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While several Bluetooth-based trackers preceded the AirTag, its ability to neatly slot into the Find My network made it an instant hit among iPhone users. Its compact size and coin-shaped form factor allowed it to latch on to anything from keychains to luggage and pet collars. Its ruggedness and versatile battery life made it one of those ‘buy it and forget about it’ kind of devices. Apple may not have reinvented the wheel here, but it did make us a little less anxious about our precious possessions.
Arriving on the scene in 2019, Apple TV (the streaming platform) found itself amidst cut-throat competition from Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and the like. At a time when media streaming in general was facing criticism for fragmented libraries (no one wants to pay for half a dozen streaming apps), Apple TV stuck to its guns and focused on original content. It may not boast massive subscription numbers yet, but its original catalogue, comprising hits like Severance, Ted Lasso, and Pluribus, has already exerted a massive influence on popular culture. In our books, it is the pound-for-pound best streaming service out there right now. However, its best is yet to come.
The first-generation AirPods were revealed in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, which had just ditched its 3.5mm headphone jack. Making the switch to Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds came with justified concerns around audio quality, latency, and battery life. Thankfully, Apple knocked this one out of the park right away. The AirPods sounded just as good, if not better than their wired counterparts, had little to no latency issues, and offered more than 24 hours of battery life with the charging case. In just 2 years, it became Apple’s most popular accessory, spawning a Pro variant in 2019.
For a long time, fitness and tech didn’t gel too well. Then came the Apple Watch. When most smartwatches were experimenting with round displays, Apple hit the nail right on the head by going for a rectangular dial, allowing it to get the most out of the screen real estate. While it was overshadowed by its successors in terms of power, the first-generation model seamlessly slid into routine use. You could track your health and fitness metrics, get your daily step count, stay updated on your phone notifications, and of course, check the time. With stainless steel and sport brands on deck, the Apple Watch proved it can be whatever you want it to be – a formal wearable accessory with a splash of tech or a gritty fitness tracker.
In many ways, the MacBook Air was the quintessential Apple product. It had cutting-edge aesthetics, a polished look, and a clear vision – laptops don’t need to be clunky clamshells that you haul around in your backpack. Summoned out of a thin brown envelope, the MacBook Air measured just 19mm along its sides. Trimming the thickness came at the cost of some tradeoffs (single USB-A port, no optical drive, 120GB HDD storage), but once the MacBook went thin, there was no going back.
You know a product is influential when its name acts as a stand-in for its category. Show a shiny tablet to a toddler, and they’ll call it an iPad. Launched in 2010, the iPad was a roaring success from the get-go. It had the perfect intermediary form factor between a smartphone and a laptop. You could get your morning news on it while sipping a cup of coffee and also take it to bed to watch YouTube before dozing off. The trustworthy Apple A4 processor under its hood ensured that there were no hiccups along the way. Now powered by Apple M5, the iPad has captured its Android counterparts in a perpetual chase, while also putting midrange laptops on notice.
The first-generation iPod launched at the turn of the millennium, and with the promise of a ‘thousand songs in your pocket’, it formally announced that the future is officially here. No longer did you have to carry a CD binder along with your portable CD player, or worse, a bunch of tapes with your cassette player. With the help of iTunes, you always had songs on demand without the unnecessary baggage. In the years that followed, Apple put out the iPod Shuffle for people who needed an even more compact form factor. Not much later came the iPod Touch, essentially a precursor to the iPhone. However, iPod Classic remains iconic to this day, inciting nostalgia for a time when fun tech products stood as standalone entities and hadn’t been assimilated by the smartphone.
The iMac had aura before aura was a part of the popular vernacular. Launched in 1998, when Apple was trying to stay afloat, the G3 captured the imagination of users with its gumdrop design, translucent plastic chassis for the CRT monitor, and 13 exciting colour options. Desktop computers no longer had to look boring – they were meant for the masses. At a time when Apple’s sales were dwindling, the iMac G3 sold over 6 million in its lifetime, playing a pivotal role in saving the company.
The introduction of the Apple M1 silicon felt like a huge leap forward. It marked the company’s shift from using Intel processors to its own ARM-based SoCs. The Apple M1 breathed new life into the iMac, MacBook, and iPad. The results were palpable. The iMac became quieter, MacBooks managed thermals better and got a boost to their battery life, and the iPad had more power than it knew what to do with. Even though we’re on the M5 series now, the Apple M1 can still hold its own against its modern-day rivals.
