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Forget just calling 911; if you have an Android phone, you can now share live video directly with the dispatcher. It’s a new feature Google announced this week called Android Emergency Live Video, and it’s rolling out to folks in the US, along with select regions in Germany and Mexico, for phones running Android 8 and newer with Google Play …

The anticipation for the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction is reaching a fever pitch as the ten franchises finalize their strategies to fill the remaining slots. A total of 350 players have been shortlisted to go under the hammer, all competing for just 77 available spots across the teams. Among these 77 places, 31 are reserved for overseas players, setting the stage …

Some smart lighting manufacturers offer hubs that enable faster local control. Hubs are also sometimes required for certain features. If you are opting for Philips Hue, a Bridge ($50) or Bridge Pro ($99) is essential to get the most from your lights. They work best when plugged directly into your router via Ethernet cable. How to Use Smart Lighting in …

It’s hardly surprising that, in an electric world where Jell-O-mold cars are designed for creating the least drag, so many motorheads are yearning for the auto aesthetics of yesteryear. After all, classic cars from the 1970s and earlier undeniably had style—trouble is, auto companies don’t make them anymore. That’s a sales boon for restoration workshops, but, barn finds notwithstanding, the …

Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan leg-spin maestro and all-rounder, is one of the most exciting overseas players available in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction after being released by Rajasthan Royals (RR). Despite his IPL 2025 season with RR being slightly inconsistent (11 wickets in 11 games), his overall T20 resume is staggering: he is a genuine wicket-taker in …

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is one of the most coveted players, with several teams like KKR and CSK reportedly preparing to engage in a bidding war for the 26-year-old. With his explosive batting and handy bowling skills, Green’s price could exceed Rs. 18 Crore. Why Cameron Green will command a high price at IPL …

On the first day of Christmas, my mentor taught to me, resilience as a growth strategy… Christmas is a time for slowing down, relaxing, and resetting for the year ahead. For the SME leaders we work with on our Help to Grow: Management Course, it provides the opportunity to reflect on the year gone by and think about the new …

Lionel Messi‘s highly anticipated three-day ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’ has begun, igniting football fever across the subcontinent. The tour, spanning four cities, kicked off spectacularly in Kolkata on December 13, where the World Cup winner arrived to a massive reception. Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 His initial events at the Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) included a …

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is currently facing an unprecedented challenge with a notable number of veteran overseas superstars electing to bypass the bidding process entirely. This unexpected exodus includes high-profile, long-time IPL participants such as Moeen Ali, Faf du Plessis all of whom have chosen to register for the rival Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to a direct clash in tournament …

Tickets for the India-Pakistan showdown at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 start at its lowest, sparking debates on whether the historic rivalry’s fervour has cooled. Sales launched on December 11 at 6:45 PM IST via official platforms like tickets.cricketworldcup.com and BookMyShow, two months before the February 7 to March 8 event co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The …

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction with a highly defined strategic focus, armed with ₹22.95 crore and looking to fill their full quota of four overseas slots. Despite an overall disappointing 7th-place finish in IPL 2025, the team retained a powerful core, including elite talents like Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran and …

IPL 2026 auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, promises high drama as teams like Punjab Kings finalize their squads with a remaining purse of ₹11.5 crore and four slots to fill, including two overseas spots. After retaining a 21-player core, PBKS aim to bolster their batting depth and middle-order stability following a strong IPL 2025 campaign. With intense …