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  Telecom tariffs likely to rise in December, fueling new user concerns

  December 10, 2025 14:25 IST

  The average revenue growth for telecom companies dropped to around 10% in the September quarter, a sharp decline from the 14–16% recorded in the previous four quarters.

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  Amazon to invest USD 35 billion in India by 2030, outpacing Microsoft's recent USD 17.5 billion pled

  December 10, 2025 12:21 IST

  The planned investment will target key areas, focusing on AI-driven digitisation, boosting export growth, and facilitating job creation.

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  Social media ban: Australia curbs access to platforms for children under 16 in landmark decision

  December 10, 2025 9:37 IST

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a "proud day" for Australia, as the country implemented the world's first ban on social media accounts for people under the age of 16.

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  Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for December 10, 2025: Get free emotes, skins, and diamonds

  December 10, 2025 8:22 IST

  Garena has dropped a fresh batch of redeem codes for December 10, giving Free Fire Max players free items such as Gloo Walls, pets, characters, and rare gun skins.

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  iOS 26.1: Why Apple is pushing the update and why you need to install it now?

  December 10, 2025 7:56 IST

  Although Apple continues to release security fixes for the older iOS 18, the company now considers iOS 26.1 the superior choice for long-term security and a reliable user experience.

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  Apple to open its first store in Noida tomorrow; second Mumbai store confirmed

  December 10, 2025 7:27 IST

  Following its initial store openings in Mumbai and Delhi, Apple has rapidly grown its presence this year with the addition of new locations in Bengaluru and Pune.

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  OpenAI gets its first chief of revenue, signaling profit focus

  December 10, 2025 6:55 IST

  OpenAI remains unprofitable and faces over $1 trillion in financial commitments to the cloud providers and chipmakers that power its extensive AI systems.

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  Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold pre-orders begin: Price revealed, specs confirmed

  December 09, 2025 22:58 IST

  Samsung has opened pre-orders for its first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, in China. After its debut in South Korea, the futuristic foldable is now expanding globally. The device features a massive 10-inch AMOLED inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 1TB storage, and more.

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  Airtel partners with Google to bring WhatsApp-like messaging to regular SMS with RCS support

  December 09, 2025 22:14 IST

  Airtel has partnered with Google to introduce Rich Communication Services (RCS) for its users in India, offering WhatsApp-like features within the default messaging app. With double-tick delivery indicators, photo and video sharing, group chats, location sharing, and end-to-end encryption.

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  Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition launched with limited 1000 Units: Special design, UI tweaks

  December 09, 2025 22:14 IST

  Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition in India as a limited-run special variant created in collaboration with more than 700 community members. Priced at Rs 28,999, the phone features custom hardware design inspired by early 2000s tech aesthetics and exclusive UI elements.

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  Apple Fitness Plus launches in India: Price, features, device support: Details here

  December 09, 2025 22:15 IST

  Apple has launched Apple Fitness Plus in India, offering personalised workout plans, guided sessions, music-driven fitness routines and deep integration with Apple devices. Priced at Rs 149 per month, the service provides 12 workout types, meditation categories, custom plans and more.

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  Pixel 9 Pro, XL users report display faults: Google announces free repair programme

  December 09, 2025 21:19 IST

  Google has launched a special repair programme for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL to address widespread display issues, including vertical lines and screen flickering. Affected users are eligible for a free display replacement for up to three years.

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  Xiaomi 17 series to arrive in January 2026 with 50MP triple camera, 7000mAh battery and more

  December 09, 2025 22:13 IST

  Xiaomi is set to launch its 17 series in January 2026, and as per the new Geekbench listing, the handset will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 50MP triple camera setup, and a large 7,000mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra are said to be under testing for the Indian market.

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  Apple and Google teams up to make Android-iOS switching easy: Know how?

  December 09, 2025 22:15 IST

  Apple and Google are reportedly collaborating to simplify switching between Android and iPhone devices. Early signs of this work have appeared inside the latest Android Canary 2512 build and upcoming iOS 26 developer beta.

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  OnePlus Pad Go 2 set to debut in India on December 17: Full specs, sale details revealed

  December 09, 2025 22:15 IST

  OnePlus Pad Go 2 will be unleashed on December 17 and will go on sale on December 18. The tab will feature a 12.1-inch high-brightness display, MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chip, large 10,050mAh battery, and stylus support. The tablet aims to offer a premium entertainment and productivity.

