Pranob Mehrotra
News Writer
Author/Co-Author of 621 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.
The best TVs under $1,000 you can buy right now: 5 great picks for 2026
Spending under $1,000 no longer means settling for a second-tier viewing experience. Between lightning-fast Mini-LED panels and entry-level OLEDs, these five picks bring premium picture quality, high-refresh gaming, and smart software within budget.
Honor’s Robot Phone is finally up for grabs, and it may be the most ambitious camera phone yet
Honor's Robot Phone combines flagship hardware with a 200MP camera mounted on a motorized gimbal, AI-powered subject tracking, adn imaging technology developed with ARRI. It also comes with a seriously premium price tag.
Google Pixel 11 series: Everything you need to know about Google’s 2026 flagships
Google’s latest Pixel 11 lineup brings new hardware, smarter AI features, and meaningful upgrades across the range. Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s newest flagship phones.
Pixel 11 introduces a new way for deaf users to communicate with people who don’t know sign language
Google's Pixel 11 series introduces a camera-based sign-to-text feature that lets deaf and hard-of-hearing users communicate with those who don't know sign language.
Google’s new Tensor G6 brings serious performance, efficiency, and security upgrades to the Pixel 11 series
Google's Tensor G6 brings faster camera processing, improved on-device AI, and new security features to the Pixel 11 series, along with performance and efficiency upgrades.
Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro Fold is thinner, lighter, and smarter, but the battery takes a hit
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold drops to 239 grams and picks up a bigger main camera sensor, a brighter display, and HiLight, though battery capacity takes a bigger hit than it did on the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL.
Google’s new Pixel 11 plays it safe with a few smart upgrades
Google's Pixel 11 brings a faster Tensor G6 chip, double the base storage, and a lighter build, while leaving the rest largely unchanged. Here's what's new on Google's latest entry-level flagship.
Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL get brighter displays, longer zoom, and a new way to grab your attention
Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL bring a new Tensor G6 chip, a brighter 3,600 nits display, and HiLight, though base RAM and battery capacity both dip slightly from last year's models.
Chinese startup claims its brain implant takes just 10 minutes to place, no skull surgery required
A Chinese startup says its brain-computer interface can be placed through a vein in as little as ten minutes, skipping the open-skull surgery Neuralink relies on. The catch is that it hasn't reached human trials yet.
From budget to blockbuster: The best soundbars of 2026
Discover the best soundbars of 2026, from budget-friendly upgrades to premium Dolby Atmos systems. Find the perfect soundbar for your TV and budget.
OnePlus announces its first ColorOS beta, kicking off the transition from OxygenOS
OnePlus has opened the first closed ColorOS beta program for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R, putting its move away from OxygenOS into motion.
A production snag could leave the iPhone 18 Pro in short supply
A reported DRAM shortage could limit iPhone 18 Pro stock at launch, making it harder for buyers to get Apple's flagship this fall.
Samsung’s new 200MP ISOCELL HPC sensor rethinks how pixels capture light
Samsung's new ISOCELL HPC camera sensor introduces a redesigned pixel structure called DeepPix, built to capture more light without adding noise.
Once again, OpenAI and Anthropic AI models are going rogue and hacking services
A new AISI report details how AI agents from Anthropic and OpenAI took unauthorized actions in security testing when given access to the open internet. OpenAI separately disclosed that one of its own models hacked a real website after a testing lab accidentally gave it internet access.
Samsung announces fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red tint issue, but it requires a store visit for now
Samsung has officially announced a fix for the red tint issue plaguing some Galaxy S26 Ultra units, and it currently requires owners to visit a nearby store.
TCL just refreshed the Tab A1 Plus with its NXTPAPER tech and a bigger battery
TCL has launched the Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER, an updated version of its budget tablet from earlier this year with a paper-like display mode and a larger battery.
Google Health adds a faster way to share your medical history with doctors
Google Health version 5.05 introduces Smart Health Links, a new way to share a summary of your medical history with healthcare professionals.
Samsung may have downgraded the Galaxy S27 Pro’s zoom lens to cut costs
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro may ship with a smaller, shorter-range zoom camera than previously suggested, according to a new report tying the change to rising component costs.
Google’s voice search redesign could make its AI search tools easier to find
Google is testing a redesigned voice search interface that merges regular search, AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search into one swipeable toolbar.
Google’s next XL Pixel may get lighter and pricier, with less RAM to start
A new leak claims to reveal the Pixel 11 Pro XL's complete specs and pricing ahead of Google's August 12 unveiling.
Google Pixel 11 Pro leaks in full, revealing minor spec bumps and a higher price
A new leak has detailed the Pixel 11 Pro's full specs and pricing ahead of Google's August 12 unveiling.
LinkedIn is crowdsourcing its fight against AI slop
LinkedIn is turning to the community to help combat its AI slop problem with a button that lets users flag AI writing.
OnePlus officially teases gaming-focused upgrades for the OnePlus 16
OnePlus has started teasing the OnePlus 16 ahead of its rumored October launch, highlighting three gaming-focused upgrades.
Samsung may finally be working on Galaxy Buds that won’t fall out during a run
Samsung may be prepping its first pair of workout-focused Galaxy Buds, with a new leak pointing to earbuds with built-in ear hooks.
Meta used AI to make your Instagram feed harder to quit
Instagram's latest AI recommendation systems have gotten better at predicting what you'll watch next, and Meta says that's translated into more time spent scrolling.
Qualcomm confirms incoming price hike, and rising memory cost isn’t the only driving factor
Qualcomm is raising chip prices starting September 1 to offset rising costs across its supply chain, not just memory.
Here’s what Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Buds On may look like
Samsung's rumored Galaxy Buds On skipped July's Unpacked event, but new leaked renders reveal the clip-on, open-ear design the company has been working on.