Repairablity Index of phones, tablets on the anvil
The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday said that the Committee constituted for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its report to Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare
The report, launched at the inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, also found that the industry supports 2.64 million jobs in the country
JioStar to invest 32,000 crore in content alone in current fiscal
Shankar said that in FY24, the two companies, Jio Cinema and Disney+Hotstar, spent 25,000 crore on content alone
This $400 Motorola phone has no business being this good (and it has a stylus)
Despite its midrange price point, the Moto G Stylus 2025 punches well above its weight with a snappy chipset and brilliant AMOLED screen.
I installed Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop, and it's my new favorite way of computing
The eight-inch Piccolo N150 may be small, but its sharp display and solid build prove it's far from a toy.
The growing importance of AI in Business Education
Management institutes must equip students with strategic, ethical, and practical expertise to lead and innovate in an AI-driven business world
Congo grants licence to Starlink, reversing earlier ban
Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday it had become the latest African country to grant a licence to tech billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink
Apple partnering with startup Anthropic on AI-powered coding platform: Report
Apple is partnering with Amazon-backed startup Anthropic on a new vibe-coding software platform that will use artificial intelligence to write, edit, and test code
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Apple on Friday relaxed its App Store payment rules in the face of a scathing court order
I replaced my iPad with this cheap Android 15 tablet, and it surprisingly held up
The Blackview Mega 2 features a large screen, long battery life, and dependable performance, making it an excellent fit for those on a budget.
Bud Ecosystem launches product to tackle rising costs to deploy Generative AI applications
Claims it can help developers, startups/companies, researchers initiate GenAI at costs as low as $200 per month
Made in India iPhones to dominate US market in June quarter, says Tim Cook
Apple CEO announces India will become the primary production hub for US-bound iPhones in the coming quarter, amid ongoing trade uncertainties with China
Apple reports record growth in India, plans to open new stores
Apple reported a total revenue of $95.2 billion, a 5 per cent year-on-year growth, while revenue from iPhone grew to $7.4 billion, reflecting a 6.6 per cent year-on-year increase.
Judge in Meta case warns AI could 'obliterate' market for original works
Chhabria on Thursday acknowledged that Meta's use may have been transformative, but said it still may not have been fair
What's next for Apple after U.S. court's contempt order in Epic Games case
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Apple was in willful violation of an injunction she issued in 2021 in an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games
Apple warns of $900 million tariff hit, shifts supply chain to India and Vietnam
CEO Tim Cook said most iPhones sold in the U.S. this quarter will come from India, while iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches will be sourced from Vietnam
The best budget earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Stop wasting your money on expensive earbuds. We tested out the best budget earbuds you can buy for under $100.
Google's AI Mode may be the upgrade Search desperately needs - how to try it for free
Planning that summer trip? AI Mode can help you in ways Search can't.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Laptop Deals for Students
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 started for all users on Thursday, May 1, at noon. The e-commerce giant opened the sale exclusively for Prime members at midnight of the same day, providing early access to deals and discounts. The platform-wide sale brings discounts on a wide range of products across all categories.
T-Mobile's free Starlink beta adds enticing perks - for new and existing users
Beta testers can score discounts on movie tickets, concert tickets, travel, and more. Here's how to sign up.
AI accelerating and expanding the creative aperture beyond ideation, creation and production
This $99 Lenovo tablet is fantastic for mobile entertainment - and I'm tempted to buy two
The Lenovo Tab M9 is a solid tablet for watching shows and movies. The best part? It's very affordable.
Gemini for kids is rolling out, and it comes with 3 warnings from Google
Kids under 13 will soon have access to Google's AI.
TRAI Chairman seeks levelplaying field between linear and digital media
Lahoti said the regulatory body does not want to create an environment where regulation discriminates between two mediums
YouTube paid over 21,000 crore to Indian creators in the last 3 years: CEO Neal Mohan
Over 100 million channels in India uploaded content in the past year, with more than 15,000 of these surpassing one million subscribers
Oura Ring users are customizing their wearables with this clever design hack
Plus, Samsung may be bringing back a classic Galaxy Watch design.
