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20 Jan 2021

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC launched in India at Rs. 57.40 lakh

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2021 GLC SUV in India. It comes in two trims: GLC 200 and GLC 220d 4MATIC.

06 Jan 2021

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maestro Edition launched at Rs. 1.51 crore

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched a Maestro Edition of its S-Class sedan in India.

30 Sep 2020

Google Pixel launch event: When, where to watch

In a few hours from now, Google will hold a virtual event to unveil the next Pixel phones in the market.

05 Aug 2020

Sony's latest 55-inch 4K TV comes with content upscaling technology

Expanding its line-up of Android TVs in India, Sony has launched a 55-inch smart television in the country.

10 Jul 2020

Google Home's Nest-branded successor officially revealed: Details here

In a major surprise, Google has officially confirmed the existence of a new Nest-branded smart speaker.

16 Jun 2020

Google is developing 'Prince', a premium smart speaker for homes

Despite the hiccups stemming from the novel coronavirus pandemic, Google is moving aggressively to expand its footprint in the smart home category.

27 May 2020

Soon, Google Assistant will confirm purchases with your voice

In a bid to enable a hands-free shopping experience, Google is working to add a new capability into Assistant, a feature that verifies your voice to authorize a purchase.

23 May 2020

Google Home Hub shows stranger's Nest cam footage, now fixed

A few days back, a Google Home Hub owner reported a mysterious (and creepy) case of seeing footage from the Nest security camera of a stranger.

22 Apr 2020

Google launches feature to adjust 'Hey Google' detection sensitivity

Finally, Google is offering the long-awaited ability to adjust 'Hey Google' wake word detection sensitivity on Assistant-powered smart speakers and displays.

20 Apr 2020

Now, ICICI Bank customers can ask Alexa for bank balance

In a push towards smarter user experiences, ICICI Bank has enabled AI-backed voice banking capabilities.

04 Mar 2020

How this guy turned a rotary phone into Google Assistant

Thanks to Amazon and Google's smart home devices, digital assistants run our homes today.

02 Feb 2020

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: UN hacked, Avast selling data, HomePod, Instagram leak, more

This week, we witnessed some major developments and hardware launches, including that of Apple's Homepod in India.

29 Jan 2020

#BugAlert: Google Home smart speaker breaking after update

Once again, Google Home smart speakers are breaking - due to an update pushed by the company itself.

15 Jan 2020

Android Auto crosses 100 million downloads on Google Play Store

Android Auto, Google's dedicated client for offering Android experience within automobiles, has hit 100 million downloads on the Play Store.

08 Jan 2020

Sonos claims Google stole its speaker tech, files lawsuit

Sonos has filed a couple of lawsuits against Google, claiming that the company has stolen its speaker technology.

09 Nov 2019

How Alexa, Google Assistant can be hacked using lasers/flashlight

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri have long drawn flak, primarily due to concerns around how they store/use our intimate user conversations.

31 Oct 2019

Now, Apple's update is breaking HomePods: Details here

Just a few days after the infamous Google Home issue, Apple has rendered its HomePod smart speakers unresponsive.

23 Oct 2019

Firmware update breaks Google Home, Home Mini smart speakers

If you own a Google Home or Home Mini smart speaker, better refrain from installing any new update.

22 Oct 2019

Hackers can spy on you via Alexa, Google Assistant

Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa dominate as two incredibly impressive AI-powered voice assistants.

16 Oct 2019

This bug lets Google Assistant listen in on your conversations

Google Assistant, the famous voice-activated AI made by Google, carries a critical security issue.

12 Oct 2019

Pixel 4's launch on October 15: What all to expect

Google is all set to unveil a host of new hardware including the latest Pixel 4 smartphones, a new Pixelbook Go, and possibly a new Pixel smartwatch at the upcoming Made by Google event.

10 Oct 2019

You can ask Google Assistant to move music between speakers

Google is adding a handy new capability into Assistant, a feature that would let you take your music, be it an audio or video, to every room in your home.

19 Sep 2019

Now, Google Home can make mobile calls for you

Google's Home and Nest devices have long had the ability to make VoIP calls, pretty much like WhatsApp.

17 Sep 2019

Google to launch Pixel 4, 4 XL on October 15

Google will unveil its latest flagship phones, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, at an event on October 15 in New York, according to media invites sent by the company.

24 Aug 2019

The best smart speakers you can buy in 2019

Smart speaks are a great add-on to enrich your digital life. They are portable (some of them), affordable and easy to use.

16 Aug 2019

Airtel Internet TV gets a massive price cut in India

Just weeks after reducing the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes, Bharti Airtel has slashed the prices of its Internet TV by Rs. 1,230, bringing it down to Rs. 2,269.

08 Aug 2019

Google Pixel 4 specifications leaked: 90Hz display, 6GB RAM, more

We know Google is packing its forthcoming flagships with upgraded cameras and game-changing features to take on premium offerings like the Note 10 duo and iPhone 11 series.

04 Aug 2019

Here's how to turn your normal TV into smart TV

For some reason, if you haven't been able to upgrade from your old, boring, normal TV to a feature-rich smart TV, you're not alone.

02 Aug 2019

This 'smart-bed' can sense your snoring and make it stop

About 50% of people have had a snoring problem at some point in their lives. Given how greatly sleep impacts your health, it's imperative to get a good night's sleep.

15 Jul 2019

Flipkart Big Shopping Days: Top deals on mobiles, laptops

Taking on Amazon's Prime Days sale, Flipkart is hosting its own Big Shopping Days sale.

16 Jun 2019

Baby thinks her name is 'Alexa', thanks to Amazon Echo

Smart assistants, like Amazon Alexa, have become a part of our daily lives.

06 Jun 2019

Feminist chatbot F'xa to teach you about AI gender bias

If you have ever come across an AI voice assistant, you probably would have tried cussing at it.

31 May 2019

Soon, Facebook could offer products with its own AI assistant

After Google, Apple, and Amazon, Facebook could be the next big technology giant to jump on the bandwagon of voice-activated products.

28 Apr 2019

You can spy back on your smart devices like Echo

Smart home devices are known to collect/share information with third-parties to improve your experience as well as to serve adverts.

04 Apr 2019

Now, Google Assistant can talk like John Legend: Here's how

Google's AI-powered digital helper can now talk in the silky smooth voice of singer and songwriter John Legend.

16 Mar 2019

CBSE to introduce AI as sixth-subject in upcoming academic year

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce new subjects as a part of the curriculum for the upcoming academic year, to keep up with the growing importance of technology and health.