India’s telecom subscriber numbers for November 2025 are out, and the movement is clearly visible.
📈 Subscriber additions
• Jio: +1.3 million subscribers
• Airtel: +1.2 million subscribers
• BSNL: +4.21 lakh subscribers
📉 Subscriber loss
• Vodafone Idea (Vi): –1 million subscribers
Private players continue to grow steadily, while BSNL shows consistent recovery, and Vi remains under pressure.
Which trend stands out to you the most? 👇
PayPal has announced a partnership with NPCI, aiming to enable UPI-based payments globally.
This move could:
• Expand UPI acceptance beyond India
• Enable cross-border digital payments
• Strengthen India’s fintech footprint worldwide
A big step for UPI’s global reach 🌍
ASUS has reportedly decided not to launch any new smartphones in 2026.
The company is expected to step back from the smartphone market temporarily, likely to reassess its mobile strategy amid rising competition and shrinking margins.
ASUS will continue focusing on other segments like:
• Gaming hardware
• Laptops & PCs
• ROG ecosystem products
This move follows a broader trend where several brands are cutting back on phone launches due to rising costs and slower demand.
Do you think ASUS should return stronger in the future — or exit phones completely? 👇
As spotted by 9to5Google, Google is working on a long-requested feature that may finally let users change their Gmail username (the part before
🔄 What stays the same
• Your Google account remains intact
• No data loss — emails, contacts, Drive, Photos, subscriptions & purchases stay
• Your old Gmail address becomes an alias
• Emails sent to the old address will still arrive
• You can log in using both old and new Gmail IDs
⚠️ Important limits
• Change allowed once every 12 months
• Maximum 3 changes total (up to 4 addresses per account)
• Your old Gmail address cannot be taken
📍 Availability
• Not fully rolled out yet
• Spotted in Google support pages in select regions
• Once live, it will appear in Google Account settings
Useful if you created your Gmail years ago with an unprofessional name and don’t want to migrate data.
Four major semiconductor plants in India are expected to begin commercial production in 2026, marking a key milestone for domestic chip manufacturing.
🏭 Facilities expected to go live:
• Micron Technology
• CG Power
• Kaynes Technology
• Tata Electronics
Why this matters:
• Strengthens Make in India for semiconductors
• Reduces dependence on imports
• Supports electronics, EVs, telecom, and AI hardware
• Creates high-skill jobs and supply-chain depth
India’s chip ambitions are moving from planning to production 👏
How big do you think this will be for India’s tech future? 👇
Expected highlights 👇
• 1.5K 165Hz flat OLED display (Samsung panel)
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
• LPDDR5X RAM + UFS 4.1 storage
• ~8000mAh battery 🔋 with 80W fast charging
• 50MP main camera with OIS 📸
• Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
• Metal frame + glass back
• IP69 rating
• X-axis linear haptics
• Wi-Fi 7 support
Looks like a performance-focused flagship with a massive battery 👀
What’s your take on the Neo 8?
India’s IT ministry, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued strict directions to X after reports that Grok AI generated inappropriate content targeting women.
What’s happening:
• MeitY has sought clarifications and action from X
• The issue relates to AI-generated responses shared on the platform
• Concerns have been raised around safety, accountability, and content moderation
The move highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on AI systems and social platforms operating in India, especially around harmful or inappropriate content.
More clarity is expected as authorities review the matter.
Apple is rolling out changes that will make it easier to use third-party smartwatches and earbuds with iPhones.
What’s changing 👇
• One-step proximity pairing for third-party accessories
• Third-party smartwatches will receive notifications
• You’ll be able to reply to notifications from third-party watches
A big usability win for users who don’t want to stay locked into Apple accessories.
WhatsApp is testing a new option that lets admins share recent chat history with new group members, helping them catch up without interrupting ongoing conversations.
