Technology

Apple introduces all-new Mac mini that delivers gigantic performance

Cupertino (California), Oct 29:  Apple on Tuesday introduced the all-new Mac mini powered by the M4 and new...

Centre forms panel to develop repairability index for mobile and electronics sector

Shillong, September 24: The Centre on Tuesday formed a committee to establish a framework for a "Repairability Index"...

US mulls ban on Chinese software in connected vehicles from 2027

Shillong, September 24: The US Department of Commerce has proposed a rule to prohibit the import or sale...

2 in 5 employees believe AI, machine learning biggest skill gap: Report

Shillong, September 20: Over two-in-five or 43 per cent of employees acknowledge artificial learning/machine (AI/ML) learning as the...

Indian EV Industry to become major power consumer amid robust growth: Report

Shillong, September 19: With nearly four million electric vehicles (EVs) sold in India cumulatively by March this year,...

Apple Intelligence arriving in more languages next year, including in India

Shillong, September 18: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday announced that its generative AI offering called ‘Apple Intelligence’ will...

Israel to allocate US$133 million to promote AI development

Shillong, September 18: Israel will invest half a billion shekels (about $133 million) in infrastructure for artificial intelligence...

No response, poor service, faulty software: Ola Electric customers vent it out on social media

Shillong, September 12: After the shocking Ola Electric showroom fire incident in Karnataka, the company's social media platforms...

Global open source community must for building safe, responsible AI: Industry

Shillong, September 12: As companies the world over focus on building artificial general intelligence (AGI), the real adoption...

Apple reaches $5 billion in iPhone exports from India in April-August period

Shillong, September 11: Driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has reached around $5 billion in iPhone...

Apple iPhone 16 being launched globally from Indian factories: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Shillong, September 10: Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday said that Apple’s latest...

Indian space startup Pixxel bags NASA contract to support Earth science research

Shillong, September 10: Indian space startup Pixxel has bagged a NASA contract to support Earth science research using...

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth safely without crew

Shillong, September 7: Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on Saturday landed back safely on Earth without astronauts, after a three-month...

WhatsApp, Messenger to allow messages from 3rd-party services in EU: Meta

Shillong, September 7: Meta has announced plans to allow third-party services in WhatsApp and Messenger for users in...

BMW leads imported car market as Mercedes-Benz falters amid EV fire

Shillong, September 6: BMW Korea is maintaining a lead in South Korea's imported vehicle market so far this...

How AI can revolutionise hair-related diagnostics

Shillong, September 5: A novel artificial intelligence application has the potential to transform the way hair is studied...

Ola Electric shares continue to slide, lose over 30 pc from all-time high

Shillong, September 4: Ola Electric shares continued to slide on Wednesday --- its sixth consecutive session of decline...

Spam calls: Telcos ban 50 entities, disconnect 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and services

Shillong, September 3: In a bid to curb spam calls and messages, telecom service providers have blocked over...

World’s 1st batch of Dimensity D7300 Energy to feature turbo performance in realme NARZO 70 Turbo 5G

Shillong, September 2: In the fast-paced world of mobile technology, processors are the beating heart of our smartphones,...

How robots are revolutionising healthcare, especially orthopaedics

Shillong, September 1: Robots have long been demonised in science fiction and the public imagination, by the very...

World’s first 6th gen DRAM chip developed in South Korea

Shillong, August 29:  SK hynix, the world's second-largest memory chip maker, said on Thursday it has developed the...

Centre urges industry stakeholders to protect mobile users from spam, fraud

Shillong, August 28: The Centre has reiterated its call to protect mobile users from spam and fraud, asking...

Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore to return from space early next year: NASA

Shillong, August 25: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who flew to the International Space Station (ISS)...

Second Neuralink chip recipient progressing well: Elon Musk

Shillong, August 22: Tesla and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk on Thursday said that if all goes well, there...

Google to face lawsuit over Chrome’s data collection: US court

Shillong, August 21: Tech giant Google will face a class-action lawsuit in the US over alleged data collection...

