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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
03 Jul 2026
Apple App Store

Government pulls apps used to turn off moving e-rickshaws

The Indian government has banned three mobile applications, BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, from the Play Store and App Store.

03 Jul 2026
Instagram

Instagram promoting child abuse material in India: Report

A recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India.

03 Jul 2026
California

Nearly 60% of adults back social media ban for under-16s

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that nearly 60% of American adults support a ban on social media use for those under 16 years.

03 Jul 2026
Microsoft

Leaked video reveals Microsoft explored a dedicated AI OS

A leaked video from 2024 has revealed Microsoft's internal explorations of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) operating system (OS).

03 Jul 2026
Apple

iOS 27 to detect when user may be getting scammed

Apple has a new framework in its upcoming iOS 27 update, called Trust Insights.

03 Jul 2026
Apple

Prosser denies Apple trade secret theft, blames Ramacciotti in response

Popular YouTuber Jon Prosser has responded to Apple's lawsuit against him and his acquaintance, Michael Ramacciotti, after receiving a second chance to formally respond.

03 Jul 2026
Apple

Apple asks court to dismiss copyright lawsuit by YouTube channels

Apple has responded to a class-action lawsuit filed by three popular YouTube channels, a court document viewed by MacRumors reveals.

03 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

Another cybersecurity breach hits US government

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a major cyberattack on its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN).

03 Jul 2026
Mark Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg admits Meta's AI progress is slow

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is progressing at a slower pace than anticipated.

03 Jul 2026
Meta

Meta's new vibe-coding app lets users build interactive games

Meta is working on a new app called Pocket, expanding its footprint in the gaming industry.

03 Jul 2026
Amazon

Anthropic in talks with Samsung to develop custom AI chip

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, is in talks with tech giant Samsung Electronics to produce a custom AI chip, according to The Information.

03 Jul 2026
Anthropic

Microsoft's $2.5B initiative puts AI engineers inside customer businesses

Microsoft has announced the launch of a new initiative, "The Microsoft Frontier Company," with an investment of $2.5 billion.

02 Jul 2026
X

EPFO online services to remain unavailable until July 3

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has announced yet another extension of the outage for its online services.

02 Jul 2026
Amazon

Flipkart names new Senior VP for supply chain technology

Flipkart has appointed Vinay Vaidya as its new Senior Vice President of Technology for the supply chain.

02 Jul 2026
LinkedIn

Employee resigns after being asked to attend his wedding virtually

An employee has resigned from his job after his boss asked him to attend his own wedding via Google Meet.

02 Jul 2026
Sam Altman

AWS CEO slams replacing entry-level tech jobs with AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has strongly opposed the idea of using artificial intelligence (AI) to replace entry-level technology jobs.

02 Jul 2026
Elon Musk

xAI launches tool to build AI voice agents without coding

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI, has launched the Grok Voice AI Agent Builder.

02 Jul 2026
Ola

Ratan Tata's confidant Mehli Mistry resigns from family office

Mehli Mistry, a long-time associate of the Tata Group and confidant of the late Ratan Tata, has resigned from his position on the board of RNT Associates, the family office that managed Ratan Tata's personal investments.

02 Jul 2026
Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola plans $1B IPO of Indian bottling arm

Coca-Cola is planning to raise around $1 billion (approximately ₹9,500 crore) through an initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, according to Bloomberg.

02 Jul 2026
Japan

Japan to finance India's power grid under new initiative

Japan has agreed to finance India's power grid with up to $492 million. The funding comes under the first project of its new POWERR Asia initiative, according to Nikkei Asia.