🔹 How it works:
• New members can view recent messages when they join
• Admins control whether chat history is shared
• Up to 100 messages can be shared
• Messages are picked from the last 14 days, based on activity
• Shared messages appear in different highlight colors
• Feature remains fully end-to-end encrypted 🔒
🧪 Availability
• Rolling out to select beta users
• Google Play Beta version: v2.26.1.28
This could make group onboarding much smoother 👌
What do you think? 👇
📸 Image source: WABetaInfo
Uttar Pradesh government schools will now mandate daily newspaper reading for students 📰
An old-school habit that can help with:
• Better reading skills
• Improved general knowledge
• Stronger awareness of current affairs
Sometimes, simple changes make the biggest impact.
From 6 January 2026, enjoy movie tickets at special discounted prices under the Blockbuster Tuesdays offer.
🎟️ Offer details:
• Tickets starting from ₹92 / ₹149
• Valid at PVR & INOX theatres
• Applicable on bookings via any app, website, or box office
📱 If booking via PVR App:
• Use code APP100 on your first booking
💡 This is also a great time to use your PVR vouchers and save more on movie nights 🍿
Planning to watch a movie this Tuesday? 👇
Moto is reportedly working on a premium phone under the Moto Signature branding.
Expected highlights 👇
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
• 50MP main + ultra-wide + periscope camera
• 6.7″ 1.5K 144Hz OLED display
• Metal frame
• USB 3.2
• IP68 rating
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• 50MP front camera
📌 Likely a rebranded Moto Edge 70 Ultra.
A flagship Moto comeback incoming? 👀
India’s telecom operators, represented by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) — including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea — have raised objections to the Government of India’s direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology trials.
The trials are being conducted by Prasar Bharati.
What are the concerns?
• Trials described as non-inclusive and lacking transparency
• Key stakeholders like telecom operators and device makers were excluded
• Possible impact on existing 5G spectrum usage
• Unclear network coexistence with current mobile infrastructure
Telecom companies argue that any new broadcast-to-mobile technology must involve all ecosystem players to avoid disruption to existing networks.
This debate could shape how D2M and 5G coexist in India going forward 👀
Usual: a PC with a keyboard
Unusual: a keyboard with a PC inside it
HP has unveiled what could be one of the smartest keyboards ever made — a full PC built directly into a keyboard.
🔹 What makes it unique?
• Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processor
• Just plug it into a monitor and you’re ready to go
• Comes with a pre-paired mouse
• Optional 32Wh internal battery
• Optional fingerprint scanner for security
No CPU tower. No laptop hinge.
Just a keyboard… that is the PC.
CES 2026 keeps surprising 👀
A new Reuters report suggests that the golden growth phase of smartphones is over, as brands rethink scale, identity, and survival strategies.
The article highlights that realme is set to become a sub-brand under OPPO, reflecting a broader industry shift.
What this signals:
• Smartphone market growth has slowed globally
• Competition has intensified, margins are shrinking
• Brands are moving toward consolidation and restructuring
• The era of rapid expansion is giving way to efficiency and survival
This isn’t just about one brand — it points to a structural change in the smartphone industry.
Source: Reuters
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Yes, the endless runner that practically ruled short-form content for years is getting a sequel.
Subway Surfers 2, officially titled Subway Surfers City, is launching on February 26.
And honestly — before GTA VI arrives, we already have Subway Surfers 2 😅
The original game wasn’t just played.
It became the default background for reels, shorts, and gameplay clips across the internet.
Whether you:
• Played it back in the day
• Or mostly watched it in short-form videos
You’ve definitely crossed paths with Subway Surfers more times than you can count.
Is this pure nostalgia for you, or are you actually excited to try the sequel?
OnePlus has rolled out a new OTA update for the OnePlus 13s.
This update is currently a release candidate, so a wider stable rollout should follow soon.
Changelog highlights:
• Photos app now supports high-resolution image editing without compression
• January 2026 security patch included
• Bypass charging feature added
• Improved App Drawer categorisation
• Additional system optimisations
Update details:
• Build: CPH2723_16.0.3.501
• Size: 945.10MB
• Security Patch: 01-2026
Screenshot credit: Chandan
Have you received this update yet, or are you waiting for the stable version?