Pranob Mehrotra
News Writer
Author/Co-Author of 538 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.
This photo might be your first real look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8
A photo circulating on Reddit claims to show Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 in person, weeks ahead of the July 22 Unpacked event.
Fresh Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak suggests US buyers won’t escape a price hike
A new leak suggests the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could cost $100 more in the US, matching a price hike already reported for Europe.
Google Home’s latest update makes it easier for you to start using automations
Google Home version 4.20 adds pre-built automations you can turn on with a tap, making one of the app's most useful features easier to use for automation newbies.
X could soon alert you when a post you liked or reposted gets fact-checked
X is working on a new feature to notify users directly when a post they liked, replied to, or reposted gets a Community Note.
Your Netflix homepage is about to look a lot more like YouTube
Netflix has struck licensing deals with several major publishers to bring short-form video from popular outlets directly to its homepage.
Here’s everything you can expect to see at Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung has confirmed the date and location for its next Galaxy Unpacked event. While the company hasn't confirmed any devices yet, leaks point to two Fold models, a new Flip, updated smartwatches, and possibly Samsung's first smart glasses.
Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event will be all about foldables, here’s how you can tune in live
Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London, with an invite that points squarely at new foldable hardware. Here's when the show starts, where to stream it, and what to expect.
iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust your AirPods’ Adaptive Audio intensity
iOS 27 beta 3 adds a quicker way to adjust AirPods Adaptive Audio intensity, moving the control into the main AirPods settings page.
X wants to keep your video edits in-house, and it’s starting with captions and custom backgrounds
X has rolled out a redesigned Video Editor and Recorder for iOS, adding multilingual captions and a green screen tool so creators can edit their videos without leaving the app.
Forget streaks, this free iOS app ties your workouts to a city’s survival
A new fitness app called LightsOn gives users a virtual city that only stays powered if they keep moving.
AI tools can quietly shift your opinions when they “clean up” your social media posts, study finds
A new study found AI tools consistently nudge social media posts toward one side of a debate, even when told to preserve the meaning.
You can now buy a frunk fridge for your Model Y straight from Tesla
Tesla has updated its shop with a new Summer Collection, featuring a $595 Dual Zone Fridge built to fit the Model Y's frunk.
Most Americans want kids off social media before 16, new survey shows
A new Pew Research Center survey has found that 56 percent of Americans support banning social media for anyone under 16, with support crossing party lines and age groups.
Elon Musk refutes report claiming that an AI device is in development at SpaceX
Elon Musk has called a Wall Street Journal report "utterly false" after it claimed SpaceX showed investors a handset-like AI device ahead of its IPO.
Your iPhone will soon warn you before you fall for a scam
Apple is introducing a fraud detection framework called Trust Insights with iOS 28 that analyzes on-device behavior to flag likely scams during calls, texts, and emails.
X wants you to go live with its new streaming hub, and is offering $1 million to make it worth your while
X has launched Live Studio, a dedicated streaming command center inside Creator Studio, and is putting $1 million on the table to incentivize creators to go live on the platform.
Apple reportedly wants to sell 10 million foldable iPhones, but the starting price could give you serious sticker shock
Apple has reportedly raised its iPhone Ultra production target to around 10 million units, up from the previously estimated 7 to 8 million units.
China’s UBTech unveils eerily lifelike companion robots, and yes, they want to move in with you
UBTech's new Uworld U1 humanoid robots are designed to live alongside people, learning routines, recognizing emotions, and holding natural conversations. The company even envisions customized versions that can recreate a person's face and voice.
Google starts testing Gmail Live, its new voice search tool for your inbox
Google has started testing Gmail Live, a voice-based search tool that answers spoken questions about your inbox and points back to the original email.
Nothing Phone 4b might pack more than you’d expect from a budget phone
A new leak from tipster Yogesh Brar suggests the Nothing Phone 4b may pack a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a large 5,400mAh battery.
You may see new ways to pay for Android apps and subscriptions starting next week
Starting June 30, Android users in the US, UK, and EU may beging seeing new ways to pay for apps and subscriptions as Google expands billing options on the Play Store.
Nothing offers an early look at the Phone 4b ahead of its July 7 launch
Nothing has revealed the design of the upcoming Phone 4b, which blends the 4a Pro's unibody build with the Glyph Bar from the standard 4a.
Apple has reportedly fixed the foldable iPhone’s hinge woes, so you can breathe a tad easy now
Apple has reportedly resolved most of the hinge issues that fueled delay speculation around its first foldable iPhone, with mass production now on track to begin next month.
Prime Day cuts the Sony WH-1000XM5 to under $200, and I think it’s worth every penny
The Sony WH-1000XM5 has fallen to a record-low $198 for Prime Day, saving you more than $200 on one of the best noise-canceling headphones out there.
The Pixel 10 Pro at $684 is the best Prime Day phone deal I’ve seen, and it’s hard to find better value right now
The Pixel 10 Pro is down to just $684 for Prime Day, a massive $315 discount that brings the flagship phone to its lowest price yet.
I went looking for the best Prime Day bargains on Google hardware, and these are the winners
Prime Day 2026 is delivering some surprisingly good discounts on Google hardware. From the Pixel 10 series to Nest cameras, the Pixel Watch 4, and Google TV Streamer, these are the deals worth grabbing before the sale ends on June 26.
Prime Day 2026 is packed with Samsung deals, but only these made my shortlist
Prime Day 2026 is delivering some of the biggest Samsung discounts we've seen all year. From the Galaxy S26 series to Galaxy Watches, tablets, and earbuds, these are the deals that offer the best value for your money.