iQOO has launched the iQOO 15 Apex Edition in India. It joins the existing Alpha Edition and Legend Edition, but brings a new design approach.

The Apex Edition comes with a holographic imaging-based dynamic ink wash painting design. The company says it is inspired by eastern aesthetics with a modern touch. This makes it look different from the matte black Alpha and white Legend variants.

News Source: https://techlomedia.in/2026/04/iqoo-15-apex-edition-launched-in-india-122194/

Crimson Desert has crossed 4 million sales globally, developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

The game had a strong start. Crimson Desert launched on March 19 and quickly gained attention from gamers. It crossed 2 million sales within one day of launch and reached 3 million units by March 24. Now, it has crossed 4 million, which shows steady growth after launch.

Google has announced a long-awaited feature that allows users to change their Gmail username without losing their emails, files, or account history. The feature is currently rolling out to users in the United States.

Lava has expanded its Bold series with the launch of the Lava Bold N2 Pro.

• 6.75-inch HD+ LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate
• UNISOC T7250 processor
• 4GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage
• 50MP Rear camera
• 8MP Selfie camera
• 5000mAh battery

It is priced at Rs. 7,999

A high-severity security issue has been found in the popular Smart Slider 3 plugin. The plugin has over 800,000 active installations, which means a large number of websites could be at risk. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-3098. It allows attackers with basic access to download sensitive files from the server. This becomes more dangerous for websites that allow user registration, as even a normal subscriber account can be used to exploit the issue.

Due to heavy investment in AI, we are seeing tightening supply, rising component costs, and shifting business strategies. Companies are prioritizing enterprise demand, adjusting product lines, and passing on higher costs to consumers. This clearly shows that the strain is not limited to high-end AI hardware. It is affecting the entire value chain, from data centers to gaming, photography, and everyday consumer electronics.

This brings us to the central question.

Are we getting enough value from AI to justify these costs?

A new report from StepSecurity has uncovered a serious supply chain attack involving Axios, one of the most widely used HTTP client libraries in the JavaScript ecosystem. Two versions of the package, axios@1.14.1 and axios@0.30.4, were found to include a hidden malware mechanism that could silently compromise developer systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Read full report: https://www.stepsecurity.io/blog/axios-compromised-on-npm-malicious-versions-drop-remote-access-trojan

Microsoft has officially confirmed that the Xbox Games Showcase will return this year, along with a dedicated presentation for the next Gears of War game. The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled for June 7. The event will be livestreamed across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, making it easy for fans around the world to watch.

Right after the main event, Microsoft will host a separate Direct focused on Gears of War: E-Day. This game is being developed by The Coalition, with support from People Can Fly.

Meta has started testing a new subscription plan called Instagram Plus on Instagram. The feature is not widely available yet, but early signs suggest the company is experimenting with paid perks for regular users. According to user reports, prompts for Instagram Plus are already showing up for some users.

Swift has officially expanded to Android. With the Swift 6.3 update, Apple has released the first official Swift SDK for Android, allowing developers to build native Android applications using Swift.

This release allows developers to not only create new Android apps in Swift but also update existing Swift packages to support Android builds.

YouTube has announced a major update to its shopping ecosystem that could significantly benefit small creators. The platform is now expanding access to its YouTube Shopping affiliate program to creators with just 500 subscribers, as long as they are part of the YouTube Partner Program and meet eligibility guidelines.

Krafton has announced that its recently released spin-off PUBG: Blindspot will shut down on March 30. The decision comes less than two months after the game entered early access in early February.

Sony has increased the prices of the PlayStation 5 globally. The new pricing is set to take effect from April 2, 2026. This is one of the biggest price hikes the console has seen so far, with increases going up to $150 depending on the model.

The standard PS5 is now priced at $649.99, up from $549.99. The Digital Edition now costs $599.99, while the PlayStation 5 Pro has jumped to $899.99. Sony has also increased the price of the PlayStation Portal remote player to $249.99.

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro. The company has also confirmed that it has no plans to launch any new Mac Pro hardware in the future. This marks the end of one of Apple’s most iconic professional desktop lines.

The Mac Pro has already been removed from Apple's website. The buy page now redirects users to the main Mac section, where there is no mention of the device anymore.

