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Pranob Mehrotra

Pranob Mehrotra

News Writer
Author/Co-Author of 366 articles

Pranob is a seasoned tech journalist with over eight years of experience covering consumer technology. His work has been featured in leading publications like XDA-Developers and Android Authority. Over the course of his career, he developed deep expertise in Android, Windows, and gaming, with a particular focus on covering the latest developments and writing comprehensive how-to guides that help readers make the most of their devices.

Outside of work, Pranob enjoys gaming, exploring new places, and discovering new indie electronic music.

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macOS 26.4 adds a neat charging feature that Windows laptops have had for years

macOS 26.4 introduces a new "Slow Charger" indicator that alerts you when your MacBook is connected to an underpowered adapter or cable, making it easier to diagnose slow charging issues.
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Samsung’s new Exynos 1680 promises better AI and graphics performance for mid-range phones

The Exynos 1680 is Samsung's latest mid-range chipset that brings better graphics and faster on-device AI compared to last year's Exynos 1580.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak suggests Ultra-tier flagships may offer a noticeable performance edge

A new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 leak suggests Qualcomm may equip the Pro variant with a faster GPU and support for newer memory, potentially widening the performance gap between flagship phones.
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ChatGPT can now give you real-time weather updates with AccuWeather

ChatGPT gets real-time weather support through a new AccuWeather app, letting users check forecasts, alerts, and live conditions directly within conversations.
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You can now browse Shopify stores and shop directly in ChatGPT

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT‘s shopping capabilities, and it’s now making it easier to browse Shopify-powered brand stores and buy products through a more flexible checkout experience. The update builds on the company’s push into “agentic commerce,” aimed at improving product discovery and streamlining purchases. Is OpenAI moving away from Instant Checkout? OpenAI first introduced ChatGPT’s […]
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ChatGPT is getting a much-needed upgrade for managing your files

OpenAI is rolling out a new Library tab and Recent files menu in ChatGPT, making it easier to find, reuse, and work with files across conversations.
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The Galaxy S27 Ultra may skip major S Pen upgrades despite Samsung’s ongoing work

Samsung is reportedly working on its next-gen S Pen technology, but a new report suggests it may not arrive with the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
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You can now try Perplexity’s Comet browser on your iPhone

Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser is now available on iPhone.
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YouTube is outsourcing its AI slop problem to you, and that’s a terrible idea

YouTube's new AI slop rating feature sounds reasonable, but it could backfire in several ways.
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YouTube is now asking viewers if videos feel like AI slop

YouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to rate whether a video feels like AI slop, as it looks for new ways to tackle low-quality content.
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As Nvidia’s DLSS 5 attracts AI slop heat, Jensen Huang says gamers are completely wrong

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has pushed back on the recent backlash against DLSS 5, saying critics are "completely wrong" about the technology making games look like AI slop.
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Google Home update soups up Gemini and fixes frustrating papercuts

Google Home's newest update makes Gemini more reliable with faster responses, support for Canadian French, improved alarms, and new automation options.
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Spotify’s Wear OS overhaul brings cleaner visuals and quicker controls to your wrist

Spotify is rolling out a redesigned Wear OS app with swipe-based navigation, richer visuals, and quicker access to playback controls.
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Samsung is reportedly doubling down on cost cuts and it’s bad news for Galaxy fans

Samsung is reportedly pushing for steep cost cuts across its DX Division despite strong Galaxy S26 sales, a shift that could influence pricing and component choices in upcoming devices.
Resident Evil DLSS 5 On and Off

Nvidia and Bethesda clear the air on DLSS 5 making games look like “AI slop”

DLSS 5's early demos have sparked "AI slop" criticism, with gamers questioning its impact on art style. Nvidia and Bethesda say that developers retain full control and the effect is optional.
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Locked out of C drive on your Windows PC? Microsoft outlines fix for Samsung app bug

Microsoft has pulled a faulty Samsung app after it locked some Windows 11 users out of their C drive. The company has now shared recovery steps to restore access and fix affected systems.
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Split-screen multitasking is finally coming to iPhones, just not the one in your hands

Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold could finally bring split-screen multitasking to iOS, letting users run two apps side-by-side on its large inner display.
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AirPods Max 2 arrive with H2 chip, better noise cancellation, and smarter audio features

Apple has launched the AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip, bringing improved noise cancellation, lossless audio over USB-C, and smarter listening features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness.
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Spotify plans to take the pain out of managing playlists on mobile

Spotify may soon let users create and manage playlist folders directly in its mobile apps, making it easier to organize large music libraries without relying on the desktop version.
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iOS 27 may let you adjust the Liquid Glass effect across your iPhone with a new slider

iOS 27 may introduce a system-wide slider that lets users tweak the Liquid Glass effect across the entire iPhone interface.
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Samsung is reportedly pausing Galaxy Z TriFold sales, and it may soon become even harder to find

A new report suggests Samsung will halt Galaxy Z TriFold sales in its home market starting March 17, making the tri-fold even harder to find.
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YouTube Premium vs YouTube Premium Lite: Is the affordable plan better for you?

Confused between YouTube's Premium and Premium Lite subscriptions? Here's what you need to know to make the right pick.
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Claude’s responses get interactive inline visuals to help you understand complex topics faster

Anthropic is rolling out a new feature that lets Claude generate interactive charts, diagrams, and other visuals directly within its responses, helping users better understand complex topics and data.
YouTube Premium Lite view on the iPad.

What is YouTube Premium Lite? All you need to know about YouTube’s cheaper plan

YouTube Premium Lite offers a cheaper way to watch most videos without ads. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and how it compares to the full Premium plan.
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The Witcher 4 will bring a massive visual boost thanks to Nvidia RTX Mega Geometry

The next Witcher game will adopt Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry system, which is designed to handle extremely complex scenes in ray-traced environments.
A man flies over water on a dragon in Crimson Desert.

Crimson Desert PC requirements are out: Check if your PC can run it

The official PC requirements for Crimson Desert are out now, so you can check if your system is ready for the upcoming open-world action-adventure title.
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ChatGPT may soon let you create videos with Sora directly from the chat interface

OpenAI is reportedly planning to bring its Sora video generator to ChatGPT, allowing users to create short AI videos directly in the chat interface.
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Photoshop’s new AI assistant helps you edit images with simple prompts

Adobe is introducing a new AI assistant for Photoshop that can perform edits, suggest tools, and guide users through complex workflows using natural language prompts.
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Gemini’s new Google Docs features help you turn ideas into polished documents faster

Gemini in Google Docs is getting new capabilities that help you create formatted first drafts based on info from your files, emails, and chats, and polish documents with less effort.
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Gemini in Google Slides can now pull info from your emails and files to build slides

The latest update for Gemini in Google Slides improves slide generation and editing, helping you create and refine presentations more easily.
Dashboard creation using Gemini in Google Sheets.

Gemini in Google Sheets can now help you build spreadsheets and fill in missing data

Gemini in Google Sheets is getting smarter with the ability to build and edit spreadsheets, populate missing data, and uncover insights.
AI Overviews in Google Drive.

Google Drive gets AI Overviews to help you quickly find key details in your files

Google is expanding AI Overviews to Google Drive, giving users an easier way to find key information in their files.
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Anthropic adds Code Review to Claude Code to streamline bug hunting

Anthropic introduces Code Review in Claude Code to help developers catch bugs faster and more efficiently.
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You can now buy the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds in the US

Asus' ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds are now available in the US, briging open-ear audio, ultra-low-latency connectivity, and a design built for gaming and workouts.