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Google's 'Project Toscana' to Upgrade Face Unlock System on Pixel Phones, Chromebooks: Report

Google Pixel smartphones offer both fingerprint scanning and face unlock capabilities, but the company now appears to be working on taking facial authentication to the next level. Google is reportedly developing an advanced face unlock system known as “Project Toscana” for future Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks. The upcoming feature is said to offer performance on par with Face ID available on Apple's iPhone models. The Project Toscana is said to be designed to work efficiently in low lighting conditions, using infrared (IR) technology. Google's Advanced Face Unlock System: What We Know So Far Android Authority, citing an anonymous source, reports that Google is developing an advanced facial recognition feature code named “Project Toscana” for its Pixel handsets and Chromebooks. The company reportedly tested this hardware upgrade in Mountain View, with UX testers on a Pixel phone featuring a single hole-punch camera cutout and on two Chromebooks with external cameras. Google ...

Apple Reportedly Announces ‘Special Experience’ on March 4; May Launch iPhone 17e, Low-Cost MacBook

Apple is said to have scheduled a “special Apple experience” event for early March, fuelling speculation about the debut of the new non-Pro iPhone model. Reports suggest that the Cupertino-based tech giant could host an event in at least three separate locations, although the company has not publicly announced the event. Among the expected announcements is the iPhone 17e, M5-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and potentially Apple's first-ever low-cost MacBook. Special Apple Experience Event According to a press invite received by 9toMac, the Apple event will be held on March 4 at 9am EST (7:30pm IST) in New York. Other reports on social media suggest that separate events will also take place in Shanghai (10am CST) and London. While the tech giant has yet to reveal details, the event is described as a “special Apple Experience”. Per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the invitation features a 3D Apple logo design composed of yellow, green, and blue discs...

Xiaomi Civi 6 Launch Rumours Resurface; Tipped to Feature Customisable AI Shortcut Key

Xiaomi Civi 6 may arrive in China soon, according to a new leak that is circulating online. The phone was previously rumoured to have been cancelled after an October report claimed the Chinese smartphone had no plans to continue the Civi lineup. Since then, there had been little information about a successor. However, fresh updates from Chinese tipsters now suggest that the device is still in development and could launch in the coming months. Notably, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro in China in May 2025. Xiaomi Civi 6 Expected Specifications Leak Online Tipster Digital Chat Station hints at an upcoming smartphone that could include a dedicated AI shortcut key. However, the smartphone was not named clearly. Speculation in the comments section of the user's Weibo post indicate that it could be the purported Xiaomi Civi 6. Separately, tipster Smart Pikachu clarified that an older post of his was also referring specifically to the Xiaomi Civi 6. The Xiaomi Civi 6 has reportedly...

First Look: Nothing’s First India Flagship Store Opens in Bengaluru

Nothing opened its first flagship store in India on Saturday. Located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the store was inaugurated by CEO Carl Pei and co-founder and India President Akis Evangelidis. The company said the launch marks a major milestone in its India expansion strategy and reflects its focus on building deeper connections with its growing community in the country. The Bengaluru store expands Nothing's growing global footprint, preceding upcoming locations in New York City and Tokyo. Nothing Store Bengaluru The Nothing store in Bengaluru spans 5,032 square feet and serves as a space that brings together Nothing and CMF products along with official Nothing merchandise, including apparel. It is located at 660/1, 100 Feet Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar in Bengaluru, and will operate daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm IST. Commenting on the launch, Akis Evangelidis, co-founder and India President at Nothing said, “Opening our first flagship store is a major milestone for Nothing, cementing ...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Design, Colour Options Surface Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is scheduled to be launched in India and the global markets later this month. While the company has yet to reveal any details about the flagship lineup, its design and colour options have surfaced in what appear to be leaked official marketing images. The leaked images indicate that the Galaxy S26 and S26+ will continue with Samsung's familiar flat display and slim-bezel design, while the Ultra model retains its more squared-off profile. Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Design, Colour Options Leak According to tipster Evan Blass' latest Substack leakmail, the standard Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are tipped to launch in White, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, and Black colour options. Per reports, Cobalt Violet is expected to be the hero colourway of the South Korean tech conglomerate's 2026 flagship lineup and could be heavily promoted in marketing materials. Based on the leaked images, both Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ may feature the familiar flat disp...

Apple Reportedly Delays Contextual Awareness and Other Advanced Siri Features Planned for iOS 26.4 Release

Apple is said to have delayed a set of next-generation Siri features that were expected to debut with iOS 26.4. According to a seasoned journalist, the update was anticipated to bring more advanced contextual understanding, a personalised version of Siri, and deeper app integration to the company's voice assistant, but development challenges appear to have slowed progress, and its release may be pushed further into the year. The delay suggests Apple may be taking additional time to refine the features before a wider rollout. Siri Features Now Delayed According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple had been internally testing several AI-powered Siri upgrades planned for iOS 26.4. They were expected to build upon the Cupertino-based tech giant's broader push into on-device AI and better natural language processing. However, the features in question may not ship with the initial iOS 26.4 release, as previously anticipated. The delayed capabilities reportedly include mo...