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realme announces 3-year licensing collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco F1 team realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, on Thursday announced its groundbreaking three-year strategic partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One Team.  As a milestone in this collaboration, realme is set to launch an exciting co-branded edition: the realme GT 7 Dream Edition. realme has been committed to providing young users with tech experiences that exceed expectations. By partnering with Aston Martin Formula One -- a legendary name renowned for precisio...
realme announces 3-year licensing collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco F1 team
realme announces 3-year licensing collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco F1 team
Source: IANS
2025-05-22 01:45:22 pm
South Korea: Google may launch YouTube Premium sans music amid antitrust probe Google may launch a cheaper version of YouTube Premium without its music streaming component in South Korea in a move aimed at addressing concerns over alleged anti-competitive practices, the country's antitrust watchdog said on Thursday.  The self-proposed measure is part of negotiations between the U.S. tech giant and the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), which has been investigating Google over suspicions that it violated fair trade rules by bundling YouTube Music to its premium sub...
South Korea: Google may launch YouTube Premium sans music amid antitrust probe
South Korea: Google may launch YouTube Premium sans music amid antitrust probe
Source: IANS
2025-05-22 12:22:10 pm
Centre launches ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator’ to safeguard mobile users In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)” with its stakeholders.  The multi-dimensional analytical tool, developed as part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), empowers financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence for cyber fraud prevention. This will enhance cyber protection and validation checks in...
Centre launches ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator’ to safeguard mobile users
Centre launches ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator’ to safeguard mobile users
Source: IANS
2025-05-22 09:19:14 am
Gemini AI app crosses 400 million monthly active users: Sundar Pichai The Gemini app now has over 400 million monthly active users and we are seeing strong growth and engagement particularly with the 2.5 series of AI models, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, has said.  Over seven million developers are building with Gemini, five times more than this time last year, and Gemini usage on Vertex AI is up 40 times, said Pichai during the ‘Google I/O 2025’ conference in the US. “For those using 2.5 Pro in the Gemini app, usage ha...
Gemini AI app crosses 400 million monthly active users: Sundar Pichai
Gemini AI app crosses 400 million monthly active users: Sundar Pichai
Source: IANS
2025-05-21 10:55:40 am
BIG FM launches high-quality digital platform BIG Live BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, on Tuesday announced the launch of BIG Live, a one-stop digital platform which offers curated, credible and culturally-relevant content.  BIG Live brings together the power of storytelling, intuitive user experience and targeted advertising, the company said in a statement. It delivers content across a wide range of verticals such as real estate, automobile, health and wellness, entertainment, travel, food, fashion, finance, tech...
BIG FM launches high-quality digital platform BIG Live
BIG FM launches high-quality digital platform BIG Live
Source: IANS
2025-05-21 08:56:51 am
Indian scientists design fast charging sodium-ion battery A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB), it was announced on Monday.  A battery built on sodium instead of lithium could help the country to become self-reliant in energy storage technology — a key goal of the Indian government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. This is based on a ‘NASIC...
Indian scientists design fast charging sodium-ion battery
Indian scientists design fast charging sodium-ion battery
Source: IANS
2025-05-20 09:38:10 am
Smartphones overtake oil, diIndamonds to become India’s top export in FY25 Smartphones have officially become India’s top exported good in FY25, overtaking traditional heavyweights like petroleum products and cut diamonds, as per latest government figures.  Backed by government support and strong local manufacturing by tech giants like Apple and Samsung, smartphone exports rose 55 per cent to $24.14 billion in 2024-25, compared to $15.57 billion in the previous fiscal and $10.96 billion in 2022-23. According to the data, the United States and Japan ...
