Buying Guide

Recently, prices hiked, and the MacBook Air isn’t the easy recommendation it used to be. Apple’s latest India-wide revision has pushed the 13-inch M5 model from ₹1,19,900 to ₹1,49,900, a straight ₹30,000 jump, while the 15-inch variant has gone up ₹35,000 to ₹1,79,900.  Apple is blaming a global surge in DRAM and NAND memory costs, …

Apple’s Back to School sale (officially the “College Student Offer” now) is live in India, running until August 27, 2026, through Apple’s Education Store online and in select retail locations. It arrives a few weeks after Apple raised prices across the Mac and iPad lineup, so the education pricing here is partly just softening a …

The Nothing Phone (4b) launched in India at ₹34,999 for the base 8GB/128GB model, or an effective ₹29,999 once you stack the bank discount and exchange bonus, the same trick every brand is leaning on right now to make sticker shock look smaller. For that money you get a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, a …

Buying a phone under ₹30,000 in 2026 has become surprisingly complicated. There are plenty of phones with big batteries, fast charging, and high refresh rate displays, but finding one that also comes with useful AI features narrows the field considerably. Some brands are adding AI almost everywhere, while others are sticking to the basics. The …

Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs for three days starting July 4. This year, you can check out the smartphone deals early and plan your buys ahead. We’ve sorted through the noise to highlight the discounts that are actually worth your money. Component prices keep going up, and big brands have already raised prices more than …

Flipkart has revealed iPhone deals for its upcoming GOAT Sale 2026, which begins on July 4. Flipkart Plus and Black members will get a 24-hour head start starting July 3. The sale includes discounts across almost the entire iPhone lineup, from the iPhone 15 all the way to the latest iPhone 17 series. Flipkart GOAT …

If you want the best 1.5-ton AC in India for 2026, you’re in the right place. Just six months ago, you had to choose between efficiency and features if your budget was under ₹50,000. A high ISEER meant fewer smart features, and vice versa. But after fresh 2026 launches, you no longer have to make …

One new phone launched this month changes the under-Rs 20,000 conversation. It has an 8000mAh battery, the segment’s largest AirFlow Vapor Chamber, a 144Hz display at 1200 nits, military-grade drop protection, and an 8.8mm body. Six months ago, that phone did not exist at this price. Now it does, and it reshuffles every ranking in …

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer iQOO has announced the sale pricing for four of its most popular models as part of the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026. Discounts cover a variety of devices from the budget segment all the way up to the flagship iQOO 15. For those catching up, the sale began on May 8, …

Why the Philips Sonicare Electric Lineup Is Deliberately Confusing When I first unboxed all four Philips Sonicare handles – the 4100, 5100, 5300 and 6100 – and placed them on my bathroom shelf, my wife thought I’d bought the same electric toothbrush for everyone at home. This confusion arises because Philips uses nearly identical industrial …

After the parade of flagships in May 2026, like the vivo X300 Ultra (review), Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 (review) series, June 2026 shifts gears toward the mid-range and the upper-mid-range segments that move the most units in India.  While a handful of confirmed launches will headline the month, including the …

If you ask me, the Indian auto market was dominated by updated hatchbacks, premium SUVs, and flagship-level EVs in the month of May. However, June arrives with a smaller but arguably more diverse lineup.  This month, we’ll get to see car launches spanning different powertrain types, and something that has never happened in the history …

If you’re shopping for a phone under Rs 30,000 in India in 2026, you’ll notice it’s tougher than ever to get both a great camera and solid battery life in one device. Prices are up because of trade issues, memory shortages, and supply chain hiccups so you’ll find more compromises than before. Features that used …

The foldable market in India is evolving rapidly, and Motorola has now entered the book-style foldable segment with the all-new Motorola Razr Fold. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7, the refined evolution of the category-defining foldable (launched in 2025 and now widely available), continues to stand as the gold standard in the Indian market. While the Moto …

Smartphone shopping in India has never been more overwhelming, especially if you have a tighter budget and you’re shopping online. With dozens of models to choose from, it’s easy to get confused midway and end up getting the wrong smartphone for you. Thankfully, we’ve spent hours looking through the Flipkart SASA LESE Sale 2026 entries …

A couple of days ago, my younger sister came to me, asking for a solid noise-canceling earbuds recommendation under ₹2,000. She was already using a pair of wired earbuds, but constant tangling annoyed her, and she wanted TWS earbuds for added convenience.  Based on her requirements of decent sound quality, long battery life, and, most …

The summer season is upon us, and they only mean two things: an office commute that makes you question your life choices, and weekend parties that make it all worth it. Whether you’re throwing a rooftop party in Delhi, a beach bonfire party in Goa, a living room afternoon lunch, or a housewarming party beside …

As part of my job, I attend a fair number of media briefings and press events. Apart from the keynote, the keen-eyed journalist inside me is always looking at what gadgets other people are using. At a recent event, I noticed three different professional women wearing what looked like the same smartwatch: the boAt Chrome …

The Indian smartphone market in early 2026 is under pressure. Rising component and memory costs have quietly pushed “value” phones into price segments where buyers expect far more. That’s why events like Flipkart’s Big Saving Days matter; they give buyers a rare window to upgrade without overspending. Last week, a cousin called me after months. …

Amazon’s Republic Day Sale 2026 has kicked off with some of the best deals we’ve seen on the latest iPhones, including the powerful iPhone 17 Pro Max and the sleek new iPhone Air. Whether you’re looking for top-tier performance, cutting-edge cameras, or a lightweight, premium design, this sale offers significant price reductions. With limited-time discounts …