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  Sennheiser India shapes premium audio market in India: Vipin Pungalia reveals its expansion plan

  December 09, 2025 22:16 IST

  Sennheiser, the iconic German audio brand known for its premium sound engineering, has built a strong and growing presence in the Indian market since 2007. It offers a wide portfolio from high-end headphones and studio microphones to wireless audio systems – and the brand enjoys strong loyalty.

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  Starlink withdraws 'incorrect' India internet prices, cites glitch and pending regulatory approval

  December 09, 2025 13:36 IST

  The VP of Starlink Business Operations clarified the situation, stating that Starlink has not yet launched in India and is therefore not taking customer orders.

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  Poco C85 5G launched in India with 6,000mAh battery: Price, specs, availability

  December 09, 2025 12:58 IST

  The Poco C85 5G is available in three variants and will be sold exclusively in India via Flipkart, starting December 16.

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  Apple Fitness+ to launch in India and 27 more countries on December 15

  December 09, 2025 10:21 IST

  Apple Fitness+ offers 12 diverse workout types, including Strength, Yoga, HIIT, Pilates, Dance, Cycling, Kickboxing, and Meditation. These five-to-45-minute episodes are accessible across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

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  Tata partners Intel, HCLTech teams up with Dolphin to manufacture and develop semiconductor chips

  December 09, 2025 9:42 IST

  While Tata and Intel will focus on manufacturing and assembling semiconductors in India, HCLTech will concentrate on embedding Dolphin's specialised low-power IP into its silicon design workflows.

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  Who is Neal Mohan, YouTube's Indian-origin CEO named TIME's 2025 CEO of the year?

  December 09, 2025 9:03 IST

  Since succeeding Susan Wojcicki in 2023, Mohan has served as CEO of YouTube, the popular social media and video sharing platform. TIME offered high praise in its profile of the executive.

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  Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for December 9, 2025: Get free weapons, skins, and diamonds today

  December 09, 2025 8:24 IST

  Garena has released new redeem codes today for Free Fire MAX, which allow players to acquire several complimentary in-game items, such as weapon skins, Gloo Walls, and diamonds.

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  TRAI rejects 5% satellite internet fee and retains Rs 500 urban charge

  December 09, 2025 7:58 IST

  TRAI has reiterated its original recommendations in its recent communication to the DoT. If these are adopted by the government, Starlink's India plans will likely proceed without a fee hike, leading to a swift launch of satellite internet services.

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  Trump approves advanced Nvidia computer chips sale to China despite security fears

  December 09, 2025 7:29 IST

  There are worries that permitting the export of advanced chips to China could accelerate its AI development, posing a heightened competitive risk to U.S. national interests.

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  Google’s new Android Safety feature warns users when opening banking apps during unknown calls

  December 08, 2025 19:01 IST

  Google is developing a new Android safety feature that alerts users if they open banking or payment apps while they are on a call with an unknown number. This comes as online financial fraud and scam-call cases surge across India.

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  Elon Musk confirms Grok 4.20 AI model coming in weeks: Expected to beat GPT-5.1, Gemini 3 Pro

  December 08, 2025 18:26 IST

  Elon Musk has confirmed that the next major AI model from xAI, Grok 4.20, will launch within the next 3–4 weeks. The model reportedly outperformed GPT-5.1 and Gemini 3 Pro in early tests on Alpha Arena, a real-world stock-trading simulation platform.

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  OpenAI denies showing Ads on ChatGPT after user complaints: Here’s what actually happened

  December 08, 2025 18:10 IST

  OpenAI has officially denied that it is testing ads on ChatGPT after screenshots claiming the presence of ads went viral on social media. The company clarified that what users saw were app suggestions from partner integrations—not advertisements.

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  Starlink India price revealed: What users get for Rs 8600 per month plan and how to apply

  December 08, 2025 16:20 IST

  Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, has officially listed its India pricing with a monthly charge of Rs 8,600 and a one-time hardware cost of Rs 34,000. The company promises unlimited data, high uptime, and wide coverage across remote regions.