TECHNOLOGY

Mumbai: Apple has reported record-breaking revenues across its iPhone, MacBook, iPad, and Services segments, with a significant portion coming from first-time buyers. Despite a strong 38% year-on-year growth in China—where Apple’s sales rose to $25.5 billion—CEO Tim Cook has highlighted India as a major growth opportunity for the company.Speaking to analysts, Cook said, “What we are seeing in India is very encouraging. It is the world’s second-largest smartphone market and the fourth-largest PC market. Even though our market share remains modest, the potential for growth is enormous, and we couldn’t be more excited about it.”Apple’s performance in India continues to strengthen, with the company posting double-digit growth in the country during the December quarter of fiscal year 20...

OpenAI has launched a new tool, ChatGPT Translate, which supports translation in over 50 languages, including major Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The standout feature of this tool is that it allows users to customize translations according to their specific needs. For example, an article can be translated in a formal business style or simplified for children, depending on the requirement.Familiar Interface Like Google TranslateThe interface of ChatGPT Translate is similar to Google Translate, featuring two boxes: one for entering content and another for selecting the target language. Although ChatGPT previously offered translation features, this tool has now been launched as a dedicated product, accessible on both web and mobile pl...

Speculation about a Starlink-branded phone has intensified after comments from Elon Musk. Responding to a social media user, Musk stated that while he is open to the idea, any Starlink phone “will not be an ordinary smartphone.”According to Musk, launching a Starlink phone is certainly possible, but it would differ significantly from conventional smartphones. His remarks have sparked discussions in the tech world about whether Starlink, the satellite internet venture under Musk’s SpaceX, could enter the mobile device market in the future.The Full StoryElon Musk, the Tesla CEO and one of the world’s richest individuals, is known for actively engaging on social media platforms. When a user expressed interest in seeing a Starlink-branded phone, Musk responded that he is “ready to expl...

Google has launched a free AI-powered JEE Main mock test for Indian students on its AI platform, Google Gemini. For the first time, artificial intelligence is being used with such precision to help students prepare for a major competitive exam. Anyone can attempt the test and receive detailed explanations of answers. The questions have been curated in collaboration with leading coaching institutes such as Physicswala and Career360.Step-by-Step Guide to Take the Mock Test on Google GeminiOpen Google Gemini on your phone or laptop.Type “I want to take a JEE Main mock test” in Gemini.The mock test will open within the platform.You will get sets for Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.Each set contains 25 questions, with a 3-hour time limit to solve them.Before starting,...

Pakistan has taken minimal action against telecom fraud, managing to block just 1,875 mobile numbers and 1,604 mobile devices in the past year. In contrast, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented far-reaching measures, blocking tens of millions of mobile numbers and hundreds of thousands of devices.Pakistan’s MeasuresThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) used its Fraud Management Module to identify fraudulent activity. Despite this, only 1,875 mobile numbers and 1,604 devices were blocked. Additionally, 69 repeat offenders’ CNICs were blacklisted, and warnings were issued to 6,014 suspicious subscribers.India’s Aggressive ActionAccording to a March 21, 2025, PIB report, India has blocked over 34 million mobile numbers and 319,000 IMEI numbers to cur...

Tech company Nothing has revealed its roadmap for 2026, confirming that it will not launch a new flagship smartphone this year. Instead, the company will focus on enhancing its existing smartphone lineup, introducing new features in the Phone 3 series, and launching the Nothing Phone 4a.CEO’s VisionNothing CEO Carl Pei stated, “We don’t intend to release a new flagship every year. We want every upgrade to feel meaningful. Just because the industry follows a certain pattern doesn’t mean we have to.” This approach comes after the Nothing Phone 3, priced around ₹80,000, faced criticism and failed to meet expectations.2025: A Milestone YearThe company called 2025 a “big year,” having achieved $1 billion in lifetime sales, raised $200 million in funding, and onboarded 11,000 community i...

Wireless earbuds users generally fall into two categories. Some prefer earbuds that completely seal the ears, blocking out all outside noise. Others feel uncomfortable with fully sealed earbuds and prefer an open-ear design to stay connected to their surroundings. Realme’s Buds Air8 and Buds Clip cater to both these types of users, offering options across the ₹3,799–₹5,999 budget range.Design Tailored for Different UsersThe Buds Air8 are ideal for those seeking noise-free immersion, featuring 55dB noise cancellation to provide a serene listening experience. On the other hand, the Buds Clip feature an open-ear design, letting users enjoy music while staying aware of their environment. Both earbuds feature premium build quality, and the Buds Clip’s unique design is sure to attract attent...

India has made a significant leap in digital adoption, with the number of active internet users surpassing 950 million. However, a substantial portion of the population—approximately 579 million people, or 38%—still remains offline, according to the Internet in India Report 2025 by IAMAI and KANTAR.Rural India Driving GrowthThe report highlights that rural areas are leading India’s digital expansion. Of the total active users, 57% (around 548 million) are from rural regions, showing that villages are adopting the internet nearly four times faster than urban areas.Short Videos and AI Boost UsageShort videos continue to fuel the internet boom. Last year, 588 million users watched short videos, accounting for 61% of active users, with rural users outpacing urban viewers. Additionally,...

Tennis players may soon be able to wear fitness trackers in specially designed underwear after a controversial ban on wrist-worn devices at the Australian Open 2026. The dispute arose when top players, including world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, were instructed by umpires to remove their Whoop fitness bands mid-match.The ControversyWhile ATP and WTA tournaments generally allow players to use fitness trackers, Grand Slam rules are stricter. Reports indicate that although the International Tennis Federation (ITF) approved the device for use in December 2025, tournament officials cited safety and data regulations to bar players from wearing the bands on their wrists. This surprised many athletes, as collecting performance-related data during matches has become common practic...

Robots are getting smarter, and the day is not far when they will be able to think, plan, and predict the consequences of their actions—much like humans. NVIDIA has introduced Cosmos Policy, a breakthrough framework that enables this capability for robots.What is Cosmos Policy?In robotics, a “policy” acts as the brain of a robot, translating sensor data and camera inputs into actionable decisions. Traditional robot policies rely on task-specific neural networks, often requiring extensive labeled data and manual tuning for each environment. Cosmos Policy, however, leverages NVIDIA’s large-scale video world models, known as Cosmos Predict, to train robots in a more generalized and data-efficient way.Instead of building a control model from scratch, Cosmos Policy post-trains pre-learn...