Technology

On 9 September, many eyes widened with amazement when Apple CEO Tim Cook gave us the first official look at the iPhone Air. As its name indicates, what made this iPhone special was its astounding slim frame – the phone is a mere 5.64 mm slim at most points (the camera bump is a little … Read more

Sandeep Verma is the professor-in-charge and head of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Kanpur. He has served as the Secretary, the Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, and was a member of the PMO-constituted vaccine task force for SARS-CoV-2. He was also part of the government’s … Read more

Microsoft and OpenAI said on Thursday they have signed a non-binding deal for new relationship terms that would allow OpenAI to proceed to restructure itself into a for-profit company, marking a new phase of the most high-profile partnerships to fund the ChatGPT frenzy. Details on the new commercial arrangements were not disclosed, but the companies … Read more

Scientists have discovered a new planet that may have all the right conditions to sustain life. Spotted by NASA’s James Webb Telescope, researchers at Cornell University have said that the planet may have an atmosphere similar to our own, meaning it could potentially have liquid water on its surface, either in the form of an … Read more

Albania just became the first country to induct an AI minister, not to be confused with a minister for artificial intelligence. The nation has announced a virtual minister powered by AI. Named Diella, the AI minister is made of code and pixels and will be taking care of procurement. Earlier this year, Albania’s Prime Minister … Read more

Adobe, on September 11, announced the general availability of AI agents that will reshape how businesses build, deliver and optimise customer experiences and marketing campaigns.  Adobe’s AI platform for businesses is powered by the Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Agent Orchestrator. This platform lets businesses manage and customise AI agents from both Adobe and other companies. … Read more

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Buds3 FE, featuring a fresh “Blade design” and advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. These latest earbuds from the tech giant aim to provide improved audio quality and greater convenience for users. The new earbuds incorporate Galaxy AI, delivering practical features for daily use. One of the main features is the … Read more

Apple will begin taking pre-orders for its array of products introduced during its ‘Awe-Dropping’ event on September 9, from 5.30 pm on Friday, September 12. Pre-orders will be available for all the new iPhones – the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and their latest ultra-slim iPhone Air – and the other … Read more

Last month, a 74-year-old man from Ramnagar, Hyderabad, lost Rs 4.27 lakh in a rare coin scam after responding to a Facebook ad claiming his coins could fetch Rs 72 lakh. The “buyers” asked for payments for verification, RBI clearance, and other fees. Over six weeks, he made 28 UPI transfers, even borrowing from relatives. … Read more

Meta’s social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp have been the go-to place for Indians when it comes to consuming content. Now, a new Meta-commissioned IPSOS study has revealed that Reels outpaces TV, YouTube and other platforms when it comes to short-form video content. The survey, which included more than 3,500 people from over … Read more