Latest Tech News HT Tech Authors Gerrit De Vynck

Gerrit De Vynck

The tech giants’ plan involves updating the software on billions of phones so consumers can use wireless technology to track who they come into contact with.

Apple-Google virus combat plan hinges on still-scarce testing

Now, just weeks after the announcement, the program is already facing serious challenges and it’s unclear whether the system will ever be used at a large scale.
Google Inc building on 8th Avenue in New York, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The Alphabet Inc. unit Google has added thousands of jobs since it set up shop in the Chelsea neighborhood in 2006, and plans to add thousands more on Manhattan's west side. The company didn't take public subsidies, and has mushroomed in New York without provoking much ire.

Google quietly expands in New York in wake of Amazon’s stumble

Google has added thousands of jobs since it set up shop in the Chelsea neighbourhood in 2006, and plans to add thousands more on Manhattan’s west side.
Alphabet adds Nobel-Prize winning chemist Arnold to board

Alphabet names Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold to board

Arnold, a professor at California Institute of Technology, won the 2018 Nobel prize in chemistry for her work developing the first proteins that can catalyze chemical reactions.
Sundar Pichai to be Google parent CEO

Alphabet’s new CEO Sundar Pichai finally has a title that fits his role

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped away from their posts as president and CEO of Alphabet on Tuesday, handing total executive control to Pichai although they’ll stay on the board.
Alphabet Inc.’s Google agreed to buy smartwatch maker Fitbit Inc. for $2.1 billion in cash

Google to buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion to boost hardware

Google will pay $7.35 a share for San Francisco-based Fitbit, according to a statement Friday. That represents a 71% premium to Fitbit’s stock price before Reuters reported Google had made a bid on the company on Oct. 28.
Visitors pass by the logo of Google at the high profile startups and high tech leaders gathering, Viva Tech,in Paris, France May 16, 2019.

Gmail hooked us on free storage. Now Google is making us pay

Google has whittled down some free storage offers in recent months, while prodding more users toward a new paid cloud subscription called Google One.
Mozilla enhances privacy on its Firefox browser.

Firefox latest update blocks online trackers

Going forward, new downloads of Firefox will automatically block trackers known as third-party cookies, which can follow users around the web and log their activity.
Huawei is prepared to sign European agreements guaranteeing its telecoms technology will not be used for espionage, Huawei Chief EU Representative Abraham Liu said.

Huawei customers worry: Will my phone work without Google?

Google won’t be allowed to work with Huawei on software bugs and other technical fixes for Google’s version of Android going forward. Instead, the Chinese company will have to do this on its own, using the open-source version of Android.
The company has tested ads in Maps for years, and it owns Waze, a navigation app that runs ads and has been downloaded more than 100 million times

How Google is turning its Maps service into major cash machine

Google has already crammed the top of search results with ads, leaving less room for more commercial spots. In comparison, Maps feels like new territory primed for Google’s ad systems to start pumping dollars from what is a giant, untapped data well.
This March 23, 2010, file photo shows the Google logo at the Google headquarters in Brussels. Google said Tuesday, April 2, 2019, it will require staffing companies it works with to pay workers at least $15 an hour and give them health benefits.

Google to require contractors get health care, parental leave

Google’s new policy will require health benefits, sick leave, a $15 minimum wage, paid parental leave and $5,000 a year for education.

Top Gadgets

MobilesTabletsLaptopsSmart WatchesFitness Bands
PopularLatestUpcoming
POCO X8 Pro 5G

POCO X8 Pro 5G
8GB/12GB RAM, 256 GB Storage, 6.59 inch Display Size
flipkart
Discounted price: ₹32,999
Original price:₹43,999 Buy Now
iQOO Z11x 5G

iQOO Z11x 5G
Prismatic Green, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
flipkart
Discounted price: ₹18,439
Original price:₹28,999 Buy Now
iQOO 15R

iQOO 15R
8GB/12GB RAM, 6.59 inch Display Size, AMOLED (1.5K / LTPS)
Amazon
Discounted price: ₹44,998
Original price:₹53,999 Buy Now
Vivo V70 Elite

Vivo V70 Elite
8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 6.78-inch Display Size
Amazon
Discounted price: ₹51,999
Original price:₹54,999 Buy Now
Latest Mobile Phones View all
iQOO Neo 11

iQOO Neo 11
12GB / 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB Storage, 6.82 inch Display Size
₹ 32,500
Check Details
Nothing Phone 4

