Author: Kavish

The barriers to entry for game creation are rapidly diminishing as AI makes game development more accessible to people without traditional programming, design, or illustration skills. The latest example is an experiment from Google Labs.  On Wednesday, the tech giant’s public incubator and experimental platform launched a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground, which allows users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts, eliminating the need for coding expertise. With Playground, creators can select a genre, such as trivia or racing, or start a project from scratch. They can specify whether they want a 2D or 3D game and…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:06 [IST] Vivo has revealed the India rollout timeline for OriginOS 7, its Android 17-based software update. The rollout will take place in phases, beginning with Vivo’s premium X series at the end of October 2026 and expanding to V, S, T and Y series devices through February 2027. The newly launched Vivo X Fold 6, Vivo V80 and Vivo S2 FE will ship with OriginOS 7 out of the box.Alongside the rollout schedule, Vivo has highlighted several new features, including smoother animations, AI-powered productivity tools, improved multitasking, Apple ecosystem integration, security…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 14:35 [IST] Vivo has launched the Vivo V80 in India as the latest addition to its V-series lineup and the successor to the Vivo V70. The new smartphone brings several upgrades, including a 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a Zeiss-tuned triple rear camera system and a large 7,200mAh battery. It also runs Android 17-based OriginOS 7.Vivo V80 Price in India, AvailabilityThe Vivo V80 starts at Rs. 62,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The 8GB + 256GB and 8GB + 512GB models are priced at Rs. 69,999…

-Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 15:10 [IST] Vivo has expanded its S-Series in India with the launch of the Vivo S2 FE, a smartphone built around an unusually large 10,000mAh battery, a bright AMOLED display and durability-focused hardware. The phone will go on sale from October 20, 2026, through Vivo’s online store, retail partners, Amazon India and Flipkart.The Vivo S2 FE is aimed at users who want longer battery life for streaming, gaming, travel and everyday heavy usage. To highlight the endurance claim, Vivo says the device secured a Guinness World Record for the “Longest Electronic Product Testing…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 17:10 [IST] MediaTek has announced its latest flagship smartphone chipset, the Dimensity 9600 Pro, at the company’s Tech Day event in Delhi. Built on an advanced 2nm process, the new chipset focuses on flagship performance, improved power efficiency and next-generation on-device AI capabilities. The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max will be the first smartphone in India to feature the Dimensity 9600 Pro.The chipset is designed around MediaTek’s new Native AI architecture, which aims to enable more advanced agentic AI experiences directly on smartphones. The first smartphones powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 14:04 [IST] Vivo X Fold 6 has been launched in India, expanding the company’s foldable smartphone lineup in the country. The handset was first introduced in China in June this year and comes with an 8.02-inch foldable AMOLED display, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 Super chipset and a 6,900mAh battery with 80W wired charging charging.It also features a Zeiss-tuned 200-megapixel sensor-led triple rear camera system. The foldable phone runs Android 17-based OriginOS 7 and carries IP58 and IP59 ratings for dust and water resistance.Vivo X Fold 6 Price in India, AvailabilityVivo X Fold 6…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 8:15 [IST] Vivo is gearing up to unveil several new devices at an event in India later today. The line-up of devices includes the Vivo V80, Vivo S2 FE, Vivo X Fold 6 and Vivo’s VR headset, the Vision Discovery Glasses.Vivo V80 Launch Event: How to Watch the LivestreamVivo’s launch event in India will take place later today at 12 pm IST. Those interested in watching the event live can do so on the company’s official website or YouTube channel. We have also embedded the link below.While Vivo is yet to confirm…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Monday, October 5, 2026, 9:45 [IST] Vivo is reportedly preparing to expand its foldable smartphone lineup in India with the Vivo X Fold 6. The company’s next book style foldable is expected to arrive as a premium flagship, with a new leak revealing its possible India launch date and pricing. If accurate, the Vivo X Fold 6 could be one of the most expensive foldable smartphones to launch in the country.Vivo has not officially confirmed the India launch date, price or specifications of the X Fold 6 yet. The leaked details should therefore be treated as…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Monday, October 5, 2026, 14:03 [IST] OPPO has launched the F35 Series in India, marking a decade of its F Series in the country. The lineup includes the OPPO F35 Pro 5G and OPPO F35 5G, targeting users who prioritise selfies, social media content, long battery life and durability.Both smartphones feature a 50MP ultra wide front camera and an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.OPPO F35 Series Price and Offers in IndiaThe OPPO F35 5G price in India starts at Rs 38,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 8GB + 128GB model costs…

-Carlsen Martin Published: Monday, September 28, 2026, 8:05 [IST] Qualcomm’s next major gaming leap on Android may not be only about faster cores or higher frame rates. The bigger change could be DirectX 12 support on Snapdragon chips, a move that may make Windows PC games easier to run on Android phones through emulation and translation tools.The possibility emerged around Snapdragon Summit 2026, where Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The company has not officially announced DirectX 12 support for either chip. However, testing on a Qualcomm engineering reference smartphone has…