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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
07 Aug 2026
Air India Express

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines operating 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets to inspect a specific component for possible cracks.

07 Aug 2026
Delhi High Court

Relief for Dabur! HC stays FSSAI order against '100%' labels

The Delhi High Court has stayed an order by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that banned Dabur India from selling several food products.

07 Aug 2026
Netflix

Netflix subscribers to get early-access to next GTA 6 trailer

In a unique move, Rockstar Games has partnered with Netflix to give subscribers an exclusive early look at the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).

07 Aug 2026
Samsung

Xiaomi brings Mijia smart home brand to India

Xiaomi is bringing its global smart home sub-brand, Mijia, to India.

07 Aug 2026
Bharti Airtel

Airtel boosts data center expansion with new acquisitions

Bharti Airtel's data center arm, Nxtra Data, has announced plans to acquire up to an 85% stake each in Rochak Systems and Rovision Tech Hub, newly incorporated entities in India that propose to develop land for the construction of data centers and are yet to commence commercial operations.

07 Aug 2026
Android

Google Wallet gets new parental controls for kids' spending

Google has announced a new feature in its digital wallet service, Google Wallet, aimed at helping parents teach their children healthy financial habits.

07 Aug 2026
GST

GST cuts drive record auto sales in India

India's automotive industry witnessed a historic surge in vehicle registrations last month, with the number hitting an all-time high of 2.59 million units. This marks a whopping 26% increase year-on-year (YoY).

07 Aug 2026
Apple

Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware expands to 13 countries, say researchers

Cybersecurity experts have discovered that LightSpy, a sophisticated spyware previously associated with Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has expanded its reach to 13 countries including the US.

07 Aug 2026
Google

Cybercriminals hack US financial firms using voice phishing: Google report

Cybercriminals are using a simple yet effective technique of voice phishing, or "vishing," to hack into major US financial and investment firms.

07 Aug 2026
Meta

AMD to acquire chip start-up Taalas in challenge to NVIDIA

In a strategic move to challenge NVIDIA's stronghold in the AI hardware market, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said on Thursday it would buy Taalas, an innovative AI chip start-up.

07 Aug 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

No, banks can't lock your phone over loan defaults: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new directive, barring banks from disabling mobile phones and laptops of defaulting borrowers.

07 Aug 2026
TikTok

TikTok to lay off 250 employees, shut Nashville office

TikTok has announced the layoff of 250 employees and the closure of its Nashville office.

07 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

ChatGPT now offers unlimited text chats for free users

OpenAI has announced a major update for its ChatGPT platform, giving free and Go tier users unlimited text-based chats.

07 Aug 2026
DeepMind

Google open-sources AI model designed for earlier hurricane warnings

Google DeepMind and Google Research have developed an advanced weather prediction model, WeatherNext, to improve cyclone warnings.

07 Aug 2026
Apple

OpenAI's next hardware could be a doughnut-shaped smart speaker

OpenAI is gearing up to launch its new hardware product, a ChatGPT-powered smart speaker, by 2027.

05 Aug 2026
Boeing

US military to start using lasers in combat

The US Department of Defence is making a major shift in its defense strategy by adding high-energy laser weapons to its combat arsenal.

05 Aug 2026
ChatGPT

AI can write stories as good as humans, study reveals

A recent study published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can produce short stories that are as good as, if not better than, those written by humans.

05 Aug 2026
Australia

When will India introduce plastic notes? RBI Governor shares timeline

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is gearing up to introduce plastic currency notes in the country.

05 Aug 2026
Delhi High Court

Centre warns restaurants against levying unlawful service charges

The Indian government has warned hotels and restaurants against levying automatic service charges on customers' bills.

05 Aug 2026
Spotify

Spotify surpasses 300M subscribers

Spotify has announced that it has crossed the 300 million subscribers mark for the first time ever.

Indian auto body urges caution over fuel quality reports

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has issued a clarification in response to recent media reports about the chloride and sulfur content in fuel.

05 Aug 2026
AMD

AMD's data center revenue doubles as gaming loses ground

AMD has reported a massive surge in its data center revenue, driven by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) capacity.

05 Aug 2026
Apple

Apple seeks to expand legal battle against OpenAI

Apple has expanded its legal battle against OpenAI, claiming that more of its former employees may have been involved in the alleged theft of trade secrets.

05 Aug 2026
Texas

Texas halts new data center approvals over electricity grid concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has halted the approval of new data centers, citing concerns over their potential impact on the state's electrical grid.

05 Aug 2026
Trump Administration

Trump plans ban on new Chinese data center components

The Trump administration is working on a ban on the import of new models of Chinese data center components, according to Reuters.

05 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Trump administration drops voluntary safety tests for open-weight AI models

The Trump administration has decided not to subject open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models to voluntary safety tests, according to Reuters.

05 Aug 2026
App Store

Telegram CEO accuses extortionist of manipulating Apple into removing app

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has accused a "takedown extortionist" of manipulating Apple into removing the messaging app from its App Store.