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Starlink: How it differs from traditional networks, what it means for India

By partnering with Starlink, Jio and Airtel aim to extend telecom services and reliable internet to India's under-served regions

Google brings Gemma 3 open model to compete with Meta's Llama, DeepSeek V3

Google has claimed that its latest open model for developers, Gemma 3, has outperformed Llama-405B, DeepSeek-V3 and o3-mini models on the benchmarking platform LMArena

CCI backs Apple in antitrust case, denies Match, startups sensitive data

An investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) last year found Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes social media post welcoming Starlink to India

Vaishnaw's remarks coincide with shifts in the Indian telecom industry, as Jio Platforms Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. have unexpectedly partnered with SpaceX to incorporate Starlink's services

Google introduces new AI models for rapidly growing robotics industry

The robotics field has made large strides over the past few years with increasing advancements in AI and improving models, speeding up commercialization of robots largely in industrial settings

About 19% of AI use cases deliver business value, says Infosys report

The research also showed a strong link between AI success and the changes a business makes to its operating model and data structure

India must adopt frugal innovation in AI like DeepSeek: Mohandas Pai

Pai highlighted that Indian companies should focus on developing vertical large language models (LLMs) for domains like financial services, healthcare, and high-tech manufacturing

Seeing more conversion of proof-of-concept to use case in AI: WNS chief

We are starting to see a lot more use cases of AI and GenAI solutions, which were earlier all proofs-of-concept, said Keshav Murugesh

Starlink to debut in India soon: All we know about Musk's satcom service

Starlink operates using satellite internet technology rather than relying on traditional cable-based methods such as fibre optics, which traditional telecom and broadband players use

As AI progresses, academic degrees take a backseat to skills in hiring

Increasingly, companies are looking for candidates that have hands-on experience and specialized certifications rather than just a engineering degree

Apple MacBook Air with M4, iPad Air with M3, and Mac Studio 2025 go on sale

Apple is offering up to 24-month no-interest equated monthly instalment and up to Rs 10,000 instant discount on its new line of products, which will be available for purchase from March 12

IIT Guwahati developing India's 1st VR metaverse for PM SHRI schools

The project called "Gyandhara" in collaboration with Ministry of Science and Technology, and Department of Education, Assam Government will start as a pilot initiative in 56 PM Shri schools in Assam

WNS to acquire Kipi.ai to expand data analytics and AI capabilities

Kipi, based in the US, provides strategy, execution, and managed service capabilities across data engineering, advanced analytics, and data science

Tech wrap March 11: Xiaomi 15 Series, Samsung Galaxy Book 5, OnePlus, more

Xiaomi 15 series with Leica-tuned cameras launched. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 series launched. OnePlus to replace the iconic 'Alert Slider' with Apple-like action button. iOS 18.4 dev beta 3

Indus Battle Royale's update rolls out new modes, weapons: Check changelog

SuperGaming has rolled out a new update for the made in India game, Indus Battle Royale, to introduce a host of new features and modes

OPPO introduces Reno 13 in Sky Blue colour and 12GB/512GB configuration

The new 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant of the OPPO Reno 13 is priced at Rs 43,999 and only comes in the new Sky Blue colour

Next generation Xbox might be 'TV friendly PC' based on Windows-like OS

Microsoft top executives have said that the next generation of Xbox aims to deliver the "largest technical leap" ever made in a single console generation

Can AI get 'anxious'? Study finds ChatGPT reacts differently to emotions

A study has found that when fed distressing information, such as details about natural disasters or accidents, ChatGPT became more prone to biased and erratic responses

OnePlus to replace the iconic 'Alert Slider' with Apple-like action button

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has asked users what functionalities they want the upcoming button to have. The button may be tailor-made as per the user feedback

Nothing Phone 3a goes on sale with introductory offers: Check details here

Nothing Phone 3a is available with introductory offers including bank discount and trade-in deals during the first day of sale