Nothing Phone 4
8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage, 6.75 inches Display Size
₹ 44,990
Check Details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB Storage, 4.2/7-inch Display Size
₹ 119,999
Check Details
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
12GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB Storage, 6.56/8.2-inch Display Size
₹ 198,999
Check Details
Upcoming Mobile Phones View all
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE plus

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE plus
8GB RAM
₹ 55,999
Check Details
Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi plus Cellular 256GB

Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi plus Cellular 256GB
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage
₹ 73,900
Check Details
Apple iPad Mini 2024

Apple iPad Mini 2024
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage
Amazon
₹49,900
Buy Now
Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GB

Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GB
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage
Amazon
₹59,899
Buy Now
Latest Tablets View all
Honor Pad V9

Honor Pad V9
Luyan Purple , 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage
₹ 0
Check Details
Honor Pad GT Pro

Honor Pad GT Pro
Black, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage
₹ 0
Check Details
Honor MagicPad 2

Honor MagicPad 2
Moon White , 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage
₹ 0
Check Details
Huawei MatePad Pro 12 2 2024

Huawei MatePad Pro 12 2 2024
Black, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage
₹ 0
Check Details
Upcoming Tablets View all
Dell Pro Essential 15

Dell Pro Essential 15
Carbon Black, 16 GB RAM, 15.6 inch Display Size
₹ 31,999
Check Details
Dell Pro Essential 14

Dell Pro Essential 14
32 GB RAM, 14 inch Display Size, FHD+
₹ 31,999
Check Details
HP 14 2025

HP 14 2025
16GB RAM, 14 inches Display Size, HD
Amazon
Discounted price: ₹34,400
Original price:₹55,000 Buy Now
Lenovo V14 83A0A0PBIN

Lenovo V14 83A0A0PBIN
8GB RAM, 14-inch Display Size, FHD
Amazon
Discounted price: ₹35,990
Original price:₹68,000 Buy Now
Latest Laptops View all
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWIG

MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWIG
64GB (32GB*2) DDR5-6400MHz RAM, 18-inch UHD+ Display Size, MiniLED
₹ 499,000
Check Details
ASUS TUF Gaming A18 2025

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 2025
32GB DDR5-5600MHz SO-DIMM x 2 RAM, 18-inch Display Size, AMD Ryzen 7 260 Processor or AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor Processor
₹ 199,990
Check Details
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Gen 10 Aura

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Gen 10 Aura
Luna Grey, 32 GB RAM, 14.5-inch Display Size
₹ 106,600
Check Details
Honor MagicBook Pro 16

Honor MagicBook Pro 16
16GB RAM, 16.00-inch Display Size, IPS
₹ 96,999
Check Details
Upcoming Laptops View all
Noise ColorFit Quad Call

Noise ColorFit Quad Call
1.91 Inch | Water proof | Receive call | Fitness Tracking
₹ 1,499
Check Details
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
AMOLED Display | 1.2 Inch | Water proof | Receive call | Fitness Tracking
₹ 17,999
Check Details

Apple Watch Series 8
LTPO OLED Display | Water proof | Receive call | Fitness Tracking
₹ 29,999
Check Details

Apple Watch SE
LTPO OLED Display | 1.57 Inch Inch | Water proof | Receive call | Fitness Tracking
₹ 29,900
Check Details
Latest Smart Watches View all
Boat Watch Mystiq

Boat Watch Mystiq
1.57 Inch Inch | Water proof | Fitness Tracking
₹ 2,999
Check Details
Garmin Forerunner 225

Garmin Forerunner 225
1.0 Inch Inch | Water proof | Fitness Tracking
₹ 0
Check Details
Fossil Barstow Hybrid

Fossil Barstow Hybrid
Water proof | Fitness Tracking
₹ 8,995
Check Details
Fossil Sadie Hybrid

Fossil Sadie Hybrid
Water proof | Fitness Tracking
₹ 8,995
Check Details
Upcoming Smart Watches View all
Fitbit Charge 2

Fitbit Charge 2
OLED Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Heart Rate | Hours Slept | Active Minutes
₹ 10,998
Check Details
Timex TWTXB101T

Timex TWTXB101T
OLED Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Heart Rate
₹ 4,495
Check Details
GoQii Beat

GoQii Beat
OLED Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Heart Rate | Hours Slept
₹ 2,459
Check Details
Huawei Band 7

Huawei Band 7
AMOLED Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Heart Rate | Hours Slept | Active Minutes
₹ 6,999
Check Details
Latest Fitness Bands View all
Fitbit Ace 3

