Meera Nair
Drawing from her diverse experience in journalism, media marketing, and digital advertising, Meera is proficient in crafting engaging tech narratives. As a trusted voice in the tech landscape and a published author, she shares insightful perspectives on the latest IT trends and workplace dynamics in Digital Digest.
Articles by Meera Nair
MacBook Neo Steals Apple’s Hardware Week Spotlight
Apple had a busy week. Between March 3 and March 5, the company quietly dropped six different hardware announcements, no big keynote, no dramatic stage reveal, just a steady stream of updates landing in Apple’s newsroom. First came a new iPhone. Then…
Apple-Google AI Partnership: Siri, Privacy and Power
The Apple-Google AI partnership has quickly become one of the most consequential developments in tech this year. In January 2026, Apple confirmed a multi-year deal to use Google’s Gemini technology as a foundation for its next-generation models, including a revamped Siri and…
AI Impact Summit 2026: The Structural Shift to AI Infrastructure
The AI Impact Summit 2026 arrived at a different stage of the AI cycle. Earlier global forums were shaped by urgency, first around generative breakthroughs, then around safety concerns, and later around enterprise implementation. By contrast, the discussions in New Delhi…
The AI Companion Boom in the Loneliness Economy
An AI companion used to sound like science fiction. Now it’s something people casually mention in everyday conversation. Millions are already using these systems for late-night chats, emotional check-ins, or just to feel like someone is listening. What’s interesting isn’t just the technology itself. It’s why people are…
When AI Influences Behaviour, Emotional AI Follows the Money
Platforms do not optimise for feelings. They optimise for metrics. In 2025, global digital advertising surpassed $700 billion, with most revenue tied to engagement and behavioural prediction. Social media users now spend an average of over two hours per day…
Is Wellbeing Tech Becoming the New HR Surveillance Tool?
Wellbeing Tech is no longer just about meditation apps and step counts. In many workplaces, it now means stress dashboards powered by machine learning. These systems promise early burnout detection, proactive intervention, and data-driven employee support. On the surface, that sounds progressive. Underneath the interface,…
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Unveils Smartphones That Think
Samsung did not open 2026 quietly. At Galaxy Unpacked on 25 February, the company stepped on stage with more than new hardware in hand. It came with a point to prove. “This is our most intuitive and intelligent Galaxy experience…
Top 10 Emotional AI Platforms Shaping the Industry
Your phone does more than track steps or screen time. It tracks patterns that may hint at how you feel. That is where Emotional AI enters the picture. Across industries, demand for systems that interpret emotion is rising quickly. The global…
AI Surveillance: Are Your Devices Spying on You?
Connected devices operate continuously in the background. They detect voice commands, track motion, and adapt to evolving usage habits. Although the phrase AI surveillance carries strong connotations, most device activity focuses on service optimisation. Data analysis supports recommendations, feature personalisation, and performance improvements…
Data Consent, AI Privacy and the EU AI Act Delay
In November 2025, the European Commission confirmed it would delay parts of the EU AI Act that apply to so-called “high-risk” systems, pushing some obligations to 2027. Officials framed the move as a simplification. Critics called it a step backwards.…
Trustworthy AI: From Wild West to Regulated Intelligence
In 2016, Microsoft’s chatbot Tay was taken offline within 24 hours after it began posting offensive content on social media. It became one of the earliest mainstream reminders that AI, left unchecked, can go wrong very quickly. Fast forward to…
AI Audit: Accountability and Oversight in Enterprise AI
Artificial intelligence now makes decisions that directly affect customers, employees, and revenue. As AI moves deeper into enterprise operations, AI audit has become the primary tool organisations use to demonstrate control, accountability, and trust. The difficulty is that most enterprise AI systems change continuously,…