Technology News : Mobile ,Gadgets & Innovations
- Honor MagicPad 3, MagicBook Art 14 2025 now available internationally
on 28/08/2025 at 16:26The Honor MagicPad 3 and MagicBook Art 14 2025 are now available in global markets alongside the Magic V5. Honor made the announcement at an event held in London, UK. Honor’s MagicPad 3 tablet comes in a single version with 512 GB storage and 16 GB RAM, costing £599. It is available in Gray and White colors. Meanwhile, the MagicBook Art 14 2025 laptop's version to come overseas is packing the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage. It retails for £1,499 in the UK and €1,699 in Continental Europe. It comes in Emerald Green, Mocha Brown, and Sunrise White color...
- Samsung SmartThings Family Care update makes it easier to use for caregivers and care recipients alike
on 28/08/2025 at 15:27Around a year ago, Samsung unveiled SmartThings Family Care, an initiative aimed at caregivers who have aging people in their care. Today, the company has announced an update for Family Care, which makes using the service more convenient. Family Care has also expanded to now be available in over 200 countries worldwide, from its initial launch which was US-only. With the update, Family Care can be easily installed even by people unfamiliar with using apps. Caregivers simply send an invitation link which includes easy guided steps to join the service. The update also lets families...
- Samsung SmartThings Family Care Update Adds New Safety Features, Simplifies Setup Process
on 28/08/2025 at 14:49Samsung’s latest SmartThings Family Care update enables even novice users to install and set up the app independently, with caregivers sharing guided invitation links. It balances convenience and privacy, letting care recipients control shared information while caregivers access relevant details. Other features include inactivity alerts for appliances, health monito...
- Crystal Dynamics Announces Second Round of Layoffs This Year, Says Next Tomb Raider Game Is Unaffectedon 28/08/2025 at 14:32
Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics has announced a new round of layoffs, the second this year at the company. The developer is laying off an unspecified number of employees. The announcement comes after Microsoft cancelled the Perfect Dark reboot, which was being co-developed by Crystal Dynamics.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Visits Geekbench With Dimensity 9400+ SoC; Specifications Leaked Days Ahead of Debuton 28/08/2025 at 14:30
Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at its Galaxy event next week. Ahead of the launch, the tablet has reportedly appeared on benchmarking platforms, revealing key details including its model number and specifications.
- Honor Magic V5 officially starts global rollout
on 28/08/2025 at 14:30As promised, Honor’s latest foldable smartphone, the Magic V5, has officially begun its global rollout. It is now available for purchase in several European countries. Honor Magic V5 is being offered at a starting price of €1,999 in Europe and £1,699.99 in the UK, though various early-bird promotions can help you shave a decent amount. Tablets, TWS earphones and outright discounts will be available across different markets, while Honor will also throw in a free screen replacement, should something happen to it during the first 12 months of ownership. The phone will be sold in four...
- Honor’s slim Magic V5 foldable is fun to use, minus the huge camera bumpby Ivan Mehta on 28/08/2025 at 14:30
Honor's slim Magic V5 has a nice build and a good camera, but the camera bump is a bit of a menace.
- Apple, Samsung Reportedly Send Legal Notices to Xiaomi Over Recent Adson 28/08/2025 at 14:15
Apple and Samsung have reportedly sent legal notices to Xiaomi over its campaign for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which allegedly hurts the two tech giants' brand reputation. In one of the ads, the company compares its latest flagship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which was launched in September 2024. The company has reportedly published similar ads for Samsung’s smartphones ...
- Google Data Breach Exposed 2.5 Billion Accounts: How to Secure Your Gmail Accounton 28/08/2025 at 13:59
Google has reportedly alerted 2.5 billion Gmail account holders after a password hacker group was able to carry out a “successful intrusion.” As per the report, the incident occurred between August 8 and 18 in a widespread attack via compromised Open Authorisation (OAuth) tokens. Apart from targeting individual accounts, the threat actors have also targeted Salesf...
- India's tablet market had mixed results in the first half of 2025
on 28/08/2025 at 13:55In the first half of the year, tablet shipments in India decreased 32.2% compared to the first half of 2024, down to 2.15 million units, according to a new report by IDC. Interestingly, the detachable tablet segment actually grew by 18.9% year-on-year (YoY), but it was the 'slate tablet' category underperforming by 44.4% YoY that drove the overall number down. In the second quarter of this year (April to June), shipments were actually down even more - 42.1% compared to Q2 2024. In Q1 2025 the decline was 'just' 18.4% compared to Q1 2024. All of this seems quite dire, but there's a...
- We just got our best look yet at the next three-panel foldable, and it launches next week
The "tri-fold" HUAWEI Mate XTs is now up for pre-order, but the price remains a mystery.
