Page 9 - Technology
Indian Railways approves rollout of first hydrogen-powered train
Indian Railways has approved its first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route even as experts caution over the technology's costs and scalability
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Startups power Indian quantum computing push with homegrown innovation
About 100 homegrown firms are building advanced hardware and supply chains for tech transformation, reports Shine Jacob
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Deeptech boom has driven Karnataka startups past $300 bn mark: Kharge
The Karnataka IT minister said deep-tech startups in semiconductors, biotechnology and space tech continue to attract higher investor interest and funding
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Technology to be main focus area for Essel Group in next growth phase
Essel Group says technology will anchor its future growth strategy as it marks 100 years of operations and expands its focus on digital and content platforms
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Learn to manage cybersecurity
In this session, Nidhi Srivastava, CEO, DigiArmorX, ex-Deutsche Bank, talks on cybersecurity, scope for MBAs and others.
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Centre likely to extend India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 tenure to 12 years
The government may extend the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission to 12 years to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and supply chains
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Salesforce burns 12 trillion AI tokens, says won't displace humans
Not every process needs to be agentified, says Vala Afshar
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AI For Good: Can artificial intelligence become a force for humanity?
AI for Good is structured like a travelogue and the author's prose is breezy, concise and well observed. But travellers don't always come home with a nuanced understanding of what they've seen
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AI to robotics: The growing convergence trend reshaping technology
AI, robotics, spatial intelligence and omni computing are converging to create smarter healthcare, manufacturing and energy systems
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Our 'screenified' future: How screens turned people into performers online
The book is at its strongest when Garber gets hyperspecific, forcing the reader to wrestle with the fact that the far-reaching power of the screen has touched all parts of life
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India Deep Tech Alliance selects 20 startups for inaugural cohort
The India Deep Tech Accelerator programme, led by the UChicago Polsky Center, will help IIT-linked startups scale research-driven products for global markets
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India's GCC revenue nears $100 billion as AI drives sector growth
India's GCC ecosystem crossed 2,000 centres and generated nearly $100 billion in revenue in FY26, driven by AI adoption, higher-value work and skilled talent
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Samsung expands startup push with 2026 Mobile Advance tech programme
Samsung's India R&D units launch the 2026 Mobile Advance programme to support deep-tech startups, offering funding and integration into its global mobile device ecosystem
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Cert-In warns of Claude Mythos disruptions, issues guidelines for companies
All companies should also review and reduce all internet-exposed attack surfaces within their systems and disable unnecessary ports and protocols, Cert-In has said in its advisory
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Musk vies to turn X into super app with banking tool nearing launch
X Money, a banking and payments platform built inside the social network X, is expected to make its early public access debut imminently, based on the timeframe offered by Musk last month
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Advanced AI models a catalyst for telcos, says Ericsson's Magnus Ewerbring
India, Ericsson's second-largest market by revenue, will continue to be among the top rung, says Magnus Ewerbring
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Companies to increase IT spending, expect more bang for their buck
IT budgets are expected to remain steady in 2026 as enterprises raise spending on AI, cybersecurity, and platform-led technology services beyond pilot-stage experimentation
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AI-led innovations to contribute 40% to revenue in 3-5 years: LEAD Group
The ed-tech firm expects AI-led products to power future growth, with tools like Ms Curie and Fluento driving personalised learning across schools in India
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EU rules: What makes the USB-C port the gold standard of charging ports?
Even Apple will be forced to comply with EU rules mandating USB-C ports for all phones and tablets etc. Here we try to explain what makes this port the right choice for everyone
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3 in 4 global leaders to prioritise AI investment despite uncertainty
KPMG report highlights widening gap between AI leaders and laggards, with strong investment but limited realised returns across enterprises
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