Technology Sector

The anime blockbuster Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has shattered box office records, underscoring the global ascendancy of Japanese animation in mainstream cinema. Garnering unprecedented ticket sales domestically and internationally, the film’s success highlights the growing appetite for high-quality anime narratives and visually stunning storytelling. Analysts attribute its performance to strong franchise loyalty, advanced animation technology, and effective marketing strategies.

The Pokémon Legends: ZA franchise has released its highly anticipated Mega Dimension downloadable content (DLC), offering players expanded gameplay, new regions, and exclusive Pokémon. The DLC introduces enhanced storylines, advanced battle mechanics, and visually enriched environments, elevating the gaming experience for both veteran players and newcomers. Industry analysts view this release as a strategic effort to sustain engagement, monetize content, and expand the franchise’s reach in an increasingly competitive RPG market.

Apple Watch remains at the forefront of the wearable technology market, driven by its continuous innovation and ecosystem integration. The latest updates focus on health monitoring, enhanced battery efficiency, and improved connectivity with iOS devices, reinforcing its status as a premium smartwatch. Industry analysts note that Apple’s strategy combines hardware refinement with software sophistication, ensuring user engagement and loyalty. These developments not only strengthen Apple’s positioning against competitors in the smartwatch segment but also expand its footprint in health tech.

Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its latest flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, within this month, intensifying competition in India’s premium smartphone market. Known for blending high-end specifications with aggressive pricing, Xiaomi’s new models are expected to redefine performance benchmarks with cutting-edge processors, advanced camera setups, and sleek design enhancements. The launch comes at a time when consumer demand for feature-rich devices is surging, driven by gaming, photography, and content consumption.

Riot Games has released Valorant Patch 11.06, bringing with it a blend of new features, performance optimizations, and critical bug fixes aimed at refining the competitive gaming experience. The update underscores Riot’s ongoing commitment to balancing gameplay, improving system stability, and responding to community feedback. With esports events intensifying globally and Valorant maintaining its place as one of the most popular tactical shooters, this patch serves as both a technical upgrade and a reassurance to players that the developer remains attentive to their concerns.

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup, with India once again featuring as a key launch market. The new series brings incremental upgrades in design, performance, and camera capabilities, while reaffirming Apple’s strategy of positioning its flagship devices at a premium in the Indian smartphone ecosystem. With prices starting at Rs. 79,900 for the base model, the iPhone 16 underscores Apple’s continued focus on capturing aspirational and affluent consumers, even as it faces intensifying competition from Android rivals.

Microsoft has announced that it will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, closing a chapter for one of its most widely adopted operating systems. Launched in 2015, Windows 10 became the backbone of personal computing for millions worldwide, serving enterprises, educational institutions, and individuals alike.

India’s antitrust regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has intensified scrutiny of Meta Platforms over WhatsApp’s controversial privacy policies. At the core of the dispute lies whether WhatsApp’s data-sharing framework with its parent company undermines user autonomy and distorts competition in India’s fast-growing digital economy. The issue has sparked regulatory pushback, legal battles, and heightened public concern over the control of personal data.

In a significant cybersecurity operation, Microsoft, in collaboration with Cloudflare and U.S. law enforcement, has dismantled the RaccoonO365 phishing-as-a-service network. This service, operated by Nigerian national Joshua Ogundipe, enabled cybercriminals to conduct large-scale phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft 365 users worldwide. The takedown involved the seizure of 338 domains, disrupting the infrastructure of a service that had stolen over 5,000 credentials across 94 countries since its inception in July 2024.

Phishing-as-a-Service Model

Tesla's proposed $1 trillion stock-based compensation package for CEO Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm of shareholder debate and public criticism. The plan, which ties Musk's compensation to ambitious performance milestones, including increasing Tesla's market value to $8.5 trillion and deploying 1 million robotaxis, is set for a shareholder vote in November. While Tesla's board defends the package as a strategic move to retain Musk's leadership, critics argue it reflects a troubling trend of excessive executive compensation and growing income inequality.