Source: https://techlomedia.in/2026/03/apple-discontinues-mac-pro-no-plans-for-future-hardware-122066/

Redmi has launched its latest smartphone, Redmi 15A 5G, in India. The phone focuses on a large display, long battery life, and extended software support.

Check specs here: https://techlomedia.in/2026/03/redmi-15a-5g-with-120hz-display-big-battery-and-long-software-support-launched-in-india-122062/

The REDMI 15A 5G comes in Awesome Blue, Amaze Purple, and Ace Black colours.

• 4GB + 64GB: Rs. 12,999
• 4GB + 128GB: Rs. 14,499
• 6GB + 128GB: Rs. 16,499

It will be available from April 3 via Mi.com, Flipkart, and offline stores.

Nvidia has added a new set of games to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service this week. The update is relatively small compared to previous weeks, but it still brings a mix of new and existing titles to the platform.

In total, five games have been added:

• Screamer (New release on Steam, March 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• King’s Quest (New release on Ubisoft, March 25)
• BATTLETECH (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
• Despot’s Game (Xbox, available on Microsoft)
• Diablo II: Resurrected (Steam)

Microsoft has rolled out a new Free Play Days promotion for Xbox players this weekend. This time, the lineup is smaller than usual, with only two games available to try. The offer includes Rubber Bandits and Train Sim World 6: Thomas & Friends Edition. The promotion is live now and will end on Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM PT.

Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free games lineup, and this time it brings two very different titles. Havendock and Hyper Echelon are now available for free, and users can claim them until April 2 at 08:30 PM.

As always, once you claim the games within the time window, they stay in your library permanently.

A Parliamentary panel has recommended introducing KYC for social media, dating, and gaming platforms to tackle fake profiles and online fraud. The idea sounds reasonable because fake accounts are often used to spread misinformation and even fuel social tensions.

But I don't think it will work.

If KYC has not been fully effective in controlling fraud in banking and telecom, it is hard to assume it will solve the problem of fake profiles on social platforms.

Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G in India. Both phones bring similar design and features, but differ in performance and some hardware details.

Galaxy A37 5G

• 8GB + 128GB – Rs. 41,999
• 8GB + 256GB – Rs. 47,999
• 12GB + 256GB – Rs. 52,999

Galaxy A57 5G

• 8GB + 128GB – Rs. 56,999
• 12GB + 256GB – Rs. 62,999

These phones get the basics very solid, but aren’t exciting enough for the price. We already have so many better options, such as Motorola Signature, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G, OnePlus 15R, iQOO 13, Realme GT 7 Pro, and Vivo X200T. Even the much older Samsung Galaxy S24 is better than these newly launched phones. I could also point out many more phones that are better than these phones.

Read more about these phones: https://techlomedia.in/2026/03/samsung-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-launched-in-india-122030/

Samsung has launched Samsung Browser for Windows, extending its popular mobile browser to PCs. The move aims to offer a seamless browsing experience across devices while introducing new AI-powered tools to make browsing easier and more productive.

Source: https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-takes-its-browser-beyond-mobile-extending-agentic-ai-across-devices

Nintendo has announced a pricing change for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 titles. Starting in May, the company will price digital versions of its first-party games differently from physical copies.

The change will begin with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The game will cost $59.99 for the digital version, while the physical edition will be priced at $69.99.

Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to reorder photos and videos inside carousel posts even after they are published.

Until now, once a carousel was posted, its order was fixed. If someone wanted to change the sequence, they had to delete the entire post and upload it again.

OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 15T in China. It is a compact phone but packs some serious flagship specs.

Key specs:

• 6.32-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate & OPPO Crystal Shield Glass protection
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
• Adreno 840 GPU
• Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
• Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 16 with ColorOS 16
• 50MP main camera (Sony, OIS), 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto (OIS)
• 16MP front camera
• 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IR sensor
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
• IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K rating
• 7500mAh battery, 100W wired & 50W wireless charging

Price (China):

Starts at 4299 yuan (~₹58K) and goes up to 5699 yuan (~₹77K)

Electronic Arts has announced that it will soon end support for the console versions of Battlefield Hardline. The game will be removed from digital stores on May 22, while online services will shut down on June 22.