Tech Today | Best of Tech 2025 | Smartphones, AI tools, EVs, wearables and emerging technologies
In this special Best of Tech 2025 episode of Tech Today, we break down the products and platforms that really stood out throughout the year based on everyday usefulness, long-term value, and real-world impact.
We cover five major categories:
Smartphones: from flagships and foldables to compact phones
AI tools: platforms powering images, thinking, conversation, and on-device intelligence
Auto Tech: Electric cars that balance technology, safety and India-specific practicality
Wearables: Health-focused smartwatches, sports trackers, budget bands and luxury wearables
Emerging technology: Smart glasses, robotics, and spatial computing that go beyond demos
This episode is about what worked, what worked, and what’s driving the direction of technology right now.
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Thiruparankundram controversy: Police stop Deepam in Deepthoon; Protestors accuse DMK of appeasement
In this report from Madurai, India Today Senior Editor Pramod Madhav details the rising tension at the Thiruparankundram hill temple over Karthikai Deepam celebrations. A political war of words has erupted between the ruling DMK and the NDA after the police stopped devotees from lighting the sacred lamp at the ancient ‘Deepathoon’ pillar near Hazrat Sultan Sikandar Badushah Dargah. While the Madras High Court had earlier allowed the rituals, the state government had challenged the decision citing law and order concerns. The protesters have accused the Stalin government of adopting ‘double standards’ for allowing Sandankudu celebrations at the dargah while blocking Hindu rituals. The report also makes strong political allegations, claiming that the DMK is using the issue to consolidate votes for Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chepauk.
Odisha athletes forced to travel near train toilets: State’s negligence exposed
In a shocking incident of administrative negligence, 18 young athletes from Odisha were forced to travel in inhumane conditions to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh. The group consisted of 10 boys and 8 girls, who had to travel in a general coach near the train toilet in the bitter cold due to lack of confirmed tickets. The report highlights the apathy of the State Department, which reportedly failed to make adequate travel arrangements for the emerging players. According to the transcript, the athletes were ‘forced to travel in the bitter cold, next to the toilets on the train’. The incident has sparked outrage over the treatment of future sporting heroes.
Train terror: Young athletes forced to travel near toilets, miss matches due to unconfirmed tickets
In a shocking tale of administrative apathy, an unidentified speaker details the harrowing journey of a group of children traveling for a sporting event. The speaker revealed that young athletes were forced to board trains without confirmed tickets for both legs of their journey. Due to the lack of reserved seating, children were reportedly crammed with up to five people per seat or forced to sit near the train’s toilets, known as the ‘Latin Side’. Due to mismanagement the team reached its destination after the match ended. The speaker claims to have video evidence of the incident, which exposes serious negligence with regard to the safety and respect of young players.
Government says misinformation is being spread on Aravalli, Delhi CM chairs meeting on pollution
Union Environment Minister Bhupinder Yadav said that misinformation is being spread about the Supreme Court’s decision on the Aravalli ranges.
