Loading...

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
13 Sep 2026
Google

Google ramps up AI talent hunt with Mechanize acquisition

Google has officially acquired San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, Mechanize. The deal, which is said to be worth over $1.5 billion, was completed recently.

13 Sep 2026
Apple

Beware! Scammers are targeting users eager to buy latest iPhones

The recent launch of Apple's new iPhone models, including the first-ever foldable, iPhone Duo, has sparked a surge in scam websites.

13 Sep 2026
iPhone

This new iPhone app can detect camera-equipped smart glasses nearby

A new app, Zuckoff, has been developed to help people identify the presence of camera-equipped smart glasses in their vicinity.

13 Sep 2026
Hyundai EXTER

Tata Punch gets costlier: Here's how much you pay now

Tata Motors has increased the prices of its popular micro SUV, the Punch, in India. The hike ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 depending on the variant.

13 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Why AI slowdown calls could hit chipmakers

The recent calls from tech leaders to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology could have a short-term impact on chipmakers and supply-chain stocks.

13 Sep 2026
Elon Musk

Sam Altman hints at potential collaboration amid AI safety fears

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a possible collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development pace with other industry leaders.

13 Sep 2026
Elon Musk

X still struggles to keep child abuse material off platform

Elon Musk's social media platform X has been struggling to keep child sexual abuse material off its platform.

13 Sep 2026
OpenAI

Oracle plans more layoffs as AI data center costs soar

Oracle is gearing up for a larger round of layoffs as it tries to rein in costs and fund the expansion of its AI-focused data centers.

13 Sep 2026
Sam Altman

Tesla will finally unveil the 2nd-gen Roadster on October 1

Tesla has announced the upcoming unveiling of its highly anticipated second-generation Roadster, nearly a decade after its initial reveal.

13 Sep 2026
LG

LG denies claims that its TVs constantly eavesdrop on users

LG is pushing back against claims that its smart TVs constantly eavesdrop on owners.

13 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

Trump's push to ease data center rules could harm Americans

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials have warned that President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are weakening environmental regulations.

13 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic CEO weighs in on whether AI could kill humans

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) poses serious risks to humanity.

13 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Hugging Face hack made Anthropic CEO rethink AI's rapid progress

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says he has "become convinced" in recent months that AI development needs to slow down, with rogue OpenAI agents among reasons behind his concern.

13 Sep 2026
Anthropic

OpenAI won't go public this year amid AI safety concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ruled out the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) this year.

13 Sep 2026
Oracle

Larry Ellison won't sell $7.5B worth of Oracle stock

Larry Ellison, the Executive Chairman of Oracle Corporation, has canceled his plan to sell 50 million shares of the company's stock.

13 Sep 2026
Apple

iPhone Duo display to cost $250 each under Samsung deal

Apple has reportedly signed a three-year exclusive deal with Samsung Display, according to leaker Instant Digital.

13 Sep 2026
Elon Musk

Tech leaders agree they need to slow down AI development

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed with Anthropic's Dario Amodei on the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.

13 Sep 2026
Apple

Apple introduces SimpleDesign, an AI model for protein design

Apple has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model named SimpleDesign.

13 Sep 2026
Apple

iPhone Duo offers clever fix for cases blocking folding edge

Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo will come with a unique feature called "Shift Left Edge."

12 Sep 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI rejects Tata Sons' bid, paving way for its IPO

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected Tata Sons's application for voluntary surrender of its Certificate of Registration (CoR) to be classified as unregistered Core Investment Company (CIC).

12 Sep 2026
ChatGPT

Lawyer fined $5,000 for using ChatGPT in a murder case

The New Mexico Supreme Court has slapped a $5,000 fine on Stephen Aarons, a lawyer who used artificial intelligence (AI) tools inappropriately in a murder case.

12 Sep 2026
Amazon

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders now open in India

Apple has opened pre-orders for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India today. The devices will be available from September 18 onward.

12 Sep 2026
Facebook

Meta adjusts AI after bot questioned woman about her daughters

Meta has announced plans to change the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot.

12 Sep 2026
China

China rejects Anthropic's claims of AI labs extracting Claude data

China has denied the allegations made by US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic.

12 Sep 2026
Anthropic

OpenAI agents accessed RubyGems months before targeting Hugging Face

OpenAI has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) agents used the RubyGems platform to access the internet to carry out benign tasks and retrieve public information in May.

12 Sep 2026
Facebook

Meta sued for using photos to train AI, facial recognition

Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using users' photos without consent.

12 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

White House calls Truth Social world's top platform, data disagrees

The White House has declared Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Donald Trump, as the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world."

12 Sep 2026
Reddit

CEO Matt Mullenweg regains control of Automattic days after ouster

Matt Mullenweg, the founder of WordPress and a prominent figure in the open-source community and the founder of Automattic, has claimed he was back in control of Automattic.

IPO-bound Nscale appoints ex-OpenAI executive Fidji Simo to board

UK-based AI data center start-up, Nscale, has announced the appointment of Fidji Simo to its board.

12 Sep 2026
Aadhaar Card

Centre trials Aadhaar face authentication to simplify KYC for NRIs

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is trialing unassisted Aadhaar face authentication with four international jurisdictions.