Automakers engage in myth-busting campaign surrounding EV charging safety

Shillong, August 21: Automotive companies in South Korea are pushing forward with their new electric vehicle launch schedules...

Global spending on AI to reach $632 billion in 2028: Report

Shillong, August 19: The global spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including AI-enabled applications, infrastructure and related IT and...

Foxconn’s India biz surges to $10 bn, Apple’s India operations at $23.5 bn in value

Shillong, August 18: In a big boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, especially the production-linked incentive (PLI)...

India to set Space Station by 2035, land human on Moon by 2040: Dr Jitendra Singh

Shillong, August 18:  The Indian space station -- Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) -- is expected to be set...

First test flight of India’s human space mission rocket likely in December

Shillong, August 16: The first test flight of India’s human rated rocket for its human space mission 'Gaganyaan'...

India’s new rocket SSLV puts into orbit EOS-08 & a private satellite

Shillong, August 16: India on Friday successfully orbited two satellites with its new rocket – Small Satellite Launch...

Samsung’s ‘Circle to Search’ feature arrives on Galaxy A devices, Tab S9 FE series

Shillong, August 14: Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced the availability of ‘Circle to Search’ feature with Google for...

Ola Electric reports Rs 347 crore loss in April-June quarter, revenue up 32 pc

Shillong, August 14: Ola Electric Mobility on Wednesday reported loss at Rs 347 crore for the April-June quarter,...

Google brings new Pixel 9 devices with advanced AI to India, expands footprint

Shillong, August 14:  Doubling down on its India growth plans, Google on Tuesday unveiled its latest Pixel 9...

AI in Indian healthcare market to reach $1.6 billion by 2025: Report

Shillong, August 13: Artificial intelligence (AI) in the Indian healthcare market is growing at a compound annual growth...

‘Biofuel sector has immense potential,  may pave way for a sustainable future in India’

Shillong, August 11: Biofuel sector has immense potential and it may also pave the way for a sustainable...

Latest AI model poses ‘medium risk’ for political persuasion via text: OpenAI

Shillong, August 9:  Sam Altman-run OpenAI has admitted that its new artificial intelligence (AI) model shows “medium risk”...

China’s rocket ends up in 300 pieces of space junk after launch of satellite constellation

Shillong, August 9: China’s Long March 6A rocket broke apart creating over 300 pieces of trackable debris in...

Over 1.73 lakh panchayats using UPI for digital payments: Union Minister

Shillong, August 8:  As the unified payments interface (UPI) technology continues to empower millions of users, more than...

Responsible Gen AI adoption could add $675 billion in economic value for India

Shillong, August 6: Embracing a people-centric approach while adopting generative AI (GenAI) could add an extra $675 billion...

EV penetration improved sharply in 2 and 3-wheeler segment in India in July

Shillong, August 5: The electric vehicle (EV) penetration improved sharply in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment in India...

Three advanced IT hardware factories to boost local manufacturing in India

Shillong, August 5: In a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, contract manufacturing company Zetwerk on Monday...

EV registration up over 43 pc in FY24, Rs 17,896 crore invested: Centre

Shillong, August 3: The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in FY24 increased significantly by 42.06 per cent...

Apple sets another quarterly revenue record in India: Tim Cook

Shillong, August 2: Apple has once again set quarterly revenue record (April-June period) in India, riding on robust...

IIT Madras-IDBI Bank launch cybersecurity lab

Shillong, July 31: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with private lender IDBI Bank...

Samsung’s operating profit surges 15 times to $7.54 billion in Q2

Shillong, July 31: Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday its second quarter (Q2) operating profit surged more than 15...

Took responsible approach to train our AI models: Apple

Shillong, July 30: Tech giant Apple has responded to certain allegations regarding its AI models, saying it takes...

Centre’s big push for electric vehicle adoption, manufacturing continues

Shillong, July 28: In a bid to push electric vehicle (EV) adoption and local manufacturing in the country,...

94 pc automotive firms struggle to recruit talent in AI, cybersecurity: Report

Shillong, July 26: About 94 per cent of automotive firms struggle to recruit talent in artificial intelligence (AI)...

