Saturday, July 27, 2024

Technology

Gen X emulates millennials', Gen Z's spending on travel, F&B and services

NEW DELHI: An increasing number of Gen X customers, those in the age group of 41-60 years, are spending more online on travel, food and beverages (F&B) and services categories like millennials' and Gen Z, according to a report on Friday.

94 pc automotive firms struggle to recruit talent in AI, cybersecurity: Report

NEW DELHI: About 94 per cent of automotive firms struggle to recruit talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, according to a report on Friday.

Digital data protection bill reflects India's commitment to safeguarding users: Centre

NEW DELHI: Amid the changing landscape where cyber-criminals use novel methods to steal personal data, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 upholds individuals' rights to safeguard their data, incorporating established principles for its protection, the government has said.

OpenAI takes on Google Search, unveils AI-powered SearchGPT

SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has announced its foray into the search market dominated by Google, with launching SearchGPT which is an AI-powered search engine offering real-time access to information across the web.

Indian consumers gradually shifting from cash to card-based payments amid govt push

NEW DELHI: Driven by the government push to promote financial inclusion and electronic payments, more and more Indian consumers are embracing card payments, along with the unified payments interface (UPI)-based digital payments surge, transforming the country's payment landscape.

I-STEM launches V-LABS initiative to revolutionise R&D in India

NEW DELHI: In a bid to revolutionise R&D in India, I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map), an initiative from the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, on Thursday launched V-LABS (Vertically Aggregating Labs).

Google Maps to alert about road widths, flyovers, EV charging stations in India

NEW DELHI: Google on Thursday announced several new features to enable more efficient and sustainable journeys via Maps in India, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and local partners.

In a first, NASA sends 4K video to and from space via laser tech

NEW DELHI: In a first, NASA has used laser communication technology to send 4K video streams from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back, a feat that will pave the way for providing live video coverage of astronauts on the Moon during the Artemis missions.

Centre to ensure safe & trusted AI, Internet platforms must curb deepfakes: Minister

NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure safe and trusted artificial intelligence (AI), the Central government has once again made it clear to the social media intermediaries and platforms to act on prohibited misinformation, patently false information and deepfakes under the IT Rules, 2021.

Apple takes on Google, launches Maps on the web in public beta

SAN FRANCISCO: Taking on Google, Apple has announced to bring Maps on the web in public beta, allowing users around the world to access Maps directly from their browser.

Automatic train protection system Kavach deployed on 1,465 km of tracks: Minister

NEW DELHI: The indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system Kavach has so far been deployed on 1,465 route km and 144 locomotives on South Central Railway, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Parliament on Wednesday.

South Korean space agency to spend 380.8 billion won to build 3 industrial parks

SEOUL: The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) on Wednesday said that it will spend 380.8 billion won ( equivalent to $274.8 million) for the next seven years to build three industrial parks for the space industry.

C-DOT partners with IIT Roorkee, Mandi to boost 6G standardisation, connectivity

NEW DELHI: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Wednesday signed an agreement with IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi to help in 6G standardisation as well as boost connectivity in the country.

Apple's Watch for kids service now live in India

NEW DELHI: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday made its watch for kids feature available in India that comes with easy calling, texting, and activity monitoring.

Meta AI now available in Hindi, unveils largest and most capable open-source model

NEW DELHI: Tech giant Meta on Wednesday announced that its artificial intelligence assistant Meta AI is now available in seven new languages including Hindi, and has become more creative and smarter.

Tesla’s profit tanks 45 pc in Q2, Musk plans to reveal robotaxi in October

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this year, down 45 per cent from the same period in 2023.

IIT Bombay innovates to optimise fuel cell electric vehicle components

NEW DELHI: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Tuesday informed that they have developed a novel optimisation method for determining the ideal weight and size distribution of components in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Six Russians, three others detained by TN Police near Kudankulam nuclear power plant

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Police have taken into custody six Russian citizens and three Indians from near the nuclear reactor plant at Kudankulam.

Scientists urge world leaders for unified approach to tackle climate, biodiversity crises

NEW DELHI: Global scientists on Tuesday urged world leaders to develop a unified approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, warning that addressing these crises in isolation could hinder progress.

AI, machine learning job roles see 433 pc rise since 2022: Study

NEW DELHI: According to global hiring platform Indeed, the exponential rise for this sector demonstrates the rising reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across a variety of industries.