- Google Maps will finally ask how you want Motion Photos handled (APK teardown)
Google Maps will start letting you upload Motion Photos as videos — if you want.
- Galaxy S25 FE leak shows off every angle and color ahead of launch
Get another look at the Galaxy S25 FE before its launch.
- I love Nothing’s Android phones, but it’s getting harder to trust them
The cheeky YouTube videos and slick marketing can't hide a steady breakdown in consumer trust.
- Samsung SmartThings Family Care Update Adds New Safety Features, Simplifies Setup Process
Samsung’s latest SmartThings Family Care update enables even novice users to install and set up the app independently, with caregivers sharing guided invitation links. It balances convenience and privacy, letting care recipients control shared information while caregivers access relevant details. Other features include inactivity alerts for appliances, health monito...
- Mint’s $180/yr unlimited deal is just for new customers, but there’s a possible workaround
While you can't officially sign up for this great new customer promo, there is a possible way to get the same deal.
- Crystal Dynamics Announces Second Round of Layoffs This Year, Says Next Tomb Raider Game Is Unaffected
Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics has announced a new round of layoffs, the second this year at the company. The developer is laying off an unspecified number of employees. The announcement comes after Microsoft cancelled the Perfect Dark reboot, which was being co-developed by Crystal Dynamics.
- This contentiously-thin, Galaxy Z Fold 7 competitor is now available in more regions
The HONOR Magic V5 may or may not be the world's thinnest foldable, but it's still an impressive foldable.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Visits Geekbench With Dimensity 9400+ SoC; Specifications Leaked Days Ahead of Debut
Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at its Galaxy event next week. Ahead of the launch, the tablet has reportedly appeared on benchmarking platforms, revealing key details including its model number and specifications.
- Honor’s slim Magic V5 foldable is fun to use, minus the huge camera bump
Honor's slim Magic V5 has a nice build and a good camera, but the camera bump is a bit of a menace.
- Apple, Samsung Reportedly Send Legal Notices to Xiaomi Over Recent Ads
Apple and Samsung have reportedly sent legal notices to Xiaomi over its campaign for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which allegedly hurts the two tech giants' brand reputation. In one of the ads, the company compares its latest flagship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which was launched in September 2024. The company has reportedly published similar ads for Samsung’s smartphones ...
- Google Photos is letting you lift subjects as stickers — but only on iOS (Update: Announcement)
It's unclear if and when Google Photos for Android will get the sticker feature.
- Google Data Breach Exposed 2.5 Billion Accounts: How to Secure Your Gmail Account
Google has reportedly alerted 2.5 billion Gmail account holders after a password hacker group was able to carry out a “successful intrusion.” As per the report, the incident occurred between August 8 and 18 in a widespread attack via compromised Open Authorisation (OAuth) tokens. Apart from targeting individual accounts, the threat actors have also targeted Salesf...
- Tablet Shipments in India Declined 32.2 Percent YoY in H1 2025, Samsung Retains Leadership: IDC
India’s tablet market saw a 32.2 percent YoY decline in shipments in the first half of 2025, according to IDC. Despite the overall slump, Samsung maintained its lead with a 41.3 market share, followed by Lenovo in second place and Apple in third. Xiaomi ranked fourth, while Acer secured the fifth spot.
- You’re wrong about the Pixel 10 Pro
There might not be any one substantial upgrade for the Google Pixel 10 Pro, but all the little stuff adds up.
- I edited my first Pixel 10 Pro pictures with Ask Photos, here’s how it went
All you have to do is say please... or at least thank you.
- Google Phone App Updated With Support for Custom 'Profile Cards' With Images, Video
Google Phone app will now allow Android users to create custom calling cards for specific contacts. The company will let users add images, add effects, edit text, and background colour to their preference. The feature resembles Apple’s contact cards feature, which lets users add an image or background colour to a specific contact’s number. While iPhone owners can ...
- Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 Launched With ANC, Up to 50 Hours of Total Battery Life: Price, Features
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 4, priced at GBP 59.99 (around Rs. 7,100) in the UK, is sold via Huawei’s official website. The TWS headset features 10mm dynamic drivers, up to 24dB ANC with multiple modes, and a three-mic system for clearer calls. The earphones offer Bluetooth 5.4, proximity pairing, touch controls, and IP54 dust and splash resistance. The earbuds have a 41...
- Anthropic Thwarts Hacker Attempts to Misuse Claude AI for Cybercrime
Anthropic's findings, published in a report, highlight growing concerns that AI tools are increasingly exploited in cybercrime, intensifying calls for tech firms and regulators to strengthen safeguards as the technology spreads.
- Here’s what the Daily Hub card will look like on your Discover feed (APK teardown)
Despite being a highlight feature, users have to sideload the app and manually create a shortcut to access it.
