Technology: News

12 Dec 2023

Workplace

Why hiring in IT sector has hit all-time low

The once-booming IT industry is experiencing a hiring slowdown, with gross IT hiring additions in the past 12 months reaching an all-time low of 14%, as per US-based IT analyst firm ISG.

12 Dec 2023

Shopping

Tailoring tomorrow: The rise of personalized shopping experiences

The retail industry is going through a significant change in an age where every click and transaction is leaving a digital footprint.

08 Dec 2023

Google

Android Auto just made finding your parked car a breeze

Google has rolled out a handy new feature for Android Auto that helps users save their parking location upon arrival at their destination.

08 Dec 2023

Startups

Tech start-up funding plunges by 72% to 5-year low

India's tech start-up scene has hit a five-year low in funding, with a whopping 72% drop in 2023 compared to the $25 billion raised in 2022.

07 Dec 2023

Apple

What is Apple's Personal Voice feature and how to use 

Apple unveiled a new accessibility feature called Personal Voice with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma.

07 Dec 2023

Meta

Your Facebook Messenger chats are now end-to-end encrypted

Meta has started introducing end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook users.

06 Dec 2023

Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp, Ather Energy to develop interoperable EV charging network

Hero MotoCorp and Ather Energy have teamed up to establish a groundbreaking fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) network across 100 Indian cities. The network will boast over 1,900 charging points.

Bihar's first EV policy: Know subsidies and tax benefits

The Bihar government has approved its first electric vehicle policy, to promote a transition from fuel-powered vehicles to zero-emission models.

02 Dec 2023

Ola Electric

Ola Electric to release MoveOS 4 in December

Ola Electric announced at its recent EndICEage event that the latest version of its software, MoveOS 4, will be available to the public in December.

01 Dec 2023

Hyundai

Hyundai's 'H-SOS' concept aims to prevent crimes and accidents

Hyundai has showcased a prize-winning concept called "H-SOS," at the 2023 Ideas Festival. The system aims to create a safer world using "Technology with a Heart that Changes the World."

30 Nov 2023

Toyota

Toyota to recycle old hybrid batteries to achieve carbon neutrality

Toyota has launched a new 'Battery 3R' program, designed to breathe new life into old hybrid car batteries that have reached their expiration date.

30 Nov 2023

Ola Cabs

Ola introduces UPI payments for cab rides: How it'll work

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has announced that the popular ride-hailing app will soon enable users to make UPI payments to drivers directly through the app.

US gets its first-ever wireless charging road: How it works

The city of Detroit in the US has unveiled the country's first wireless charging roadway for the general public.

28 Nov 2023

India

India to gain 3 new chip fabrication units soon: Vaishnaw

Union IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday announced plans to establish three new chip fabrication units in India.

24 Nov 2023

Business

L&T Tech Services cuts 200 jobs as automation replaces humans

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has laid off 200 employees, according to a Times of India (TOI) report.

23 Nov 2023

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Government to bring regulations to tackle deepfakes: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the government plans to work on the development of a dedicated regulation aimed at addressing the issue of deepfakes.

22 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar

Sara Tendulkar urges X to take action against her deepfakes

Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has voiced her concerns about the misuse of technology on social media, specifically deepfake photos and impersonation.

13 Nov 2023

Stock Market

TSMC up 4% on first monthly sales gain since February

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) soared by up to 4.1%, following the announcement of the company's first monthly sales gain since February.

11 Nov 2023

BMW

BMW seamlessly adds Level-3 ADAS technology to kidney grilles

BMW has unveiled its Personal Pilot L3 system, an innovative hands-free driving assistance feature, for the 7 Series and i7 in the German market.

10 Nov 2023

MV Agusta

MV Agusta reveals limited-run LXP Orioli ADV: Check best features

Italian marque MV Agusta has taken the wraps off the limited-run LXP Orioli at the 2023 EICMA in Milan. Production of the special motorcycle is limited to just 500 units globally.

10 Nov 2023

Polestar

Polestar unveils all-new 5 EV: Check its best features

Swedish EV maker Polestar has taken the wraps off the all-new 5 EV at the brand's 'Polestar Day' event in Los Angeles, for the global markets.

