Google is testing new Gboard features: AI writing tools, flick keys, and more | Technology News

Gboard, the default keyboard on most Android devices, is undoubtedly one of the best keyboard apps available on the world’s most popular mobile operating system. Now, it looks like Google is testing a bunch of new Gboard features, one of which is AI-powered writing tools. According to a recent report by Android Authority, the latest … Read more

Tech is important, but trust is key when working with rural communities: Veena Srinivasan, Founder, WELL Labs | Technology News

Veena Srinivasan is the founder and executive director of WELL (Water, Environment, Land and Livelihoods) Labs, a research and innovation centre transforming water systems across India through partnerships and collective action. Veena is a member of the Board of Governors of the International Water Management Institute and has had a long stint at ATREE (Ashoka … Read more

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025: Prime members to get early access on September 22 | Technology News

Prime members will get early access to the sale starting 24 hours before others on September 22. In addition, they can avail themselves of Prime Festive Offers, which provide up to 10 per cent off on top of existing festive deals in categories like smartphones, consumer electronics, home appliances, fashion, and beauty. Amazon has also … Read more

Elon Musk’s Neuralink plans brain implant trial for speech impairments | Technology News

Billionaire Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink plans to launch a trial in October aimed at helping people with speech impairments translate their thoughts into text, the company’s president said. Dongjin “D.J.” Seo told an audience at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Seoul this week that the study targets people who have … Read more

OpenAI’s hardware push may include a Humane-like pin and smart wearables | Technology News

A few months ago, OpenAI acquired io Products, the AI hardware startup led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, and was reportedly working on several AI-powered gadgets. Now, a new report by The Information, citing people “with direct knowledge of the matter”, claims that the ChatGPT developer is considering making a device that “resembles … Read more

OpenAI targets Apple talent, suppliers as it gears up for hardware launch | Technology News

Talent acquisition is heating up in Silicon Valley. Reportedly, OpenAI is aggressively pursuing dozens of professionals from Apple and is inducing them by offering lucrative stock packages to the tune of $1 million. These talent raids are reportedly carried out to rope in Apple’s design and manufacturing veterans. All of this is happening when reports … Read more

Xiaomi 17 Pro tipped for late September launch; to feature second screen, triple 50MP cameras | Technology News

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 17 series in China, with leaks suggesting a debut during the final week of September, likely on September 30. The expected lineup for the series includes Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max versions. The latest models are rumoured to be equipped with Qualcomm’s … Read more

Under Rs 10,000: Top 5 smartphones from Motorola, iQoo, Redmi, Poco and Lava | Technology News

Budget smartphones under Rs 10,000 are getting smarter and more feature-packed, offering specifications once seen only in pricier models. From fast 5G connectivity to big batteries and smooth displays, there are several strong contenders in this segment. Here are five of the best options you can buy right now Redmi A4 The Redmi A4 brings … Read more

Google disrupts ‘SlopAds’ fraud campaign affecting hundreds of Android apps | Technology News

Researchers at HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team recently uncovered and disrupted a massive ad fraud operation called SlopAds that operated on a collection of at least 224 apps. These apps, available on the Google Play Store, had more than 38 million downloads across 228 countries and territories, and delivered a fraud payload using … Read more