passport, is an upgraded version of the regular passport. It contains a secure electronic chip embedded inside the cover. The...

Temple: The Mysterious Brain-Monitoring Device Worn by Deepinder Goyal That Has Everyone Talking

When Deepinder Goyal recently appeared on a popular podcast wearing a small metallic device clipped to his temple, it triggered a wave of curiosity...

NDTV Disruptor of the Year: Sridhar Vembu and the Idea That Changed Indian Tech

When NDTV named Sridhar Vembu as the Disruptor of the Year at the Indian of the Year 2025 awards, it was not for chasing...

IBM to Acquire Confluent in $11 Billion Deal: A Strategic Bet on Real-Time Data for Enterprise Generative AI

In a landmark move that underscores the accelerating convergence of real-time data infrastructure and enterprise AI, IBM has announced its intent to acquire Confluent—the...

vivo X300 Series Debuts in India: A Simple, Expert-Led Review of Cameras, Performance & OriginOS 6

The vivo X300 and X300 Pro have finally arrived in India, and they’ve come with a clear ambition: dominate mobile photography while still delivering...

Cloudflare Down: X, Gemini, Perplexity, ChatGPT & Many Other Platforms Face Massive Outage

On 18 November 2025, a major portion of the internet slowed down or stopped working for millions of users worldwide. The reason? A sudden...

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1: Making ChatGPT More Human-Like, Smarter & Friendly for Users

OpenAI has introduced its latest model, GPT-5.1, a major upgrade designed to make AI conversations feel more natural, warm, and human-like. This version focuses...

Casio Shifts Gears: Enters India’s Mechanical Watch Market with the Stylish Edifice EFK-100 Series

Casio, a brand long celebrated for its digital and quartz timepieces, has taken an audacious new turn. At a glittering event in New Delhi,...

Apple’s New iOS 18: What’s Cool and What’s Not

Apple's latest iOS 18 software update for iPhones is finally here, and it's packed with new features and improvements. But like any major update,...