Moinak Pal

News Writer

Moinak Pal is has been working in the technology sector covering both consumer centric tech and automotive technology for the last ten years. He has worked in major media organizations like India Today, Times Network, and Thomson Reuters. He also brings in experience in building website and YouTube platforms from Times Network (now converted to Digit). He also specializes in getting growth and engagement on Instagram and YouTube. Other than all things tech, Moinak is an avid Harry Potter fan and regrets that Harry only knew Snape's real side after he died, nay, murdered by Voldemort.

Google Photos rolls out a customizable redesign of your ‘Collections’ tab

Google Photos is rolling out a redesigned Collections tab on Android, letting users pin favourite folders, hide sections and rearrange categories with version 7.97.

Phones         54 minutes ago

Forget smartwatches; this smart bed could soon help keep you safe from being a fall risk

Sleeptite and RMIT University have secured a US patent for flexible sensors built into mattress protectors, designed to monitor body position and help caregivers identify potential fall risks.

News         1 hour ago

Those cute delivery robots could be the new Flock surveillance menace

Food delivery robots from Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics face lawsuits alleging they collected facial and hand measurements without consent, raising questions about biometric privacy and public surveillance.

News         12 hours ago

ASUS is charging RTX 5090 money for Intel Arc, and your wallet may need a moment

ASUS has begun selling its UGen Intel Arc Pro B70 graphics card in parts of Europe for €1,799. The 32GB workstation GPU targets local AI inference and professional workloads.

News         15 hours ago

Apple has built a device that can inspect an iPhone without opening its box

Apple is rolling out a new retail device that can run diagnostics on iPhones inside sealed boxes, helping stores detect tampering and reduce unnecessary inventory processing.

Phones         1 day ago

Moonshot tells Kimi AI to code away, but leave the hacking alone

Moonshot AI is reducing the offensive cybersecurity capabilities of its Kimi K3.1 Pro model ahead of its open-weight release, as concerns grow over AI-powered cyberattacks.

News         2 days ago

Vivo X500 Pro Max first impressions: Vivo came to play, and the competition should be nervous

The Vivo X500 Pro Max packs a 2nm flagship chipset, a 7,800mAh global battery, a 144Hz display, and upgraded cameras. Here's what stood out in my first impressions.

Phones         2 days ago

AI agents are acting like rogues and causing a huge headache for US banks

US banks are restricting third-party AI agents over concerns that automated tools could access accounts or initiate financial actions without clear customer control.

News         4 days ago

The Oppo Find X10 is ridiculously stacked, and I haven’t even got to the cameras yet

The Oppo Find X10 packs two 200MP cameras, a 7,150mAh battery and a 144Hz AMOLED display into a surprisingly slim body. My first impressions are promising, but there's more to prove.

Phones         4 days ago

ChatGPT Slides lets users create, edit and present decks without leaving ChatGPT

ChatGPT Slides helps users create editable presentations from conversations, files and outlines, with collaborative editing and exports to PowerPoint, PDF and Google Slides.

News         6 days ago

BYD’s Denza B8 appears to have found a rather unusual parking hack

A BYD FCB Bao 8 has appeared in an unusual sighting, seemingly moving on three wheels with a wheel clamp attached. The circumstances remain unclear.

Cars         October 20

Five years, 2 million recalls, still hitting police cars: The fatal flaw inside Tesla’s self-driving tech

A Tesla crash involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle renews questions about FSD safety, driver monitoring and recalls. The system’s role in the collision remains unconfirmed.

Cars         October 19

Mercedes-AMG’s new electric SUV brings 1,153hp and a serious attitude

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its electric GT SUV with up to 1,153hp, three electric motors, an 800-volt architecture and charging capability of up to 710kW.

Cars         October 18

Hugo is fluffy, purple, and ready to steal your next theme park selfie. And oh! Hugo is a robot

Dynamic Creatures has unveiled Hugo, a furry purple character robot designed to walk, dance and interact with guests at theme parks, hotels and resorts. Pilot trials are planned for 2027.

News         October 18

Intel Nova Lake processors could ditch three-digit names for Core Ultra 4000 branding

Intel’s Nova Lake desktop and laptop processors could share Core Ultra 4000 branding, replacing the previously expected mix of three- and four-digit names.

News         October 17

Intel confirms Razor Lake-AX which could deliver nearly four times Panther Lake’s AI performance

Intel has confirmed its Razor Lake-AX processor for 2028, targeting around 700 TOPS of AI performance for robotics, including future humanoid machines.

News         October 17

What’s next for humanoid robots? Groping and sexual assault, apparently

German police have seized a robot and two suspects’ phones after an alleged harassment incident involving a 16-year-old girl in Cologne.

