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India leads global AI adoption, 30pc firms maximising AI value: Report

India leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption with 30 per cent of companies in the country having maximised AI's value potential -- surpassing the global average of 26 per cent, according to a report.

Nov 11, 2024

IIT Madras, ISRO to study spacecraft & launch vehicle-related thermal management

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday announced a collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for research in 'Fluid and Thermal Sciences'.

Nov 11, 2024

I-STEM launches first project to boost research facilities, labs in Ladakh

I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map), an initiative from the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, on Friday said it has made efforts to revolutionise research collaboration for the first time in the Ladakh region by enhancing industries and Startups' accessibility to research facilities and labs.

Nov 8, 2024

PM Modi's 'Bharat 6G Vision' poised to get another booster

In a bid to boost the Bharat 6G Vision, the government is working towards the development of a multi-port switch for a single broadband antenna that can cover all 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G bands.

Nov 8, 2024

Apple iPhone 15 becomes best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2024

Apple iPhone 15 has become the best-selling smartphone globally in the third quarter (Q3) this year, followed closely by iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro, according to a report on Thursday.

Nov 7, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6 prices slashed; get Rs 20,000 discount and more

Samsung India announces festive offers on Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, with significant price reductions and additional benefits.

Nov 4, 2024

Debit card-based transactions drop 8 pc in Sep as UPI payments surge: RBI data

As UPI-based digital payments surge, debit card-based transactions dropped almost 8 per cent from nearly Rs 43,350 crore in August to about Rs 39,920 crore in September, according to the Reserve Bank of India's monthly data.

Oct 30, 2024

(Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics), is part of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025 (WAVES)

Govt launches WAFX WAVES VFX Challenge to promote visual effects artists

In a bid to promote the visual effects (VFX) ecosystem in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the WAFX WAVES VFX Challenge, which will not only boost professional growth but also offer a chance to join a robust network of the country's top VFX studios and mentors.

Oct 30, 2024

TCS inks 15-year pact to transform Ireland's pension system, help 8 lakh workers

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday announced a 15-year deal with Ireland's Department of Social Protection (DSP) to provide digital solutions for the automatic enrolment of nearly 800,000 workers in that country.

Oct 29, 2024

Apple launches new iMac with M4 chip, powerful features, new colours [details inside]

Apple on Monday announced the new iMac, featuring the powerful M4 chip and Apple Intelligence, along with a nano-texture display option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity — in a strikingly thin design.

Oct 28, 2024

Confident of making Indian Space Station a launching point for lunar exploration: ISRO chief

With the expertise in lander technology ISRO is confident of making Bhartiya Antriksh Space Station a launching point for lunar exploration, said Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian space agency.

Oct 27, 2024

Centre issues regulations to rate buildings for digital connectivity

Centre issues regulations on rating buildings for digital connectivity, to help property managers

In a bid to provide a seamless internet experience to millions of people, the government on Friday released new regulations that will rate buildings for digital connectivity and boost the collaboration between telecom service providers and property managers.

Oct 26, 2024

Diwali Gifting Guide: 15 thoughtful gifts with utility to give your loved ones

Here's a guide to the best Diwali gifts that are sure to light up the celebrations for your friends and family.

Oct 22, 2024

The Indian physicist who discovered how stars live and die while on a ship voyage

It was a cosmic conundrum that had left the world's foremost physicist puzzled, while a leading astronomer's efforts to help him complicated matters further, but this teenage Indian student, using just pen and paper, devised a solution to the issue while sailing to the UK in 1930 to take up a scholarship to study physics.

Oct 19, 2024

Population collapse is accelerating: Elon Musk

Musk's SpaceX wins $733 million launch contract from US Space Force

Elon Musk-run SpaceX has won a $733 million, eight-launch contract from the US Space Force.

Oct 19, 2024

Apple's new iPad mini is here; gets A17 Pro, Apple Intelligence [see pricing & features]

The A17 Pro chip powering the new iPad mini delivers a significant performance boost for even the most demanding tasks, with a faster CPU and GPU, a 2x faster Neural Engine than the previous-generation iPad mini, and support for Apple Intelligence.

Oct 15, 2024

India's online gaming sector projected to reach $60 billion by 2034

India's online gaming sector, currently valued at $3.1 billion, has the potential to expand to a staggering $60 billion by 2034 amid challenges surrounding regulation and taxation.

Oct 14, 2024

AI's reasoning ability in mathematics questionable, reveal Apple researchers

A team of Apple researchers has questioned the formal reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs), particularly in mathematics.

Oct 12, 2024

Dyson's cord-free wet floor cleaner, WashG1 is here; costs Rs 64,900 [details]

Dyson has launched its first cord-free wet floor cleaner, the Dyson WashG1, in India. It is available at Rs 64,900 and comes with a 2-year warranty and accidental damage protection.

Oct 10, 2024

Hacker 'selling' 3.12 cr Star Health customers' data for $150K, company responds

Star Health Data leak investigation: Hacker 'selling' 3.12 cr customers' data for $150K, company responds

After reports surfaced that customers' data of Star Health, one of the largest health insurers in the country, was available on Telegram, a hacker has now put the entire 7.24 TB data, allegedly belonging to its over 3.1 crore customers, for open sale on a website for $150,000.