How I used ChatGPT to analyze my massive Kindle library - and the mysteries it revealed
Here's how to export, analyze, and visualize your entire Kindle reading history using ChatGPT and a Chrome extension. What you learn may surprise you.
The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why even experts do the same
Often regarded as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing can enhance gaming and live sports, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here's how to disable it.
Zohos Sridhar Vembu suspends chipmaking plans saying it is too capital-intensive
We did not have that confidence in the tech so our board decided to shelve this idea for the time being, said Vembu
I took this 130-pound power station on an off-grid adventure - here's my buying advice
Taking a power station fully off-grid is the ultimate stress test - and that's exactly what I did with the new Anker Solix F3800. Here's how it held up.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Offers on Thin and Light Laptops
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 went live for all users of the platform on Thursday at noon. The e-commerce giant opened the sale exclusively for Prime members at midnight on May 1, offering them a 12-hour early access to the deals and offers. During the sale, buyers can find discounts on a large number of categories, including smartphones, earphones, laptops, smartwatc...
DeepSeek Prover V2, an Open-Source Mathematics-Focused AI Model, Released
DeepSeek, the Hangzhou, China-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm, released an updated version of its Prover model on Wednesday. Dubbed DeepSeek-Prover-V2, it is a highly specialised model that focuses on proving formal mathematical theorems. The large language model (LLM) uses the Lean 4 programming language to check if the mathematical proofs are logically consistent by analysing each step independently.
Should you upgrade to Wi-Fi 7? Here's my advice after testing a next-gen router at home
The Asus RT-BE86U comes loaded with strong security features and support for next-gen high-speed internet - but is it a worthwhile upgrade?
Your Google TV is getting a subtle but meaningful upgrade (that smart home users will love)
After months in a preview program, the Home Panel layout is coming to Chromecast and Google TV devices.
Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we'd be wise to embrace tomorrow's authentication standard today. Here are ZDNET's 10 recommendations for reaching passkey paradise.
Spring cleaning takes me no time with my favorite smart home devices
I've gathered my favorite home tech I've tested myself to deep clean. These devices save me hours and deliver the same (if not better) results.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Offers on Premium Smartphones
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 sale is now live for all shoppers in India, 12 hours after it commenced in early access exclusively for Prime members. It brings discounts on products across different categories, from smartphones and tablets to TVs and other home appliances. The sale is a great opportunity for shoppers whove been wanting to upgrade to a premium smartp...
Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)
Samsung's Certified Renewed program lets you buy a like-new flagship phone for less - and do your part to cut down on e-waste.
5 things to do on World Password Day to keep your accounts safe
With password best practices continuing to evolve, now's a good time for a refresher. Consider this your annual cybersecurity to-do list.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Best Deals on Home Appliances
Amazon is offering great deals on air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines. Moreover, customers can also get the best discounts on popular brands like Samsung, Godrej, Panasonic, Daikin, LG, Bosch, and more. So, if you are looking for some best deals, then you have to come to the right place.
Googles Pichai Says US Fix Is De Facto Spinoff of Search
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told a judge that the DoJ's plan to share Google's search data with rivals would be a de facto divestiture of the companys search engine. Pichai was called to testify as part of a three-week trial aimed at determining how Google should restore competition to online search.
Puttur civic body converts wet waste into BioCNG that is used to operate six vehicles
Krishna Muliya Green Energy LLP of Puttur sets up BioCNG plant under BOOT model
Cognizant to hire 20,000 freshers this year as employee utilisation hits 85% in March quarter
Cognizant ended March quarter with 336,300 employees, with over 85% of them based in India
GenAI to hit mid-level jobs, improve margins despite flat revenues in IT sector: Amrop
Growth in GCCs in India to counter-balance headcount declines in tech services, says report
Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025 Announced for July with Discounts on Electronics and More
Amazon has announced the ninth edition of its biggest sale event of the year, dubbed the Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025, for India and other markets. In line with previous editions, it is expected to be a two-day affair that will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members. Customers will be able to take advantage of price drops on products across a wide range of categories such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, home appliances, fashion, apparel, and beyond.
