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xAI has rolled out new restrictions on Grok image generation features when accessed directly through X, making them available only to paid X Premium subscribers. The change went live on January 9, 2026, following intense backlash over how the tool was being abused to generate obscene images of people without their consent. The controversy escalated …

Samsung appears to be planning its biggest update to Samsung Bixby in years. Leaked screenshots from internal One UI 8.5 builds show a redesigned Bixby that relies heavily on Perplexity AI for advanced queries. The leaks, first shared by a developer on Reddit, confirm earlier reports of a Samsung-Perplexity partnership. In the new setup, Bixby …

Four months after its September 2025 release, iOS 26 adoption has become the subject of conflicting headlines. While some coverage suggests a weak rollout, a closer look at the underlying data shows a more familiar upgrade trajectory. The pessimistic narrative largely comes from StatCounter, which estimates operating system usage based on global web traffic and …

Extending its mid-range 5G smartphone lineup in the country, Poco India has launched the new M8 5G. At a starting price of Rs. 15,000, the handset seems to offer excellent value for buyers’ money, with a 120Hz AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon chipset, a 50MP primary camera, and a mid-tier battery that supports fast wired charging. …

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has launched three new Reno-series devices in India. Dubbed the Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini, the 5G handsets offer capable specifications, useful software features, and an all-day fast-charging battery. Also Read: OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini Review: Not Another Big Phone, Thankfully Oppo Reno 15 Series Pricing …

OPPO India has announced the launch of the OPPO Reno15 series in India. The lineup includes the Reno15 Pro, Reno15 Pro Mini, Reno15, and a new Reno15c variant. The company also introduced two ecosystem products, the OPPO Pad 5 tablet and OPPO Enco Buds3 Pro+ TWS earbuds. OPPO Reno15, Reno15 Pro Mini, and Reno15 Pro …

As the foldable market reaches a fever pitch in 2026, a trusted industry insider has provided us with an exclusive look at OPPO’s most ambitious move yet. Moving away from a single annual release, the “Green Factory” is reportedly pivoting to a dual flagship strategy this year, aiming to bookend 2026 with two distinct foldable …

The Indian automaker Mahindra has launched a new electric car: the electrified XUV 3XO or the 3XO EV. Unveiled on January 6, 2026, the mid-sized eSUV will hit the roads from February 23, 2026. It competes directly with the Tata Nexon EV and the MG Windsor EV, replacing the outgoing Mahindra XUV 400 in the …

Shortly after the launch of the OnePlus 15 (review) and the OnePlus 15R (review), the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is gearing up to reveal another smartphone in the number series: the OnePlus 15T. Successor to the OnePlus 13T, the handset is said to feature an LTPS screen with an extremely high refresh rate and a massive …

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 seems to have an unofficial launch date: February 25, 2026. The same date has been echoed by multiple sources, suggesting it could be the date of the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. However, what people aren’t talking about is how buyers would have to wait until March to get the …

At CES 2026, Motorola announced its first book-style foldable: the Razr Fold. A couple of days ago, a renowned tipster published what appeared to be a promotional banner for the smartphone, and here we are, with the official specifications (some of them) and the design confirmed by Motorola. Also Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Debuts …

At CES 2026, Asus launched a unique laptop — the ROG Zephyrus Duo — a flagship gaming laptop featuring two full-sized 16-inch screens. Yes, you heard that right! While there’s a 16-inch 3K OLED display (up to 120Hz refresh rate and 0.2ms response time), there’s another display instead of the keyboard with the same specifications. …

At the CES 2026, Qualcomm has introduced a new mid-range chip in the Snapdragon X lineup: the Snapdragon X2 Plus. It is designed to offer powerful performance and solid on-device AI processing to more affordable Windows laptops. The Snapdragon X2 Plus delivers up to 35% faster CPU performance while consuming about 43% less power (likely …

At the CES 2026, Samsung has introduced its new Galaxy Book6 laptop lineup. It consists of three models: Galaxy Book6, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6 Ultra. Powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 (based on the then-advanced 18A architecture), the Book6 promises up to 50 TOPS of NPU power for responsive on-device AI tasks, …

OPPO’s upcoming Reno 15 series appears to be getting a significant price hike in India, if a newly leaked internal pricing document is anything to go by. The leak reveals model-wise pricing, storage variants, and even an effective date of January 5, 2026, suggesting an official announcement may be imminent. OPPO Reno 15 Series India …

realme is kicking off the year with a clear mission. proving that mid-range doesn’t have to mean compromised. At its first major event of 2026, the company officially launched the realme 16 Pro series, a pair of smartphones that prioritize photography and design. But the phones weren’t the only story; realme also expanded its ecosystem …

The first concrete details about Samsung’s foldable smartphone strategy for 2026 have begun to emerge. New model numbers and code names detected in the GSMA IMEI database indicate that the tech giant is continuing its testing processes for the next generation of devices. These leaks are not just numbers; they also provide important clues about …

Redmi has launched the Redmi Note 15 in India, along with the Redmi Pad 2 Pro. This is Redmi’s first major launch of the year in the country. The lineup includes the Redmi Note 15 for now, with the Redmi Note 15 Pro series launching next month. Interestingly, the Note 15 smartphones come with a …

Most Indian families face a frustrating choice: buy a small fridge that’s always overflowing, or a massive one that won’t fit through the kitchen door. Haier’s new 5252 series is built to end that struggle. For ₹43,590, it packs a huge 475 liters of storage into a standard double-door design, giving you the room you …

CES 2026 is shaping up to be a hardware reset moment for laptops, and MSI is leaning all the way into it. Rather than joining the industry-wide obsession with paper-thin ultrabooks, MSI has unveiled a sweeping refresh of its portfolio that prioritizes rawpow er. The company rolled out a dramatically refreshed lineup of gaming laptops …