Technology

Old books have a distinct smell that many people find comforting and nostalgic. For some, the aroma is so pleasant that it instantly takes them to childhood libraries or cozy reading corners. But what exactly causes this scent, and why do only certain people enjoy it? Experts say the answer lies in chemistry, memory, and … Read more

The adoption of enterprise AI products in India appears to be gaining momentum, as over 47 per cent of companies have reported moving their generative AI pilots into live, functioning use cases. Another 23 per cent of Indian enterprises are currently experimenting with these products, according to a new report launched by accounting firm Ernst … Read more

A new artificial intelligence (AI) research tool from Future House, the non-profit AI research lab backed by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has drawn unexpected praise from OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Kosmos, the new tool, is said to be a next-generation “AI scientist” that has been designed to aid researchers and speed up scientific discoveries. Unlike previous … Read more

I never imagined I would struggle to find sleep, always distracted by any sound I hear once I am in bed. The past few months, I have been sleeping well thanks to the Sennheiser SoundProtex hearing protection earplugs that have now become an integral part of my ‘night life’. Now, Sennheiser has come up with … Read more

When you think about the AI startup that is most likely to go bust if or when the AI bubble bursts, what is the first name that comes to mind? For attendees of a recent Silicon Valley conference, the answer was Perplexity. The AI search startup led the list of companies most likely to fall … Read more

Wendy Goldberg thought her question was straightforward enough. A 79-year-old retired lawyer in Los Angeles, Goldberg wanted to eat more protein, something she had read could help rebuild bone density. She hoped her primary care provider could tell her exactly how much was enough. She dashed off a message, but the response left her feeling … Read more

When one looks for TWS on a tight budget, especially close to a thousand Rupees, one inevitably thinks of the compromises one has to make. If one gets TWS that look reasonably good, one can be sure that they will lack features, and even if both those boxes get ticked, audio quality often goes for … Read more

As the AI browser wars heat up, Mozilla has announced it is upgrading Firebox with a built-in assistant that will let users chat with AI as they navigate the web. The new ‘AI Window’ is an intelligent and user-controlled space where users can get help from an AI assistant as they browse on their own … Read more

Perplexity has announced a set of upgrades to Comet Assistant, including new safeguards and enhanced user control for when the AI browser agent is making “high-stakes decisions”. Comet Assistant will pause and ask users for permission before proceeding with important tasks such as logging in to a certain site or completing a purchase from your … Read more

I don’t know how or when, but I have picked up this weird habit of looking at people’s wrists just to see what watch they are wearing. From airport lounges to the Starbucks queue, I find myself noticing the watches travellers have on. And while I can’t say with complete certainty which models dominate people’s … Read more