Adani pauses talks with Israel's Tower for $10 billion India chip foray,sourcessay
Adani Group had previously said the project was being evaluated, but the talks with Tower have been now been put on hold
Indias smartphone shipments decline 7% y-o-y in Q1 2025 due to high inventory: Counterpoint
There was also a 26% y-o-y drop in number of new launches
Cognizant posts 21% rise in Q1 net profit, fuelled by strong vertical growth
Revenue rose 7.5% year-over-year to $5.1 billion.
This simple Kindle accessory has seriously upgraded my reading experience - and it's cheap
Strapsicle's silicone straps secure my Kindle Paperwhite and give me the perfect grip for comfortable reading, no matter where I am.
How to easily run your favorite local AI models on Linux with this handy app
With GPT4ALL, you can easily switch between local LLMs like Llama, DeepSeek R1, Mistral Instruct, Orca, and more. It's also available on MacOS and Windows.
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 is now live in early access exclusively for Prime members, 12 hours before it commences for all users in India. It promises discounts across a wide range of categories including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, Amazon devices, and other electronics. The first day of the sale has already brought some great deals. You can grab gadgets at...
I tested 10 AI content detectors - and these 5 correctly identified AI text every time
I've been testing AI content detectors for two years now. They're getting more and more reliable.
This LG OLED TV isn't its most premium model, but the visuals are just as good
The LG C5 OLED TV delivers breathtaking visuals and a sleek, minimalist design for a premium viewing experience - though its upgrades may feel subtle for some.
The best earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Work, sweat, and listen with the best earbuds from Sony, Bose, and more that we've tested.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 officially announced for July: What we know so far
Amid tariffs and rumors of a longer sale, Amazon's Prime Day sale will return this July. Here's everything to know.
Xiaomi MiMo AI Models Launched With Efficient Reasoning, Small Size
Xiaomi released an open-source reasoning-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model on Tuesday. Dubbed MiMo, the family of reasoning models innovate the optimisation of reasoning capability in a relatively smaller parameter size. This is also the first open-source reasoning model by the tech giant, and it competes with Chinese models such as DeepSeek R1 and Alibabas Qwen QwQ-32B.
TCS, SAP to accelerate cloud adoption for customers
Global customers will be able to use a centralised eco-system for service management, end-user experience and overall customer success.
60% of AI agents work in IT departments - here's what they do every day
Everyone wants an AI agent - but for what? Here's how they're being used today.
Apple's latest MacBook Air M4 was just released and it just got even cheaper
Apple proves its latest laptops can be competitively priced with $150 off the new 13-inch MacBook Air M4, not even two months after its release.
Micro-credentials, a smarter way to upskill
In India, 97% of employers are willing to offer higher starting salaries to candidates with micro-credentials, especially in high-growth fields like GenAI
Google expands NotebookLMs AI Overviews tool to Hindi and over 50 other languages
Users can now generate podcast-like conversations that generates a podcast discussion between two hosts from a research topic of their choice
Adani pauses talks with Israel's Tower for $10 billion India chip foray, sources say
Gautam Adani's group has paused discussions with Tower Semiconductor for a $10 billion chip project, deeming it strategically and commercially unviable due to uncertain demand in India. Adani sought a greater financial commitment from Tower, leading to the hold. This decision poses a setback to India's ambition to become a chipmaking hub, especially after the Vedanta-Foxconn venture collapsed.
Slow internet at home? 3 things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi speeds
Here's how to optimize your router settings for a speedier internet connection - no need for expensive new hardware.
I grew up on a farm. These are the tools I recommend for gardening
Whether you want a full-blown vegetable garden to help offset your grocery bill, or just want to grow a few herbs and flowers in containers, the right tools can make all the difference.
The dead giveaway that ChatGPT wrote your content - and how to work around it
If you use ChatGPT to write emails, essays, and more, you will want to make this small tweak.
This $280 Android phone brings serious competition to Samsung and Motorola
The CMF Phone 2 Pro adds a new 50MP telephoto camera and brings Essential Key from the Nothing Phone 3a series to a $279 price point.