In a first, NASA sends 4K video to and from space via laser tech

Shillong, July 25: In a first, NASA has used laser communication technology to send 4K video streams from...

Indian GenAI startup Devnagri raises new funds led by Inflection Point Ventures

Shillong, July 25: Homegrown Generative AI (GenAI) startup Devnagri on Thursday said it has raised an undisclosed amount...

Tesla’s profit tanks 45 pc in Q2, Musk plans to reveal robotaxi in October

Shillong, July 24: Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this...

Realme unveils new quality improvement strategy for a premium smartphone experience

Shillong, July 24: From blurry photos and sluggish performance to fragile screens and short battery life, early smartphones...

Deadline to avail Centre’s EV promotion scheme ends July 31

Shillong, July 23: The government on Tuesday said the last date of its Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS)...

Indian Oil hands over hydrogen fuel bus to Navy for test run

Shillong, July 23: Indian Oil has handed over a state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel cell bus to the Indian...

CrowdStrike bug hit 8.5 mn Windows devices, says Microsoft

Shillong, July 21:  Microsoft said on Saturday that the CrowdStrike update that grounded hundreds of fights around the...

India must tap GVCs for next wave of electronics manufacturing growth: Industry

Shillong, July 19: Industry leaders on Friday said that the country must seize the opportunity to create a...

realme is redefining mobile photography with the Periscope Ultra Clear Camera in the upcoming realme 13 Pro series

Shillong, July 18: The evolution of smartphone camera technology continues at an electrifying pace. No longer satisfied with...

NASA scientists use AI to analyse rocks on Red Planet

Shillong, July 17: In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red...

realme 13 Pro Series 5G dual sensor & ultra clear camera with AI deliver DSLR-level shots

Shillong, July 16: The evolution of smartphone cameras from their humble beginnings to today's sophisticated multi-lens systems is...

Homegrown Namma Yatri app raises $11 mn with Google as investor

Shillong, July 16: Community-led mobility app Namma Yatri on Tuesday said it has raised $11 million (about Rs...

Apple sends fresh spyware threat alert to iPhone users in 98 nations

Shillong, July 11: Tech giant Apple has issued a fresh warning to iPhone users in at least 98...

Samsung reveals India pricing for new foldables, wearables

Shillong, July 11: Samsung on Thursday announced India pricing for the sixth generation of its foldable smartphone series,...

India set to make strides in quantum technology, AI with the US: Union Minister

Shillong, July 11: India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to make great strides...

Industry, telcos to deploy technology to create 5G intelligent villages: Centre

Shillong, July 10: Emphasising the priority to unlock the potential of 5G technology for rural development, the government...

Unionised workers at Samsung declare ‘indefinite’ strike over pay raise

Shillong, July 10: Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics, staging the biggest labour action in the technology giant's 55-year...

‘Workforce growth in Indian online gaming industry rose 20 times from 2018 to 2023’

Shillong, July 9: Workforce growth in the Indian online gaming industry has increased 20 times from 2018 to...

India has talent, expertise to be a global leader in semiconductor industry: MeitY Secy

Shillong, July 7: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan said that India has the...

Unionised workers at Samsung to stage 3-day strike in S. Korea this week

Shillong, July 7: Unionised workers of Samsung Electronics are set to stage a three-day general strike this week...

India’s security market expected to exceed $15 bn by 2029: Industry experts

Shillong, July 7: India's security market, with biometrics and surveillance emerging as major segments, is predicted to surpass...

Tata Power launches rooftop solar initiative for homes in UP

Shillong, July 5: Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, has launched a rooftop solar initiative aimed at powering homes...

India gives the voice to Global South on AI global forums

Shillong, July 5: India has set the global discourse by emphasising the intent of the government to democratise...

Hyundai’s all-electric Casper SUV’s production to begin this month

Shillong, July 4: Full-fledged production of Casper Electric, Hyundai Motor’s highly anticipated all-electric mini SUV, will begin in...

Collective effort must to harness AI’s potential while limiting user harms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Shillong, July 3: Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a very big tool to solve many socio-economic problems but...