The iPhone claiming the top spot should not surprise anyone. It has fundamentally changed the way we communicate with each other, consume media, and stay informed. The first-generation iPhone had a meek 3.5-inch TFT display surrounded by thick bezels. It came with the first-generation iOS, supporting apps like Safari, Google Maps, Photo viewer, and more. The introduction of the App Store in 2008 unlocked the potential of the device. Soon enough, apps became a part of everyone’s routine use. The rear camera got better with time, eventually replacing the standalone digital camera in everyone’s pocket. The display got larger and wider until it stabilised at a form factor ideal for consuming content. As far as impact goes, there aren’t many devices in history that can measure up to the iPhone.
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If you’ve ever wished that making a slick video was as easy as typing a sentence, Google Vids’ free AI video generation feature might just be your new best friend. Google has quietly turned its browser-based video editing tool into a genuinely powerful creative suite, rolling out a batch of AI-driven upgrades that include free video clip generation, custom music tracks, and fully directable AI avatars. Whether you’re a casual content creator or a small business owner who can’t afford a production crew, this update is worth paying attention to.
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The headline feature here is straightforward and surprisingly generous. As of this week, any user with a standard Google account can generate up to 10 AI video clips every month at zero cost, powered by the company’s latest Veo 3.1 model. You feed it a text prompt or a photo, and it spits out a high-quality video clip. Think animated flyers, quick promos for a side hustle, or birthday greeting cards that actually move.
Ten free generations per month is not going to satisfy a prolific YouTube creator, but for casual users dipping their toes into AI video, it is a meaningful, low-barrier entry point. Users who need more can always upgrade to a paid tier.
Read Also: Portronics AIR X smart air purifier with 4-stage purification launched in IndiaOne of the most underrated frustrations in video editing is the background music problem. Stock audio libraries are often either too generic or too expensive. Google’s answer is on-demand music generation powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro, available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Users can now generate original tracks ranging from 30 seconds all the way up to three minutes, tailored specifically to the mood and tone of their video. Birthday montage? Lighthearted and bouncy. Family vacation reel? Sweeping and warm. The music generation tools sit right inside the editing workflow, which makes the whole process feel surprisingly smooth.
Most AI avatar tools give you a talking head and call it a day. Google is pushing a step further. Pro and Ultra subscribers can now place avatars into specific scenes, have them interact with uploaded objects (products, props, accessories), and swap their outfits and backgrounds, all while keeping their voice and appearance consistent across the video.
Here is a quick breakdown of what the avatar tools can do:
This is genuinely useful for small business owners who want product demo videos without hiring talent, or educators who want a consistent on-screen host for their course content.
Beyond the AI features, Google has also added some practical quality-of-life improvements that make the whole platform feel more connected.
A new Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome extension lets users record their screen and themselves directly from any tab in the browser, without needing to navigate back to the Vids interface first. It is a small thing, but it removes real friction from the workflow.
There is also direct YouTube publishing built into the export process now. Videos export as Private by default, giving creators a chance to review before anything goes live publicly. For anyone who has endured the pain of downloading a file, converting it, re-uploading it and waiting, this is a welcome shortcut.
Read Also: Realme 16 5G launching in India today: Expected pricing and specsAnd for power users, Google AI Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra accounts now get up to 1,000 Veo video generations per month.
Google is clearly positioning Vids as a serious contender in the creator tools space, taking aim at platforms that have long dominated casual and semi-professional video editing. The combination of free access, browser-based convenience, and deeply integrated AI sets it apart from many desktop-first rivals.
Whether Google Vids can convert casual users into loyal creators long-term remains to be seen, but for now, getting polished AI video tools for free is an offer that is genuinely hard to ignore.
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL release date is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated smartphone launches of 2026. Leaked renders, courtesy of the reliable tipster @OneLeaks, have given the world its first proper look at Google’s upcoming flagship phablet, and while it does not reinvent the wheel visually, what sits under the hood could make this one of the most capable Android phones of the year.
