Friday, May 03, 2024

Technology

US spacetech startup establishes Bluetooth connection with a satellite for 1st time

NEW DELHI: In a first, US-based spacetech startup Hubble Network has established a Bluetooth connection directly with a satellite 600 kilometres away — a development which can help connect millions of devices anywhere.

Hyundai Motor to raise stake in autonomous driving JV Motional in US

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor Group said on Friday that it will raise its stake in Motional, the group's autonomous driving joint venture in the United States, through a paid-in capital increase, as well as invest in the local venture partner Aptiv.

Kerala startup inks MoU with IIT Bombay for surveillance technology

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala startup Alibi Global, which specialises in cyber intelligence and digital forensics, on Thursday inked an MoU with IIT Bombay for technology transfer of ‘Spherical Robot’ for room intervention.

Oversight Board warns against online abuses & deepfakes during global polls

NEW DELHI: As global elections gather steam, the independent Oversight Board warned on Thursday that inaccurate enforcement by social media platforms and unequal investment in global election integrity efforts have increased the risks of poll-related violence, the problematic suppression of critical political speech and the spread of fake news and deepfakes that aim to interfere with elections.

Krafton India expands first cohort of gaming incubator programme

NEW DELHI: BGMI developer Krafton India on Thursday announced the expansion of the first cohort of their gaming incubator programme (KIGI).

Akums Drugs launches DCGI-approved meds for treatment of resistant high BP

NEW DELHI: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals on Thursday launched Amlodipine, Telmisartan & Metoprolol (ER) film-coated tablets, a fixed-dose combination (FDC) medication approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the management of resistant hypertension with stable coronary artery disease.

Report on CEO & MD Sandeep Bakhshi wanting to quit is baseless: ICICI Bank

NEW DELHI: ICICI Bank on Thursday denied a media report that its CEO and MD Sandeep Bakhshi wants to quit his position.

Meta adds new ways to organise events in WhatsApp Communities

NEW DELHI: Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday announced new features for WhatsApp Communities and its groups.

There is more ice on moon subsurface in exploitable depths: Study

CHENNAI: A study by the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and others has revealed there is a higher quantity of ice on the moon within exploitable depths.

25 pc of cyberattacks motivated by 'espionage' in APAC region last year: Report

NEW DELHI: About 25 per cent of cyberattacks were motivated by 'espionage' in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region last year, which is significantly higher than the 6 per cent and 4 per cent in Europe and North America, respectively, a new report showed on Wednesday.

MG Motor India clocks retail sales of 4,485 units in April

NEW DELHI: Car manufacturer Morris Garages (MG) Motor India on Wednesday announced that it clocked retail sales of 4,485 units in the country in April.

Samsung Q1 operating profit soars, chip business back to profit

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday its operating profit went up more than ten-fold in the first quarter, with its chip business shifting to the black for the first time in five quarters.

India's Yotta to help build Nepal's first supercloud data centre

NEW DELHI: Leading end-to-end digital transformation service provider Yotta Data Services on Monday announced that it partnered with Nepal's BLC Holdings to build the first supercloud data centre facility called 'K1' in Ramkot, near Kathmandu.

Indian Ocean & Bay of Bengal potential CO2 sinks: IIT Madras study

CHENNAI: The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal are potential sinks for storing large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to a study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras released on Monday.

Visionary political leadership, talented youth to help India reach $30 tn GDP by 2047: SAP

MUMBAI: A stable and visionary political leadership, young talented population, vast AI and startup community and innovations across businesses will help India reach its $30 trillion GDP growth goal by 2047, Paul Marriott, President for Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) of cloud software major SAP said here on Monday.

Elon Musk visits China, likely to promote Tesla's driverless tech: Report

NEW DELHI:Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made an "unannounced and surprising" visit to Beijing, according to a media report on Sunday.

Record low birth rates leading to population collapse in Europe, most of Asia: Musk

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk on Sunday warned that record low birth rates are leading to population collapse and such countries will fall into ruin like several dead civilisations.

Meta loses billions of dollars in quest to lead AR-VR market

NEW DELHI: 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.

Boeing's Starliner on track to fly NASA’s Butch Wilmore & Suni Williams on May 6

NEW DELHI: After being delayed for about four years, Boeing's Starliner is now on track for its first manned mission on May 6, officials said.

ICEA shares blueprint for India to become a global leader in chip value chain

NEW DELHI: As India embarks on its ambitious semiconductor journey, providing strategic support for chip design firms, bridging the skill gap, enhancing funding mechanisms, leveraging global opportunities and investing in refurbished fabrication units will catapult the country to the forefront of the global semiconductor industry, a report showed on Thursday.

Dell launches new Alienware gaming laptop in India

NEW DELHI: Dell Technologies on Thursday launched a new gaming laptop -- Alienware x16 R2, in India, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processor.