Hyundai Motor, LGES complete building EV battery plant in Indonesia

Shillong, July 3: Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it has completed construction of an electric vehicle (EV)...

Ola Electric posts 107 pc growth in June EV 2-wheeler registrations

Shillong, July 1: Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric on Monday announced that it has posted a growth of 107...

Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel

Shillong, July 1:  A Shiite militia group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, in an online statement...

X becomes group chat for Earth, says Elon Musk

Shillong, July 1: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that his X social media platform...

Meta purged over 21 mn pieces of bad content on FB, Insta in India in May

Shillong, June 30: Meta said that it took down over 15.6 million pieces of bad content across 13...

SK Group to secure $58 billion for AI, chip investments by 2026

Shillong, June 30: SK Group, South Korea's chip-to-construction conglomerate, said on Sunday that it will secure 80 trillion...

Telecom Act 2023 strengthens protections for citizen privacy: DoT

Shillong, June 28: The New Telecom Act 2023, which partially came into effect on June 26, strengthens protections...

India likely to see 5 times rise in data centre capacity expansion: Report

Shillong, June 27: Driven by steep data usage and digital adoption, India is likely to see a five...

AI flagship killer realme GT 6 democratises big storage in smartphones

Shillong, June 27: The evolution of mobile phones has been remarkable, transforming from bulky, brick-like devices with protruding...

India must aim to lower cost of access to space: ISRO Chairman

Shillong, June 26: India must aim to lower the cost of access to space as other countries, said...

Porsche hit-and-run: Maha CM gives cheques of Rs 10 lakh each to parents of victims

Shillong, June 25: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday handed over cheques of Rs 10 lakh each as...

AI-based technology to be used for crowd management at Kumbh Mela 2025

Shillong, June 25: The Uttar Pradesh government will use artificial intelligence-based technologies and tools for crowd management at...

Hyundai Motor doubles down on ensuring longer driving range of EVs

Shillong, June 24: Hyundai Motor Group is strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain and internal production...

India electronics component manufacturing to hit $240 bn by 2030, create 2.8 lakh jobs by 2026

Shillong, June 23: As the government doubles down on making India a global manufacturing hub, the demand for...

AI can improve daily work by automating tasks for modern Indian engineers: Report

Shillong, June 21: Modern engineers in India feel that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve daily work by...

EV startups from India, EU pitch innovative tech in battery recycling

Shillong, June 21: In a bid to enhance the Electric Vehicle (EV) landscape and ecosystems in India and...

Space startups up 200X in just 2 years, India’s share in global space to rise 4X by 2030

Shillong, June 21: There has been a massive 200 times increase in the number of space startups in...

Indian CEOs prioritise tech investments, including towards AI: report

Shillong, June 21: Indian CEOs are prioritising technology investment, including artificial intelligence (AI) but stay guarded amid data...

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund launches India’s 1st EV exchange-traded fund

Shillong, June 20: Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) on Thursday launched India’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on...

28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report

Shillong, June 19: The 28 per cent GST on skill-based online games has triggered a cascade of repercussions,...

9 in 10 professionals in India facing learning barriers: Report

Shillong, June 18: Around nine in 10 professionals in India (91 per cent) are facing barriers such as...

Google brings AI assistant Gemini’s mobile app to India in 9 languages

Shillong, June 18: Amid the growing debate over artificial intelligence (AI) models, Google on Tuesday launched its AI...

Debate on EVMs heats up between Elon Musk, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on X

Shillong, June 16: The debate on whether electronic voting machines (EVMs) can be hacked further heated up between...

Private data of 2,900 people leaked after TAG Heuer hacked

Shillong, June 16: Private data of some 2,900 South Korean customers was leaked after TAG Heuer, owned by...

AI Flagship killer realme GT 6 delivers the perfect performance trio: Battery, VC cooling and charging

Shillong, June 12: Mobile phones have become indispensable tools in our daily lives, largely due to their portability...

An X phone with Samsung as a potential partner is not out of question: Musk

Shillong, June 11: Taking on the Apple-OpenAI collaboration in a big way, tech billionaire Elon Musk said on...