Microsoft has announced the first wave games joining Xbox Game Pass in July. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 + 4 leads the lineup, arriving as a day one title on the service on July 11. The company also announced that its newly introduced Retro Classics collection now has over one million players.

NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on Monday announced a partnership with Netflix for live streaming rocket launches, spacewalks, mission coverages, and views from the International Space Station (ISS).. Following this move, the video streaming giant will incorporate live feeds from the NASA+ service in its interface alongside the existing library of films and shows.

Meta is rumoured to be developing an advanced pair of smart glasses codenamed Hypernova. A tipster has now shared a leaked first look at the wearable and it does not appear to be too different from the current Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in terms of design. It is also suggested that Meta could rename the smart glasses from its current Hypernova codename to Meta Celeste.

Coros Pace 3 and several other smartwatch models are affected by a Bluetooth vulnerability, allowing nearby malicious users to access personal data, view smartphone notifications, or reset devices. The company acknowledged the flaw, and confirmed it is working on updates and patches for newer models are expected by the end of July.

Vivo X200 FE could launch in India on July 14 at 12pm IST. While Vivo already confirmed the Amber Yellow and Luxe Black colourways of the phone, a new leak suggests an additional Frost Blue shade. The Vivo X200 FE is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and packs a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.

The Vivo T4 Lite 5G launched in India on June 24, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, a 50-megapixel main rear camera, and a 6,000mAh battery. It is available in Prism Blue and Titanium Gold shades, priced from Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB+128GB option to Rs. 12,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant. Select bank offers can reduce prices by Rs. 500. The phone is available via Flipkart, Vivos e-store, and offline outlets.

Smartphones under Rs. 30,000 in India typically prioritise camera quality or sub-flagship performance, offering a balance often missing in lower price tiers. While numerous options exist, only a select few truly excel in offering both strong CPU and camera capabilities with dependable battery life. We've curated a list of the best camera-centric models available this July 2025.

Runway, a video-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup, unveiled its new gaming-focused offering last week. Dubbed Game World, a microsite for the platform is currently live, although users will have to wait a little before they can play the games. As per a report, the New York-based AI firm plans to start with text and image-based gaming experience, and scale it up to a full-fledged video gaming experience later this year.

X (formerly known as Twitter) is reportedly planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to write Community Notes on the platform. As per the report, the company has asked developers to submit custom AI agents capable of verifying the authenticity of posts and providing neutral explanations about them. This will mark a big shift in the social media platforms fact-checking programme.

Weve been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE for months now. Now, a case manufacturer has allegedly listed case collections for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip FE, hinting at the moniker for the affordable clamshell foldable. The listing suggests that the FE variant could be launched in the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.

The Red Magic Astra is a gaming tablet featuring a 9.06-inch 2.4K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with a RedCore R3 Pro gaming chip. It supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5T RAM, 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage, and runs on Redmagic OS 10.5 based on Android 15. Key features of the Astra include a 13-layer ICE-X cooling system, dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra, an 8,200mAh battery, and a side fingerprint sensor.

Threads has finally introduced direct messages (DMs) on its platform, allowing users to communicate one-on-one without leaving the app. As per Instagram head Adam Mosseri, the feature has been a top request from users since the launch of Threads in 2023. It arrives with several options, including messaging controls, inbox filtering, and group messaging.

Nothing Headphone 1 feature 40mm dynamic drivers, up to 42dB ANC with transparency mode, and KEF-tuned audio. The headphones support Bluetooth 5.3, dual-device connectivity, and AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs. Equipped with a 1,040mAh battery, it is said to attain a full charge in 120 minutes via a USB Type-C port. The Headphone 1 are claimed to offer up to 80 hours of battery life on a single charge when using the AAC codec with ANC disabled.

Nothing Phone 3 has been launched in India with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It packs up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The phone features a triple rear camera unit, including three 50-megapixel sensors and a 50-megapixel selfie camera. It gets a new Glyph Matrix interface on the rear panel that can show notifications, animations, time, and more.

Nothing Phone 3 has been launched as a direct competition to high-end Samsung and Apple devices. At a starting price of Rs. 79,999, it appeals to premium customers and packs a good set of features. The all-new Glyph Interface is the highlight of the new device, making it truly unique. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 and comes in two RAM and storage variants. On the camera front, it packs a triple rear camera setup. Here are our first impressions.

Directed by Victoria Mahoney, The Old Guard 2 is an American fantasy thriller that stars Charlize Theron in the lead role. Post losing her immortality in the previous part, she returns in this sequel to fight the immortals who have been threatening existence. Streaming soon.

