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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
28 Jun 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Bank holiday next week: Check when they will remain closed

Public and private sector banks in India will observe a single holiday next week, between June 29 and July 5.

28 Jun 2026
Donald Trump

Release unredacted Epstein documents or explain why: US judge

A US federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of key documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why they can't be disclosed.

28 Jun 2026
GST

New rules introduced for taxpayers shifting business locations

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced a new procedure for taxpayers shifting their principal place of business.

28 Jun 2026
Gautam Adani

India needs 2,000GW of new power capacity in near future

India will need to add nearly 2,000 gigawatts (GW) of new power generation capacity in the next two decades to meet the rising energy demand and reduce dependence on imported fuels, said Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy.

28 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple to unveil 2 premium MacBooks soon

Apple is rumored to be gearing up for the launch of two new premium MacBooks later this year.

28 Jun 2026
IRDAI

IRDAI plans new insurance distribution reforms to protect policyholders

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is gearing up to unveil a discussion paper on insurance distribution reforms.

28 Jun 2026
Android

WhatsApp to let you have private conversations with Meta AI

WhatsApp is testing a new feature called Side Chat, which allows users to have private conversations with Meta AI.

28 Jun 2026
Chhattisgarh

Raipur fits 15,000 autos with QR for driver verification, safety

The Raipur administration in Chhattisgarh has fitted over 15,000 auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws with QR codes.

28 Jun 2026
Cryptocurrency

New crypto scam targets users recovering lost wallet access codes

A new cryptocurrency scam has emerged, preying on users who have forgotten their digital wallet access codes.

28 Jun 2026
Anthropic

Trump administration close to restoring access to Anthropic's Fable 5

The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, Fable 5, according to Axios.

28 Jun 2026
Adam Mosseri

Instagram is enhancing user control over content feed

Instagram is working on new features to enhance user control over their content feed.

Upcoming changes for taxpayers, bank customers, Aadhaar and passport holders

Several key financial changes will come into effect from July 1, 2026.

28 Jun 2026
Elon Musk

SoftBank CEO questions feasibility of Musk's orbital data center proposal

Softbank CEO Masayuki Son has dismissed Elon Musk's ambitious plan of setting up orbital data centers.

28 Jun 2026
Amazon

GameStop won't give up on buying eBay

GameStop has said it will continue with its proposed takeover of eBay, despite the latter's rejection of an unsolicited cash-and-stock offer worth some $56 billion.

28 Jun 2026
Mumbai

India inaugurates first-of-its-kind hydrogen plant powered by nuclear reactor heat

India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production plant that uses nuclear reactor heat instead of electricity.

27 Jun 2026
Anthropic

Musk gets FTC nod to acquire SpaceX alumni start-up

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expedited its antitrust review for Elon Musk's proposed acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a start-up founded by three former SpaceX engineers.

27 Jun 2026
NASDAQ

SpaceX to join NASDAQ-100 index on July 7

SpaceX will join the NASDAQ 100 index on July 7, NASDAQ confirmed on Friday.

27 Jun 2026
Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette ZR1X sets new production car record at Pikes Peak

Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette ZR1X has shattered the production-car record at this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Cybersecurity for cars? India plans to implement global standards

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed a major change in the way we think about vehicle security.

27 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro expected to be more expensive

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to be unveiled at the company's annual September event.

27 Jun 2026
Amazon Prime Video

MrBeast facing legal issues from investors over his snack brand

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is facing a legal dispute with some of his investors.

27 Jun 2026
Tesla

Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal crash involving Full Self-Driving

Tesla has settled a lawsuit related to a deadly 2023 crash involving its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

27 Jun 2026
Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg explores collaboration with prediction markets for Arena app

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to look into potential collaborations with popular prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times.

27 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple seeks approval to source chips from blacklisted Chinese firm

Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese company currently on the Pentagon's blacklist, according to Financial Times.

27 Jun 2026
China

Anthropic's Mythos 5 returns for select users

Anthropic's advanced cybersecurity model, Mythos 5, has been reactivated for a select group of organizations.

27 Jun 2026
Microsoft

Russian hackers behind cyberattack on JLR last year: Report

The massive cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year was carried out by a group of Russian hackers, according to The New York Times.

27 Jun 2026
Apple

Apple Vision Pro chief leaves for OpenAI

Paul Meade, Apple's Vice President and head of the Vision Pro headset and smart glasses division, is leaving the tech giant to join OpenAI, according to Bloomberg.

27 Jun 2026
ChatGPT

OpenAI names Uber's Prabhjeet Singh as India MD

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, former President of Uber India and South Asia, as its new Managing Director for India.

27 Jun 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 amid regulatory challenges

OpenAI is rolling out its latest AI model suite, GPT-5.6, to a small group of trusted partners.

26 Jun 2026
Samsung

Swatch seeks $170M from Samsung in smartwatch design dispute

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung, seeking $170 million in damages.