Technology

Apple-Google partnership to bring RCS messaging on iPhones in India: Report

RCS messaging support will enable high-resolution media sharing and enhanced messaging features between iPhones and Android devices

BPOs to reduce hiring as automation and AI take over routine tasks

The Indian technology sector, which includes IT services companies, BPM, and hardware, employs about 5.4 million people, the largest in the organized sector

Our industry outperformance is not a 1-year story: Hexaware Tech CEO

I'm not overly concerned about daily stock price fluctuations - we are in this for the long term, said Hexaware CEO

Genshin Impact to bring controller support for Android players: Details

Controller support has been available on iOS since Version 1.3, released in February 2021, and now it will be available for Android players too

Apple delays smart home display to align with next gen iOS updates: Report

Reportedly, iOS 19 will be one of the most significant redesigns in Apple's history with new app icon styles, menus, system buttons and simplified navigation

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

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

Garmin Enduro 3 series smartwatches launched in India at Rs 105,990 onwards

The Garmin Enduro 3 series is an ultra-performance GPS smartwatch targeted to endurance athletes, adventurers, and ultra-distance competitors

iQOO Neo 10R with Qualcomm SD 8s Gen3 launched in India: Check price, specs

The iQOO Neo 10R will go on sale on March 19 at a starting price of Rs 26,999. Pre-bookings are now live.

How AI-driven technology can boost accuracy in inflation forecasting

The integration of AI in economic forecasting, specifically inflation prediction, is a burgeoning field that leverages advancements in ML and natural language processing

Aakash Educational plans to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore in AI, digital push

New Delhi-based education provider, which started in 1988, is now ramping up its presence in smaller Indian towns, betting on the growing demand for quality coaching in Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities

Recession risk: Rising uncertainty casts a shadow over US economic outlook

The New York Federal Reserve runs a "recession probability gauge", which serves to aggregate predictions of recessions. This index has hit its third-highest peak in decades for August 2025

Grand Theft Auto 6 set to release later this year: Check expected upgrades

GTA 6 is expected to feature a significantly bigger map than GTA 5, while upgrading in game mechanics to make interactions with non-player characters (NPCs) more life-like

Realme P3 Ultra and P3 phones to debut on Mar 19, set to be India-exclusive

Realme claims that these upcoming smartphones will deliver impressive design, performance, and camera capabilities

ASUS Zenbook A14 and VivoBook 16 join Qualcomm-powered AI laptops portfolio

Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon X platform in India last month, highlighting its potential to make AI PCs more accessible

Lava's Prowatch X review: Capable smartwatch for health tracking on budget

The Lava's Prowatch X offers a comprehensive set of health and fitness features, and a design that balances comfort with style

Apple delays advanced Siri features due to intelligence setback: Know more

Reportedly, delays in Siri's development could also affect the release of Apple's anticipated HomePad device, which is said to leverage Siri's ability to manage in-app actions for home automation

Microsoft 365 to discontinue Skype call minutes, Publisher from 2026

Microsoft has cited a regular review of feature usage as the reason behind the decision, which will affect Skype's free call minutes and Microsoft Publisher

Tech wrap March 7: Foldable iPhone, GTA 6 release, Realme P3 Ultra, more

Apple's first foldable iPhone could feature book-style design. Take-Two confirms GTA 6's release. Realme P3 Ultra smartphone. Samsung rolls out One UI 7 Beta for Galaxy Z Fold 6

India to have its own GPUs in next 3-4 years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The India AI Mission was launched with an initial target of 10,000 GPUs. It was approved in March last year with an outlay of ₹10,738 crore