Page 36 - Technology

Innovation should not remain confined to labs, says Jitendra Singh

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said scientific innovation must not remain confined to laboratories and should translate into impactful, market-ready solutions that empower industries and improve lives. Addressing a meeting of the secretaries of various science departments, Singh cited examples of successful government-supported innovations, encouraging departments to use these stories as models to inspire trust and investment from the private stakeholders. "Scientific innovation must not remain confined to laboratories. It should translate into impactful, market-ready solutions that empower industries and improve lives," he said. Singh said India could establish itself as a global leader in innovation and technology-led solutions by effectively marketing technologies. The minister advocated for frameworks that enable public-private collaboration to fast-track the commercialization of lab-scale breakthroughs. He stressed that such partnerships are essentia

Exotel accelerates AI-led innovations to redefine customer experience

Exotel's expansion into high-growth markets like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the USA is driving new revenue streams and the company said it is poised for strong growth in FY25

Apple may go with Pixel 9-like camera enclosure on iPhone 17 series: Report

Reportedly, Apple's next-generation iPhone models may feature a "side-by-side" camera layout aimed at improving spatial video recording capabilities

Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs: A leader in promoting gender diversity within the tech industry

.

iOS 18.2: iPhone 16 Pro models get layered recording option in Voice Memos

The layered recordings feature for Voice Memos is available for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max for users running iOS 18.2 operating system

12 days of OpenAI: ChatGPT gets Santa-inspired voice option in 'Voice Mode'

OpenAI has added a festive "Santa" voice option to its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT. This new feature, available for a limited time, allows users to converse with ChatGPT in a Santa-inspired voice

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 series goes on sale: Check introductory offers, specs

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speakers and Redmi Buds 6 go on sale too with introductory offers. These Xiaomi ecosystem products were launched alongside the Redmi Note 14 series

WhatsApp adds new calling features on mobile, desktop app: Check details

WhatsApp has enhanced video call quality and desktop calling, introduced selective calling in groups and new effects on the mobile and desktop app

Android XR: Google, Samsung, Qualcomm partner to challenge Apple Vision Pro

Android XR is an operating system developed by Google in collaboration with Samsung, designed to bring AI, AR, VR to headsets and glasses, with Qualcomm chips powering the experience

AI from India, for India and the World: Shaping future with emerging tech

India poised to lead AI era with skilling focus, policy support, and ethics

Vivo X200 series launches with Zeiss camera system: Price, offers, specs

The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro smartphones are now available for pre-booking on Vivo India's official website. Sales begin on December 19

FirstClub raises $8mn in seed funding round from Accel and RTP Global

The company was founded by Ayyappan R, former senior VP at Flipkart, chief business officer at Myntra, and the erstwhile CEO of Cleartrip

Tech recap 2024: Monitors to cameras, check top 5 creator-focused gadgets

From laptops to action cameras, here are five creator-focused gadgets designed to enhance productivity and creativity, reviewed in 2024

Tech recap 2024: Top 5 mid-range smartphones from OnePlus, Motorola, more

Some mid-range smartphones in 2024 rivalled flagships in certain aspects, while others introduced unique designs and innovative features to enhance the user experience

Tech recap 2024: Apple MacBook Air M3 to HP Spectre x360, top five laptops

Sleek designs, AI-powered features, gaming performance, and long lasting battery life highlight this year's top picks from Apple to HP and Asus

Google reinforces AI with Gemini 2.0 model, deep research mode, and more

Google has unveiled its Gemini 2.0 Flash model for all Gemini users, introducing capabilities such as native multimodal output

Meta's Instagram says services back up after hours of technical outage

The platforms faced another outage in October, when services were largely restored within an hour

Instagram introduces 'trial reels' feature: What it is, how it works, more

Trial reels allow creators to experiment with content by sharing reels with non-followers first, said Instagram

iQOO 13, powered by Qualcomm SD 8 Elite, goes on sale: Check offers, specs

Priced at Rs 54,999 onwards, iQOO 13 is available with introductory offers on the iQOO e-store, Amazon, and offline at Vivo exclusive stores

Realme 14x 5G with IP69 protection to be launched on Dec 18: What to expect

The Realme 14x 5G will be India's first smartphone under Rs 15,000 to feature IP69 dust and water resistance, the company announced