Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Technology

Apple introduces all-new Mac mini that delivers gigantic performance

CUPERTINO (California): Apple on Tuesday introduced the all-new Mac mini powered by the M4 and new M4 Pro chips, and redesigned around Apple silicon to pack an incredible amount of performance into an even smaller form of just 5 by 5 inches.

Broadband sector to drive telecom industry growth, create new jobs: Report

BENGALURU: The rising demand for high-speed internet and data-driven services will boost growth in the broadband market, which is expected to witness a 9-10 per cent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next few years, according to a report on Tuesday.

Here’s how Apple developed hearing health features on its AirPods Pro

NEW DELHI: Apple’s newly launched hearing health features on its AirPods Pro aims to minimise exposure to loud environmental noise and track even moderate hearing loss, the company said on Tuesday.

Apple Intelligence to support English (India) language with April software update

NEW DELHI: Apple Intelligence is quickly adding support for more languages and in April next year, English (India) will be supported along with several others, the company has announced.

Global chip revenue projected to grow 14 pc to reach $717 billion in 2025

NEW DELHI: Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14 per cent to reach $717 billion in 2025, from $630 billion this year, a report said on Monday.

Science Ministry grants herbal patents to 26 indigenous knowledge holders

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Science and Technology has facilitated 26 indigenous knowledge holders from Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat with herbal patents, it said on Monday.

Tata-Airbus aircraft manufacturing facility puts India on global aerospace map: PM Modi

GUJARAT: The inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility here has reinforced India's position as a trusted partner in global aerospace manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that ‘Made in India’ Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft will also be exported in the future.

realme’s biggest launch of the year: Unveiling design story of GT7 Pro with 1st Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset

NEW DELHI: Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, and with each passing year, manufacturers strive to outdo themselves and their competitors. In this landscape of constant innovation, realme's GT Series has carved out its own niche. With each iteration, the series has redefined performance, design, and user experience, challenging the status quo and setting new industry benchmarks.

The Third Eye: Advance of Artificial Intelligence

NEW DELHI: This year the Nobel Prize for Physics has gone to two pioneers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) -- John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, respectively of Princeton and Toronto universities.

Amur falcons to be tagged with satellite transmitters during Manipur halt to study migratory routes

IMPHAL: A senior Wildlife Institute of India (WII) scientist would tag Amur falcons in Manipur’s Tamenglong district with satellite transmitters early next month to analyse the migratory routes of the raptors, forest officials said.

YouTube Shopping expanded in India to empower creators, viewers

NEW DELHI: Google-owned YouTube on Friday announced to expand YouTube Shopping in India, offering new opportunities for creators to diversify their earnings and for viewers to discover products from their favourite channels.

OpenAI plans to launch new powerful AI model 'Orion' by December: Report

SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT maker OpenAI is reportedly planning to launch its next AI model called ‘Orion’ in December this year which is potentially up to 100 times more powerful than GPT-4.

Indian BPM industry must rethink hiring strategies, prioritise right skills: Report

NEW DELHI: The Indian business process management (BPM) industry, that generated $48.8 billion in revenue in FY24, must rethink hiring strategies and prioritise right skills for the next phase of growth, according to a report on Thursday.

India projected to see 2,500 global capability centres in next 4 years

NEW DELHI: Amid the boom in the global capability centres (GCCs) in India, the country is projected to see 2,500 such centres over the next four years, with their office space footprint likely to surpass 300 million square feet, according to a new report.

India's 5G rollout stands out globally in bridging coverage gap: GSMA

NEW DELHI: Almost 750 million additional people were covered by 5G in 2023 and more than half of that was due to rollouts by operators in India alone, a new GSMA report said on Wednesday.

Average rentals across top 6 office markets in India breach pre-pandemic levels

BENGALURU: Average rentals across all six major markets in India have breached pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2024, a report showed on Wednesday, clocking 2-8 per cent higher rentals compared to 2019.

AI to make significant mark in healthcare & education in India: Experts

NEW DELHI:As the country embarks on its journey to use artificial intelligence (AI) for empowering millions of people while democratising it, experts on Tuesday said that the technology has great potential and will make a significant mark in the sectors of healthcare and education.

Muthoot FinCorp ONE is now all-in-one financial suite

NEW DELHI: Muthoot FinCorp ONE, the all-in-one digital platform from Muthoot FinCorp Ltd., is revolutionising financial management by seamlessly integrating lending, investments, savings, insurance and payments into its one customer-friendly platform, Muthoot FinCorp Ltd said on Tuesday.

Not complacent amid rapidly evolving global conditions: Shaktikanta Das

NEW DELHI: As the Indian economy continues to present a picture of stability and strength, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has stressed that they are not complacent, especially amid rapidly evolving global conditions.

