Ananya Reddy

Consumer Tech Reporter

Ananya Reddy

Ananya Reddy covers consumer technology, gadgets, and the intersection of tech and daily life. She reviews everything from smartphones to smart home devices.

Articles by Ananya Reddy

19 posts
Fortnite May Soon Reward Players for Daily Logins
Gaming & Social MediaJul 21, 2026

A new leak from dataminer HYPEX reveals Epic Games is building a daily login reward system for Fortnite with free cosmetics, Battle Pass levels, and Save the World Llamas. Here is how it could work.

Roblox Adds Hindi Language Support in India: How to Enable It and What It Means
Consumer TechJul 19, 2026

Roblox now supports Hindi across its platform, Creator Hub, and Studio. Here is how to switch languages and why this matters for India gaming community.

Instagram Now Limits You to 5 Hashtags Per Post and Reel: What Changes for You
Consumer TechJul 18, 2026

Instagram has officially capped hashtags at five per post and Reel, ending the era of 30-hashtag spam. Here is what this means for reach and engagement.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Major Update: New Chat Features, Storage Tools and AI Replies Explained
Consumer TechJul 18, 2026

WhatsApp is rolling out its biggest update of 2026 with smarter chat organization, storage management tools, and AI-powered reply suggestions.

Vivo T5 Lite 44W with 6500 mAh battery and military grade certification launched in India
TechnologyJul 17, 2026

Vivo has launched the T5 Lite 44W in India with a massive 6500 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and IP65 dust and splash resistance.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is out now: All the new features and changes explained
Consumer TechJul 16, 2026

Ubisoft's remake of the 2013 pirate classic launched July 9 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. From reworked combat to new Jackdaw officers, here is everything that is different.

Roblox rolls out age-based Kids and Select accounts in India what parents need to know
Gaming & Social MediaJul 16, 2026

Roblox launched Kids (ages 5-8) and Select (ages 9-15) accounts globally including India with stricter content filters, chat restrictions, and expanded parental controls.

Meta brings Instagram Reels to TVs as it takes on YouTube -- here is how it works
Consumer TechJul 15, 2026

Instagram's dedicated TV app now available on Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Samsung Smart TVs lets users watch Reels on the big screen with personalised channels and continuous playback.

Airtel Perplexity Pro subscription paused for several users -- what happened and how to fix it
Consumer TechJul 14, 2026

Thousands of Airtel users who redeemed a free one-year Perplexity Pro subscription are seeing a paused status. Here is why it happened and how to resume access or avoid unwanted charges.

Meta scraps Instagram AI image feature days after launch after privacy backlash
Consumer TechJul 13, 2026

Meta pulled its Muse AI image generator from Instagram after critics called it an egregious invasion of privacy for using public photos without consent.

JioStar taps AI for conversational shopping and content discovery on JioHotstar
Consumer TechJul 12, 2026

JioStar is integrating generative AI into JioHotstar for conversational content discovery and shopping, letting users find shows and buy products through natural language.

EU tells Meta to change addictive features on Instagram and Facebook or risk fines
Consumer TechJul 11, 2026

The European Union has ordered Meta to redesign algorithmic features on Instagram and Facebook that the regulator says are designed to addict users, raising the question of whether India will follow with similar rules under its own digital framework.

Netflix brings short-form videos from BuzzFeed and Variety to your feed is the streaming giant becoming TikTok
Consumer TechJul 10, 2026

Netflix is adding short videos from BuzzFeed, Variety, Condé Nast, and other major publishers starting August 3, moving beyond traditional series and films to compete with YouTube and TikTok for your attention.

GTA 6 pre-orders are now live in India -- here is what each edition costs and what you get
Consumer TechJul 9, 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are finally open in India after 13 years. The Standard Edition costs Rs 5,999 and the Ultimate Edition costs Rs 7,499 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Jio launched a Rs 55 plan that gives you over 1000 live TV channels -- here is what you get
Consumer TechJul 9, 2026

Reliance Jio's new Rs 55 JioTV Pro Pack unlocks over 1,000 live TV channels including 150 premium channels from JioStar, Sony, Sun TV, and Warner Bros. Discovery for 30 days.

JioHotstar subscription plans leaked ahead of official launch -- pricing channels and what to expect
Consumer TechJul 9, 2026

JioHotstar's updated pricing structure brings monthly plans starting at Rs 79, significant price hikes on annual tiers, and a new Hollywood content add-on. Here is everything that changed.

Meta launches Pocket: An AI app that can generate playable games from simple prompts
Consumer TechJul 8, 2026

Meta's new Pocket app lets anyone create playable mini-games by typing a description. No coding required just a prompt and an AI that builds interactive 'gizmos' you can share and remix.

China to ban AI girlfriends and virtual companions from July 15
TechnologyJul 7, 2026

China cyberspace regulator is cracking down on AI companion apps, banning what it calls vulgar content generated by virtual girlfriend services across platforms like Alibaba ByteDance and Tencent.

Instagram adds Spin View and Multi-Cam Stories for Meta AI glasses: How they work
Consumer TechJul 7, 2026

Instagram introduces Spin View, Multi-Cam, and new editing tools for Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and Meta Glasses users to create immersive Stories.