Smartphones overtake oil, diIndamonds to become India’s top export in FY25
Smartphones overtake oil, diIndamonds to become India’s top export in FY25
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 02:44:07 pm
realme GT 7 Series sets new standard for mobile photography with AI travel snap camera Smartphones have quietly become the ultimate companion for the modern traveler. Whether it’s a solo trip to the hills, a weekend city break, or a long-overdue beach escape, most adventures today are captured not with bulky cameras but with the device always in hand, your smartphone.  For today’s travellers—who often double as photographers, vloggers, and storytellers—capturing these fleeting moments has become almost second nature, thus making smartphones the m...
realme GT 7 Series sets new standard for mobile photography with AI travel snap camera
realme GT 7 Series sets new standard for mobile photography with AI travel snap camera
Source: IANS
2025-05-19 02:38:18 pm
Large language models to destroy a lot of software jobs: Sridhar Vembu Software major Zoho’s Co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Sunday said that large language models (LLMs) will destroy a lot of software jobs in the future, As AI adoption surges across industries.  His remarks align with growing apprehensions about AI replacing millions of jobs soon. “I have often said this to our employees: the fact that software engineers get paid better than mechanical engineers or civil engineers or chemists or school teachers is not some birthright and we c...
Large language models to destroy a lot of software jobs: Sridhar Vembu
Large language models to destroy a lot of software jobs: Sridhar Vembu
Source: IANS
2025-05-18 11:39:29 am
India successfully tests hard-kill counter-swarm drone system ‘Bhargavastra’ India achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drone capabilities with the successful test firing of its low-cost, hard-kill counter-swarm drone system, 'Bhargavastra', at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur on Wednesday.   The system met all specified performance targets and is being hailed as a major advancement in the country's ability to neutralise the emerging threat of drone swarms. Developed indigenously by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), '...
India successfully tests hard-kill counter-swarm drone system ‘Bhargavastra’
India successfully tests hard-kill counter-swarm drone system ‘Bhargavastra’
Source: IANS
2025-05-15 09:19:52 am
Your phone is now a cinema, workstation. Can the 2025 flagship killer realme GT7 series keep up battery demands Since the time they were introduced, smartphones have become an irreplaceable part of our lives. What started as a tool for calling and texting has now transformed into a personal cinema, a mobile gaming console, and a productivity hub.  Screens have grown larger, brighter, and smoother, enabling us to stream high-definition shows during our commute, battle it out in graphics-heavy games, and multitask across apps throughout the day. But while the display experience has evolved dramat...
Your phone is now a cinema, workstation. Can the 2025 flagship killer realme GT7 series keep up battery demands
Your phone is now a cinema, workstation. Can the 2025 flagship killer realme GT7 series keep up battery demands
Source: Accord Fintech
2025-05-12 11:40:40 am
Eating a healthy diet in childhood can delay menstrual onset in girls: Study Eating a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and whole grains in childhood can delay the onset of menstruation in girls, according to a new study.  The findings, published in the journal Human Reproduction remained unaltered by the girls’ body mass index (BMI) or height, both of which have been associated with the earlier onset of periods. The study has implications for health in later life as it is well known that women who started their periods at an early age may be at highe...
Eating a healthy diet in childhood can delay menstrual onset in girls: Study
Eating a healthy diet in childhood can delay menstrual onset in girls: Study
Source: IANS
2025-05-08 06:18:48 pm
Korea’s space agency seeks revision of plan to modify next-gen rockets into reusable system South Korea's aerospace agency said on Thursday that it has formally requested a government review to revise the development plan for its next-generation space launch vehicle, aiming to shift toward a reusable rocket system.  According to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), the agency submitted a request to the finance ministry last week for a feasibility reassessment of the project revision, yonhap news agency reported. KASA announced in February that it plans to modify...
Korea’s space agency seeks revision of plan to modify next-gen rockets into reusable system
Korea’s space agency seeks revision of plan to modify next-gen rockets into reusable system
Source: IANS
2025-05-08 06:15:56 pm
ElonMusk’s affordable internet service Starlink inches closer to India launch Tech billionaire Elon Musk's affordable internet service Starlink has come closer to its India launch, after it received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecom (DoT).  The initial approval was granted after Starlink agreed to comply with the new national security guidelines for satcom operators. The Department had announced 29 additional requirements, including mandatory interception and monitoring mechanisms, use of local data centres, location tracking for mo...