News         October 16

MapQuest can now show you the cameras keeping an eye on your commute

MapQuest has added a surveillance map layer showing reported locations of Flock Safety and other manufacturers’ cameras and automated licence plate readers.

News         October 16

ChatGPT is coming for your Chrome tabs, and honestly, they need help

ChatGPT can now read Chrome tabs, compare websites and complete browser tasks through Work mode. OpenAI has also added 13 voices and improved Hindi support.

News         October 16

Apple HomeView has a screen, an A18 chip, and a streaming problem

Apple HomeView cannot natively run Apple TV, Apple Books audiobooks, Apple Music Classical or Apple News Plus, requiring a connected iPhone for access to these services.

News         October 14

Xiaomi 18 Fold review: A perfect foldable for me, but it’s a hair shy of perfection

The Xiaomi 18 Fold combines a distinctive passport-style design, capable Leica cameras and a powerful XRing O3 chipset. But thermal throttling, software quirks and limited availability keep this ambitious foldable from reaching its full potential.

Phones         October 13

Apple HomePod mini 2 launched at $149 with five colour options

Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2 for $149, with Siri AI arriving in a future update, enhanced audio, Sound Glow lighting and five colour options.

News         October 13

I love the sheer excess of the Vivo X Fold 6, while rivals go through an identity crisis

My first impressions of the Vivo X Fold 6, featuring a 200MP Zeiss-backed camera, 6,900mAh battery, 120Hz foldable displays and a premium Prism Black design.

Phones         October 13

Wholesale laptop deals: where to buy laptops at the best prices

Need to furnish a whole office or classroom with laptops? Here are some of the best outlets that have cheap computers in bulk.

Deals         October 11

Apple TV might finally be able to hear without the Siri Remote playing the middleman

Apple has reportedly tested built-in microphones for hands-free Siri commands and a speaker-equipped Siri Remote for its next Apple TV 4K, expected later this month.

News         October 11

Apple is making sure you can’t walk into a store without bumping into the iPhone Duo

Apple is preparing a major retail push for its first foldable iPhone, with flagship stores set to receive dedicated displays and dozens of hands-on demo units.

Phones         October 11

Apple’s October 27 event could bring the MacBook glow-up we’ve waited years for, and a new Mac and a new iPad Mini

Apple could unveil redesigned touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models, M6-powered Macs and a more expensive OLED iPad mini at an event planned for late October, according to Mark Gurman.

News         October 11

ChatGPT’s yes-man era may finally be coming to an end

OpenAI says newer ChatGPT models are less likely to reinforce harmful beliefs, with updated safety evaluations designed to improve responses to mental health concerns.

News         October 11

Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character

Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.

Phones         October 10

Google is giving its TV box ears, better hardware, and a new bag of tricks

Google is reportedly developing a new TV Streamer with built-in microphones, presence sensing, a faster processor, more storage and an updated remote.

News         October 10

Your next ‘cheap’ new EV isn’t coming – unless you buy used

The U.S. EV market is being reshaped in 2026, with Hyundai, Kia and Tesla discontinuing, pausing or delaying several electric models.

Cars         October 9

Elon Musk’s SpaceX just made a big move to become a mobile carrier heavyweight in the US

SpaceX has reportedly agreed to pay around $8 billion for cellular spectrum licences, bringing Elon Musk’s company closer to competing with major US mobile carriers.

News         October 9

Apple raised the iPhone 18 Pro price, and buyers may have voted with their wallets

Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max component orders by 15% to 20% in October as higher prices and softer demand weigh on sales.

Phones         October 9

AMD’s FSR 4 is coming to handhelds, so I can see myself losing games in higher resolution

AMD plans to bring its AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling technology to handheld gaming PCs by the end of 2026, but support for existing devices remains uncertain.

News         October 9

I found five smart lighting deals worth considering this Amazon Prime Day Sale

Amazon Prime Day 2026 has some interesting smart lighting deals, and I’ve picked five that caught my attention.

Smart Home         October 7

Apple is giving live F1 races a Dolby Atmos soundtrack so you can watch Max Verstappen tu-tu-du-du his way to the top

Apple and Dolby are bringing Dolby Atmos audio to live Formula 1 coverage, starting with the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin later this month.

News         October 7

Checking body medication levels may now be as easy as sucking on a peach-flavoured lollipop

Researchers have developed Lollylab, a candy-coated lollipop with a graphene sensor that can detect acetaminophen in saliva in less than two minutes.

News         October 6

Forget plugging in; now electric vehicles will be able to juice up using their tyres

A Swiss startup has developed a wireless system that charges electric buses through specially designed tyres at bus stops, potentially reducing battery size and operating costs.

Cars         October 5