Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns US tech workers: Competing with China’s may mean sacrificing work-life balance | Technology News

The former CEO of Google has a warning for American tech workers, and some may not like it. Eric Schmidt, who previously led the search engine giant, said during a conference interview published by the All-In podcast that remote work isn’t helping US tech companies compete with China’s cutthroat work culture. “If you are going … Read more

 Zoho’s Arattai: Can India’s homegrown messaging app rival WhatsApp? | Technology News

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is promoting Arattai, an India-based messaging platform accessible via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The minister urged citizens to adopt homegrown apps like Arattai to stay connected, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to support Swadeshi, or indigenous, products. In a post on X, Pradhan described Arattai … Read more

Under Rs 2,000: Best TWS earbuds with ANC and top features | Technology News

If you’re looking for affordable true wireless earbuds under Rs 2,000 that don’t compromise on features, there are some solid options in the market. From powerful sound drivers to Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), long battery life, and gaming-friendly low latency, these earbuds deliver a premium experience on a budget. We compare five popular models — … Read more

There are more robots working in China than the rest of the world combined | Technology News

While Chinese factories have been using more robots, they have also gotten better at making them. The government has used public capital and policy directives to spur Chinese companies to become leaders in robotics and other advanced technologies. Worldwide, robots and artificial intelligence are playing an increasingly prominent and disruptive role in manufacturing. Factory robots … Read more

One Tech Tip: How to move your music library to another streaming platform | Technology News

Want to switch to Apple Music because you can’t find your favorite indie band on Spotify? Or maybe you’re on Amazon Music but saw a new subscriber offer on Tidal that’s too good to pass up. There are a variety of reasons to change music providers. But if you’re thinking about it, and you’re worried … Read more

‘Smartphones aren’t going away…but the user experience will no longer revolve around a device’ | Technology News

Alex Katouzian doesn’t believe smartphones will be replaced by smart glasses. The head of Qualcomm’s mobile, compute, and XR business believes smartphones will continue to have a place in consumers’ lives, though they may not remain as central to the ecosystem as they are today.  “Today, it’s a smartphone-centric world, meaning everything revolves around the … Read more

AI ‘workslop’ may be destroying your productivity, suggests new Harvard study | Technology News

Numerous medium and large organisations have quickly incorporated AI tools into their workflow to optimise their productivity, but a new study claims only a handful of people are seeing it “create real value.” While the number of companies that have adopted artificial intelligence to boost their processes has nearly doubled in the last year, with … Read more