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From Aadhaar to Bhashini, India's digital services grow in numbers

BharatNet provides high-speed internet access in rural areas. Bhashini is an AI-based tool for translating Indian languages

For India, AI presents both opportunities and challenges in global race

DeepSeek has raised hopes among countries like India that it is possible to be a key player in global AI race through innovation. But is India on time for the party?

AI can be a game changer in personalised learning: Great Learning CEO

In a video interview with Peerzada Abrar, Lakhamraju highlighted the high costs of top-tier education, where the best teachers are typically found at prestigious universities

DeepSeek drives $1.3 trillion China stock rally as investors rush in

Hedge funds have been piling into Chinese equities at the fastest pace in months as bullishness on the DeepSeek-driven technology rally adds to hopes for more economic stimulus

Apple's long-promised AI overhaul for Siri runs into bugs, possible delays

The Siri makeover is a centerpiece of the Apple Intelligence platform, the company's effort to catch up in AI and spur iPhone upgrades

OpenAI board unanimously rejects Musk's $97.4 bn proposal to buy company

Regardless of the outcome, Musk's bid is expected to complicate the company's restructuring process at a time when OpenAI is in talks with SoftBank Group Corp. to raise a massive new funding round

Tech double whammy: India's AI talent heads out as patent count slows down

Brain drain comes alongside the country trailing in research and innovation in the technology

Is AI making us stupider? Maybe yes, but there is more to the story

Research published earlier this year revealed "a significant negative correlation between frequent AI tool usage and critical thinking abilities"

FASTag new rules from Feb 17: All about toll charges, penalties and more

The new FASTag regulations will go into effect from February 17, 2025. Learn how to prevent blacklisting, check your FASTag balance, and avoid paying twice at toll booths

Tech wrap Feb 14: Apple launch event, WhatsApp chat themes, Google Gemini

Apple iPhone SE launch. WhatsApp chat themes. Google Gemini gets memory. Blaupunkt launches SBW Chicago 50 soundbar. Google rolls out Android 16 beta 2

The tech behind Google Maps: How AI, real-time data power its navigation

AI-Powered Navigation: Google Maps is revolutionizing travel with real-time routes and traffic updates with advanced new features

Google integrates Veo 2 AI video model into YouTube Shorts: What's new

YouTube creators can use Veo 2 text-to-video model in the Dream Screen feature to generate video backgrounds or standalone clips for Shorts

Google rolls out Android 16 beta 2 for Pixels: What's new, eligible models

Android 16 beta 2 allows users to set their preferred measurement system for temperature, distance, and first day of the week

Now, Google Gemini can tap into past chats to craft responses: Details here

Gemini's broader memory enables it to review entire conversations to answer questions or summarise past chats on specific topics

WhatsApp introduces 'Chat Theme' on Android, iOS: What is it, how it works

Now, WhatsApp users can apply themes to their chats with custom backgrounds and coloured chat bubbles

Swiping right? You might be falling for an AI bot, not a real person

With AI-powered romance scams on the rise, deepfakes and fake profiles blur the line between love and deception

Phone 3a series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, confirms Nothing

Nothing has used Qualcomm chips for its flagship number series, but last year's A-series models featured MediaTek Dimensity chipsets

Apple to unveil new product on Feb 19, revamped iPhone SE expected: Details

iPhone SE is expected to undergo a significant redesign, moving away from the iPhone 8-style home button design in favour of a more modern aesthetic

Apple, Google restore TikTok app after getting assurances from Trump

The move follows weeks of uncertainty about TikTok's future, and there's still no guarantee that it will survive in the US in the long run

ChatGPT maker OpenAI's plan to set up India data centre in the works

The data centre is likely to house the data of Indian users as well as some smaller neighbouring countries, a person familiar with the development said