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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

UPI MDR proposal: 5% of collections to help small merchants

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has proposed a dedicated fund, financed from Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) collections, to support small merchants and expand digital payment infrastructure in smaller cities.

20 Sep 2026
Mark Zuckerberg

Meta's Muse keeps asking users for more personal data

Meta's Muse, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to automate personal tasks, has gained popularity among users.

20 Sep 2026
Hillary Clinton

Fox ordered to release hundreds of documents in shareholder case

A Delaware judge has ordered Fox Corporation, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, to produce hundreds of documents.

20 Sep 2026
Instagram

Meta sues UK regulator over Online Safety Act rules

Meta has filed a new lawsuit against the UK's online safety regulator, Ofcom, as the company disputes the way parts of the country's Online Safety Act are enforced.

20 Sep 2026
Australia

US, UK, France lead AI adoption at 15-20%: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Research has revealed that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is highest in developed economies, with rates between 15-20%.

20 Sep 2026
Alfa Romeo

Jeremy Clarkson auctions 3 iconic cars from The Grand Tour

Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson is selling three of his most iconic cars from The Grand Tour.

20 Sep 2026
Florida

Surveillance tech firm Flock offers 'generous' buyouts to reduce workforce

Flock Safety, a controversial surveillance technology firm, has announced a "generous" severance package for employees willing to leave voluntarily.

30% companies see productivity fall after adopting agentic AI: McKinsey

According to McKinsey's Technology Trends Outlook 2026, nearly 30% of companies have witnessed a decline in productivity after adopting agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

20 Sep 2026
Karnataka

Global semiconductor firms ramp up India presence amid Semicon 2.0

The Semicon India 2026 event has drawn major global semiconductor companies, including ASML, Applied Materials, and Lam Research.

20 Sep 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

SBI issues advisory ahead of nationwide bank strike

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a customer advisory ahead of the nationwide bank strike proposed by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30.

20 Sep 2026
China

China's smart glasses sales surge amid growing privacy concerns

China has witnessed a massive surge in the sale of smart glasses, with sales on major platforms more than doubling in the first eight months of this year.

20 Sep 2026
Universal Music Group

Sony, Universal sue AI music generator Suno over copyright infringement

Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group (UMG) have filed a lawsuit against AI music-generation company Suno.

20 Sep 2026
Indian Government

LPG subsidy: Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory from October 1

The Indian government has made Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) compulsory for domestic LPG consumers who want to continue receiving subsidized refills.

20 Sep 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI and Anthropic accused of fear-mongering to gain regulatory advantage

Leading artificial intelligence companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, have been accused of overstating "rogue AI" hacks.

20 Sep 2026
Apple

Tim Cook praises Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading'

Tim Cook, the Executive Chair of Apple, has praised Australia's approach to regulating social media.

20 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

Trump wants to rename AI, conducts poll on Truth Social

US President Donald Trump has responded to the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence (AI) safety by calling it a hoax.

20 Sep 2026
China

People in China are 'selling' their faces for AI-generated content

In a bizarre trend, people in China are cashing in on their faces for AI-generated dramas, ads, and games.

20 Sep 2026
NASDAQ

SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 stake to more than double to 2.8%

SpaceX's stake in the Nasdaq 100 will more than double to 2.82% after Monday's quarterly rebalance, data from Bloomberg shows.

20 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

Trump to create 'AI Force' and appoint new AI czar

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint new artificial intelligence (AI) czar.

19 Sep 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw

Dholera semiconductor plant to produce India's first wafer by 2028

India's first semiconductor fabrication plant, located in Dholera, is expected to produce its first wafer by 2028.

19 Sep 2026
China

Volkswagen may cut another 4,100 jobs at Porsche

Volkswagen is considering another round of job cuts at its luxury brand Porsche, according to German business daily Handelsblatt.

Pocket FM launches Sherpa AI for long-form fiction writing

Pocket FM has launched an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Sherpa. The new tool is aimed at helping creators write and develop long-running fiction.

19 Sep 2026
Ajit Doval

India's GDP to reach $38 trillion: NSA Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has predicted that India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow from the current $4.015 trillion to a whopping $38 trillion in the next two decades.

19 Sep 2026
Lucknow

India to generate 2.5L seasonal, gig jobs this festive season

India is expected to create between 2-2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs during the July-December festive season of 2026, a report by NLB Services has said.

19 Sep 2026
Amazon

AI cloud provider Nscale files for US IPO

Nscale, a cloud provider that specializes in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) models, has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.

19 Sep 2026
Apple

Teardown reveals how iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island got smaller

The YouTube channel REWA Technology has released one of the first iPhone 18 Pro teardown videos of the iPhone 18 Pro.

19 Sep 2026
AMD

AMD products may get pricier as TSMC raises wafer costs

AMD's processors and graphics cards may soon see a price hike, according to industry rumors.

19 Sep 2026
Antonio Guterres

OpenAI CEO to address UN Security Council on AI safety

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will address the United Nations Security Council next week.

OpenAI expects $278B cash burn in next 5 years

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is expecting to burn through a massive $278 billion in cash between 2026 and 2030.