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Electronics prices to rise? Laptops, smartphones & more likely to get expensive — here's what to expect

Get ready for a price hike on electronics! Smartphones, TVs, and laptops are set to become costlier by 4-8% in the coming weeks, following significant jumps in November and December. Soaring memory chip prices, driven by AI demand, are the main culprit. Experts warn these increases could become a regular occurrence, impacting immediate consumer demand.

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Bharat Taxi App: How to Download and Book Ride in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led digital mobility platform, challenging private ride-hailing giants. Available across Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the app offers transparent fares for passengers and ensures drivers benefit through a cooperative ownership model.

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Evoto Officially Responds To The Controversy

When the photo editing software Evoto created software so good that it made photographers obsolete, their user base began to revolt and rumors started to fly. I went directly to Evoto to get the truth. [ Read More ]

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Tata Motors To Ramp Up Sierra Production Amid Surging Demand: Shailesh Chandra

The passenger vehicle market is set to breach the 4.5-million mark in FY26, Tata Motors' top boss tells NDTV Auto.

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CIOs Face an Accelerating Gap as Adaptive IT Leadership in the Spotlight at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane

As AI adoption accelerates and technology change cycles continue to compress, many CIOs are finding that traditional leadership models can no longer keep pace with the demands of a technology-first enterprise. While organisations invest heavily in new tools and platforms, leadership capability has emerged as a critical constraint on execution, decision-making, and team performance. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced that Adaptive IT Leadership will be a core focus at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning to Brisbane for its second consecutive year, the APAC edition of Info-Tech LIVE brings together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference designed to help leaders translate strategy into execution.At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era. The Adaptive IT Leadership track addresses the growing reality that leadership itself must evolve at the same speed as technology. With AI reshaping how work gets done and expectations of IT continuing to rise, CIOs are increasingly expected to lead organisational change, develop talent continuously, and make high-impact decisions in real time. These sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane focus on building leadership capabilities that extend beyond traditional people management to include financial command, workforce adaptability, and the orchestration of human and machine capability."Technology is advancing faster than leadership practices are evolving, and that gap is becoming a serious risk for organisations," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "Adaptive IT Leadership is about equipping CIOs to lead at the pace of change by developing their teams faster, making decisions with confidence, and operating as true organisational leaders in an AI-shaped world."Featured Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in BrisbaneThe Adaptive IT Leadership sessions translate strategic research into applied leadership practices, giving CIOs and senior IT leaders concrete models, frameworks, and approaches they can apply in their organisations. Sessions are designed to address leadership execution across talent development, decision-making, financial discipline, and workforce adaptability. These featured sessions include:The Race to Develop Talent: The Hidden Speed Limit on IT's AmbitionThis session introduces the AI-Human Flywheel, a practical model for scaling capability across automation, augmentation, agent integration, and human adaptability. The session reframes the talent challenge as a race to develop skills continuously across both people and machines.Adaptive IT Leadership in Action: Redefine Leadership Strategies for Rapid ChangeFocusing on the limitations of traditional leadership models, this session explores the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, advise the organisation effectively, and lead through constant technological evolution.Run IT by the Numbers: How to Inject Real Meaning Into the Decisions You MakeEmphasising financial and data discipline, this session highlights the role of IT financial management in strengthening the credibility of decisions and organisational trust.IT Learning and Development: Build an Adaptive Training Plan for Your TeamCentred on targeted upskilling and continuous learning, this session explores how organisations can strengthen functional capability and sustain workforce adaptability over time. Designed for CIOs and senior IT executives, Info-Tech LIVE events emphasise applied learning through research-backed frameworks, peer discussion, and direct engagement with Info-Tech analysts. The 2026 Brisbane event delivers a region-specific experience for APAC leaders while drawing on global research and best practices.Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in BrisbaneMedia professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders and analysts for their audiences. Media professionals can apply for complimentary in-person passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.About Info-Tech Research GroupInfo-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading and fastest-growing research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals around the globe. As a trusted product and service leader, the company delivers unbiased, highly relevant research and industry-leading advisory support to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to expert guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.To learn more about Info-Tech's HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm's SoftwareReviews platform.Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com. For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, PR Director, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com, +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2863201/Info_Tech_Research_Group_CIOs_Face_an_Accelerating_Gap_as_Adapti.jpg?p=medium600Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2863200/Info_Tech_Research_Group_CIOs_Face_an_Accelerating_Gap_as_Adapti.jpg?p=medium600

