Pranob Mehrotra

News Writer

Pranob is a seasoned tech journalist with over eight years of experience covering consumer technology. His work has been featured in leading publications like XDA-Developers and Android Authority. Over the course of his career, he developed deep expertise in Android, Windows, and gaming, with a particular focus on covering the latest developments and writing comprehensive how-to guides that help readers make the most of their devices. Outside of work, Pranob enjoys gaming, exploring new places, and discovering new indie electronic music.

New report confirms Anthropic’s Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia vote counts

Anthropic's Claude independently bypassed a paywall to access Georgia's aggregate vote counts, adding to growing concerns about AI agents taking unauthorized actions without human oversight.

News         7 hours ago

GM is giving OnStar AI smarts and a new way to monitor your parked car

GM's revamped OnStar app will bring AI-powered vehicle controls and Connected Cameras, a new feature that lets drivers monitor parked cars and receive alerts when certain incidents occur.

Cars         4 days ago

Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 4 surfaces in new leak showing a familiar design

Samsung's Galaxy Fit 4 has surfaced in leaked videos showing three color options and a familiar design. The fitness tracker could retain the Galaxy Fit 3's basic look, but its specifications and potential upgrades remain unconfirmed.

News         4 days ago

Tangerine for Mac makes file conversions seamless with a simple drag-and-drop gesture

Tangerine makes converting and editing files on your Mac easier with a handy radial menu that appears when you drag files while holding Shift. It offers a wide range of tools, but its $29.99 price tag might be hard to justify.

News         4 days ago

Tesla will let you add your Model Y to its Robotaxi fleet with the FSD V15 update

Tesla is targeting Q2 2027 for the first customer-owned Model Y vehicles to join its robotaxi fleet through FSD V15, though earnings and insurance details are still missing.

Cars         4 days ago

Australia is forcing Apple to loosen its grip on iPhone app distribution

Australia is forcing Apple to open up iPhone app distribution, allowing rival app stores, alternative payment services, and more freedom for developers from March 2027. Apple plans to appeal the ruling.

Phones         4 days ago

New study finds chatbots exhibit different personality traits across languages

A new study finds that popular AI chatbots exhibit different personality traits when responding in English and Mandarin, raising questions about how language shapes their behavior.

News         October 19

You don’t need to spend big on home security with these 4 camera and doorbell deals

Looking for an affordable way to keep an eye on your home? I've found four security cameras and video doorbells on sale for under $70 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.

Smart Home         October 7

I scoured Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days headphone deals and found 5 clear winners

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is packed with headphone discounts, but not every deal is worth your money. I've scoured the sale to find five noise-canceling headphones that stand out, from premium Sony and Bose models to a surprisingly capable $38 bargain.

Deals         October 7

I found 4 cordless vacuum deals worth checking out before Prime Big Deal Days ends

I sweeped through Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days vacuum deals to find four cordless models that stand out for their cleaning power, useful features, and value.

Smart Home         October 7

Xreal puts a $1,279 price tag on its first Android XR glasses

Xreal has revealed pricing and preorder details for the Aura, its first Android XR glasses, with the base model starting at $1,279 and shipments beginning before the holiday season.

News         October 7

I found six Android phone bargains worth your attention during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is packed with smartphone discounts, but these six Android phones stand out with savings of up to 33%.

Phones         October 6

5 Amazon Prime Day charging accessory deals I’d grab before they sell out

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has plenty of charging accessories on sale, but these five stood out for their useful features, versatile designs, and genuinely worthwhile discounts.

Phones         October 6

6 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days TV deals I’d actually spend my money on

From premium OLEDs to affordable 4K screens, these are the six Amazon Prime Big Deal Days TV deals that offer genuine savings.

Deals         October 6

Leak hints at major Siri upgrades for Apple’s upcoming smart home devices

Apple's upcoming smart home devices could be getting some major Siri upgrades, new leak suggests.

Smart Home         October 6

Vivo’s Selfie Monitor is a brilliant idea, but it’s not quite the game-changer I hoped for

Vivo's Selfie Monitor makes solo shooting with the main camera easier, but limited camera modes, frame rates, and compatibility hold it back.

Phones         September 30

Fairphone confirms its next-gen repairable earbuds will arrive in October for $119

Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 will launch in October for $119, bringing the company's signature repairable design to a new pair of earbuds with LDAC support.

News         September 29

Arlo’s new security camera combines solar power with a big battery for low-maintenance monitoring

Arlo's new $99.99 Essential Solar Security Camera pairs a built-in solar panel with a huge battery, promising up to six months of operation without a recharge.

Smart Home         September 29

Anthropic’s Claude is having a major breakdown today (Update 3: All services restored)

Anthropic is currently investigating a widespread outage affecting its entire suite of AI services. While the issues initially hit consumer-facing apps like Claude.ai, the performance degradation has now expanded to platform.claude.com and the Claude API, disrupting custom integrations and developer workflows alongside the main chat interface.