ElonMusk’s affordable internet service Starlink inches closer to India launch
ElonMusk’s affordable internet service Starlink inches closer to India launch
Source: IANS
2025-05-08 10:56:03 am
Affordable 5G phones cross 100 pc growth in India, Apple shines in premium segment Led by affordable devices, 5G smartphone shipments accounted for 86 per cent of the overall Indian market in the January-March quarter, marking a 14 per cent annual increase, according to a new report.  Notably, 5G smartphones priced between Rs 8,000 and Rs 13,000 recorded over 100 per cent YoY growth, reflecting surging demand for affordable 5G access, said the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). Vivo led the 5G smartphone market with a 21 per cent market share, followed by Samsu...
Affordable 5G phones cross 100 pc growth in India, Apple shines in premium segment
Affordable 5G phones cross 100 pc growth in India, Apple shines in premium segment
Source: IANS
2025-05-06 11:26:48 am
Apple likely to manufacture iPhones worth Rs 3.36 lakh crore in India by FY26 Apple is expected to ramp up its iPhone production in India to nearly $40 billion (about Rs 3,36,000 crore) by the end of FY26, as the tech giant continues to shift its global supply chain away from China amid growing geopolitical tensions and trade tariffs.  According to industry estimates, this move will enable Apple to meet 80 per cent of its iPhone demand in the US and cater fully to India's growing domestic market. The development comes close on the heels of Apple CEO TimC...
Apple likely to manufacture iPhones worth Rs 3.36 lakh crore in India by FY26
Apple likely to manufacture iPhones worth Rs 3.36 lakh crore in India by FY26
Source: IANS
2025-05-05 05:50:22 pm
Mixed reality display market to grow 6 pc globally in 2025 The global mixed reality (XR) display shipments are expected to increase 6 per cent annually in 2025, with shipments for augmented reality (AR) glasses alone growing 42 per cent, according to a new report.  According to the latest 'XR Display Shipment and Forecast Report' by Counterpoint Research, while AR remains a relatively niche segment, it will grow the fastest, compared to only 2.5 per cent growth for virtual reality (VR) this year. This will be driven by the launch o...
Mixed reality display market to grow 6 pc globally in 2025
Mixed reality display market to grow 6 pc globally in 2025
Source: IANS
2025-05-04 10:56:09 am
YouTube commits Rs 850 crore to power India’s ‘Creator Nation’: CEO Neal Mohan YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on Thursday hailed India as a rising ‘Creator Nation’, revealing that the video platform has paid over Rs 21,000 crore to Indian creators, artists, and media companies in the past three years.  Speaking at the 'World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit' (WAVES 2025) here, he announced that YouTube will invest more than Rs 850 crore over the next two years to boost India’s fast-growing creator economy. “Over 100 million Indian...
YouTube commits Rs 850 crore to power India’s ‘Creator Nation’: CEO Neal Mohan
YouTube commits Rs 850 crore to power India’s ‘Creator Nation’: CEO Neal Mohan
Source: IANS
2025-05-02 12:41:08 pm
Apple clocks 28 pc growth in iPhone shipments in India: Industry data Apple registered 28 per cent growth in iPhone shipments in India (year-on-year) in the first quarter this year (January-March period), industry data showed on Thursday.  iPhone 16 series was the highest-selling Apple device, capturing 54 per cent market share, with iPhone 15 series garnering 36 per cent share in Q1 2025, according to data provided by said the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). Apple iPads saw 18 per cent annual growth in Q1 2025 compared to the year-ago period. ...
Apple clocks 28 pc growth in iPhone shipments in India: Industry data
Apple clocks 28 pc growth in iPhone shipments in India: Industry data
Source: IANS
2025-05-02 12:02:22 pm
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users, India a bright spot GitHub Copilot has surpassed 15 million users, growing more than 4 times year-over-year, the company has informed.  This follows the recent announcement that the number of developers building on GitHub in India has surpassed 18 million. “Year to date, GitHub has shipped 85 Copilot updates — including features like MCP support, expanded model support, bring your own key, and next edit suggestions,” said the company. Copilot’s code review agent has already ...
