‘A lot has changed, from tech to my hair’, Pichai on completing two decades in Google
New Delhi, April 27 - On completing 20 years at the company, Alphabet and Google Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai said that a lot has changed since then such as the technology, the number of people using their products, and his hair.
Indian cyber agency finds multiple bugs in Cisco products
New Delhi, April 27 - The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has issued an advisory over three serious vulnerabilities in networking giant Cisco products that could allow hackers to gain access, infiltrate
Generative AI to transform legal tech market with automation
New Delhi, April 27 - Generative AI (GenAI) has tremendous potential for bringing more automation to the global legal technology sector that is likely to reach $50 billion (in value) by 2027, albeit with some riders.
South Korean PM again appeals medical professors to stay with patients
Seoul, April 27 - In another conciliatory gesture, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo pleaded with medical professors on Friday to remain at their workplaces and with their patients, as they are considering taking weekly breaks in support of the ongoing walkout by
WhatsApp’s new filter option will let users get list of their favourites from chats tab
New Delhi, April 27 - Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will offer users a dedicated "filter" to quickly get a list of their favourites from the chats tab on Android.
We need time in life to stop & smell the roses: Anand Mahindra
New Delhi, April 27 - Sharing a video showing scenic views from Kalsubai Peak (a mountain in Maharashtra), Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Saturday said that one should definitely take the time out of their busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the
Will pause ad sharing for creators using bots to earn more on X: Musk
New Delhi, April 27 - Elon Musk on Saturday threatened that advertisement revenue sharing will be paused for some creators “pending investigation into use of bots to spam likes, replies and direct messages (DMs)."
Meta loses billions of dollars in quest to lead AR-VR market
New Delhi, April 27 - As Meta (formerly Facebook) continues to bet big on gaming, it has lost close to $4 billion on its augmented reality/virtual reality (AR-VR) division.
Explained: Why WhatsApp has threatened to exit India
New Delhi, April 26 - Sparking a debate in India, Meta-owned popular messaging platform WhatsApp has said it will exit the domestic market if asked to break message encryption.
Myntra India’s Trend Index report captures nation’s tryst with latest fashions
Bengaluru, April 26 - Myntra, India's favourite fashion, beauty, and lifestyle destination, on Friday launched the very first edition of the ‘Myntra Trend Index’, a report summarising some of the most outstanding fashion trends observed in the country, as exhibited by Myntra’s base
Global connected car sales to exceed 500 million in 2030, India to be among top nations
New Delhi, April 26 - Global connected car sales are likely to exceed 500 million in the 2024-2030 period, and about nine out of 10 such vehicles sold in 2030 will have embedded 5G capability, a report showed on Friday.
Won’t divest stake in TikTok: Chinese parent ByteDance tells US
New Delhi, April 26 - China-based internet giant ByteDance on Friday said it will not sell its stake in TikTok as directed by the US government in a new bill passed by President Joe Biden earlier this week to ban the short-video making
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to raise $6 billion: Report
New Delhi, April 26 - Taking on Sam Altman-run OpenAI, Elon Musk-run xAI is reportedly raising at least $6 billion at a valuation of about $18 billion.
Kia’s net profit up 32.5 pc in Q1; India sales drop due to aging models, geopolitical factors
Seoul, April 26 - Automaker Kia said on Friday that its first-quarter net profit rose 32.5 per cent (year-on-year), backed by increased sales of SUVs, minivans and hybrid models.
Indian startups file 83,000 patents in FY23; AI, neurotechnology lead
New Delhi, April 26 - Led by artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and neuro-technology, India witnessed 83,000 patents being filed by deep-tech startups in FY2023, marking an annual growth rate of 24.6 per cent which is highest since the last two
DoT warns people against scammers posing as MS Dhoni
New Delhi, April 26 - Amid the ongoing cricket fever in the country, scamsters have been posing as Mahendra Singh Dhoni to con people on social media, the Department of Telecom (DoT) said on Friday, warning people against falling into the trap.
Indian study shows hilly areas linked to high risk of childhood stunting
New Delhi, April 26 - Children under 5 years of age in India, living at higher altitudes -- over 2,000 metres above sea level -- may be at about 40 per cent higher risk of stunted growth, according to a study on Friday.
Boeing’s Starliner on track to fly NASA’s Butch Wilmore & Suni Williams on May 6
New Delhi, April 26 - After being delayed for about four years, Boeing's Starliner is now on track for its first manned mission on May 6, officials said.
Blinkit now more valuable that Zomato’s core food business: Report
New Delhi, April 26 - Zomato’s quick delivery service, Blinkit, has become more valuable than its core food delivery business, according to a new Goldman Sachs report.
US awards $13.6 billion to Micron which has a chip plant in progress in India
Washington, April 26 - The US government has announced a plan to award Micron Technology up to $6.14 billion in grants and $7.5 billion in loans to support the US chipmaker's plan to build new factories, as it strives to bolster domestic semiconductor