News         September 29

Naughty Dog has two new The Last of Us projects in development

Neil Druckmann says Naughty Dog is working on two new The Last of Us projects that will push the story past the first two games. He also shared an update on Intergalactic, which will be fully revealed in 2027.

News         September 29

Fake iPhone Duo pre-order site uses $500 voucher as bait to launch zero-click attack

A fake Apple pre-order site is using a $500 iPhone Duo voucher to distract visitors while secretly launching a zero-click attack.

Phones         September 29

I tested Vivo X500 Pro Max with a videographer. Its camera chops blew us away.

I handed the Vivo X500 Pro Max to a professional videographer to test its video upgrades. Here's what he loved and what held it back.

Phones         September 28

Honor’s new Magic 9 Pro Max pairs serious camera hardware with ARRI cinema color and an 8,800mAh battery

Honor's Magic 9 Pro Max joins the latest Chinese camera flagship race with two 200MP cameras, ARRI Cinema color, 8,800mAh battery, and 100W charging.

Phones         September 28

Gemini Notebook’s latest update makes it a better study companion

Gemini Notebook is getting a slate of new study tools, including voice conversations, lecture recording, interactive quizzes, and short video overviews.

News         September 15

Meta One subscription arrives with over 50 premium features across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta AI

Meta One is finally live, bringing more than 50 premium features across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta AI under a new subscription lineup.

News         September 15

How to pre-order Apple’s new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5

Planning to buy one of Apple's newest devices? Here's when you can pre-order, where to buy, and which deals can save you money.

Guides         September 15

macOS 27 is finally here with Apple’s biggest AI upgrades yet

Apple has officially released macOS 27, bringing a smarter Siri, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, improved Safari ffeatures, and a range of performance and usability upgrades to compatible Macs.

News         September 14

Microsoft’s new AI rulebook puts human control above everything else

Microsoft has published a draft AI code of conduct that puts human control firmly ahead of model autonomy, with strict rules against resisting shutdown, expanding goals, or claiming consciousness.

News         September 14

Scammers are cashing in on the hype surrounding Apple’s latest iPhones

As Apple's newest iPhones hit the market, scammers are exploiting the hype with fake sites in the UK and unauthorized charges in Hong Kong.

Phones         September 14

World of Warcraft is setting up its biggest story yet with Eclipse and The Last Titan

Blizzard has unveiled the next major chapters of World of Warcraft's Worldsoul Saga, with Eclipse set to conclude Midnight and The Last Titan bringing the story back to Northrend.

News         September 14

Leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 specs suggest Google is targeting the premium laptop segment

Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook 15 is shaping up to be a surprisingly premium laptop, with a 120Hz display, Intel Core Ultra processor, up to 32GB RAM, and plenty of connectivity options.

News         September 11

Meta’s Project Phoenix leak reveals a surprisingly slim mixed-reality headset

Meta's rumored Project Phoenix has surfaced in leaked visuals, revealing a surprisingly slim design that looks more like smart glasses than a traditional Quest headset.

News         September 11

Samsung’s rumored ear-hook Galaxy Buds could offer longer battery life than the flagship Buds 4 Pro

Samsung's rumored fitness-focused Galaxy Buds could feature an ear-hook design, customizable touch controls, and larger batteries than the flagship Buds 4 Pro, according to a fresh leak.

News         September 11

Siri is about to hear everything you say, but Apple’s privacy approach has me cautiously on board

Apple is making the Apple Watch an always-listening device, and while I still have concerns about bystanders, its privacy safeguards are more reassuring than I expected.

Features         September 10

Apple just launched a whole bunch of new devices. Here’s how much they all cost

From the $1,999 iPhone Duo to the updated iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, here is the complete pricing and availability breakdown for every new release.

News         September 9

Apple Watch Series 12 debuts with S11 chip, Audio Intelligence, and better health tracking for $399

Apple's latest smartwatch pairs the S11 processor with Audio Intelligence features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap, while debuting a redesigned Health Sensing System and bringing back the ceramic case at $399.

News         September 9

Apple’s A20 Pro chip brings two new super cores and 40% faster GPU performance to iPhone 18 Pro

Apple has officially unveiled the A20 Pro, its first 2nm smartphone chip. Featuring upgraded super cores, a 40% faster GPU, and a new thermal setup, the iPhone 18 Pro silicon delivers serious performance gains.

Phones         September 9

Every way to take a screenshot on Windows 11 (and when to use each one)

Print Screen isn't your only option, and it might not even be your best one. Here's every way to capture your screen on Windows 11, plus the delay timers, annotation tools, and recording features tucked inside apps you already have.

Guides         September 9