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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
25 May 2026
India

US-Iran war could hit Indian company profits by 200 bps

A protracted conflict in West Asia could significantly impact the profitability of Indian companies, Crisil Ratings has warned.

25 May 2026
Android

How Google blocked first known AI-driven cyberattack targeting 2FA systems

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has detected the first known case of an AI-driven attack.

25 May 2026
Indian School of Business

India's IT Ministry hosts AI summit on governance reform

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have jointly hosted the Governance Summit 2026.

25 May 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI's mobile wallet restrictions: What it means for fintechs, users

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has surprised the fintech industry by tightening guidelines for prepaid payment instruments (PPIs), popularly known as mobile wallets.

Receiving international call with +91? DoT warns of potential scam

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to smartphone users about scam calls that appear as "international" but show the +91 prefix.

25 May 2026
iPhones

Apple India's revenue may hit ₹1.4L crore in FY26

Apple India's revenue is expected to reach ₹1.42 lakh crore in FY26, according to a Kotak Mutual Fund report.

25 May 2026
Facebook

Ex-Meta employee reveals she chose to be laid off

Julie Bone, a former Meta employee, has revealed that she voluntarily chose to be part of the tech giant's latest round of layoffs.

25 May 2026
Stanford University

Sundar Pichai addresses 'boo strategy' amid growing AI job fears

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it has become a hot-button issue for Silicon Valley leaders.

SEBI may let employees invest in SIPs through salary deductions

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new initiative to allow employees to invest in mutual funds through payroll deductions.

25 May 2026
Electric Vehicles

Why aluminum prices are hitting record highs

Aluminum prices are hitting multi-year highs, with the London Metal Exchange (LME) trading at over $3,600 per ton and the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) hovering around ₹390/kg.

25 May 2026
Android

Fitbit Air hits setup issues due to delayed app update

Google's latest fitness tracker, the screenless Fitbit Air, has been facing issues due to an update delay of its companion app.

25 May 2026
ChatGPT

SoftBank shares soar to record high on OpenAI IPO speculation

SoftBank Group Corp.'s shares have surged to a new all-time high, driven by expectations of hefty returns from its investments in OpenAI and SB Energy Corp.

25 May 2026
Xiaomi

Xiaomi bets big on AI to power its smartphones, EVs

Xiaomi is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI) to secure its hardware empire's future.

25 May 2026
Bengaluru

Pronto admits to recording users' home videos. Purpose? AI training

Bengaluru-based start-up Pronto has sparked a major controversy after it was revealed that the company recorded videos inside customers' homes while their staff performed cleaning tasks.

25 May 2026
Milky Way

Astronomers say Milky Way consumed a dwarf galaxy

A team of astronomers has discovered a peculiar cluster of stars, which they believe to be the remnants of a dwarf galaxy devoured by the Milky Way some 10 billion years ago.

25 May 2026
Apple

Apple to allow Google Cast on iPhones, iPads

Apple is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to replace AirPlay with third-party streaming protocols at the system level.

25 May 2026
Apple

Genmoji, Image Playground to get major upgrade in iOS 27

Apple is gearing up to give a major visual upgrade to its image generation models, Genmoji and Image Playground, in the upcoming iOS 27 update.

25 May 2026
Apple

watchOS 27 to improve heart-rate tracking on Apple Watch

Apple is gearing up to launch its next software update, watchOS 27, at WWDC 2026.

25 May 2026
China

Huawei targets 1.4nm chips by 2031 to rival TSMC

Huawei Technologies has announced a new strategy to close the gap with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the industry leader in semiconductor production.

25 May 2026
X

X moves to stop creators profiting from stolen viral content

X, the social media platform, is taking steps to combat its "copycat economy."

24 May 2026
Delhi

India among countries with least increase in fuel prices: Government

India has witnessed one of the smallest increases in retail petrol and diesel prices among major economies, despite a sharp rise in global crude oil rates due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.

24 May 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic prepares for early launch of Mythos AI model

Anthropic's highly anticipated AI model, Mythos, could be launching sooner than expected.