3.24 billion people use Meta apps, Threads reaches 150 million monthly active users

NEW DELHI: Meta now has 3.24 billion family daily active people (DAP) on average across its family of apps, an increase of 7 per cent year-over-year. Instagram Threads has reached more than 150 million monthly active users -- up from 130 million in February.

Being self-reliant in war-fighting platforms vital: Army chief

NEW DELHI: Indian Army chief, General Manoj Pande has underscored the vital need of being self-reliant in warfighting platforms and systems besides achieving self-sufficiency in critical technologies through indigenous research and development.

Zilingo co-founder Ankiti Bose files FIR against co-founder, ex-COO; duo deny charges

NEW DELHI: Singapore-based startup Zilingo came back to the news after its co-founder and former CEO, Ankiti Bose, filed a first information report (FIR) against co-founder Dhruv Kapoor and former COO Aadi Vaidya, for alleged cheating, fraud, and sexual and mental harassment.

S. Korea's nanosatellite makes successful communication with ground station

SEOUL: A South Korean nanosatellite successfully communicated with its ground station after being launched into space as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation by 2027, officials said on Wednesday.

AI can give psychological first aid, curb mental health burden in India: Expert

NEW DELHI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be an effective tool in providing psychological first aid, which may help curb the rising burden of mental health issues in India, said Samir Parikh, Consultant Psychiatrist and Chairperson, Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday.

India saw 455 deals worth $25.6 bn in 1st quarter this year: Report

NEW DELHI: India saw 455 deals worth $25.6 billion in the first quarter this year, a 24 per cent rise in deal volume as compared to the last quarter (Q4) of 2023, a report showed on Wednesday.

Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG, SK hynix see combined operating profit plunge 65 pc

SEOUL: Four major conglomerates saw their combined operating profit plunge 65 per cent last year, hit by sluggish sales amid an economic slowdown, a report showed on Wednesday.

TikTok faces nationwide ban in US as Biden prepares to sign ‘historic’ bill

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is set to sign a historic bill regarding a huge foreign aid package on Wednesday, that will also ban TikTok in the country if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stake within a year.

South Korea to launch 1st homegrown nanosatellite on Wednesday

SEOUL: South Korea is set to launch a homegrown earth observation nanosatellite into space this week, as part of its plan to create the country's satellite constellation by 2027, the country's science ministry said on Tuesday.

SERA, Blue Origin to launch common citizens on next space mission

NEW DELHI: The Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Blue Origin to develop a human spaceflight programme that will provide the opportunity for "everyday citizens from around the world to become astronauts and participate in space science".

Elon Musk hits out at Australia over ruling to hide stabbing videos

SYDNEY: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has hit out at Australia over the country's attempts to ban footage of a Sydney church stabbing on his social media platform X.

CMFRI achieves breakthrough in mariculture captive breeding

KOCHI: In a breakthrough in mariculture development in the country, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully developed seed production technology for ‘golden trevally’ (Gnathanodon speciosus), a high-value marine fish.

Pine Labs-owned Setu appoints ex-SAP India executive Anand Raisinghani as CEO

NEW DELHI: Pine Labs-owned Setu, an API infrastructure company, on Monday announced the appointment of former SAP India executive Anand Raisinghani as its new CEO.

HP joins INDO-MIM to mass produce complex metal parts in India

NEW DELHI: In a boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, PC and printer major HP on Monday said that it partnered with Metal Injection Molding (MIM) company INDO-MIM to mass produce metal 3DP parts in India.

S. Korea, US to cooperate for optimising nuclear proliferation resistance

SEOUL: South Korea will join hands with the US in optimising nuclear proliferation resistance in its research reactors for export, Seoul's science ministry said on Monday.

This WhatsApp feature will let you respond quickly to status updates in future

NEW DELHI: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to react quickly to status updates on Android. According to WABetaInfo, the "quick reaction feature for status updates" is set to release for a future update of the app.

Sunday date: 'Devil' comet 12P/Pons-Brooks arrives closest to Earth after 71 years

MUMBAI:The periodical comet, named '12P/Pons-Brooks' will finally reach closest to greet Earth on Sunday, as it hurtles towards the sun on its return journey after 71 years, thrilling the Indian and global scientific community.

Russia to start construction of world's largest fast reactor in 2026, connect it to grid in 2032

CHENNAI: Russia’s state atomic energy corporation Rosatom is planning to set up a series of 1,200 MW (BN-1200) fast breeding reactors and the first one is expected to be connected to the grid in 2032, senior officials said.

Elon Musk confirms not coming to India amid crucial Tesla quarter results

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk, on Saturday, confirmed that he will not visit India this month amid crucial Tesla quarterly results and will possibly visit the country later this year to announce his investment plans.

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