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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

EPFO deadline alert: File ECR, pay dues by May 15

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged employers to submit the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for April 2026 and deposit their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) contributions by May 15, 2026.

14 May 2026
Kapil Sibal

Sona BLW dispute: SC grants interim relief to Rani Kapur

The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to Rani Kapur in the ongoing dispute involving the promoter family of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited.

14 May 2026
Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy S24 reportedly explodes: How to protect your phone

A Samsung Galaxy S24 has reportedly exploded while being used normally, sparking concerns among users.

14 May 2026
Batman

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight drops new trailer

Warner Bros. Games and TT Games have announced the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition, a special version of their upcoming open-world game. The title will be available on May 22, 2026.

14 May 2026
Amazon

Amazon announces fresh layoffs amid ongoing restructuring

Amazon has announced another round of layoffs, this time in its Selling Partner Services division.

14 May 2026
Android

More Android phones to support Quick Share for iPhones

Google has announced that it will extend the Quick Share support for iPhones to a wider range of Android devices.

14 May 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI says no user data compromised in supply-chain security incident

OpenAI has confirmed that no user data was compromised in a recent security incident involving the open-source TanStack npm library.

14 May 2026
San Antonio

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after floodwater sweeps one vehicle away

Waymo, a leading player in the autonomous vehicle industry, has announced a major recall of nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US.

14 May 2026
Ukraine

'World's most powerful': Putin hails Russia's new ballistic missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the successful test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat.

14 May 2026
Europe

Airline tickets in Europe likely to become costlier: Here's why

The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted fuel supplies and driven up jet fuel prices, prompting warnings of higher airfares across Europe.

14 May 2026
Android

Apple defends Google against EU's push to open Android services

Apple has warned the European Union (EU) that its proposal to force Google into opening Android to competing artificial intelligence (AI) services could pose serious risks to user privacy, security, and safety.

14 May 2026
US Federal Trade Commission

Shutterstock to pay $35M in FTC settlement over subscription practices

Shutterstock has agreed to pay $35 million to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive subscription and billing practices.

14 May 2026
App Store

Apple explores App Store changes to support agentic, coding apps

Apple is exploring ways to better accommodate apps with artificial intelligence (AI) agents and coding capabilities on its App Store, The Information reported.

14 May 2026
Social Media

Trump admin defends visa restrictions for social media moderators

The Trump administration is defending its controversial policy to deny entry to some social media moderation advocates.

14 May 2026
Microsoft

Microsoft Edge's Copilot can now pull info from your tabs

Microsoft is upgrading its Edge browser with a new feature for its Copilot AI chatbot.

14 May 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic now more popular than OpenAI among enterprise customers

In a major shift in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI as the most popular choice among businesses.

14 May 2026
US Army

Anduril hits $61B valuation after fresh $5B funding round

US-based defense technology company Anduril Industries has raised a whopping $5 billion in its latest funding round. The investment has doubled the company's valuation to an impressive $61 billion.

14 May 2026
Amazon

Amazon's new AI shopping assistant automates purchases and personalizes recommendations

Amazon has unveiled "Alexa for Shopping," a new AI shopping assistant powered by Alexa+.

14 May 2026
Facebook

X now organizes your bookmarks, likes, videos in one place

X has introduced a new feature, the "History" tab, to make content navigation easier for its users. The update is currently available on iOS devices.

14 May 2026
Elon Musk

Mississippi loophole leaves xAI's gas-powered data center largely unregulated

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing a lawsuit from the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) over its operation of 46 natural-gas turbines at its Mississippi data center.

11 May 2026
ChatGPT

How to create viral Chibi Cartoon Style AI photos

The latest viral trend on social media is the creation of Chibi Cartoon Style AI photos.

11 May 2026
Netflix

Jio's ₹749 postpaid plan offers Netflix, Amazon Prime, and JioHotstar

Reliance Jio has a postpaid recharge plan priced at ₹749.

11 May 2026
Bharti Airtel

'Invest more': Sunil Mittal urges Indian companies amid global uncertainty

Sunil Bharti Mittal, the chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has urged Indian companies to "double down" on investments and spending within the country.

11 May 2026
HP India

HP launches EliteBoard G1a, world's first AI PC inside keyboard

HP has launched the world's first full AI PC disguised as a keyboard, the EliteBoard G1a, in India. The device was first unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

11 May 2026
Android

HP re-enters India's tablet market with OmniPad 12

After a long hiatus since 2011, HP is making its much-anticipated return to India's tablet market.

11 May 2026
China

Copper defies US-Iran war impact, nears record high

Copper is on a record-high trajectory as traders overlook the US-Iran conflict and focus on supply-demand dynamics.

Beware of this LPG delivery scam, major oil companies warn

Leading LPG suppliers Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Indian Oil Corporation have issued a warning to consumers.

11 May 2026
Fitbit

WHOOP takes on Google's Fitbit with on-demand doctor consultations

Wearable tech company WHOOP is upping the ante in the health and fitness space with a host of new features.

11 May 2026
Anthropic

AI models disagree on jobs most vulnerable to automation

A recent study has revealed that leading artificial intelligence (AI) models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT-5, Google's Gemini 2.5, and Anthropic's Claude 4.5, don't agree on which jobs are most vulnerable to automation.

11 May 2026
Android

iOS 26.5 may launch this week: These features are expected

Apple is gearing up to release the stable version of its iOS 26.5 update, which is expected to be available this week.