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A 13-year-old boy in Lucknow died suddenly while playing the mobile game Free Fire. His sister initially thought he was sleeping. This case highlights “Sudden Gamer Death,” a rare phenomenon documented in global research. Studies link prolonged gaming sessions to severe health risks like pulmonary embolism and cardiac arrest, especially without adequate breaks.
Chinese brand Honor is developing a “robot phone.” This innovative device will feature a pop-out gimbal-style camera. The camera acts like a small robotic assistant. It can help with daily tasks and recording. The phone is part of Honor’s new AI product ecosystem. This futuristic phone will be launched at the 2026 Mobile World Congress.
Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro is faster, with 20% better CPU and 1.6x GPU gains over the M4. Prices start at ₹1,69,900 (M5) vs ₹1,62,900 (M4). Design and display remain the same. For a slightly higher cost, M5 offers better performance, making it a smarter choice for future-proofing.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max sells for $1199, but Apple’s production cost is only around $500. Key components like the chip, display, and camera total $408. Beyond parts, expenses include R&D, marketing, retail, and logistics. Still, Apple earns massive profits, with iPhones contributing $120B to its $180B profit in 2024.
A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) reveals that India’s exports to the U.S. have declined by 37% over the past four months. The sharp drop is attributed to new U.S. tariffs on select Indian goods. The report highlights that Indian exporters are struggling significantly due to these increased trade barriers.
Ola Electric launched its first non-vehicle product, “Shakti,” an app-based portable energy storage device. Developed in-house, it serves as a power backup, solar storage, and mobile energy unit. Built on Ola’s 4,680 Cell Technology, Shakti comes in 1.5kWh, 5.2kWh, and 9.1kWh variants, priced from ₹39,999 to ₹1,99,999, entering India’s ₹1 lakh crore BESS market.
India offered its indigenous Akash missile system to Brazil during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi. Both countries discussed deepening defence ties, including co-developing and co-producing defence equipment to boost strategic partnership and joint military cooperation.
Companies are replacing customer service staff with AI chatbots. This frustrates users, like some Airtel customers, who find the bots cannot understand complex problems. A survey shows 23% of U.S. adults are frustrated with chatbots, as they often provide irrelevant answers, forcing customers to seek human help for solutions.
As emotional bonds with AI grow, Ohio lawmaker Thaddeus Claggett has proposed a bill banning human-AI marriages. House Bill 469 aims to prevent AI from gaining spousal rights like power of attorney. The bill reflects concerns over ethical, legal, and societal implications as AI systems become increasingly human-like in emotional interaction and decision-making.
During a durability test by JerryRigEverything, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery exploded even before the bend test began. Priced at ₹1.72 lakh, the device raised safety concerns. The incident went viral, with tech experts criticizing Google’s quality control. Comparisons to the Galaxy Note 7 recall have sparked fears among potential buyers.
Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to offer cloud services amid rising AI and data demands. Airtel Cloud users can now access IBM’s AI-ready solutions across regulated sectors. The duo will also build multizone regions in Mumbai and Chennai to ensure secure, uninterrupted operations and support India’s growing cloud infrastructure needs.
Mountaineer Bharat Tammineni from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable milestone by climbing Mount Cho Oyu in China, one of the world’s 14 highest peaks. With this, he becomes the first Indian to summit nine of the highest mountains globally. Tammineni has already conquered eight other towering peaks in his extraordinary journey.
Amazon is offering a ₹6,750 discount on the new iPhone Air (256GB) for HDFC cardholders, just weeks after its launch. With the offer, the phone’s price drops from ₹1,19,900 to ₹1,13,150 on EMI. Non-EMI users get ₹6,250 off. The iPhone Air features a premium design but compromises on camera, speakers, and battery life.
Mappls, promoted by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, offers an Immobiliser feature to remotely stop your car engine via OTP or password. Compatible with GPS trackers, it controls the car’s ECU, preventing theft by cutting fuel supply and engine start. Users get instant alerts on their mobile app if theft attempts occur, with easy reactivation options.
Portronics has launched Tune Plus, a wireless adapter that converts wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into wireless. Priced at ₹4,649, it supports YouTube, Netflix, dual-band Wi-Fi, and plug-and-play setup. With 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and compatibility with iOS 15+/Android 12+, it enhances old cars with a modern smart infotainment experience. Available online and offline.