Monday, December 02, 2024

Technology

Samsung’s half-century chip biz faces unprecedented challenges in AI era

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, is facing significant challenges as the global memory market shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI)-focused technologies.

Musk files for injunction to block OpenAI from transition to for-profit organisation

NEW DELHI: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has filed for a preliminary injunction against Sam Altman-run OpenAI for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

Registered hybrid cars likely to exceed 2 mn in South Korea this year

SEOUL: The number of registered hybrid vehicles is on track to surpass 2 million this year for the first time in the country, data showed on Sunday.

Explainer: Was Baku climate summit a mixed bag of progress, failures, obstacles

NEW DELHI: As the 2024 meeting of the UN Climate Change Conference -- known as COP29 -- in Azerbaijan’s Baku, the world’s first oil town standing on the shores of the Caspian Sea, wrapped up, nearly 200 nations agreed to a new collective quantified goal on climate finance.

IIT Delhi’s IHFC, Google to support 33 early stage startups on their AI journey

NEW DELHI: I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, and Google for Startups have partnered to organise a three-day intensive bootcamp to support 33 early-stage startups on their Artificial Intelligence (AI) journey, the institute said on Saturday.

ESA’s Proba-3 mission to take flight aboard PSLV-XL rocket on Dec 4: ISRO

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that it will launch the European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 to observe the Sun with great precision on December 4.

India can become AI chip capital of the world: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son

NEW DELHI: As India makes strides in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, SoftBank’s Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said that the country can become the AI chip capital of the world.

Sunita Williams to celebrate Thanksgiving in space with ‘smoked turkey, mashed potatoes’

NEW DELHI: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to celebrate Thanksgiving in space with ‘smoked turkey, mashed potatoes’.

Samsung SDI names Choi Joo-sun as new CEO amid reshuffle

SEOUL: Samsung SDI, a battery and electronic materials manufacturing unit under Samsung Group, said on Thursday it has appointed Choi Joo-sun, head of Samsung Display, as its new CEO as part of the group's leadership reshuffle.

India, UK need to collaborate in AI, tele-medicine, agri tech: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: India and the UK have the potential to further collaborate in the fields like artificial intelligence (AI), tele-medicine, climate modelling and agri-tech to improve the lives of millions of people in both the countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, said on Wednesday.

Samsung announces new leadership to stay relevant in chip biz

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics announced its new leadership on Wednesday with a focus on the semiconductor business, in an apparent move to strengthen its future competitiveness in the field.

Centre approves Venus Orbiting Mission, Bharatiya Antariksha Station: ISRO

NEW DELHI: The Union government has given the green light to Shukrayaan-1 -- part of India's Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) --, and setting up Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) -- India’s own space station, Nilesh M Desai from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said.

Global foldable smartphone shipments decline in Q3, Samsung leads

NEW DELHI: Global foldable smartphone shipments declined 1 per cent in the third quarter this year -- its first-ever Q3 decline -- as Samsung reclaimed the top spot with a 56 per cent market share, a report said on Tuesday.

Indian telecom tower firms to spend Rs 21,000 crore in FY 2025, 2026 to boost rural networks

NEW DELHI: Independent telecom tower companies in India are likely to spend Rs 21,000 crore over fiscals 2025 and 2026 to support the telecom companies in expanding rural networks and improving service quality in urban areas, a report showed on Tuesday.

Chinese rocket debris reenters atmosphere, mostly burning up

BEIJING: Debris from the recently launched Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket fell back to Earth late on Sunday night, with the vast majority of the remnants burning up during the reentry process, the China Manned Space Agency said on Monday.

Indian GenAI startups see 6 times surge in funding in Q2

NEW DELHI: Ranked sixth among major economies in the share of generative AI (GenAI) startup ecosystems, India saw a six-times surge in investments in the sphere of GenAI (quarter-on-quarter) in the July-September period, a Nasscom report said on Monday.

S. Korea designates May 27 as Aerospace Day: KASA

SEOUL: South Korea has designated May 27 as Aerospace Day to commemorate the launch of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) and proclaim the country's commitment to becoming a global space power, the national space agency said on Monday.

19 agritech soonicorns, 40 minicorns embracing emerging tech for biz growth: RBI paper

NEW DELHI: The Indian agritech landscape has significant growth potential to emerge as an institutional innovation for bridging the technological gap and the country currently has 19 agritech soonicorns and 40 minicorns, that are embracing emerging technologies like AI and developing innovative business models, according to a new RBI paper.

Scientists decode brain activity that can help treat anxiety and depression

NEW YORK: A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions, and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region -- a discovery which can help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Internationalisation of UPI progressing rapidly: RBI

NEW DELHI: The internationalisation of the unified payments interface (UPI) is progressing rapidly, as India emerges as a world leader in leveraging digital technologies for transformative change, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report.