Fitbit Ace 3
PMOLED Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Active Minutes
₹ 5,810
Check Details
Sonata SF Rush SWD77087PP01

Sonata SF Rush SWD77087PP01
OLED Display | Water Resistant | Steps
₹ 899
Check Details
Playgo Playfit 53

Playgo Playfit 53
TFT LCD Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Heart Rate | Hours Slept
₹ 3,499
Check Details
Playgo Playfit 21

Playgo Playfit 21
TFT LCD Display | Water Resistant | Steps | Heart Rate
₹ 2,049
Check Details
Upcoming Fitness Bands View all

Gadgets Search

MobilesTabletsLaptopsSmart WatchesFitness Bands
BrandsBudgetFeatures

Gadgets Comparisons

Apple iPhone 17VS

Apple iPhone 17
(8 GB RAM,256 GB Storage) ₹82,900
Samsung Galaxy S25 edge

Samsung Galaxy S25 edge
12 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage, Titanium Body ₹89,999
Apple iPhone 17vsSamsung Galaxy S25 edge View all
Apple iPhone AirVS

Apple iPhone Air
(8 GB RAM,128 GB Storage) ₹119,900
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Titanium Silverblue, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Storage ₹129,999
Apple iPhone AirvsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra View all
Samsung Galaxy M17 5GVS

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
₹13,999
Vivo T4X

Vivo T4X
6 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage, 6.72 inches Display Size ₹14,737
Samsung Galaxy M17 5GvsVivo T4X View all
Samsung Galaxy F17 5GVS

Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
₹18,999
OPPO A3 Pro

OPPO A3 Pro
Moonlight Purple, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage ₹16,999
Samsung Galaxy F17 5GvsOPPO A3 Pro View all
Mobile Comparisons View all
Slider arrow
Apple MacBook Air M4VS

Apple MacBook Air M4
₹115,990
HP OmniBook X

HP OmniBook X
Meteor Silver, 16GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 Processor ₹114,490
Apple MacBook Air M4vsHP OmniBook X View all
Apple MacBook Air M4 15 inchVS

Apple MacBook Air M4 15 inch
₹120,990
HP OmniBook X

HP OmniBook X
Meteor Silver, 16GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 Processor ₹114,490
Apple MacBook Air M4 15 inchvsHP OmniBook X View all
Samsung Galaxy Book5 360VS

Samsung Galaxy Book5 360
₹107,199
HP OmniBook X

HP OmniBook X
Meteor Silver, 16GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 Processor ₹114,490
Samsung Galaxy Book5 360vsHP OmniBook X View all
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360VS

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
₹163,990
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
₹149,999
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360vsAcer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI View all
Laptops Comparisons View all
Slider arrow
Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GBVS

Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GB
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage ₹58,900
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
(8 GB RAM,256 GB Storage) - Storm Grey ₹54,990
Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GBvsLenovo Tab P12 Pro View all
Apple iPad Mini 2024VS

Apple iPad Mini 2024
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage ₹48,900
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
(8 GB RAM,256 GB Storage) - Storm Grey ₹54,990
Apple iPad Mini 2024vsLenovo Tab P12 Pro View all
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE plusVS

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE plus
₹55,999
Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GB

Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GB
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage ₹58,900
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE plusvsApple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi 256GB View all
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraVS

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Moonstone Gray, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage ₹108,999
Apple iPad Air 13 2024 Cellular 5G 512GB

Apple iPad Air 13 2024 Cellular 5G 512GB
Blue, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB Storage ₹124,900
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltravsApple iPad Air 13 2024 Cellular 5G 512GB View all
Tablets Comparisons View all
Arrow Header Search Header Search Grey

    Trending News

    iPhone SE 4 design leaked, to resemble iPhone 16: Here's everything you need to know

    iPhone SE 4 design leaked, to resemble iPhone 16: Here's everything you need to know

    Amazon taking strict measures, cracking down on 'coffee badging' to enforce return-to-office policy

    Amazon taking strict measures, cracking down on 'coffee badging' to enforce return-to-office policy

    Bengaluru woman loses ₹1.2 crore to cyber scam: Here’s what happened

    A Bengaluru woman lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.2 crore in a cyber scam involving fake crime branch officials.

    5 reasons you can’t miss playing Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2024

    5_reasons_you_cant_miss_playing_Red_Dead_Redemptio

    iPhone users may soon get this useful AirDrop-style WhatsApp feature: Here’s what we know

    WhatsApp privacy settings

    Trending Gadgets

    Mobiles Laptops Tablets