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At first glance, you might do a double-take. The Pixel 11 Pro XL looks remarkably similar to the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The dimensions come in at 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5mm, which is nearly identical to its predecessor. The familiar flat sides are back, the 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display returns, and Google is clearly not in a rush to reinvent the form factor. That said, there is a notable change up top. The camera bar is wider, thinner, and sports an all-black finish that contrasts nicely with the rest of the body. It is a subtle but clean visual upgrade.
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Google’s new Tensor G6 processor is expected to power the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and this is where things get genuinely exciting. Reports suggest it will be a 7-core chipset, built on TSMC’s 2nm process. That is a significant leap in fabrication technology, promising better performance and improved power efficiency.
Alongside the new chip, Google is reportedly making a major modem switch. The Samsung modem that has been a fixture in previous Pixel phones is out. In comes the MediaTek M90 modem, which is expected to bring notable improvements in connectivity and signal reliability. For Pixel fans who have had gripes with network performance in past generations, this is potentially big news.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is also said to debut the Titan M3 security coprocessor, codenamed “Google Epic.” After years of relying on the Titan M2, this upgrade signals that Google is getting serious about on-device security at a deeper hardware level.
Google is expected to stick with 16GB of RAM, though there is a slim possibility it could drop to 12GB if rising component costs force the company’s hand. Storage is expected to start at 256GB, consistent with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, which already starts at $1,200 in the US (approx Rs 1,11,125).
A price bump of around $100 (approx Rs 9,260) cannot be ruled out, given the current global trajectory of RAM and storage costs. Nothing is confirmed yet, and Google has plenty of time to finalise figures ahead of its expected August 2026 launch.
If the rumour mill is to be believed, the Pixel 11 Pro XL’s camera system is set for some genuine improvements. Here is a quick rundown of what has been tipped so far:
If even half of these features land as advertised, this will be a serious contender for the best smartphone camera of the year.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to ship with Android 17, Google’s next major software release. Google is reportedly targeting a stable Android 17 rollout before the phone hits shelves, meaning buyers will get the full, polished experience from day one.
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Google has launched its flagship Pixel series in August for the past two consecutive years, and 2026 appears to follow the same playbook. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL are all expected to be announced and made available in August, landing ahead of Apple’s traditional September iPhone reveal. A staggered rollout for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as seen with the Pixel 10 lineup, is also possible.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is shaping up to be a measured, confident upgrade rather than a dramatic overhaul. Google appears to know exactly who its audience is. It is not trying to win a spec sheet war. It is building a phone that works brilliantly, photographs even better, and now runs on silicon that can actually keep pace with the competition. August cannot come soon enough.
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The Portronics AIR X air purifier has a True H13 HEPA filtration technology that can capture up to 99.95% of airborne particles as tiny as 0.3 microns, including common allergies, dust, and PM2.5 pollutants. This device employs an advanced four-stage purifying procedure. A pre-filter absorbs bigger particles first, followed by an activated carbon filter that captures odours and hazardous gases. A special cold catalyst layer is used to break down indoor pollutants, and UV sterilisation is then used to efficiently eradicate airborne bacteria and germs.
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The AIR X runs at a quiet noise level of 45 dB, which makes it good for places like bedrooms and workspaces. When you use the sleep mode, the noise level drops to only 28 dB, which is much better. The gadget has 310 precise air inlets that improve the flow of air and the overall effectiveness of the purifying process.
With a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 249 m³/h, the air purifier works well in rooms up to 50 m³. The top-mounted touch control panel makes it easy to change the fan speed, set the timer, and switch between several modes of operation. It also has a colour-coded air quality indicator that shows you the state of the air quality: blue means good air quality, green means regular air quality, and red means bad air quality. 
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Beginning on April 1, 2026, BYDFi’s anniversary program will feature a total reward pool of more than $1,000,000 USDT throughout the anniversary season.
BYDFi’s anniversary campaign will centre on three major events: Warm-Up Tasks, which bring together seven anniversary benefits across onboarding, first trades, fiat purchase rewards, referrals, and community participation; Shoot to Win, a football-themed lucky-draw experience; and the Futures Golden Ball Cup, a two-round futures trading competition.
Together, these activities are intended to give both new and existing users more ways to participate in BYDFi’s 6th anniversary while reflecting BYDFi’s broader journey over the past six years: steady product development, wider market reach, and a continued user-first commitment.
For more event details, please visit the official website: BYDFi 6th Anniversary.
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