US chipmaker AMD poised to step up investment in India

BENGALURU: American chipmaking giant AMD is looking at India not merely as a market but as a development hub with the company's design centre in Bengaluru beginning to make an important contribution to its products.

Why Businesses Should Use Proxies for Online Success

In today’s digital landscape, businesses rely heavily on the internet for research, marketing, and data collection. However, challenges such as restricted access, data security, and anonymity make it essential to use the right tools. Proxies are a key solution for overcoming these challenges, offering businesses the flexibility, security, and efficiency needed to thrive online.

India may roll out scheme worth billions of dollars to boost local electronics production

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by robust local manufacturing of electronics products, especially mobile phones, the government is reportedly planning to soon roll out incentives worth billions of dollars for domestic companies to manufacture deeper components.

X number 1 news app on Apple’s AppStore in India: Elon Musk

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk on Friday claimed that his social media platform X is the number one news app on Apple’s AppStore in India.

Now transcribe voice messages into text on WhatsApp

NEW DELHI: Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called voice message transcripts and voice messages can now be transcribed into text, “to help you keep up with conversations no matter what you’re doing”.

Apple India posts 23 pc profit growth in FY24 amid iPhone demand surge

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by rising demand for its iPhones among aspirational youth and surge in exports, Apple clocked a 36 per cent increase in its operating revenue in India, surpassing Rs 66,700 crore (about $8 billion) in FY24. The tech giant also posted Rs 2,746 crore ($330 million) in profit last fiscal.

Tripura govt signs Rs 683.27 crore deal with Tata Technologies to upgrade ITIs

AGARTALA: In a bid to upgrade the skills in various technical trades and to enhance employability, the Tripura government signed an agreement with Tata Technologies for the upgradation of 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state for Rs 683.27 crore, an official said here on Thursday.

AI boom likely to trigger $3.8 bn flow into India’s data centre industry: Report

MUMBAI: India's Data Centre Industry is poised to surge 66 per cent by 2026, driven primarily by artificial intelligence (AI) and the nationwide rollout of 5G technology, according to real estate advisory firm JLL India.

Samsung R&D Institute, IIT Bombay tie up to boost digital health, AI research

GURUGRAM: Samsung R&D Institute (SRI) Noida has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to pioneer research in digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies.

Samsung introduces 2nd generation AI model ‘Gauss 2’

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics on Thursday unveiled Gauss 2, the second generation of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, at an annual tech conference.

Google launches new AI feature to tackle air pollution in India

NEW DELHI: In a bid to combat the rising air pollution woes of India, tech giant Google on Wednesday launched Air View+ -- an artificial intelligence-based solution that can help the government and the people with useful hyperlocal air quality information.

Indian startup PierSight unveils 1st all-weather maritime surveillance satellite

NEW DELHI: Indian space tech startup PierSight on Wednesday announced the Varuna satellite that will deliver 24/7 all-weather maritime surveillance.

SpaceX aces Starship 6th test flight, fails to catch booster

NEW DELHI: Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully aced the sixth test flight of its huge Starship rocket early on Wednesday. However, it failed to repeat the “booster catch”.

Indians lead advanced AI usage globally, early AI adoption saving them 2 hrs a day

BENGALURU: Nearly half (46 per cent) of Indian knowledge workers, among those surveyed, are now advanced users of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report on Wednesday.

Apple issues update for Mac users targeted in zero-day cyber attack

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has issued a software update for bugs 'actively exploited' by cyber-criminals in targeting Intel-based Mac systems.

Star-studded Myntra FWD Creator Fest 2024: 600+ creators, celebs attend, Glammys Awards shine

BENGALURU: Myntra, one of India’s go-to destinations for all things fashion and beauty, hosted the third edition of its incredible Myntra FWD 'Creator Fest' on November 15 in Mumbai.

Meta to appeal CCI’s anti-trust order on WhatsApp data sharing

NEW DELHI: After the Competition Commission of India (CCI) directed WhatsApp to not share user data collected on its platform with other Meta products or companies for advertising purposes for a period of five years, the company said that it disagreed with the CCI’s decision and plans to appeal.

Telegram designates child protection officer to respond to sexually exploitative materials in S. Korea

SEOUL: The global messaging service Telegram has designated an officer in charge of protecting underage users from illicit content amid criticism over its passive response against sexually exploitative materials circulating on the platform, South Korea's media regulator said on Tuesday.

South Korea aims to develop 39 global chip industry standards by 2031

SEOUL: South Korea's standards agency said on Monday it plans to develop 39 new international standards in the semiconductor sector by 2031 to bolster its competitive edge in the field.

Naver to launch JV for digital twin projects in Saudi Arabia

SEOUL: South Korean tech giant Naver said on Monday it will establish a joint venture with Saudi Arabia's state housing company to collaborate for digital twin platform projects in the Middle East.

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