Thursday, March 20, 2025

Technology

Unplanned welcome: Dolphins greet astronauts as they return home after extended space mission

FLORIDA: Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with NASA’s Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, have returned to Earth after a lengthy journey that turned a planned eight-day mission into a nine-month in space.

Stranded US astronauts return to Earth, after nine months in space

WASHINGTON: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to planet Earth Tuesday evening ending an unplanned protracted stay on the International Space Station.

Global tech firms opting for democratised approach to AI experiments: Report

NEW DELHI: While many industries are moving towards a centralised model for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, the technology sector is taking a democratised approach, allowing for greater experimentation and flexibility globally, a new report said on Tuesday.

How AI-Generated Videos Are Reshaping the Media & News Industry

The media and news industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely due to the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in content creation. AI-generated videos are swiftly altering the way news is presented, making it quicker, more engaging, and accessible to audiences worldwide. Traditional video production often demands significant resources, such as camera crews, editing experts, and costly software. However, thanks to advancements in AI technology, journalists, news agencies, and media organizations can now create high-quality news videos in just minutes.

Sunita Williams set to return home today after extended ISS mission

WASHINGTON: Indian-descent American astronaut Sunita Williams, is scheduled to return to Earth Tuesday evening, ending an unusually protracted stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The Impact of Captions on Video Retention and Watch Time

Video content has become one of the most effective ways to engage audiences online. However, getting viewers to watch a video from start to finish remains a challenge. Many factors influence watch time and retention, including content quality, visual appeal, and accessibility. One often overlooked yet highly effective strategy to improve these metrics is adding captions.

NASA-SpaceX postpone Falcon 9 mission to return stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore due to technical fault

NEW DELHI: SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, which was scheduled to carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and return the "stranded" NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.

5G services now available in 773 out of 776 districts: Centre

NEW DELHI: The 5G services, rolled out in all states and Union Territories, are presently available in 773 out of 776 districts in the country including Lakshadweep, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday.

Elon Musk hints at Ukraine's link with massive cyberattack on X

India’s AI sector poised to surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027: Report

NEW DELHI: The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is poised to surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027, according to a report on Monday.

US private lunar lander ends mission after tipping over on Moon

NEW DELHI: The mission of US company Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has come to an early end because the lander tipped over while touching down on the Moon, and its battery quickly drained, the company said.

World now looks to India as a leader for climate action: Bhupender Yadav

NEW DELHI: The World now looks to India as a leader in climate action, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav.

66 pc of Indian women now feel equipped to use AI in their roles

BENGALURU: About 66 per cent of women in India now feel equipped to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their roles, compared to less than 40 per cent last year, a new report said, ahead of the International Women’s Day 2025, on Friday.

Elon Musk's SpaceX loses contact with Starship spacecraft during 8th flight test

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its spacecraft shortly after the launch of the eighth test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Friday.

The Future of AI in Fashion and Dance: Transforming Creativity with Technology

The idea looks cool: an outfit switches at any moment in a pic or video without having to change actual clothes at all. AI clothing switchers rely on deep learning technology studying a person's body structure, thus enabling virtual clothes exchange on its behalf. We are handicapped not just by that, but also in the fashion world, by e-commerce and digital marketing pros.

CDIL Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies to boost India’s power chip manufacturing

NEW DELHI: Domestic company CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in India’s fast-growing chip market.

Choosing the Best Budget Laptop: A Blogger's Handbook

Seeking a laptop without breaking the budget? You are not alone. With so many models available, one can easily become lost in the specs and marketing vocabulary. But not to panic; I have you covered! I'll simplify everything in this tutorial so you may choose the finest laptop for your needs without spending more on items you won't use.

Kia CEO expresses confidence in new opportunities despite global trade risks

SEOUL: Song Ho-sung, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Kia, on Tuesday expressed confidence in turning increasing global trade and business uncertainties for the South Korean automaker into opportunities for further growth.

IIT Delhi, EXL empowers 500 micro-level women entrepreneurs through action research

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday announced the launch of an action research project to empower more than 500 women members of Self-Help Groups (SHG) across North India.