Samsung Biologics wins $1.24 bn deal for contract manufacturing

SEOUL: Samsung Biologics on Tuesday said it has signed a deal worth $1.24 billion for contract manufacturing from an Asia-based biopharmaceutical firm.

Extension of ‘Udan’ scheme to further improve unserved air routes in India

NEW DELHI: The extension of regional air connectivity scheme called ‘Udan’ for 10 more years by the government will further improve unserved air routes in underserved regions of the country and fulfill the aspirations of the common citizens.

India’s enterprise ICT market to reach $354 billion in 2028

NEW DELHI: The enterprise information and Communication Technology (ICT) market in India is set to increase at a sound compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1 per cent, increasing from $161.3 billion in 2023 to $354.6 billion in 2028, a report showed on Tuesday.

realme GT 7 Pro leads flagship revolution in India with first Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset

NEW DELHI: For years, the intricate workings of chipsets - the true powerhouses behind our mobile devices - remained a mystery to most consumers. Responsible for everything from processing speed to battery efficiency and camera capabilities, these chipsets have often gone unnoticed by the average user.

Off Grid Electricity Solutions for Natural Disaster Preparedness

Natural disasters are unpredictable and often leave devastating impacts on communities. From hurricanes and earthquakes to floods and wildfires, these events can disrupt essential services, including electricity. The aftermath can cause long power outages. They greatly hinder recovery and affect daily life.

India used digital tech to improve citizens’ lives as US 'wasted' opportunities: Paul Romer

NEW DELHI: Nobel laureate, Professor Paul Michael Romer said on Monday that while the United States, which saw the rise of the Silicon Valley, failed to use technology to improve the lives of its citizens, India has shown to the world how to use digital technology to make the lives of 140 crore people better.

India focuses on streamlining urban land records at global workshop

NEW DELHI: After a considerable experience in rural land records modernisation, the government is now extending its focus to create and streamline urban land records which face significant challenges due to fragmentation, outdated information, and maintenance across multiple agencies, it was announced on Sunday.

YouTube, Instagram expand presence in South Korean app market

SEOUL: US-based social media platforms YouTube and Instagram saw their usage time among South Korean users rise sharply in September from a year earlier, data showed on Sunday, while domestic platforms like KakaoTalk and Naver lost ground.

Standards for safe listening must to save young people from hearing loss: Experts

NEW DELHI: Over 1 billion young people are at the risk of hearing loss globally due to unsafe listening habits, and it is important for policymakers and regulators to develop global standards not only for device manufacturers but also for users and services, experts have stressed.

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

NEW DELHI: 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.

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

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

Indian researchers’ chip mechanism insights could lead to efficient devices

NEW DELHI: A team of Indian researchers on Friday revealed novel insights into the mechanisms that limit electron mobility in semiconductors.

Time to make India an innovation and technology hub in defence sector: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government will provide full support to the private sector to make India an innovation and technology hub in the defence sector.

Facing cash crunch, valuation of fintech firm Lendingkart down more than 60 pc

MUMBAI: Fintech firm Lendingkart is facing a cash crunch as the company's profit margin declined in recent years and its valuation has reportedly nosedived by more than 60 per cent.

Supreme Court commences live streaming of all court proceedings

NEW DELHI: In a measure to enhance transparency and accessibility of judicial hearings to the common citizen of the country, the Supreme Court has commenced live streaming of all court proceedings on its official website.

India to have 1.2 billion smartphone connections by 2030, half of them 5G

NEW DELHI: India is projected to have 1.2 billion smartphone connections by 2030, with half of the users on 5G smartphones, according to a new report.

Over 5 in 10 Indian companies in TMT sector implement AI at full scale: Report

NEW DELHI: More than five in 10 (55 per cent) of organisations in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector have successfully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) at full scale for select use cases, according to a report on Thursday.

Meta lays off employees across teams at WhatsApp, Instagram and more

NEW DELHI: Social media giant Meta has laid off employees across multiple teams, including at WhatsApp and Instagram, as part of an apparent restructuring exercise, reports said on Thursday.

BC Game Casino App: The Ultimate Tool for Betting And Casino Enthusiasts

This platform is already well known as one of the top options in the world for online casino games, including the BC Game apk, which has brought this exciting experience to Indonesian players wanting to play from their home. 

How to effectively attract traffic through Facebook Reels

Facebook remains a popular social networking site. Facebook Reels can be used to attract traffic. The Reels format has certain characteristics and features. Such full-screen video ads are liked by users and dilute organic Reels. Social network users have the ability to comment, save and view full-screen video content. It is also possible to share videos with friends.

India now ranks 6th in share of GenAI startups among major economies

NEW DELHI: India’s Generative AI (GenAI) ecosystem saw the total number of startups surging 3.6 times, from over 66 in the first half of 2023 to more than 240 in the first half this year, a Nasscom report said on Wednesday. India now ranks sixth globally in the share of GenAI startup ecosystems among major economies.

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