Written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, In The Lost Lands is an action-fantasy film that stars Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista in the lead roles. The movie revolves around the journey of the duo in the lost lands, where they have to find magical power while fighting demons. Streaming soon.

The Brutalist is all set to stream on Jio Hotstar. It is when Laszlo Toth and his wife fly to the USA to start his career and life over. A rich man named Harrison Lee Van Buren notices his talent and offers him a project. When Laszlo is in Pennsylvania as an immigrant, he is made to pay a very high price to protect his dignity and power; what he chooses is something viewers should only watch and understand.

Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) was reportedly created by the company CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, on Monday. As per multiple reports, the new group was created as a part of the restructuring of the existing Meta AI division. The MSL group is now said to be heading the division with a focus on developing the next generation of large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the company.

Baidu released the Ernie 4.5 series of artificial intelligence (AI) models in open-source on Monday. The Chinese tech giant had previously said that it would make its proprietary large language models (LLMs) available to the open community on July 31. It has now released 10 different variants of the series, with each of the models built on Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture.

Sony has raised the price of the digital edition PS5 in India by Rs. 5,000. The Shop at SC website now reflects the raised price of the console. The price of the standard PS5, however, remains the same.

After releasing three models each in its Xiaomi 14 and 15 series, the company may expand to four devices in this years numbered lineup. The new addition is expected to be the Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini, a more compact variant that aligns with the growing trend of smaller flagship models among Chinese smartphone brands in 2025.

Microsoft researchers unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system on Monday that can diagnose patients more accurately than human doctors. Dubbed the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO), it is a system that includes multiple AI models and a framework that allows it to go through patient symptoms and their history to suggest relevant tests, and then, based on the results, it suggests possible diagnoses.

The Honor Magic 8 series is expected to include smartphones with 6.3-inch, 6.58-inch, and 6.7-inch displays. The 6.58-inch model may be the base variant, possibly featuring a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B or a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 periscope camera. The 6.7-inch version is likely the Magic 8 Pro with a 200-megapixel periscope shooter. The 6.3-inch model could be the Magic 8 Mini, expected to launch later. A Max variant with a 6.9-inch display may also join the lineup.

A new leak suggests that a Redmi smartphone is in the works with a 6.8-inch flat display and a battery capacity of over 8,000mAh. While the leak doesn't suggest the name of the phone, it is speculated to be the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro. Its also possible the leak refers to a successor to the Redmi Turbo 4 or the Redmi K80 Ultra.

The Ministry of Railways launched the new RailOne superapp on Tuesday. The launch was flagged off by Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw. It is said to be a one-stop shop which consolidates the ministrys public-facing services into a single platform, offering services such as reserved ticket booking, PNR enquiries, ticket refund requests, and ordering food on trains.

After facing allegations of generative AI use in its survival game The Alters, developer 11 Bit Studios has confirmed the instances where it did use artificial intelligence in the game. The studio said it would remove AI-generated content from the game in a future update.

Google introduced several new offerings for students, educators, and schools on Monday. The announcements were made at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) edtech conference, where the Mountain View-based tech giant announced Gemini in Classroom, a suite of more than 30 new AI tools for educators. The company also released a custom version of the Gemini app dubbed Gemini for Students.

The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is loaded with an interesting set of features. The handset comes equipped with a lot of AI features, including Circle to Search, Gemini Live, AI Select, and more. The handset also gets a large display, a premium design, and decent specifications. Check out the first impressions to know more about the device.

Oppo Pad SE will launch in India on July 3 at 12pm IST alongside the Oppo Reno 14 5G series. It will be available in Starlight Silver and Twilight Blue shades with a dual-tone finish. The tablet features an 11-inch LCD Eye-Care display, a 9,340mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC charging, and Smart Power Saving Mode offering up to 800 days of standby. It also includes TV Rheinland eye protection certifications and 36-month Fluency Protection, similar to its global counterpart.

Instagram has released a new feature which makes it easier to share songs with others on the platform, as per a report. Users can now share tracks on their Instagram Stories and they will appear with a preview of the song. While users could previously share tracks too, only the album cover appeared without any audio. This builds upon the recent rollout of another feature which allows sharing tracks from Spotify directly as Instagram Notes.

Redmi has launched a new Champagne Gold colour variant of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G in India. The handsets were launched in December last year in Spectre Blue, Phantom Purple, and Titan Black shades. The Note 14 Pro+ is equipped with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, whereas the Redmi Note 14 Pro gets a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset.

Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 8 Watch Beta in select markets, according to a report. Initially released for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, it is based on the latest WearOS 6 OS for Android-powered wearables. The One UI 8 Watch Beta update reportedly adds Now Brief and Now Bar, two AI-backed features. There are also Antioxidant Index, Bedtime Guidance, and more features which Samsung announced as part of One UI 8 last month.

The Poco F7 5G is available in India via Flipkart, priced at Rs. 31,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs. 33,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. Buyers can avail an instant Rs. 2,000 discount using HDFC, SBI, or ICICI Bank cards, along with a Rs. 2,000 exchange offer. Benefits for the first day of sale include one-year screen damage protection worth Rs. 10,000 and an additional one-year warranty. The Poco F7 is sold in Cyber Silver Edition, Frost White, and Phantom Black colour options.

Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.

Halo Studios announced last year that it was working on multiple Halo games. The developer has now said it will share an update on its projects later this year at Halo World Championship.

The demand for dumb phones, basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a digital detox, offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are some basic phones running Android that are popular secondary devices for those seeking simplicity without sacrificing access to WhatsApp.

Google's Pixel 10 series is expected to launch next month. Ahead of it, a new leak has surfaced suggesting all the hardware specifications of the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The phones could run on a Tensor G5 processor with up to 16GB of RAM. They are likely to feature a 42-megapixel selfie camera. The Pixel 10 Pro phones could offer improvements in terms of battery and charging speed.

Motorola has confirmed that the Moto G96 5G will launch in India on July 9 at 12pm IST. It will be available via Flipkart in Ashleigh Blue, Dresden Blue, Cattleya Orchid, and Greener Pastures colour options. The phone will get a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a 50-megapixel Sony Lytia 700C main rear sensor with OIS support and an IP68-rated build. It will sport a 6.67-inch 10-bit 3D curved pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits brightness, water touch support and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 p

Samsung has released the latest One UI 8 Beta 3 for its flagship Galaxy S25 series, as per a tipster. The update is said to be rolling out in select markets. The update reportedly does not include any notable new features but carries only fixes for issues discovered in previous updates. A majority of the fixes in the latest Android 16-based beta update for the Galaxy S25 series is said to focus on bugs related to text input via the keyboard and S-Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to go official next week. Just days ahead of that, a new leak has revealed the design of the foldable. The leak shows that Samsung has removed the camera ring design from the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The new phone is expected to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset.

A voice actor who essayed the role of the protagonist in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has hinted that a remake of the game is in development. Ubisoft has not shared details but has confirmed that several remakes of older Assassin's Creed games are in the works.

Alibabas Qwen team released a new image generation artificial intelligence (AI) model last week. Dubbed Qwen VLo, it is a successor to the Qwen 2.5 vision language model and comes with several upgrades compared to the older models. The latest AI image model supports both text-to-image and image-to-image generation. It also supports text input in multiple languages, including English and Chinese.

Vi announced that it is rolling out 5G services in 23 more Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag. The rollout will happen in phases. Vi 5G network was already available in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Chandigarh and Bengaluru.

Vivo X200 FE has been confirmed to be available in Amber Yellow and Luxe Black colour options in India. It was launched in Taiwan and Malaysia in Black, Blue, Pink, and Yellow colourways. The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and will pack a 6,500mAh battery and 90W fast charging support.

Nvidia insiders sold over $1 billion worth of company stock in the past year, with a notable uptick in recent trading activity as executives capitalize on surging investor interest in artificial intelligence, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Vijay Sales' Open Box Sale is live in India. The sale started on June 28 and features last-piece and display or demo products. The demo units of the iPhone 15 models, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 with discounted price tags. The sale brings up to 50 percent off on TVs, tablets and laptops.

Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 and Bravia Theatre Bar 6 were launched in India on Monday. The latest audio products from the Japanese brand come with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies. The Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 has a 5.1 channel configuration and a 1000W output. Meanwhile, the Theatre Bar 6 comes in a 3.1.2 setup with up-firing speakers on the soundbar. They also carry an integrated UI which is compatible across Sony Bravia TVs.

Facebook is reportedly asking users to share private media from their camera roll to Metas cloud servers. As per the report, a pop-up message requesting access appears when users upload a photo or a video to Stories. The social media giant reportedly says that by giving access, Meta AI will suggest collages and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edits that they can post in Stories.

Vivo has teased the India launch of the X Fold 5, with availability confirmed via Flipkart. The Indian variant will feature a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 40W wireless charging, similar to the Chinese counterpart. It will measure 9.2mm folded and 4.3mm unfolded, and it weighs 217g. The Zeiss-backed triple rear camera will include a 50-megapixel telephoto shooter, and the Vivo X Fold 5 will support AI Image Studio and a Shortcut Button.