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users, India a bright spot
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users, India a bright spot
Source: IANS
2025-05-01 02:31:19 pm
‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch Direct-to-Mobile phones in country In a significant step towards empowering India's technological landscape, HMD Global, in collaboration with Free Stream Technologies (incubated at IIT Kanpur), Tejas Networks, and other partners, on Monday announced plans to meet the growing demand for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones in India.  The groundbreaking announcement is set to be made at the ‘World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit’ (WAVES) 2025’ here from May 1-4. D2M technology represents a breakt...
‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch Direct-to-Mobile phones in country
‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch Direct-to-Mobile phones in country
Source: IANS
2025-04-29 11:23:27 am
Apple may shift entire iPhone assembly for US to India by next year Apple is reportedly planning to shift the entire assembly of iPhones sold in the United States to India by as early as next year.  This would mark a major move in Apple’s global manufacturing strategy, as the tech giant continues to reduce its dependence on China, according to a report by Financial Times. The final decision will depend on how quickly India can ramp up its supply chain and how trade talks between China and the US progress. According to the report, US Presid...
Apple may shift entire iPhone assembly for US to India by next year
Apple may shift entire iPhone assembly for US to India by next year
Source: IANS
2025-04-25 02:10:12 pm
Over 8 in 10 Indian users seek compact smartphones with flagship performance More than eight in 10 (88 per cent) consumers in India are likely to purchase a compact smartphone if it delivers flagship-level performance, with more than half of the respondents not willing to compromise on processor performance and battery life when purchasing a compact smartphone, a report showed on Tuesday.  Counterpoint Research’s latest report in India highlights a strong preference for compact smartphones (74 per cent), yet 68 per cent of the respondents believe the mar...
Over 8 in 10 Indian users seek compact smartphones with flagship performance
Over 8 in 10 Indian users seek compact smartphones with flagship performance
Source: IANS
2025-04-22 04:43:02 pm
Scientists use AI to reveal the neural dynamics of human conversation By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with electrical recordings of brain activity, researchers have been able to track the language exchanged during conversations and the corresponding neural activity in different brain regions, according to a new study.  The team from Department of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US investigated how our brains process language during real-life conversations. “Specifically, we wanted to understand which brain region...
Scientists use AI to reveal the neural dynamics of human conversation
Scientists use AI to reveal the neural dynamics of human conversation
Source: IANS
2025-04-20 06:17:08 pm
GenAI’s diagnostic capabilities comparable to non-specialist doctors: Study A new research on Friday showed that generative AI’s (GenAI) diagnostic capabilities are comparable to non-specialist doctors.  The use of generative AI for diagnostics has attracted attention in the medical field and many research papers have been published on this topic. However, because the evaluation criteria were different for each study, a comprehensive analysis was needed to determine the extent AI could be used in actual medical settings and what advantages it feature...
GenAI’s diagnostic capabilities comparable to non-specialist doctors: Study
GenAI’s diagnostic capabilities comparable to non-specialist doctors: Study
Source: IANS
2025-04-19 06:08:19 pm
CEA launches new software to help power utilities of states  The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has launched an indigenously developed Integrated Generation, Transmission, and Storage Expansion Planning Model with Demand Response which will help state power discoms to carry out a comprehensive resource adequacy plan, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.  After the issuance of Resource Adequacy Guidelines, the CEA has been carrying out the Resource Adequacy (RA) plans for all the discoms. To begin with, the CEA complet...
CEA launches new software to help power utilities of states
CEA launches new software to help power utilities of states
Source: IANS
2025-04-14 09:22:27 am
Sundays on Cycle: India pedals forward with over 300 events nationwide on April 13 India witnessed yet another vibrant edition of the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’, with over 300 events conducted simultaneously across the country. Sujata Chaturvedi, secretary, Sports, flagged off the national capital’s edition at New Moti Bagh, energising the crowd and reinforcing the national momentum towards fitness.  Communities, athletes, police departments, and residents across the nation pedalled with purpose, celebrating fitness, fun, and environmental awaren...
Sundays on Cycle: India pedals forward with over 300 events nationwide on April 13
Sundays on Cycle: India pedals forward with over 300 events nationwide on April 13
Source: IANS
2025-04-13 05:29:32 pm
Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in 2024-25  Apple India has recorded a 60 per cent jump in iPhone production from its Indian supply chain with a turnover close to Rs 1.89 lakh crore during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to industry data.  Of this total output, Apple exported Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth iPhones from India during 2024-25, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Ashwini Vaishnaw Ashwinin Vasihnaw has stated. Apple’s production in India is expected to accelerate fu...
Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in 2024-25
Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in 2024-25
Source: IANS
2025-04-13 12:58:13 pm
WhatsApp suffers outage in India, users unable to send messages  Meta-owned popular messaging app WhatsApp on Saturday went down for users in India, who were unable to send messages and upload status.  According to app outage tracking platform Down Detector, at least 81 per cent users reported problems with sending messages while 16 per cent with overall app experience. “Is it just me or your WhatsApp is down as well? I am trying to upload status and it’s taking forever to do so," said a user on X. There was no immediat...
WhatsApp suffers outage in India, users unable to send messages
WhatsApp suffers outage in India, users unable to send messages
Source: IANS
2025-04-13 09:50:49 am
Create, innovate and learn more with Apple Intelligence on your iPhone in India Designed to protect users’ privacy at every step, Apple Intelligence -- now available in India -- uses on-device processing, meaning that many of the models that power it run entirely on device.  Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system built into iOS 18. It combines the power of generative models with an understanding of your personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant, all while protecting your privacy. The easy-to-use personal in...
Create, innovate and learn more with Apple Intelligence on your iPhone in India
Create, innovate and learn more with Apple Intelligence on your iPhone in India
Source: IANS
2025-04-10 10:43:53 am
PLI push: India’s smartphone exports cross Rs 2 lakh crore for 1st time in FY25  India's smartphone exports touched a new milestone in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), as it crossed Rs 2 lakh crore for the first time, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday. Vaishnaw shared the update on social media platform X, calling it yet another record-breaking moment under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. The Union Minister informed that smartphone exports grew by 54 per cent over the last financial year a...
PLI push: India’s smartphone exports cross Rs 2 lakh crore for 1st time in FY25
PLI push: India’s smartphone exports cross Rs 2 lakh crore for 1st time in FY25
Source: IANS
2025-04-08 04:19:01 pm
Apple may export more iPhones from India amid global uncertainties Tech giant Apple is planning to increase its iPhone exports from India to the United States in an effort to avoid the high tariffs placed on Chinese goods. The US tech giant is considering this move as a temporary solution to reduce the rising cost of importing products from China, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This comes after the US government recently imposed a 34 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, in addition to a 20 per cent duty announced earlier. In retaliation, Ch...
Apple may export more iPhones from India amid global uncertainties
Apple may export more iPhones from India amid global uncertainties
Source: IANS
2025-04-08 02:13:49 pm
India ranks 3rd highest-funded fintech startup ecosystem globally in Q1 2025  India secured the third position globally in terms of funding raised for the fintech sector in Q1 2025, following the US and the UK, a report showed on Tuesday. A majority of the funding in this space has been seen in the late-stage rounds. Late-stage funding witnessed a 47 per cent increase to $227 million in January-March period, compared to $154 million raised in Q4 2024, said the report by Tracxn, a leading market intelligence platform. The first quarter of this year witnessed a tot...
India ranks 3rd highest-funded fintech startup ecosystem globally in Q1 2025
India ranks 3rd highest-funded fintech startup ecosystem globally in Q1 2025
Source: IANS
2025-04-08 11:47:57 am
IIT Madras’ new tech to map indoor environments to aid disaster relief operations Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed an innovative real-time indoor mapping solution that can generate precise maps under any lighting or environmental conditions, with minimal dependence on pre-existing infrastructure. The breakthrough technology, called ‘UbiqMap’, is especially vital for first responders during disaster relief operations as traditional infrastructure often becomes inaccessible or unreliable during public safety emergencie...
IIT Madras’ new tech to map indoor environments to aid disaster relief operations
IIT Madras’ new tech to map indoor environments to aid disaster relief operations
Source: IANS
2025-04-07 06:42:47 pm
India poised to lead South Asia in AI adoption with 1.25 mn professionals  India is emerging as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in South Asia, with a talent pool of 1.25 million professionals in the emerging technology, a report said on Thursday.  The report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) showed that AI is no longer an emerging trend; it is a game-changer for India’s agriculture and healthcare sectors. In the healthcare industry, AI has the potential to bridge gaps in medical access and affordability. India faces a short...
India poised to lead South Asia in AI adoption with 1.25 mn professionals
India poised to lead South Asia in AI adoption with 1.25 mn professionals
Source: IANS
2025-04-03 02:49:34 pm
Apple Intelligence features with next-gen privacy arrive in India Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence while protecting privacy, on Monday expanded to users in India.  Apple Intelligence features are now available in more languages, including localised English for Singapore and India, as well as French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified). With the release of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, users can rewrite, proofr...
Apple Intelligence features with next-gen privacy arrive in India
Apple Intelligence features with next-gen privacy arrive in India
Source: IANS
2025-04-01 09:18:36 am
ChatGPT can be used in sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies ChatGPT can be used in the sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies, according to a study, which offers insights that could streamline development of new products, and possibly enhance recipes.  Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the US looked at 15 different brownie recipes, ranging from standard ingredient lists to unusual combinations, including mealworm powder and fish oil. Study author Damir Torrico, assistant professor in the Department ...
ChatGPT can be used in sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies
ChatGPT can be used in sensory evaluation of foods, specifically brownies
Source: IANS
2025-03-31 11:44:53 am
Foldable smartphones to see robust comeback in 2026 globally Global foldable smartphone shipments in 2024 saw tepid growth at 2.9 per cent (year-on-year) but it is definitely not a sign of the market peaking, according to a new report.  Rather, it is a sign of regrouping before 2026, which is expected to be exciting and rejuvenating for the segment with the entry of Apple and a slew of clamshells, said Counterpoint Research’s latest ‘Global Foldable Smartphone Market Forecast’.  Although many original equipment manufac...
Foldable smartphones to see robust comeback in 2026 globally
Foldable smartphones to see robust comeback in 2026 globally
Source: IANS
2025-03-31 09:46:43 am
NIT Rourkela’s natural bioink to help 3D bioprinting of bone tissue Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a bioink made from natural materials to boost 3D bioprinting of bone-like structures.  The new biocompatible, easy-to-use bioink is designed to address challenges in bone grafting and implants -- commonly used to treat bone defects caused by injury or disease. It also supports bone regeneration. “This research contributes to the growing field of 3D bioprinting by offering a bioink that is entire...
NIT Rourkela’s natural bioink to help 3D bioprinting of bone tissue
NIT Rourkela’s natural bioink to help 3D bioprinting of bone tissue
Source: IANS
2025-03-28 03:02:56 pm
ChatGPT`s ghibli-style AI images go viral on social media Ever since released its GPT-4o update, social media platforms like MetOpenAIa's Instagram and Elon Musk’s X have been flooded with Ghibli-style images.  The word ‘Ghibli’ comes from a Libyan Arabic term for a hot desert wind. This viral trend involves giving popular memes and photos an anime-inspired look. At the heart of the trend are images created using ChatGPT’s latest AI image generator, which mimics Studio Ghibli’s unique art style. ChatGP...
ChatGPT`s ghibli-style AI images go viral on social media
ChatGPT`s ghibli-style AI images go viral on social media
Source: IANS
2025-03-28 02:55:30 pm
India successfully flight-tests indigenously-developed vertically-launched Surface-to-Air Missile In a boost to India's precision firepower, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on Wednesday, an official statement said.  The test-firing, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at noon on Wednesday, was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher against a high-speed aerial tar...
