Technology

China has accused the U.S. of stealing secrets and infiltrating the country’s national time centre, warning that serious breaches could have disrupted communication networks, financial systems, the power supply and the international standard time. The U.S. National Security Agency has been carrying out a cyber attack operation on the National Time Service Center over an … Read more

With air quality deteriorating during Diwali—thanks to chemical-laden firecrackers—clean indoor air becomes essential. Fortunately, breathing healthier air at home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some of the best air purifiers available under Rs 5,000 to help you combat pollution effectively. BePURE B1 The BePURE B1 air purifier is a budget-friendly option suitable … Read more

Google appears to be rapidly integrating its AI image tool powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash Image technology, Nano Banana, across its product suite. The latest evidence suggests the tool is headed for Google Messages. Code within a recent version of Google Messages, v20251009, points to the introduction of Nano Banana functionality in the messaging app. … Read more

The OnePlus 15 is set to launch later this month, with a Chinese release preceding the global rollout. Alongside the announcement, OnePlus has revealed three new colour options for the device. According to the company’s Weibo posts, the OnePlus 15 will debut in China on October 27, ahead of the anticipated worldwide release. In addition … Read more

Today, content is ubiquitous. From instant vertical videos to high-resolution podcasts to cinematic Reels shot on smartphones. Since the line between professional and casual creative pursuits has blurred more than ever, creators need to be dynamic and efficient. Be it filming a 4K clip outdoors or editing on a tablet on the go, packing the … Read more

The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks around the third week of October, is caused by debris from the famous Halley’s Comet. These meteors are bits of the comet that have been left behind in space as Earth passes through them. The peak of the Orionids will occur on October 21, making it an excellent time … Read more

Vilas Dhar is President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, a US-based $1.5 billion philanthropy advancing artificial intelligence for public purposes. The Foundation is among the largest funders of AI for public purposes, having invested more than $500 million in various projects. Dhar has framed global discussions on AI governance, responsible innovation, and the social … Read more

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently reflected on how OpenAI’s unexpected launch of ChatGPT in 2022 caught the tech giant off guard, despite its long-standing leadership in artificial intelligence. Speaking at Salesforce’s annual technology event on Thursday, October 17, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff asked Pichai how Google – once the “absolute leader in AI”, reacted when … Read more

A few days before Diwali, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) unveiled a bunch of offers for both new users and long-time subscribers, along with some special benefits for senior citizens. Part of the state-run telecom network’s Diwali Bonanza,  the company said that these promotional offers will be available from October 18 to November 18, 2025. … Read more

Facebook users in the United States and Canada can now opt into a new AI tool from Meta that promises to enhance the “shareworthiness” of their images and videos. The tool is limited to photos and videos stored on your phone’s camera roll — it does not access content you’ve already posted on Facebook. If … Read more