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Here’s the thing about the Taigun — it never really had a bad reputation, just an ageing one. The drive is solid, the build holds up on roads that would shake lesser cars to bits, and VW’s badge still means something to a certain kind of buyer. What it didn’t have was a sunroof, or …

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 series in India with two flagship models, the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The announcement took place on March 11, 2026, bringing Xiaomi’s latest flagship hardware and Leica camera systems to the Indian market. Let’s take a look at pricing and specifications. Xiaomi 17 Series Price in …

OPPO has started teasing the Find N6, its next foldable smartphone, with promotional material focusing on the device’s display crease and a new orange color option. The company highlights what it calls “Zero-Feel Crease” technology, which aims to reduce the visibility of the fold line on the inner screen. Leaked renders shared by tipster Evan …

Jeep India has launched a special edition of the Jeep Wrangler. Named the Wrangler Willys 41 Special Edition, this unit of the Jeep Wrangler has been launched with only 41 units on offer, up from 30 last year, and a slightly lower price tag of ₹70.31 lakh (ex-showroom), compared to ₹73.24 lakh previously. Not only …

For weeks, the tech corners of the internet have been obsessed with “Sweet Pea”, the alleged codename for OpenAI’s first foray into consumer hardware. While social media is flooded with renders of orb-like devices and fake Super Bowl ads, the reality is more calculated (and expensive). OpenAI is no longer just a software company; it’s …

Devialet is finally giving its imploding orb a promotion. More than ten years after the original Phantom changed what we expected from a wireless speaker, the company has launched the Phantom Ultimate series in India. Revealed in New Delhi, the new lineup replaces the aging Phantom I and II with two performance tiers: the flagship …

The Blue Aadhaar Card (officially known as Baal Aadhaar) is no longer just a “nice-to-have” document for newborns. In 2026, with the full implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, this blue-colored ID has become the primary tool for “age-gating,” allowing parents to verify their child’s identity for schools and apps without oversharing …

Indkal Technologies’ homegrown TV brand Wobble is expanding its Indian lineup with the launch of its new X and K series smart TVs. The new models target two very different audiences — gamers looking for HDMI 2.1 and high refresh rates, and budget buyers who want a large-screen Google TV experience without spending much. The …

Tesla is making its first official move into Bengaluru. Starting January 15 through January 31, 2026, the company is setting up a temporary pop-up experience at the ACKO Drive Service Centre in Kudlu Gate. It’s a significant moment for the city’s EV enthusiasts. While Tesla has already established a presence in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram, …

Dreame didn’t come to CES 2026 to launch just another robot vacuum. Instead, the company used its massive presence in Las Vegas to make a bold claim: it’s ready to stop being a cleaning company and start being a whole-home player alongside giants like Samsung and LG. Under the theme All Dreams in One Dreame, …

Motorola’s Moto G67 Power isn’t trying to be the flashiest phone in its segment. It is trying to be the one that simply refuses to die. While rivals like the Realme P4 and Vivo T4X chase AMOLED displays and impossibly slim bodies, Motorola has taken a utilitarian route. It packs a massive 7,000mAh battery into …

CES is often the land of flashy, smart gadgets that nobody actually needs. But for 2026, Samsung’s Bespoke lineup is focusing on the boring-but-important stuff, i.e, making chores faster and fixing the design flaws that make smart appliances frustrating. Heading into CES 2026 in Las Vegas (Jan 6–9), the South Korean tech giant has pulled …

Oppo’s next ultra-premium smartphone is doubling down on endurance. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is now tipped to feature a battery significantly larger than 7,000mAh, according to a public hint from senior Oppo executive Zhou Yibao. This move would cement the device as a battery king among 2026 flagships. “Unprecedentedly Strong” Responding to a user …

The holiday shopping rush has officially kicked off in India, and Sony is coming in hot. PlayStation India has announced its Black Friday sale running from November 21 to December 4, dropping the PS5 Digital Edition to ₹44,990 and pushing out some of the steepest accessory discounts we’ve seen all year. It is interesting to …

Realme is widening the net for its Realme UI 7.0 beta. As the company preps for the global launch of the GT 8 Pro later this month, it’s giving older flagship and mid-range users a taste of its biggest software overhaul in years. Based on Android 16, this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint. …

Social media is filled with screenshots claiming that Jio and Disney+ Hotstar are offering a full Premium subscription for just ₹1 — complete with ad-free 4K streaming and multi-device access. The viral posts have sparked curiosity across X (formerly Twitter), but there’s still no official confirmation from either company. Reports suggest this could be part …

OnePlus isn’t done with the 15 series yet. According to a new leak from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the company is already testing prototypes of the upcoming OnePlus 15T, which could arrive in the first half of 2026. And if these early details are accurate, the phone could ship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite …

Qualcomm seems ready to give smartphone makers a second option at the top. A new leak shared by Digital Chat Station suggests that the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will use the same CPU cluster and 3nm N3P process as its pricier sibling, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In short, this isn’t a “lite” …

Samsung just blew the doors open on its Galaxy S26 plans during its Q3 2025 earnings call. Daniel Araujo, VP of Samsung’s Mobile Experience Division, set the stage by promising the S26 lineup will “revolutionize the user experience with user-centric, next-gen AI, a second-generation custom AP, and stronger performance, including new camera sensors.” In these …

As phones with Sony’s LYT-828 sensor continue to roll out, the company is already preparing its next imaging hardware: the LYT-838 and LYT-910. Both sensors target flagship smartphones, with the LYT-910 likely debuting in early 2026 and the LYT-838 following later that year. The LYT-910 is a 200 MP, 1/1.11-inch sensor, one of Sony’s largest …