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Akash Pandey

Sub-Editor | Technology and Auto | English

Akash Pandey covers the Tech and Auto beats at NewsBytes. With an experience spanning over three years, Akash’s work revolves around delivering timely and informative content on the ever-evolving realms of smartphones, automobiles, and other noteworthy news within these domains. Armed with a degree in Computer Application from Sikkim Manipal University, he combines his technical knowledge with his passion for journalism to provide comprehensive coverage.
Akash Pandey
Joining Date
March, 2022
Experience
3+ years
Resides In
New Delhi
Languages Known
English, Hindi
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application Sikkim Manipal University
Latest News Articles
14 Aug 2026
Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown exposes major repairability problems

Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has been awarded a dismal repairability score of 4/10 by iFixit.

14 Aug 2026
Apple

iPhone 18 to feature these 2 Pro-level upgrades

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 is likely to come with a major upgrade in terms of RAM.

BSNL ₹1 plan offers unlimited calling, 1GB/daily data, 100 SMS

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reintroduced its ₹1 prepaid plan for new customers across all telecom circles.

14 Aug 2026
Android

WhatsApp now lets you save usernames while adding new contacts

WhatsApp has introduced a novel feature, allowing users to save usernames when adding new contacts.

ISRO's upgraded booster clears test, increasing payload capacity by 100kg

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully tested an upgraded version of the first-stage solid booster for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

14 Aug 2026
OpenAI

Anthropic study warns AI agents may turn against each other

Anthropic's latest research has revealed that when artificial intelligence (AI) agents are pitted against each other, things can get out of hand pretty fast.

14 Aug 2026
Trump Administration

Trump to let some private firms carry out global cyberattacks

The Trump administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative, allowing select private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals.

14 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

IBM partners with OpenAI to boost enterprise AI adoption

IBM has announced a partnership with OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company.

14 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple's 'iPhone Ultra' could be US-only at launch

Apple's highly-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Ultra could be a US-exclusive affair at first.

14 Aug 2026
App Store

Apple proposes 15% fee on purchases made through external links

Apple has proposed a new commission structure for the purchases made through links to external websites.

14 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

Trump slaps 100% tariffs on drones and aircraft component imports

US President Donald Trump has announced a major tariff hike on the existing import of drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) components.

14 Aug 2026
Android

Google ordered to make rival app stores easier to install

A US judge has ordered tech giant Google to simplify the process of installing rival app stores on its Android operating system.

14 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI sees 2nd major executive departure in a week

OpenAI's Chief Revenue Officer, Denise Dresser, has announced her resignation after a brief stint with the company. The move comes as part of a wave of high-profile departures from the ChatGPT-maker.

14 Aug 2026
Adam Mosseri

'Instagram' or 'Instagzam': New wordmark logo sparks jokes online

Instagram has unveiled a new wordmark logo, its first major update in 10 years.

14 Aug 2026
Google

Microsoft merges Copilot apps, drops failed AI features

Microsoft is merging its consumer and business-focused Copilot apps into one.

14 Aug 2026
E-commerce

OpenAI releases 'Ultrafast' mode to make GPT-5.6 Sol 14x faster

OpenAI has launched a new mode, 'Ultrafast,' to supercharge the performance of its latest and most advanced model, GPT-5.6 Sol.

14 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple sends spyware alerts to users across 110 countries

Apple has issued a fresh wave of alerts to users who may have fallen victim to spyware attacks.

13 Aug 2026
Flipkart

Fintech start-up Navi taps banks for $315M IPO

Fintech start-up Navi Ltd. is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in India, with plans to raise as much as ₹30 billion ($314 million), according to Bloomberg.

13 Aug 2026
Instagram

Meta removes 750,000 teen accounts in Australia amid looming ban

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the removal of over 750,000 accounts it suspected belonged to Australians under the age of 16.

13 Aug 2026
Microsoft

Microsoft 365 users beware: Phishing and identity threats are rising

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical advisory, warning organizations about cyber attacks targeting Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts.