Technology News

Who is Preeti Lobana, Google India's new Vice President

Google has recently made a significant move by appointing Preeti Lobana as its new Country Manager and Vice President for India. Lobana, who has previously held leadership positions at NatWest Group, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank, will now be at the helm of Google India's sales and operations.

Dec 16, 2024

Hyundai AutoEver teams up with MapmyIndia to launch Navigation Mapping Venture

Hyundai AutoEver, the IT affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, has joined forces with India's MapmyIndia. The strategic partnership aims to establish a joint venture named Terra Link Technologies. This venture is set to develop high-quality automotive navigation maps for Southeast Asia, a region experiencing rapid economic growth and a sharp rise in vehicle demand.

Dec 16, 2024

India sees over 90 pc rise in smartphone exports in Nov, Apple leads

India has seen a record smartphone exports in November this year, surpassing the Rs 20,000 crore mark for the first time in a month, which was led by Apple.

Dec 16, 2024

Half of US teenagers are online almost constantly: Study

Half of teenagers in the US are almost constantly online on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, finds a study, raising concerns about technology's impact on youth.

Dec 13, 2024

Reasons you should update your iPhone to iOS 18.2, stat [Review]

Apple's AI features aside, eligible iPhone users must update to iOS 18.2 right now. And we have all the reasons you need.

Dec 13, 2024

Skill, Train, Empower: Flipkart SCOA's role in transforming e-commerce careers

Flipkart's Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) is upskilling India's workforce for the e-commerce sector. In 2024, SCOA trained over 3,000 candidates, including 600 women, with a 45-day hands-on experience program.

Dec 12, 2024

How Narayanan Venkiteswaran Transformed AppDirect's Commerce

Our job is to make sure they can focus on what makes them special, not on whether their billing system can handle it.

Dec 11, 2024

Santosh Nazare Applies LLMs to Address Healthcare Challenges: Pioneering AI Solutions for Better Patient Care

Nazare is actively exploring the potential of LLMs in healthcare, including applications such as personalized treatment recommendations

Dec 11, 2024

Addressing ethical challenges of AI, making social media accountable on fake news: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2024

Indian Space Technology achieves milestone with DRDO's First Green Propulsion

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has acquired the country's first green propulsion system, the iBooster. Developed by Mumbai-based deep-tech startup Manastu Space Technologies, the iBooster system is a revolutionary innovation designed specifically for satellites weighing between 100 and 500 kg.

Dec 11, 2024

Crackdown on digital arrests: 1700 Skype IDs; 59000 WhatsApp accounts blocked

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Electronics Manufacturing in India Gears Up for Massive Expansion

India's electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 34% from FY23 to FY28E. The growth is driven by increasing outsourcing of manufacturing by OEMs to ESDM providers and government initiatives like the PLI scheme.

Dec 10, 2024

18 automakers fined $8.16 million for not adhering to adequate safety standards

The transport ministry here said on Tuesday it has imposed fines totalling 11.7 billion won ($8.16 million) on 18 foreign and domestic automakers for selling cars with inadequate safety standards.

Dec 10, 2024

Google changes MAPS Platform norms, to support Indian Developers make more applications

Google has recently announced a significant change to its Maps platform, aimed at aiding Indian developers in creating more comprehensive and user-friendly applications. Starting March 1, 2025, developers will have free access to Maps, Routes, Places, and Environment products up to a monthly limit.

Dec 10, 2024

Telegram downloads surge in South Korea as political crisis, state censorship fears loom large

New installations of global messaging app Telegram have spiked in South Korea, data showed on Tuesday, as concerns brewed over possible media censorship following the martial law fiasco.

Dec 10, 2024