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Akash Pandey

Sub-Editor | Technology and Auto | English

Akash Pandey covers the Tech and Auto beats at NewsBytes. With an experience spanning over three years, Akash’s work revolves around delivering timely and informative content on the ever-evolving realms of smartphones, automobiles, and other noteworthy news within these domains. Armed with a degree in Computer Application from Sikkim Manipal University, he combines his technical knowledge with his passion for journalism to provide comprehensive coverage.
Akash Pandey
Joining Date
March, 2022
Experience
3+ years
Resides In
New Delhi
Languages Known
English, Hindi
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application Sikkim Manipal University
Latest News Articles

Can E20 fuel cause breakdowns during monsoon? What experts say

Petrol pump owners have raised concerns over the contamination of E20 fuel during the monsoon season.

16 Jul 2026
Canada

China now more favorable than US: Study

A new study by the Pew Research Center has revealed a major shift in global opinion, with China being viewed more favorably than the US in several countries.

16 Jul 2026
Cybersecurity

AGI is just a few years away, warns DeepMind CEO

Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be just a few years away.

16 Jul 2026
Morocco

Whistleblower alleges Morocco used Pegasus spyware to target journalists

A former member of Morocco's domestic intelligence service has revealed that the North African state employed hacking software, including NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, to target journalists and human rights defenders.

16 Jul 2026
Gaganyaan

Centre tightens exit rules for ISRO scientists amid growing resignations

The Indian government has tightened its resignation policy for scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

16 Jul 2026
Indian Railways

PM Modi to flag off India's 1st hydrogen-powered train tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train on Friday.

16 Jul 2026
Google

Tesla driver applied full throttle before deadly Texas crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed that the driver of a Tesla involved in a deadly crash in June had pressed the accelerator pedal to its maximum.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

Smartwatches, wearables spared from EU's replaceable battery rule

The European Commission has announced an exemption to its existing battery regulation, sparing six new categories of electronics from the requirement of user-replaceable batteries.

16 Jul 2026
YouTube Music

AI music platform Suno allegedly scraped millions of YouTube tracks

Suno, an artificial intelligence (AI) music generation platform, was recently hacked in November 2025. The breach was confirmed by a spokesperson for the company.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple eyes AI chip start-ups to reduce reliance on NVIDIA

Apple is on the lookout for chip start-ups to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) server capabilities, according to The Information.

16 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Microsoft reportedly tells salespeople to pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft is reportedly preparing its sales team to take on other major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.

16 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

xAI sues man using Grok to create child abuse material

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Terry Harwood, a South Carolina man.

16 Jul 2026
Technology

Roblox shuts down video chat feature, cites user preference

Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has announced the discontinuation of its video chat service, Roblox Connect.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

AppleCare+ prices for Macs and iPads hiked

Apple is raising the prices of its AppleCare+ plans for new Mac and iPad customers.

16 Jul 2026
OpenAI

Meet GPT-Red, AI 'super-hacker' OpenAI uses to stress-test its models

OpenAI has developed a large language model (LLM) super-hacker called, dubbed GPT-Red, to bolster the security of its language models.

16 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Meet Inkling: 1st AI model from Mira Murati's start-up

Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has launched its first in-house AI model named Inkling.

16 Jul 2026
SpaceX

SpaceX's Starship V3 returns for 2nd test flight today

SpaceX is gearing up for the test flight of its Starship V3 rocket for the second time this year.

16 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

SpaceX's stock falls below IPO price for 1st time

SpaceX's shares have fallen below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

OnePlus to exit India and other non-Chinese markets

OnePlus, the Android phone maker known for its high-performance smartphones, is planning to wind down its operations in India, the US, and Europe, according to Bloomberg.

16 Jul 2026
Apple

OpenAI enters hardware market with $230 Codex Keyboard

OpenAI has officially entered the hardware market with the launch of a $230 keyboard designed specifically for its AI coding assistant, Codex.

13 Jul 2026
Bengaluru

Bengaluru startup's software-defined motors could cut India's rare earth dependence

Bengaluru-based start-up Vimag Labs has developed a software-defined motor technology that does away with the need for rare earth magnets.

13 Jul 2026
Amazon

Jeff Bezos's ex-wife donates $20M to mental health non-profit

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has made a historic donation of $20 million to Active Minds.

'VISHWAS': EPFO introduces one-time dispute settlement scheme for employers

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched the VISHWAS, 2026 scheme.

13 Jul 2026
HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank trimmed workforce by over 3,300 in FY26

HDFC Bank has reduced its workforce in the last financial year as part of a larger shift toward technology and automation.

13 Jul 2026
Audi A6

Jet Airways suspended operations in 2019. Now, it's auctioning assets

Jet Airways, once India's largest private airline, is set to auction its remaining assets.

13 Jul 2026
South Korea

South Korea announces record $530B budget, driven by AI boom

South Korea has announced a record-breaking budget of over 800 trillion won ($530.97 billion) for the fiscal year 2027.

13 Jul 2026
India

India's inflation likely to cross 4% mark

India's consumer price index (CPI) inflation is expected to breach the crucial 4% mark for the first time in 16 months.

13 Jul 2026
Anthropic

India-specific pricing for Claude AI revealed, starts at ₹2,000/month

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI assistant, has unveiled India-specific pricing for its subscription plans.

13 Jul 2026
Donald Trump

India rejects rushed US trade deal over unmet tariff demands

India has turned down the prospect of a hasty trade deal with the US, according to Reuters.

13 Jul 2026
NVIDIA

SK Hynix Korean shares sink 15% after stellar NASDAQ debut

SK Hynix's shares fell more than 15% on the Korean stock exchange today, making it the company's biggest one-day decline on record.