Tech like AI to determine economic prosperity of nations, India takes the lead: Economic Survey

NEW DELHI: With artificial intelligence (AI) taking root in several spheres of economic activity, steering technological choices towards collective welfare is the key and employers owe it to themselves to strike a balance between deploying technology and labour, the Economic Survey said on Monday.

Stock markets see volatility as Biden drops out of US presidential race

NEW DELHI: With US President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House, stock markets worldwide, including in Asia, may see a volatile period ahead, experts said on Monday.

Predicting space storms can now be possible: Study

NEW DELHI: Recent advancements in space weather forecasting may soon enable scientists to predict the speed and arrival time of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), commonly known as space storms, according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Studies show climate change caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in last 120 years

NEW DELHI: Two NASA-funded studies have shown that melting ice, dwindling groundwater, and rising seas, a result of climate change, has also led to the Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in the last 120 years.

Microsoft outage: CrowdStrike explains what exactly went wrong

NEW DELHI: As millions of Windows computers were left crippled for hours, disrupting the services of airlines, banks, hospitals and stock exchanges worldwide, cyber-security platform CrowdStrike on Saturday tried to explain what actually went wrong at their end.

UN issues stamps to mark International Moon Day

VIENNA: The United Nations (UN) Postal Administration has issued six postage stamps and three souvenir sheets featuring images from lunar missions, including China's Chang'e project, to celebrate International Moon Day on July 20.

Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on becoming most followed world leader on X

NEW DELHI: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on social media platform X.

Microsoft outage gave seizure to automotive supply chain: Musk

NEW DELHI: Hitting hard at Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that the mega Windows outage “gave a seizure to the automotive supply chain”.

IIT Mandi team conducts comprehensive life cycle assessment of solar cell technologies

NEW DELHI: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of five solar cell technologies to determine the most sustainable and profitable options for solar energy production in India.

Elon Musk bats for CO2 tax to tackle climate change crisis

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has advocated for a carbon dioxide tax to confront the ongoing climate change crisis.

GDP to grow at 7 pc for FY25, budget to focus on taxation reforms, new jobs: FICCI report

NEW DELHI: Leading industry chamber FICCI on Thursday projected an annual median GDP growth forecast for the year 2024-25 at 7 per cent, adding that Union Budget 2024-25 should focus on taxation reforms, employment generation, innovation and sustainable development.

VIPER moon rover cancelled over budget concerns: NASA

NEW DELHI: After spending $450 million on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) moon rover programme, NASA on Thursday announced cancelling the mission over budget concerns.

realme is redefining mobile photography with the Periscope Ultra Clear Camera in the upcoming realme 13 Pro series

NEW DELHI: The evolution of smartphone camera technology continues at an electrifying pace. No longer satisfied with simply increasing lens quantity, manufacturers have shifted their focus to achieving unprecedented zoom capabilities.

Samsung acquires British knowledge graph tech startup for AI

SEOUL: Samsung said on Thursday it has acquired the British artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge graph tech startup Oxford Semantic Technologies in a bid to strengthen its in-device AI capabilities.

1 in 2 Indian SMEs leveraging Cloud for business expansion: Report

NEW DELHI: Fuelled by India's growing digital acceleration, one in two small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are leveraging Cloud for their business expansion, a report revealed on Wednesday.

Meta rolls out ‘verified subscription’ plans for businesses in India

MUMBAI: Meta on Wednesday introduced verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India.

Google to empower 10,000 Indian startups in AI, unveils new tools

BENGALURU: Google on Wednesday said it is working with MeitY ‘Startup Hub’ to train 10,000 startups in artificial intelligence (AI), as the tech giant expanded access to its AI models and introduced new language tools for the developers in the country.

NASA scientists use AI to analyse rocks on Red Planet

NEW DELHI: In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red Planet to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition, said mission officials at NASA.

realme expanded its product strategy with Watch S2 to create AI-enabled ecosystem

NEW DELHI: The landscape of wearable technology is undergoing a transformative shift, fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

Analyzing the Evolution of School Emblems and Their Meanings

School emblems are more than just decorative pieces. They are rich with history and symbolism, encapsulating the values and aspirations of educational institutions. From medieval crests to modern logos, these emblems serve as a visual summary of a school’s identity and legacy. As we delve into the fascinating evolution of these symbols, we uncover stories of tradition and transformation.

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