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Reports suggest Apple is developing a new generation of AI-based hardware. According to a senior journalist, the Cupertino-based company is working on several artificial intelligence (AI) devices, including smart glasses, camera-equipped AirPods, and a wearable pendant. Apple is said to be experimenting with new product form factors that go beyond the iPhone and Vision Pro. Although the company has not officially confirmed the plans, early prototypes are reportedly undergoing internal testing. Smart glasses could be the first step Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple’s AI lineup may begin with lightweight smart glasses. The company is designing them to support certain…

Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is scheduled for February 25, where the company will unveil its next-generation Galaxy S lineup. Pre-reservations for the upcoming smartphones, commonly called the Galaxy S26 series, have already opened in India. Samsung has announced that customers who pre-reserve the devices early will get a complimentary storage upgrade, along with extra benefits such as daily vouchers and a high exchange-value lock-in. Free storage upgrade details Samsung highlighted the offer in its Galaxy S26 pre-reserve promotion. Customers who pre-reserve and then pre-order the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, or Galaxy S26 Ultra will receive an upgrade…

According to reports, Google is extending split-screen support for the Gemini app to non-foldable phones. The AI assistant will now be able to run side-by-side with another app even on standard smartphones. Until now, the feature was limited to larger displays such as foldables and tablets. The company is gradually bringing it to more devices. The multitasking feature also lets users share their screen and ask the AI chatbot questions about the second app open in split view. Split-screen Gemini on regular phones As per an Android Authority report, Google is steadily improving Gemini’s split-screen compatibility. Currently, non-foldable phone users…

The government has released a high-severity cybersecurity alert for people using the Google Chrome browser and has urged all users to take immediate steps to secure their devices. In an advisory, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the national cyber agency under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, reported critical vulnerabilities in Chrome that attackers could exploit to gain unauthorized access to systems. Officials advised users to update Chrome immediately because older versions contain major security flaws. The latest update fixes these weaknesses and reduces the risk of cyberattacks. According to the advisory, devices running Chrome versions older…

Samsung will hold its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 on February 25. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series along with the new Galaxy Buds 4 true wireless earbuds. Before the official launch, leaked images online have revealed an early look at the earbuds’ design. Galaxy Buds 4 Design Tipster Mohammed Khatri (@Mohammed_K_2010) posted the alleged renders on X. The Galaxy Buds 4 show a neat in-ear design with short downward stems. Samsung appears to use a glossy finish on both the earbuds and the charging case, giving them a look similar to the previous generation.…

Google released the first public beta of Android 17 last week, giving developers and regular users an early look at the upcoming major update. Although the company has not officially announced the stable release date, it has hinted at a possible launch timeline. Google has also confirmed that the second Android 17 beta will arrive in March.The first beta mainly includes performance improvements, enhanced camera and media features, support for Versatile Video Coding (VVC), a new loudness management control, and stronger privacy and security options. Stable Version May Arrive Between April and June Google has not revealed the exact release…

Samsung is reportedly working on a new foldable smartphone that may be called the “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold. The book-style device could launch in the second half of the year alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Recently spotted animations in One UI 9 have revealed an early look at its design and overall form factor. According to reports, the phone may feature a 7.6-inch internal display and a 5.4-inch cover screen, along with support for 25W wireless charging. The company could position it as a competitor to a rumoured foldable iPhone. Design Hints Found in One UI 9 Animations Animations…

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Monday announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Under this collaboration, the two companies will build a next-generation rack-scale AI platform based on AMD’s Helios architecture, aimed at accelerating research and innovation across multiple industries.The initiative will combine AMD’s advanced data-centre processors with TCS’ system integration and services expertise to provide powerful computing infrastructure capable of handling complex workloads. Rack-Scale AI Platform for Advanced Applications According to the companies, the partnership will help customers deploy scalable and optimised high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure that can support next-generation applications. TCS will manage…

Google on Thursday introduced a major upgrade to its advanced AI model, Gemini 3 Deep Think. Originally launched in December 2025, the model was already considered the company’s most powerful AI system. However, with the latest update, it now delivers stronger performance across key benchmarks. According to Google, the upgraded model can provide more effective support to scientists and researchers working on complex real-world problems. The company claims that the new version has surpassed OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 in several major AI evaluations. Enhanced for Research and Engineering Challenges In an official blog post, Google explained that…

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, which were previously introduced in China, may soon make their way to international markets. While the company has not yet officially announced a global launch date, a recent leak has revealed potential pricing details for Europe. According to reports, both smartphones could be offered globally with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The Chinese variants feature Leica-branded camera systems and are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display and a 6,800mAh battery.…