TECHNOLOGY

The dream of 8K televisions becoming the next big leap in home entertainment appears to be fading. LG, once the only major manufacturer producing 8K OLED TVs, has reportedly halted development of its 8K OLED and LCD models. Earlier, brands such as TCL and Sony had already stepped away from the segment, raising questions about whether 8K TVs are becoming another short-lived experiment — similar to the rise and fall of 3D televisions. Why LG Paused 8K Production LG discontinued its flagship 8K OLED model last year and has not introduced any new 8K products in its current lineup. The company has indicated that production will remain paused until market conditions improve. With LG stepping back, Samsung remains one of the few companies still supporting the format — but analysts say ev...

Following the presentation of Union Budget 2026, leaders from India’s technology and electronics sector have welcomed the government’s push toward manufacturing, innovation, and skill development — while stressing that timely implementation will be critical to achieving real impact. Executives from companies including Lava, LG, Tecno, SPPL, and Bharti Enterprises shared their views, describing the budget as ambitious but emphasizing the importance of execution. Push for Electronics Manufacturing Welcomed Sanjeev Agarwal, Executive Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer at Lava International, called the expansion of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore a positive step toward strengthening India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem. However, h...

Customers who face failed ATM withdrawals — where money is debited but cash is not dispensed — need not panic. Banking rules ensure that such amounts must be automatically refunded within a fixed timeline. If the bank delays the refund, customers are entitled to financial compensation. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks must reverse failed ATM transactions within five working days. If the deadline is missed, the customer is eligible for a penalty of ₹100 per day until the amount is credited back. A Common but Fixable Problem ATM malfunction during withdrawal is a frequent complaint. In such cases, the account gets debited even though the machine fails to deliver cash. While most refunds happen automatically, customers should take immediate steps to document...

Smartwatches have become popular lifestyle gadgets, but for many users, their expensive features often go underused. With entry-level smartwatches starting around ₹7,500, experts argue that people focused only on basic fitness tracking may not need a separate device at all. A modern smartphone, equipped with the right apps and sensors, can perform many of the same everyday functions. For users looking to save money while still tracking health metrics, smartphones can serve as an effective alternative. Measuring Heart Rate Using the Camera Flash One of the biggest selling points of smartwatches is heart rate monitoring. However, smartphones can perform this function using the camera and flash. Apps such as Google Fit and Instant Heart Rate use the flash to illuminate blood flow in ...

In a rare move for a major streaming platform, Netflix has reuploaded Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster film Dhurandhar after widespread complaints about poor picture quality in its initial OTT release. The film, which grossed over ₹1,000 crore at the box office and premiered on Netflix this weekend, drew immediate criticism from viewers who said the colors looked washed out and the video quality appeared unusually low. Following a wave of online backlash, Netflix replaced the version within 48 hours with a significantly upgraded stream. Bitrate Issue Behind Poor Quality According to viewer reports circulating on social media platform X, the original version of the film was streaming at a bitrate of approximately 1.79 Mbps, far below industry expectations for a high-budget cinematic rel...

A common habit shared by millions of smartphone users — charging the phone to 100% and leaving it plugged in overnight — may be silently damaging device batteries. Technology experts warn that repeatedly keeping a smartphone fully charged puts stress on lithium-ion batteries, accelerating wear and shortening battery lifespan. While modern phones include safety mechanisms to prevent overcharging, maintaining a constant 100% charge generates excess heat and chemical stress inside the battery, gradually reducing its long-term capacity. Why 100% Charging Is Harmful Most users plug in their phones before going to bed or keep them connected to power banks throughout the day. Although convenient, this habit forces the battery to stay at maximum voltage for long periods. High voltage leve...

In a major push to modernize agriculture, the government announced the launch of the AI-powered Bharat Vistaar platform in the Union Budget 2026. Designed as a digital companion for farmers, the platform will deliver real-time agricultural guidance in regional languages, helping improve productivity, decision-making, and access to government services. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described the initiative as a step toward integrating artificial intelligence into everyday farming practices, ensuring that even small and marginal farmers can benefit from advanced technology. A Digital Partner for Farmers Bharat Vistaar — short for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources — is built to function as an intelligent advisory system. It will provide farmers with p...

In a major announcement in the Union Budget 2026, the Modi government has launched India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, allocating a massive ₹40,000 crore to strengthen the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and position India as a global chip manufacturing and design hub. The move is being seen as a strategic step to compete with manufacturing giants like China and Vietnam in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor production. Focus on Manufacturing and Design Unlike earlier initiatives that focused largely on manufacturing, Semiconductor Mission 2.0 places equal emphasis on chip design and talent development. The government aims not only to produce chips domestically but also to equip young engineers with the capability to design cutting-edge semi...

New Delhi: After BSNL launched its WiFi Calling service, many wondered if the government telecom operator’s network has finally become reliable enough for daily use. To find out, we tested BSNL WiFi Calling and here’s what we discovered—along with whether it can really replace your Airtel or Jio connection. Setting Up Isn’t EasyUnlike Airtel and Jio, where users can simply toggle WiFi Calling in phone settings, BSNL subscribers face a more complicated process. The WiFi Calling option only appears after visiting a BSNL office to activate VoLTE service. Only then could we enable WiFi Calling on our devices. For BSNL to truly attract users, this cumbersome government-style process needs to change. Performance and ExperienceOnce activated, the WiFi Calling experience was fairly smooth. C...

Counterpoint Research has released the list of world’s top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2025, revealing Apple’s continued dominance in the global market. Out of the top 10, seven are iPhone models, while the remaining three are Samsung Galaxy devices. Notably, no Chinese smartphone brands made it to the top 10. Top 10 Best-Selling Smartphones Globally in 2025 RankModel1iPhone 162iPhone 16 Pro Max3iPhone 16 Pro4iPhone 17 Pro Max5Samsung Galaxy A16 5G6Samsung Galaxy A06 4G7iPhone 178iPhone 159Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra10iPhone 16e According to Counterpoint, the iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025. The Apple-Samsung duopoly continues for the fourth consecutive year, with the top 10 models collectively contributing 19% of total smartphone sales last year. Exp...