I found a GPS tracker with infinite battery life and high-accuracy location tracking
Impressive battery life, broad GNSS support, and an affordable price make Garmin's eTrex Solar a compelling GPS tracker.
While stating that the macroeconomic slowdown may impact 20-25 per cent of the business, Sanjeev Verma expressed confidence in the Indian vertical and spoke about Black Boxs plans in India
Swiggy Instamart to deliver gold and silver coins from Kalyan Jewellers
Kalyan Jewellers announced its debut on Swiggy Instamart, allowing users to have gold and silver coins delivered to their homes in minutes
Electronic Arts lays off hundreds, cancels 'Titanfall' game: Report
About 300 to 400 positions were eliminated, including around 100 at Respawn, the report said, citing a person familiar with the matter
Snap shelves quarterly forecast as economic uncertainty risks ad budgets
Snap said on Tuesday it will not issue a formal second-quarter financial forecast citing economic uncertainty
Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT
Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT
Freshworks Q1 loss narrows to $10 mn, revenue rises 19% on strong AI adoption
The Freshworks AI suite, especially Freddy AI Copilot, is central to its growth strategy, with 2,700 customers leveraging it nearly 1 million times daily to boost agent productivity by up to 40 per cent
Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers
Meta Platforms on Tuesday announced an API in a bid to woo businesses to more easily build AI products using Llama
Meta launches AI app; Zuckerberg chats with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at developer event
Meta Platforms has launched a standalone AI app with a social media component to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT
Meta launches AI app with social twist to rival ChatGPT
The app features a Discover feed for shared user interactions and integrates with Facebook and Instagram for personalized experiences.
I'd pick this midrange OnePlus phone over most budget options - especially at $70 off
The OnePlus Nord N30 is a solid smartphone for budget hunters. For a limited time, it has been discounted to $229.
The best HP laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
I put the best HP laptops of 2025 to the test, from slim ultrabrooks to large-screen powerhouses.
Palo Alto Networks enters definitive agreement to acquire Protect AI
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of Palo Alto Networks fiscal year 2026.
The M4 MacBook Air refines the ultraportable experience that set the bar across the industry. Right now, the 13-inch version with 16GB is on sale.
Fourth wave of fresher layoffs at Infosys sees 195 exits
This brings the total number of fresher exits to over 800 out of the around 2,000 onboarded last year
I've been testing AI image generators for years - and my new favorite surprised me
Want to create images in seconds using just text prompts? Here are the 10 best text-to-image AI tools for bringing whatever you can imagine to life (and most of them are free).
The best AirPods you can buy are $80 off on Amazon right now
The AirPods Pro 2 see a major discount on Amazon right now, taking the price from $250 to $170 with this springtime deal.
You can get a free $349 Starlink kit if you live in one of these US states
Starlink is handing out its standard kit for free if you live in the right spot and lock in for a year. Here's what you need to know.
ChatGPT is your personal shopper now
Tell ChatGPT what you want, and it will pull up products with direct links to buy.
Reddit Expands AI-Powered Translation Feature for Posts and Comments in Hindi
Reddit, the discussion forum-style social media platform, announced the expansion of its automatic translation feature on Monday. In September 2024, the company introduced a machine learning (ML) feature that automatically translates posts and comments on the platform to users preferred language. It is now expanding the feature to introduce the Hindi language. Additionally, the artificial intelligence (AI) feature will soon support the Bengali language, the company added.
ZDNET Editors' Choice: What it is, and how we're awarding the best products we review
Our team of product experts tests hundreds of products and services each year. This honor goes to the best of the best.
Airtel, Jio, Vi write jointly to Noida International Airport to deploy common IBS
The companies have also written jointly earlier on August 22, 2024 proposing for the same, however, due to not receiving any response, they have written again
How an 'internet of agents' could help AIs connect and work together
AI agents are everywhere, but they don't talk to each other. AGNTCY, an open-source collective, is trying to change that.
Truecaller introduces Scamfeed for users to flag alleged scams
Scamfeed as a dynamic user-generated content stream where users can report and discuss the latest scams
