Acer unveils new AI-led PCs with Intel Core Ultra processors at CES 2024
New Delhi, Jan 8 - Taiwanese electronics company Acer on Monday unveiled new AI-powered 'Swift' laptops with new Intel Core Ultra processors.
Epilepsy drug may help slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis
New York, Jan 8 - A drug used to treat epilepsy may help alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, finds a study.
Qualcomm to open new design centre in India, to generate 1,600 jobs
New Delhi, Jan 7 - Chip-maker Qualcomm on Sunday announced a significant expansion in Chennai with a new facility for their design centre, allocating a proposed investment of Rs 177.27 crore, that is likely to generate 1,600 jobs.
NASA to share update on Artemis manned Moon mission next week
Washington, Jan 7 - The US space agency will discuss next week an update on the agency's lunar exploration plans for the benefit of all under the Artemis Moon mission.
YouTube TV hits 6.5 mn subscribers: Report
San Francisco, Jan 8 - After crossing six million subscribers a few months ago, Google-owned YouTube TV is now estimated to have hit 6.5 million subscribers.
Netflix may introduce in-app purchases, ads to games
San Francisco, Jan 6 - Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly planning to generate revenue from its gaming business by adding in-app purchases and advertisements.
Apple starts paying iPhone users as part of $500 mn ‘Batterygate’ settlement
San Francisco, Jan 7 - Apple has started sending payments to the affected iPhone users as part of $500 million ‘Batterygate’ settlement in the US.
Uber expands flexible pricing service to more tier 2, 3 cities in India
New Delhi, Jan 6 - Ride-hailing major Uber is now testing its flexible pricing service in several tier 2 and 3 cities in India to expand its user base, allowing commuters to bid a particular fare for their ride.
US preparing to file antitrust charges against Apple: Report
San Francisco, Jan 6 - The US Justice Department is reportedly preparing to file a federal antitrust case against Apple for keeping customers locked into its ecosystem.
Tesla recalls 1.6 mn cars in China, lowers Model Y, S and X range
San Francisco, Jan 5 - Elon Musk-run Tesla is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in China, its largest-ever recall in the country, to fix its autopilot system, the media reported on Friday.
Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug does not reduce risk of long Covid: Study
New York, Jan 5 - US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing long Covid for vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals, according to a study.
AI could help address challenges in marine fisheries: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
Kochi, Jan 5 - Emphasizing the role of technology as a vital growth driver, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery said on Friday that the application of frontier technologies like artificial intelligence could help address the challenges in the marine fisheries sector.
Google preparing to allow RCS support for dual, multi SIM cards: Report
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Google is reportedly preparing to allow Android users to utilize Rich Communication Services (RCS) across multiple SIM cards for Messages.
Fintech unicorn MobiKwik again files for IPO to raise Rs 700 cr
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Fintech unicorn MobiKwik on Friday filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator SEBI in its second attempt, to raise Rs 700 crore this time via fresh issues of shares.
Google begins blocking data tracking cookies in Chrome for select users
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Google has started testing a new feature that limits cross-site tracking by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default.
LG Chem signs deal to sell rights to anti-obesity drug to US’ Rhythm Pharma
Seoul, Jan 5 -South Korean chemical company LG Chem on Friday signed a deal to sell the global licensing rights for an anti-obesity drug candidate named LB54640 to a US' Rhythm Pharmaceuticals for up to US$305 million, the media reported.
ISRO tests its fuel cell successfully in space
Chennai, Jan 5 - Indian space agency on Friday said it had successfully tested its fuel cell in space.
Hyundai, Kia join US firm for hydrogen fuel cell material development
Seoul, Jan 5 - Hyundai Motor and Kia, South Korea's leading automakers, have partnered with a U.S. materials science company to cooperate in developing a key material used in hydrogen fuel cells, the companies said on Friday.
Narayana Murthy again defends 70-hr work week advice for Indian youth
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Defending his 70-hour work week call to Indian youth that created a furore late last year, Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has said that he has not given such advice to people without having done it himself.
itel launches A70, India’s 1st smartphone with 256GB ROM & 12GB (4+8) RAM at Rs 7,299, sales live today on Amazon
New Delhi, Jan 5 - itel, the most popular sub-10K smartphone brand, on Friday launched India's first phone with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM through memory fusion at just Rs 7,299, marking a significant leap into 2024.