Technology: News
13 Jul 2020
GoogleGoogle to invest Rs. 75,000cr to boost India's digital economy
Google hosted its sixth 'Google for India' event on July 13 and reiterated its vision to drive the digital transformation of the country and help with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
04 Jul 2020
IndiaUber is planning to shift engineering jobs to India
After laying off 25% of its workforce, or about 600 employees, in India, ride-hailing giant Uber is looking to create jobs in the country.
02 Jul 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft is changing the Start menu of Windows: Here's how
Since the early days of Windows, the Start menu has been a core element of the operating system, something we all love to have and use.
27 Jun 2020
NASANASA develops 3D-printed necklace to help people avoid face-touching
The uncontrolled outbreak of COVID-19 has gotten everyone worried.
17 Jun 2020
Tesla Model SBoston Dynamics' robo-dog available at a whopping Rs. 57 lakh
Boston Dynamics' creepy 'Spot' robo-dog is set to become widely available.
16 Jun 2020
AmazonAmazon is using AI to help employees maintain social distance
Ever since the coronavirus crisis began, Amazon has been facing criticism over its disappointing efforts to protect employees, particularly those working in the warehouse.
03 Jun 2020
GoogleThis is Google's next Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra dongle
In a bid to take on Amazon and Roku, Google is working on a new Android TV-powered content streaming device: the second generation of Chromecast Ultra.
03 Jun 2020
AppleApple to iPhone looters: You are being tracked
The riots erupting in the wake of George Floyd's brutal killing has spelled trouble for not just peaceful civilians but also some of the biggest businesses in the US.
26 May 2020
LGLG Poland's controversial video shows V60 can take upskirt shots
In the race to promote their products, companies may end up making some blatant marketing errors.
25 May 2020
XApple iPad 2020: A bigger, better update?
A few days back, a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, a popular Apple analyst, suggested that the Cupertino giant is working on an improved 8th-generation iPad.
20 May 2020
Electric VehiclesGeneral Motors will soon have a 'million-mile' battery
To double down on the electric vehicles' market, leading automaker General Motors (GM) is working to bring million-mile batteries.
17 May 2020
Microsoft#BugAlert: Windows 10 update causes data loss, broken audio issues
A few days back, Microsoft released a cumulative update to fix security glitches on Windows 10.
16 May 2020
UCLABrain implant gives 'sight' to visually-challenged people: Details here
In a major development, a team of scientists has given 'sight' to people who had completely lost their sense of vision.
14 May 2020
GoogleFinally, Google Chrome is getting tab grouping capabilities
Finally, Google has decided to add tab grouping capabilities into Chrome.
04 May 2020
UberCOVID-19: Uber's new tech will ensure drivers wear protective masks
Uber has resumed operations in select Indian cities.
01 May 2020
RedditReddit pulls back 'chatrooms' within a day of launch
Yesterday, Reddit surprised the world by launching a 'chatroom' feature for some 16,000 subreddits.
29 Apr 2020
CoronavirusThis wearable 'bubble shield' could protect you from contracting coronavirus
The outbreak of COVID-19 has triggered widespread panic around the globe.
27 Apr 2020
XiaomiXiaomi patents weird-looking smartphone with 'twisting display'
Continuing the endeavor to get rid of notches and hole-punches, Xiaomi has patented a smartphone design that shows something you may have never seen before - a twisting display.
27 Apr 2020
MicrosoftCritical security vulnerability detected in top antivirus apps
From Kaspersky to Quick Heal, all antivirus programs take out malicious programs well before they compromise the whole PC.
24 Apr 2020
FacebookFacebook is still planning to show ads in WhatsApp
Earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal had reported that Facebook was putting its WhatsApp advertising plans "on ice".
23 Apr 2020
ZoomThis tool can transcribe your Zoom meeting in real-time
From students to remote workers, everyone knows the pain of trying to take down notes while attending a virtual meeting.
16 Apr 2020
Health & WellnessMIT scientists developed a device to 'hack' your dreams
Dreams, the mash-ups of stories/images seen while being in deep slumber, have no direct connection with the real world; they neither affect your life nor you have a way to control them.
15 Apr 2020
GoogleThis Chrome extension lets you express yourself in virtual meetings
As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world, more and more people are adjusting to the routine of video chats and virtual meetings.
12 Apr 2020
3D PrintingNow, insect-like soft robots can be printed within minutes
Building a functional robot has always been a hard nut to crack, but a team of engineers, hailing from the University of California San Diego, is racing to change that into something very trivial.
12 Apr 2020
CiscoNow, 800 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is a real thing
In the wake of increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and data transmission, the Ethernet Technology Consortium (ETC) has announced the all-new 800 Gigabit Ethernet technology.
10 Apr 2020
AndroidFacebook launches new Quiet Mode: Here's what it does
As billions strive to adjust to their new home-bound routine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook is working to minimize distractions.
08 Apr 2020
COVID-19Worried about coronavirus getting inside home? Now, there's a solution
In light of growing concerns regarding the community spread of COVID-19, Log 9 Materials, a Bengaluru-based nanotechnology start-up, has launched an object disinfection chamber called "CoronaOven".
06 Apr 2020
XMan 'walks in' on himself in Zoom meeting. How exactly?
With video calls on the rise, it is not totally uncommon to see people walk in on virtual meetings.
05 Apr 2020
Microsoft#WeeklyRecap: New coronavirus tracking app, affordable ventilator, security scares, more
This week, we saw some major innovations to fight the spread of COVID-19 in India.
01 Apr 2020
IndiaIndian start-up building low-cost ventilator to fight COVID-19 pandemic
The spread of COVID-19 in India has raised questions on the country's capacity to handle a major outbreak.
31 Mar 2020
GoogleAstrophysicist, inventing coronavirus device, gets magnet stuck up nose
Fiddling with electronics without proper knowledge or expertise can lead to some drastic incidents - and not in a good way.
30 Mar 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Coronavirus outbreak: IIT, AIIMS techies develop device to disinfect cities
In light of growing coronavirus cases in India, a team of IIT Kharagpur and AIIMS alumni has developed a device that can disinfect entire cities with ease.
21 Mar 2020
XBored of self-quarantine? Try these tech-backed ways for help
The spread of COVID-19 in India has forced the government to close down public spaces.
17 Mar 2020
IntelIntel's neuromorphic chip can 'smell' 10 different odors
In a major development, a team of researchers from Intel and Cornell University has trained a neuromorphic chip to 'smell' 10 different odors.
17 Mar 2020
SamsungSamsung's cordless vacuum cleaner is the ultimate home-cleaning solution
In a bid to take home cleaning to a whole new level, Samsung Electronics has launched a 'Jet' cordless stick vacuum cleaner.
16 Mar 2020
iOSGoogle testing more prominent 'Live View' AR directions for Maps
Over the last two years, Google has been developing and testing augmented reality-based 'Live View' directions to help walkers navigate easily using Maps.
14 Mar 2020
MicrosoftBill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board: Here's why
Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, has decided to step down from the board of Microsoft - the company he co-founded more than four decades ago with Paul Allen.
11 Mar 2020
CoronavirusThis hand-scanner can detect harmful disease-causing viruses
With the deadly outbreak of coronavirus around the globe, people have committed to cleaning hands regularly.
11 Mar 2020
Security#BugAlert: Intel processors carry an 'unfixable' security flaw
In a major shocker, a group of researchers has revealed that Intel processors carry a critical security flaw.
10 Mar 2020
XJack Dorsey to stay as Twitter's CEO, for now
Jack Dorsey will stay as the CEO of Twitter, at least for the near future.
