Gadgets

In 2025, Apple’s iPhone became India’s top export, with $23 billion shipped, driven by PLI incentives and supply chain diversification. Smartphones led exports, as India emerged as a major producer, while Apple expanded manufacturing, retail presence, and revenue growth

Pixxel Space partnered with French propulsion firm Exotrail to integrate electric propulsion systems in its satellites, boosting its Earth Observation constellation. The announcement coincided with India-France Innovation Year in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive AI. The event at Bharat Mandapam features 600 startups, 13 country pavilions and global technology collaborations

Nintendo’s Switch 2 delivers strong handheld performance, smoother gameplay and solid third-party support. However, limited battery life, inconsistent upgrades and lack of official availability in India mean buyers may want to wait, despite its strengths.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has triggered global backlash after generating non-consensual sexualised images of women and children, prompting demands for action and investigations by governments across Europe, India, Asia and Latin America over AI safety and digital abuse

  Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal unveiled the wearable device ‘Temple’ to track cerebral blood flow, central to his Gravity Ageing Hypothesis. While innovative, medical experts question its scientific validity. The device remains private research-only, not available commercially 

The Centre, via Meity, warned social media platforms of legal action if they fail to remove obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, and unlawful content. Platforms must review compliance frameworks and adhere strictly to IT Act and IT Rules, 2021 provisions

Delhi Police busted a fake premium mobile phone racket in Karol Bagh, arresting four men and recovering 512 counterfeit phones, fake IMEI stickers, and spare parts. The accused imported components from China, assembled the phones, and sold them as genuine units

Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in Minivet AI, an AI/ML solutions provider, to enhance generative AI capabilities for e-commerce. The move aims to create interactive, immersive shopping experiences with AI-driven video and advanced product discovery

This article lists open-source alternatives for popular Google apps for users concerned about privacy and data safety. From browsers and keyboards to email clients and maps, these options offer simple and secure replacements without forcing users to change their habits.

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the mandatory pre-installed Sanchar Saathi fraud-reporting app can be deleted by users. The DoT has ordered all new and updated mobile devices to include the app, aiming to expand awareness and protection against phone-related fraud

Samsung on Tuesday introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple-folding smartphone featuring a 10-inch display, strengthened Armor FlexHinge, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. The slim 3.9 mm device packs a 200 MP camera and Samsung’s largest foldable battery.

A viral six-second video showing a man feeding liquor to a tiger was confirmed fake and AI-generated by Nagpur Rural Police, who issued a legal notice to the Mumbai-based Instagram user behind the misleading post linked to Pench Tiger Reserve

OpenAI launched a limited-time offer in India giving users one-year free access to its ChatGPT Go subscription. The plan offers higher usage limits, image generation, and file uploads. The promotion coincides with OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru

A global study published in *Science* reveals that agricultural drones are transforming farming worldwide, spreading rapidly from East Asia to the US. Used for spraying, seeding, and monitoring, drones boost efficiency and safety but risk displacing workers and causing environmental concerns

OpenAI will provide ChatGPT Go free for one year to users in India who sign up during a promotional period starting November 4. The offer celebrates DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru and supports India’s fast-growing AI adoption and IndiaAI Mission

The viral spread of Charlie Kirk’s assassination video highlights growing concerns about unfiltered violent content on social media. Experts warn of serious impacts on young users’ mental health, urging platforms and regulators to act decisively to curb harm and enforce safety

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max in cosmic orange sold out within three days of pre-orders in the US and India. High demand, limited availability, and production constraints—especially due to China—have created supply challenges despite increased output from Apple’s India facilities

Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani introduces "Riya" — a feature similar to Alexa or Siri; will allow hands-free access to calls, music, etc, in multiple Indian languages

A Chandausi court deferred the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar temple dispute hearing to August 28 after the mosque side argued jurisdiction lies with the Supreme Court. The case, involving claims of a temple beneath the mosque, has previously triggered violence in Sambhal

Google launches Pixel Watch 4 with a redesigned domed display, longer battery life, standalone satellite communication, advanced health and fitness tracking, and on-wrist Gemini AI integration. The smartwatch is available for preorder today, with stores stocking from October 9.

Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly boosting OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its App Store, hindering xAI’s Grok from reaching the top spot. Calling it an antitrust violation, Musk vowed legal action amid intensifying AI competition and Apple’s deep integration with OpenAI

India’s Independence Day sales are offering major discounts on gaming gear, including consoles, phones, PCs, and accessories. With deals across platforms, gamers have the perfect chance to upgrade their setups—but should buy responsibly amid tempting offers

Amazon has launched the third-generation Echo Show 5 smart display in India, featuring a 5.5-inch screen, improved audio with 2X bass, and a built-in camera for home monitoring. It offers enhanced smart home control, entertainment, and voice assistant features via Alexa.