What is a Kill Switch and how does it work? The new technology aimed at making stolen smartphones worthlessUK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are rolling out a new 'kill switch' to combat rising mobile phone theft. This technolog...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Nothing Phone (4b) new teaser dropped; Check camera and design details hereNothing Phone (4b) launch: Nothing may be getting ready to expand its smartphone lineup once again. A new teaser shared by the company offe...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Psychology says people who always wear a watch aren’t worried about being late, they are trying to create structure in an unpredictable worldPsychology rarely deals in absolutes. However, for many people, this small accessory has evolved into an emotional support tool that helps ...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanationEver walk into a room and forget why? It's not forgetfulness, but the 'Doorway Effect.' Psychologists explain our brains treat doorways as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactionsPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notific...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Ranga-Billa Case: How the brutal murder of a brother and sister shocked the nation, inspired Raakh series and changed India’s criminal investigations foreverA brutal 1978 Delhi crime, the Ranga-Billa case, saw siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra tragically murdered after accepting a lift. Their dea...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
PhonePe wallet inactive? You will now be fined for not using itPhonePe is now charging a Rs 100 quarterly fee for inactive wallets. This fee applies if users have not made any financial transactions thr...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Former PM IK Gujral's son loses nearly Rs 8 crore in cyber fraud. Here's how scamsters fooled ex Rajya Sabha MP's companyFormer MP Naresh Gujral lost Rs 7.8 crore in a cyber fraud. Scammers impersonated him on a messaging app and manipulated an employee's phon...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep their phones face down through every meal, every meeting, and every quiet moment aren't being polite; they've quietly learned that the real drain isn't the notifications but the low-grade cost of being perpetually interruptibleResearch suggests flipping a phone face down during conversations offers more than just courtesy. Studies indicate this action helps manage...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
D2C brands turn to WhatsApp to win new customersWhatsApp is increasingly becoming a customer acquisition channel for India’s D2C brands rather than just a platform for customer support an...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Ghaziabad Tanishq showroom robbery shocker: How a wedding celebration led to a Rs 4 crore jewellery heist and multiple arrests in major theft caseA Tanishq employee planned a massive jewellery heist worth Rs 4 crore. He used his upcoming wedding as a cover to steal keys and execute th...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
16 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer texting over phone calls aren't avoiding connection; they're protecting themselves from the version of themselves that panics mid-sentence and says the wrong thingYoung adults in the US prefer texting over phone calls. Research shows digital communication allows for thoughtful responses and reduces an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Real-life Ricky Bahl? How this man defrauded 25 women by marrying them & built crores-worth empire, with his son also helping himA man accused of conning over 25 women across states by posing as a groom on matrimonial platforms has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh. Anuj...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST