Technology
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Telegram to disclose user data at authorities’ requests
Moscow: Telegram can disclose users’ data upon reasonable requests from authorities, the encrypted messaging service’s co-founder Pavel Durov said on his Telegram channel. “We’ve made it clear that the IP addresses and…
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36 Indian startups secure massive USD 628 mn in funding this week, a 174 pc surge
New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem saw massive funding flow this week at more than $628.24 million raised by 36 startups — a whopping 174.5 per cent surge from last week. The…
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Global cellular IoT revenues to surpass USD 26 billion by 2030
New Delhi: The global cellular IoT market is set to maintain its strong expansion, with connections projected to exceed 6.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10 per cent. Counterpoint…
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PM Modi pushing us to make AI work for people: Google’s Sundar Pichai
New York: Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision around artificial intelligence (AI) and how he is pushing tech leaders to use it to address the most-pressing issues on the ground, Google…
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SpiceJet raises Rs 3000 cr from institutional investors
New Delhi: SpiceJet has raised Rs 3,000 crore through sale of shares to qualified institutional buyers, providing a much-needed tailwind for the struggling airline. Foreign entities, including Societe Generale – ODI, Goldman…
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TGSRTC to roll out UPI payments on all RTC buses after Hyderabad pilot: Reports
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is likely to implement UPI payments in all RTC buses soon. This move will address the difficulty faced by conductors in returning change for…
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Chip major Qualcomm to lay off hundreds of employees in US
San Francisco: Chip giant Qualcomm is reportedly laying off at least 226 employees in the US later this year as part of its business diversification strategy. As per reports, the upcoming layoffs…
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Scientists develop 5D ‘everlasting’ memory crystal, Musk urges to write human knowledge
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking scientific development, UK scientists on Thursday announced the development of a novel 5D “everlasting” memory crystal, where tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested storing “all of human knowledge”.…
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Israel to allocate USD 133 million to promote AI development
Jerusalem: Israel will invest half a billion shekels (about USD 133 million) in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The funds, part of a national AI program, will be invested…
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Neuralink’s Blindsight implant to restore vision to people who lost both eyes: Musk
New Delhi: In yet another groundbreaking invention, brain-computer interface company Neuralink has developed a Blindsight implant that can restore vision to people who lost both eyes, said founder Elon Musk on Wednesday.…
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India’s audio devices market boom, small towns lead robust growth
New Delhi: With rising disposable incomes, availability of affordable device options, a growing Gen Z population and the expanding digital content consumption, India’s audio devices market is experiencing remarkable growth, according to…
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Green Hydrogen a historic opportunity to redefine energy systems, create jobs in India
New Delhi: India has ushered into a new era of energy transition driven by a shared commitment to advancing the ‘Hydrogen Agenda’, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy,…
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96 pc of Indian midmarket firms prioritising Gen AI, faster than the world
New Delhi: About 96 per cent of Indian organisations (between 250 and 1,500 employees) are prioritising generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), compared to 91 per cent in the rest of the world, a…
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Global VR headset shipments drop 4 pc in Q2, Meta leads
New Delhi: Global virtual reality (VR) headset shipments fell 4 per cent in the April-June quarter (Q2), primarily due to a sharp drop in Sony’s PlayStation VR2 shipments, a report said on…
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World’s first fully robotic heart transplant performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In a globally groundbreaking achievement, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. The transplant operation…