06 Nov 2023

Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna calls her deepfake video 'extremely scary'; shares statement

Technology and its pros and cons have been often discussed in media. Recently, a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna was making rounds on social media and several celebrities condemned it. Now, the actor has reacted to the same.

05 Nov 2023

Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC arrives in India: Check best features

Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps of the 2023 C 43 4MATIC in India with a price tag of Rs. 98 lakh (ex-showroom).

02 Nov 2023

Indian Government

IAMAI seeks two-year extension to comply with Data Protection Act

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), representing over 550 domestic and international tech firms, has asked the Indian government for a two-year extension to comply with specific provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

01 Nov 2023

Technology

5 apps rich people use for luxury shopping, lifestyle, travel

In a world where technology shapes our lives, how we use the internet can reveal a lot about our lifestyles, and the super-rich are no exception.

29 Oct 2023

Ducati

Ducati to debut its most powerful single-cylinder engine in November

Before the arrival of the now-iconic L-twin engine configuration in the 1970s, Italian marque Ducati was known for producing some of the most powerful single-cylinder motorcycles.

28 Oct 2023

KTM

Best features of KTM's hydrogen fuel cell van

KTM, a renowned Austrian automaker, has teamed up with Australian firm H2X Global to create a hydrogen fuel cell van, the Darling. It leverages KTM's expertise in lightweight design.

27 Oct 2023

Lamborghini

Lamborghini analyzing synthetic fuel's future before retiring ICE supercars

Lamborghini is holding off on deciding the fate of its internal combustion engine (ICE) supercars, as it waits to see if synthetic fuels have a viable future.

27 Oct 2023

Yamaha

Best features of 2024 Yamaha XSR900 GP heritage-inspired supersport

Yamaha has taken the wraps off the 2024 XSR900 GP for the global markets. The heritage-inspired supersport is based on the capable XSR900 model.

26 Oct 2023

Latest Cars

Car production in India improves amid easing semiconductor shortage

The ongoing global semiconductor shortage is gradually subsiding, leading to a boost in car production in India, particularly in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment.

25 Oct 2023

Suzuki

Suzuki showcases hydrogen-powered Burgman maxi-scooter: Check features, design

Suzuki revealed its hydrogen-fueled Burgman test scooter at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.

21 Oct 2023

Toyota

Toyota unveils yoke-style 'NEO Steer' for 2024 Land Cruiser SUV

At the upcoming Japan Mobility Show, Toyota plans to showcase the 2024 Land Cruiser, which is set to hit the US market, with a significant design alteration.

20 Oct 2023

Toyota

Toyota's game-changing Direct Automatic Transmission will help enhance driving experience

Toyota is working on a groundbreaking Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) designed to enhance the driving experience for vehicles with internal combustion engines.

19 Oct 2023

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata's latest cars come with Alexa voice support: Check features

Tata Motors is teaming up with Amazon to bring Alexa to its latest vehicles. This includes the Nexon, Nexon.ev, Harrier, and Safari SUVs.

18 Oct 2023

NVIDIA

NVIDIA, Foxconn partner to build 'AI factories' for self-driving cars

Tech giants NVIDIA and Foxconn are teaming up to create "AI factories" and data centers that will offer supercomputing power for developing self-driving cars, autonomous machines, and industrial robots.

13 Oct 2023

Ford

Ford patents innovative sun visor design with glass-breaking feature

Ford has filed a patent for an innovative sun visor design that could be a game-changer in emergency situations.

12 Oct 2023

Technology

Banned Twitch users can no longer watch streams

Twitch has launched a new anti-harassment feature, allowing streamers to block banned users from watching their streams.

11 Oct 2023

Mercedes-Benz

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept showcased in India: Check features, design

Mercedes-Benz has brought the Vision Maybach 6 concept, a striking two-plus-two coupe, for the first time in India. To recall, it was revealed worldwide in 2016.

11 Oct 2023

Honda

Honda aims to revolutionize motorcycling with E-Clutch: How it works

Honda has revealed its all-new cutting-edge E-Clutch system, a game-changer for motorcycle riders.

09 Oct 2023

Latest Cars

Why airbags are important for car safety: A brief explainer

Since their inception in the early 1950s, "airbags" have become an integral part of the safety suite of modern cars.