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Sanjay Dutt Cruises Through Mumbai Streets in His New USD 80,000 Tesla Cyber Truck (Watch Video)

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was seen driving a Tesla Cybertruck in Mumbai on Thursday (January 15). In a video shared by a paparazzi page on Instagram, 'The RajaSaab' actor was seen driving the electric pickup truck. However, it is not clear if Dutt buyed the vehicle or just took it for a test drive.

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Bharat Forge's Big Leap in Indigenous Aerospace Tech with Rs 300 Crore Drone Contracts

Bharat Forge has announced securing drone supply contracts worth Rs 300 crore for the Indian Army and Navy These agreements involve delivering indigenous unmanned systems like ISR platforms and loitering munitions showcasing the companys advanced autonomy and AI integration across its UAV portfolio

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Dungeons & Dragons Online login not working as players report repeated password errors, fix in the works

Players trying to jump into Dungeons & Dragons Online are finding themselves locked out at the launcher. The game refuses to let anyone past the login screen, throwing “invalid credentials” warnings even when passwords are typed correctly. Multiple users on the official DDO forums describe getting error messages three times in a row despite double [...]The post Dungeons & Dragons Online login not working as players report repeated password errors, fix in the works appeared first on PiunikaWeb.

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Chinese commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea for IoT constellation

China launched a group of satellites from the waters near its eastern Shandong Province on Friday morning.

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Nothing Phone (2) Gets UI, Camera, and Glyph Improvements in Latest Beta Update

Nothing has released a new beta update for the Nothing Phone (2) with Nothing OS build B4.0-251226-1110. This update does not add major new features, but it focuses on visual tweaks, better stability, and fixes that improve daily use across the system. The most visible change is the updated battery percentage icon, which now shows [...]The post Nothing Phone (2) Gets UI, Camera, and Glyph Improvements in Latest Beta Update appeared first on Gizmochina.

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WhatsApp Business could charge users for linking more than four devices - XDA Developers

WhatsApp Business could potentially start charging users who want to link more than four devices to the same account in a future update.

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Google Messages causing severe battery drain and overheating? Here’s a temporary fix - XDA Developers

A bug in Google Messages is causing severe battery drain and overheating on some devices. Here's a temporary fix while you wait for Google to push an update.

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Redmi 10 Power with 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price and Specs - The Quint

Redmi 10 Power Price in India: Redmi has launched its new smartphone Redmi 10 Power in India. The smartphone was launched along with Redmi 10A, on Wednesday, 20 April in India

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Alienware Doubles Down on AMD, Launches New Ryzen Laptops and Desktop - Gizmodo

The premium Alienware m15 R7 and m17 R5 highlight four new Ryzen-powered systems.

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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Will Now Charge Your iPhone Faster: Here’s How - News18

Apple is offering its new firmware update for the MagSafe accessory that promises to give you faster charging for the compatible iPhone models.

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Google to kill call-recording apps on Play Store on May 11 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

System apps with native call-recording functionality remain unaffected.

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OnePlus Nord 2T moniker confirmed, camera details leaked ahead of India launch - 91mobiles

The OnePlus Nord 2T India launch may take place soon as the moniker has been spotted on the TDRA certification. The OnePlus Nord 2T's camera details have also been leaked. Here are the expected specifications of the device.

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Garena Free Fire Max Codes For April 21: Here's How To Redeem Them For Free Rewards - ABP Live

Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes are 12-digit codes that are region-specific and can be used by players to gain an edge over rivals in every round of the battle royale game.

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Realme Announces Narzo 50a Prime For Next Week, To Come Without Charger | Mint - Mint

We are still not sure that no-charger policy will be limited to Narzo 50A Prime or it will be extended to other Realme budget, mid-segment and premium phones