Google carving a new niche with the Pixel 5

With the launch of Pixel 5, Google is taking a step back from competing in the $1,000 flagship market that is pretty much dominated by Apple and Samsung Google has made a name for itself when it comes to smartphone operating systems, but when it comes to mating Android to hardware, the story has not […]

Apple store goes online, customers not so much

Though the company launched its online store in India, people are expressing a preference for physical stores over online purchases considering the high prices it charges for its products On 23 September, Apple online store finally made its debut in the Indian market. The launch of the online store is part of a comprehensive plan […]

September’s here, yet no iPhone

The month is Techtember, time for Apple to make its fanbase swoon over their new offerings The much-awaited event titled “Time Flies”, as predicted by the geek brigade was all about the Apple watch and software announcements. Despite the absence of the usual fanfare of the event (like most tech events this year), the announcements […]

Silicon leads the way

While government policies are often slow to bring about a positive change in the lives of people with disabilities, tech has taken the lead “Being a child of deaf adults, I have realised how creating an accessible future has always been the last concern of leaders and decision-makers in the country. I can communicate with […]

Monopolising tendencies 

As the battle between Apple and Fortnite intensifies, there is a deeper question that needs to be answered — should tech giants be allowed to establish their dominance to such an extent that they can monopolise the market? August 2020 saw growing tensions between Apple and Epic Games till it got to a point where […]

Privacy matters 

Even as Apple’s ios 14 is being trolled for introducing long-existing features on Android, one cannot miss the lengths the company has gone to ensure data security and privacy of users  So far, 2020 has been an eventful year for the tech world. In just over half a year, some of the most awaited gadgets […]

Why Python is the talk of the town

Technology has undoubtedly helped in easing the struggles amid the pandemic, but it is also important to understand the workings behind it that makes functioning of Netflix, Facebook and other apps easier As the world faces a pandemic and people are forced to follow tenets of social distancing, ‘normal life’ stands disrupted and our reliance […]

Chipsets chip away profits 

As fans complain about the inferior performance of the Exynos 990 against the Snapdragon chipset, Samsung tries to minimise the damage The current smartphone industry has no dearth of quality flagship phones, enough to dazzle even the most ardent tech fans. In such a market, when an established company like Samsung launches its latest model, […]