- Apple Teams Up With TuneIn to Boost Radio Features Amid Streaming Competition
The Cupertino, California-based technology giant's six radio stations will be available outside its app for the first time on TuneIn to its 75 million monthly active users.
- Huawei Mate XTs Design and Colourways Revealed; Pre-Reservations Begin Ahead of September 4 Launch
Huawei Mate XTs will soon launch in China. As we wait for the announcement, the company has opened pre-reservations for the smartphones via its official online store in China. The listing confirms the design, colour options and RAM and storage variants of the phones.
- DJI’s new Mic 3 aims to make multicam audio recording pain-free
While offering a much longer battery life despite a compact design.
- The Pixel 10 fixes my biggest hardware pet peeve, but many of you won’t see it
I don't like poking the wrong holes.
- Online Money Games Ban Faces First Legal Challenge From Rummy, Poker Games Firm A23
In a court filing at the High Court of Karnataka in southwestern India, A23, which offers rummy and poker games, said the law "criminalises the legitimate business of playing online games of skill, which would result in the closure of various gaming companies overnight".
- Here’s exactly what went wrong with the Sony Xperia 1 VII
Temperature and humidity caused a defect in the motherboard, leading to Xperia 1 VII units to fail to start.
- BSNL BiTV Premium Pack Announced With Over 25 OTT Platforms, More Than 450 Live TV Channels: Price, Benefits
BSNL BiTV is the government-owned telecom service provider’s IPTV service aggregator, which went live in February, in collaboration with OTTPlay. The service promises to provide access to over 25 OTT platforms and more than 450 live TV channels. Now, the telco has announced a new “premium pack” for the BiTV, which is an exclusive service for BSNL’s mobile subs...
- Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with premium designs, Gen...
- Please Google, stop fixing what isn’t broken in Android Auto’s interface
…and fix what actually is.
- I took Gemini shopping with its new visual guidance on the Pixel 10: Here’s how it went
Shopping with Gemini's visual guidance system was a strange but fun experience.
- Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform
With this new feature, users can attach a block of text to a post instead of creating a thread of several different posts when looking to share more in-depth thoughts and ideas.
- MathGPT.AI, the ‘cheat-proof’ tutor and teaching assistant, expands to over 50 institutions
MathGPT AI, a tutor and teaching assistant that helps students learn, expands to over 50 institutions
- No-code website builder Framer reaches $2B valuation
Framer, a no-code website builder that claims over half a million monthly active users,has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising a $100 million Series D funding round led by existing investors Meritech and Atomico.
- Mark Cuban’s war on America’s $5 trillion healthcare machine: ‘They can’t react as quickly’
Cuban said drug prices are opaque by design. He launched Cost Plus Drugs in 2022 to pull back the curtain on drug pricing, bring down costs to the average consumer, and disrupt the traditional pharmacy industry.
- Honor’s slim Magic V5 foldable is fun to use, minus the huge camera bump
Honor's slim Magic V5 has a nice build and a good camera, but the camera bump is a bit of a menace.
- Investors are loving Lovable
Investors are clamoring to get onto Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable’s cap table, making unsolicited offers of investment that value the company at more than $4 billion.
- AI hires or human hustle? Inside the next frontier of startup operations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
What happens when your first 10 hires aren’t people at all? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, we’re digging into the new wave of startups replacing or augmenting early employees with AI agents.
- How a 16-year-old company is easing small businesses into AI
Whether AI is a bubble or not, it's helping some small businesses save real money. Here's how one has cautiously approached adoption.
- TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customers’ personal information
The credit reporting giant confirmed unauthorized access to a third-party application storing the personal information of its customers, including Social Security numbers.
- Get ready, EV owners: Here come the dongles
The transition from CCS to NACS will unlock thousands more fast chargers for many EV drivers, but they'll need to know their adapters to get the most out of it.
- More than 10 European startups became unicorns this year
This is a good indication of the sectors that are hot among investors, from biotech and defense tech to AI, AI, and AI.
- Maisa AI gets $25M to fix enterprise AI’s 95% failure rate
Maisa AI is built on the premise that enterprise automation requires accountable AI agents, not opaque black boxes.
- With India’s corporate banking lagging decades behind consumer fintech, TransBnk raises $25M to bridge the gap
Mumbai-based TransBnk offers a foundational layer of microservices, enabling use cases such as treasury, liquidity, and escrow management to be built upon.
- Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues
Nvidia's revenue hit $46.7 billion in the second quarter, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year.
- Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a "higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners."
- 911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers handle non-emergency calls.
- WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages
With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.
- With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection
SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.
- FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI's cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is "ongoing" and affecting companies all over the world.
- Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers' evolving use of AI products.