Varun Mirchandani
News Writer
Author/Co-Author of 415 articles
Varun is an experienced technology journalist and editor with over eight years in consumer tech media. His work spans detailed reviews, features, and benchmark reports across laptops, PC components, gaming peripherals, and smart home devices. From the CPU to the GPU to the cabinet and the mouse in your hand, Varun has extensive knowledge of everything that goes into making the PC the Master Race. Though full disclosure, he still owns a PlayStation 5 to enjoy day-one exclusives (and hold out hope for GTA 6).
Over the years, he has also written extensively about smartphones, wearables, and networking technologies, offering readers clear, data-driven insights grounded in hands-on testing. When not analysing hardware performance charts, Varun enjoys fragging enemies in Valorant and scoring goals for fun in EA FC with Real Madrid.
Starlink V5 is here, and it’s lighter, smarter, and far more efficient
SpaceX has introduced the new Starlink V5 kit with a smaller, lighter design, lower power consumption, and download speeds of up to 375 Mbps, focusing on efficiency rather than raw speed.
Frontier joins the Starlink club with high-speed in-flight internet
Frontier Airlines has announced a partnership with SpaceX's Starlink to bring high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi across its fleet, with installations beginning in early 2027.
OpenAI’s first hardware product sounds more like a companion than a speaker
OpenAI is reportedly developing a screen-free AI smart speaker that acts as a human-like companion, combining ChatGPT, advanced sensors, and a proactive AI assistant in its first consumer hardware product.
Microsoft wants Windows 11 and your phone to become best friends
For years, Phone Link has felt like that one app everyone knows exists but rarely remembers to open. Microsoft apparently wants to change that. According to a report from Windows Central, the company is working on a major overhaul of how smartphones integrate with Windows 11, making phones feel like a native part of the […]
The Apple Car may be dead, but it became the foundation of Apple Intelligence
Apple's canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today's iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.
Apple could launch two new Apple Pencils next spring alongside the iPad Pro
Apple is reportedly preparing two new Apple Pencil models for next spring, including a refreshed Apple Pencil Pro and an updated USB-C Apple Pencil, expected to launch alongside the next-generation iPad Pro.
Claude Code can now browse the web without opening Chrome
Anthropic has added an in-app browser to Claude Code on desktop, allowing the AI coding assistant to browse websites, read documentation, and interact with web pages directly inside the app.
Apple is suing OpenAI over theft of trade secrets in blockbuster lawsuit
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging the company orchestrated a campaign to steal confidential product information through former employees as both companies race to build next-generation AI hardware.
Sony returns to the professional IEM market with the IER-M500
Sony has launched the IER-M500 professional in-ear monitors, featuring a new dynamic driver, high passive noise isolation, detachable cable, and stage-ready design for musicians and performers.
Slate’s new EV truck colors are straight out of a Crayola box
Slate Auto has partnered with Crayola to launch five colorful wrap kits for its affordable electric truck, marking the crayon maker's first-ever collaboration with an automotive brand.
Your child isn’t the only one addicted to a phone, says new study
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests excessive smartphone use by parents could weaken emotional bonds with their children, leading to long-term developmental and psychological effects.
Google Photos can now turn your ordinary videos into AI-generated works of art
Google has introduced Video Remix for Google Photos, a new Gemini-powered feature that transforms ordinary videos with AI-generated lighting, artistic styles, and background changes in just a few taps.
Budget smartphones are getting squeezed, and AI is one reason why
An Omdia report warns that smartphones priced below $400 could decline by more than 22% in 2026 as rising memory costs, fueled in part by AI demands, reshape the global smartphone market.
Marshall refreshes its Acton and Stanmore speakers with better bass and repairability
Marshall has launched the Acton IV and Stanmore IV Bluetooth speakers with improved acoustics, Bluetooth Auracast, replaceable parts, and better placement flexibility.
Robots can now ‘see’ touch thanks to a new color-changing tactile sensor
Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.
Scientists warn Elon Musk’s orbital data centers could blind Earth’s biggest telescopes
The European Southern Observatory warns that rapidly growing satellite constellations could disrupt Earth's most powerful telescopes and is proposing new limits to protect astronomy.
Amazon’s Starlink rival is set to launch satellite internet later this year
Amazon plans to launch its initial Leo satellite internet service later this year after placing nearly 400 satellites into orbit, setting up a bigger challenge to SpaceX's Starlink.
Meta just launched a vibe-coding app for games, and it’s called Pocket
Meta has quietly launched Pocket, a new AI-powered app that lets users create, play, and share mini-games simply by describing them in plain English.
Tesla launches the six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US
Tesla has launched the six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US and Puerto Rico, featuring a stretched cabin, 325 miles of range, and upgraded comfort features.
WhatsApp clears that usernames won’t leave you open to scammers
WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature includes multiple safeguards to prevent scams, impersonation, and unwanted messages after users raised privacy concerns.
FAA clears the runway for Mach flights that could cut travel times nearly in half
The FAA has announced new proposed rules to enable supersonic passenger flights in the U.S., paving the way for aircraft that could cut travel times nearly in half.
iPhone 18 Pro images are already floating on the dark web with a whole bunch of other Apple secrets
Confidential iPhone 18 Pro photos and supplier documents have surfaced on the dark web following a cyberattack on Apple supplier Tata Electronics.