Technology

Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold has surfaced in a new Pine colour ahead of its expected August 12 debut. The leak reveals a refreshed camera design, Tensor G6 chip, 4,800mAh battery, slimmer profile and a possible shift to 256GB as the base storage across the Pixel 11 lineup.

TCS plans to hire up to 8,900 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to accelerate AI adoption despite recent layoffs. The IT giant says AI will create new business opportunities, with FDEs helping clients integrate AI into enterprise systems and drive digital transformation.

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, iO Products, and two former employees, alleging they misappropriated confidential information to accelerate OpenAI's consumer AI hardware ambitions. The company is seeking damages and a court order to prevent the use of its alleged trade secrets.

Motorola has confirmed that the Edge 70 Max will launch in India on July 15. The flagship smartphone is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 7,100mAh battery with 90W charging, a 144Hz Quad HD+ LTPO AMOLED display, and magnetic wireless charging, the powerful model in the Edge series

Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, its next-generation bridge camera featuring a 20.1MP 1-inch sensor, a ZEISS 24-600mm 25x zoom lens, AI-powered autofocus, 4K 120fps video recording, and up to 30fps continuous shooting. The camera will go on sale globally in August 2026.

Meta has unveiled Muse Spark 1.1, its first AI coding model, offering enterprise-focused coding capabilities at lower prices than rivals. The launch marks Mark Zuckerberg's return to X after three years as Meta takes on OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXAI.

OpenAI has launched GPT 5.6 globally with three models - Sol, Terra and Luna, alongside GPT Live voice AI. The update brings stronger coding, reasoning and productivity features, smarter presentation creation, improved document generation, lower API costs and better prompt caching.

BSNL has launched a satellite phone in India priced at Rs 1.34 lakh for users in remote areas without mobile network coverage. The device supports satellite-based voice calling and SOS alerts but requires prior DoT approval for purchase and use under Indian regulations.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are tipped to debut this September with a 2nm A20 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, larger batteries and improved Apple Intelligence. The Pro lineup could also see faster 5G, better efficiency and a possible price hike.

Vivo has teased the India launch of the Vivo T5 Lite 5G, confirming a 6,500mAh battery and 44W FlashCharge support. The Flipkart microsite is now live, while leaks suggest a 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity chipset and Android 16.

Elon Musk's SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, its most advanced AI model yet. Built for real-world engineering, it offers improved coding, long-context reasoning, multi-tool support and faster performance. The model is now available on Cursor, with EU rollout expected later this month.

Leaked CAD renders of the Samsung Galaxy A18 5G reveal a familiar design with a pill-shaped triple rear camera module, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz display, and a waterdrop notch. The budget phone is also tipped to feature a Snapdragon or MediaTek chipset instead of Exynos.

Samsung has confirmed its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event for July 22 in London. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 lineup, and new Galaxy AI features focused on productivity and personalized experiences.

Motorola has launched the Moto G77 Power in India at Rs. 25,999. The smartphone features a 6.72-inch 120Hz FHD+ display, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, 50MP dual cameras, 32MP selfie camera and a massive 7,000mAh battery. Sales begin on July 13.

iQOO has teased the launch of its Z11 series in India, with the Z11 and Z11 Lite expected to debut soon. The Z11 is tipped to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and a 9,020mAh battery, while the Z11 Lite could pack a Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,500mAh battery and 44W charging.