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Apple launches Watch Series 10 with expansive display, thin design: Details

Alongside, Apple introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2 in new Black Titanium finish. Now available for pre-order, both the Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2 in new finish will be available from September 20

Apple launches AI-ready iPhone 16 series: Check India pricing, availability

The iPhone 16 series will be based on iOS 18. All the models in the line-up will receive first set of Apple Intelligence features next month with iOS 18.1 update

iOS 18 to launch on Sep 16, Apple Intelligence features rolling out later

While iOS 18 will support older-generation models, Apple Intelligence features will be available only on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 16 series: Here is a recap of AI features previewed by Apple at WWDC

Apple Intelligence will roll out with iOS 18 in US English, with more features, languages, and platforms expected throughout the next year

Delta unveils new HQ in Bengaluru to boost local power, IoT capabilities

Delta further highlighted that the new LEED Gold-certified HQ and R&D Centre in Bengaluru features a 480 square metre showroom showcasing cutting-edge IoT-based green solutions

Challenge is to develop new-age tech affordably: Maruti MD Takeuchi

The average car price in India has increased rapidly in the last 5-6 years due to new emission regulations and demand for more spacious and comfortable cars loaded with advanced technology

Instagram adds photo editing, sticker creation features in DMs: Know more

The new features will let users draw on photos to edit them or add stickers prior to sharing them via direct messages

Meta to allow messages from 3rd-party apps on WhatsApp, Messenger: Details

Meta is working on new notifications in Messenger and WhatsApp that will inform the user when they have the option to connect chats from supported third-party apps

Fab toolmakers eye India; Applied Materials considers manufacturing unit

If sources are to be believed, the firm may be looking at Tamil Nadu for its ambitious plans

Genes vs merit debate: What drives success - genetic destiny or hard work?

Just as the atom and the byte needed careful societal control to prevent damage to society, perhaps, so does the gene, particularly in debates like 'genes vs merit'

Japan tries to reclaim its dominance as leader of global tech industry

It has been 40 years since such competitive anxieties about a rising Asian power prompted this kind of embrace of government intervention among the biggest free-market economies

Trial for free speech: Wikipedia, Telegram, X controversies reshape debate

Since they are ongoing in large democracies, they will be taken more seriously by everyone than blanket bans in autocracies

DST NIDHI scheme led to over 1,200 tech-based products, 233 patents

A government initiative to promote knowledge-based and technology-driven innovation has led to the development of over 1,200 products and prototypes and generated 233 patents. The National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) of the Department of Science and Technology, supported 1,074 Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) who set up 571 companies which created 3,693 jobs, a report released by S&T Secretary Abhay Karandikar said. Since its inception in 2016, NIDHI has contributed to India's S&T entrepreneurial landscape and played a crucial role in nurturing technology startups, including a substantial proportion led by women entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is one of the programs introduced under NIDHI to inspire the best talents to be entrepreneurs, to minimise the risk involved in pursuing start-ups, and to partially set off their opportunity costs of high paying jobs. The NIDHI-EIR programme provides opportunities for innovative .

Over 300 companies from 20 countries to participate in Didac India 2024

Over 300 firms from 20 countries will showcase over 5,000 products and technologies at the 14th edition of Asia's largest education and skills sector exhibition and conference DIDAC India 2024 here. The 14th edition of Didac India is being organised by global exhibitor Messe Stuttgart India, in partnership with India Didactics Association (IDA), India's only National association for the education and skills fraternity from September 18 to 20 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in Delhi, a statement said. According to the statement, the education industry worldwide is anticipated to reach USD 10 trillion in the next decade. With a CAGR of 4.5 per cent, it is expected to contribute to over 6 per cent of global GDP. India's education and skilling industry is projected to reach USD 313 billion by 2030. India Didactics Association CEO Aditya Gupta said that to support the government's vision and further boost India's education system, DIDAC India 2024 brings ..

TN inks MoUs with Lincoln Electric, Visteon for investment worth Rs 850 cr

Tamil Nadu government has signed MoUs worth Rs 850 crore with companies including Lincoln Electric during the ongoing US visit of Chief Minister M K Stalin to attract investments, the state government said on Friday. The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of the chief minister on September 5 in Chicago between officials of the government and firms that have committed investments. Lincoln Electric, a leader in arc welding, robotic welding systems and plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment inked a pact to invest Rs 500 crore for expansion of its R&D and manufacturing facility in suburban Chennai. Vishay Precision, manufacturers of semiconductor and electronic parts and with operations in several countries signed an MoU to invest Rs 100 crore to set up a sensors and transducers facility in Kancheepuram district, an expansion of its manufacturing unit. Visteon Corporation, an automotive electronics maker has committed Rs 250 crore for establishing manufacturing units in Chennai and ...

Samsung expands One UI 6.1.1 update to more Galaxy devices: Check list

One UI 6.1.1 is based on Android 14 and includes some latest Galaxy AI features accompanied by system changes

YouTube announces tools to safeguard creators against AI generated copies

YouTube is developing technology designed to help creators and artists protect their likenesses such as voice and face from being replicated by generative artificial intelligence

Vivo T3 Ultra launching soon in India: Check specifications, price details

Vivo T3 Ultra smartphone will be priced under Rs 33,000 in India, according to the product listing page on e-commerce platform Flipkart

Qualcomm explored acquiring portions of Intel's chip design business

The mobile chipmaker has examined acquiring different pieces of Intel, which is struggling to generate cash

IT revenue per head rises 6% in June quarter of FY25, says report

Revenue per employee or RPH is an important parameter in the industry as it is considered to be a proxy for pricing trends