India successfully flight-tests indigenously-developed vertically-launched Surface-to-Air Missile
India successfully flight-tests indigenously-developed vertically-launched Surface-to-Air Missile
Source: IANS
2025-03-27 04:48:08 pm
Apple announces annual `WWDC25` to showcase latest software advancements  Tech giant Apple on Wednesday announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 9 to 13.  Developers and students will also have the opportunity to celebrate in person during a special event at Apple Park on June 9, the company said in a statement. Available for free to all developers, WWDC25 will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software. As part of Apple’s ongoing commitment to supporting developers, the conference ...
Apple announces annual `WWDC25` to showcase latest software advancements
Apple announces annual `WWDC25` to showcase latest software advancements
Source: IANS
2025-03-26 10:50:40 am
Apple says lossless audio, ultra?low latency audio coming to AirPods Max Apple on Monday said that a new software update next month will bring lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max.  With the included USB-C cable, users can enjoy the highest-quality audio across music, movies, and games, while music creators can experience significant enhancements to songwriting, beat making, production, and mixing, said the company in a statement. With this update, AirPods Max will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, preserving the integrity of or...
Apple says lossless audio, ultra?low latency audio coming to AirPods Max
Apple says lossless audio, ultra?low latency audio coming to AirPods Max
Source: IANS
2025-03-25 09:27:36 am
Google celebrates March`s final Half Moon with interactive doodle Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated March’s final Half Moon with an interactive doodle.   The Doodle features a celestial card game to test players' knowledge of the lunar cycle. For the game, users need to compete against the Moon. Users need to match different phases of the lunar cycle to earn points. "This interactive Doodle celebrates March’s final Half Moon! This monthly recurring card game invites you to play against the moon to test your know...
Google celebrates March`s final Half Moon with interactive doodle
Google celebrates March`s final Half Moon with interactive doodle
Source: IANS
2025-03-19 10:38:19 am
Global tech firms opting for democratised approach to AI experiments 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.  According to a KPMG International report, 36 per cent of technology executives said they are continuing to develop AI governance policies while encouraging innovative AI practices within their organisations. The report, based on a ...
Global tech firms opting for democratised approach to AI experiments
Global tech firms opting for democratised approach to AI experiments
Source: IANS
2025-03-18 02:43:32 pm
Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety A team of researchers has revealed powerful virtual reality (VR) treatment for speech anxiety, that is becoming increasingly more common over time globally.  Published in the journal Frontiers, the study reported work by Dr Chris Macdonald from University of Cambridge in the UK who created an online platform where users transform into skilled and confident public speakers. On the platform, tailored course material develops key skills and life-like virtual reality training environments...
Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety
Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety
Source: IANS
2025-03-17 11:10:49 am
Apple set to soon start production of AirPods in India for exports In a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Apple is set to start the local production of AirPods for exports in the country -- its second product category after iPhones which have become a mega success due to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.  As per industry sources, the production of Apple AirPods (those without Active Noise Cancellation or ANC) is for exports purpose at the moment. The AirPods' production is slated to commence by April at the Foxc...
Apple set to soon start production of AirPods in India for exports
Apple set to soon start production of AirPods in India for exports
Source: IANS
2025-03-17 09:52:16 am
SpaceX crew-10 docks at ISS, to bring home Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore this week SpaceX's Crew-10 mission successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, bringing hope for the return of two NASA astronauts -- Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore -- who have been stuck in orbit for months. The space capsule, launched on Friday from Texas, arrived at the ISS at 12:05 a.m. EST (9:35 am IST). SpaceX's Dragon capsule took about 28.5 hours to travel from Earth to the ISS. The spacecraft carried four astronauts -- Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers...
SpaceX crew-10 docks at ISS, to bring home Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore this week
SpaceX crew-10 docks at ISS, to bring home Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore this week
Source: IANS
2025-03-16 11:17:03 am