India will be a major player in 21st century’s space exploration: Jitendra Singh

NEW DELHI: India will become a major player in 21st century's space exploration, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.

Maharashtra govt partners Meta for WhatsApp-based citizen services, to drive digital transformation

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a partnership with social media giant Meta to launch WhatsApp-based citizen services and drive digital transformation, enhancing the lives of citizens as well as improving efficiencies in governance.

Chang'e-6 study reveals ‘magma ocean’ entirely covered Moon during early stages

BEIJING: A new study of the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission has verified the hypothesis that the Moon was entirely covered by a molten "magma ocean" in the early stages after its birth, providing critical evidence for understanding the Moon's origin and evolution.

Google requests South Korea to allow transfer of high-precision map data overseas

SEOUL: Google has requested the South Korean government to allow the US tech giant to transfer the country's high-precision map data overseas, following failed attempts earlier on two occasions, officials said on Friday.

6 in 10 Indian employers to deploy AI to improve employee reward systems: Report

MUMBAI: Six out of 10 employers in India are looking to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve employee reward systems in the coming three years, a new report said on Thursday.

US launches private lunar lander to deliver NASA science instruments

NEW YORK: American company Intuitive Machines has successfully launched its second lunar mission to deliver science payloads of NASA to the Moon.

Responsible AI: Infosys unveils open-source toolkit to promote its ethical use

BENGALURU: As India doubles down on the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI), IT major Infosys on Wednesday launched an open-source ‘Responsible AI’ toolkit that aims to address risks and ethical concerns.

Indian space economy expected to jump to $44 bn in few years: Jitendra Singh

NEW DELHI: India's space economy is expected to increase five-fold from $8 billion to $44 billion in the next few years, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.

Samsung, Hyundai team up to use private 5G network in car manufacturing

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it has joined hands with Hyundai Motor to integrate its fifth-generation (5G) private network solutions with the carmaker's advanced vehicle manufacturing facilities.

AI transforming India's judiciary and law enforcement, making justice accessible to all

NEW DELHI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a transformative shift in India's judiciary and law enforcement, enhancing efficiency, accessibility and decision-making, according to the government.

Global refurbished smartphone sales grow 5 pc, Apple strengthens leadership

NEW DELHI: Global refurbished smartphone sales grew 5 per cent (year-on-year) in 2024, as Apple strengthened its leadership, capturing 56 per cent of the sales compared to 51 per cent in 2023, according to a new report.

AI’s impact on agriculture ‘phenomenal’: Satya Nadella, Elon Musk react

NEW DELHI: The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on agriculture is ‘phenomenal’, said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday.

South Korean telcos set to showcase AI techs at upcoming MWC 2025

SEOUL: South Korea's three major mobile carriers are set to bring their latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the upcoming global mobile technology trade fair in Spain next month, the companies said on Monday.

Space, AI key to India recovering global status of technology source: EAM Jaishankar

VARANASI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said the country today is trying to recover its global status as a source of technology, adding that space and AI are a few areas in which India can play that role with government’s efforts to develop talent.

AI downloads in India surpass US, China: FM Sitharaman

KOTTAYAM: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted the rapid pace of innovation in India and the country's leadership position in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

Only 1 hour of daily screen use can up nearsightedness risk: Researchers

NEW DELHI: Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could significantly increases the risk of myopia or nearsightedness.

Apple Intelligence to be available in localised English for India market in April

NEW DELHI: Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence, will soon be available in more languages, including localised English for India.

North Korea seen using ChatGPT in AI education

SEOUL: North Korea is apparently using ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI of the United States, in its higher education AI studies, according to a media report on Saturday.

IN-SPACe's new Rs 500 cr tech adoption fund to boost space startups

NEW DELHI: The new Rs 500 crore worth Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) unveiled by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an arm of the Department of Space (DoS), will nurture and support the growth of India’s space startups as well as their technological capabilities.

Apple launches affordable iPhone 16e with A18 chip, better battery life

CALIFRONIA: Apple on Wednesday announced iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.

SaaS leads India's AI startup boom amid Centre’s mega push

NEW DELHI: India's artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is witnessing a major boom, driven by the rapid adoption of AI-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, a new report said on Wednesday.

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