Technology - general
Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: A leap forward in robotics
13 Dec 2023
The Optimus Gen 2 maintains a similar outline to its predecessor but introduces significant improvements, particularly in its limbs, providing a more lifelike range of motion.
Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: A leap forward in robotics
13 Dec 2023
The Optimus Gen 2 maintains a similar outline to its predecessor but introduces significant improvements, particularly in its limbs, providing a more lifelike range of motion.
Cognizant to sell office assets in Bengaluru, Hyderabad for operational optimization
12 Dec 2023
In a strategic move towards becoming asset-light, software services giant Cognizant Technologies is set to sell its office assets in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Nvidia expands AI development partnership with Vietnam's tech leaders
11 Dec 2023
In a significant development, US chipmaker Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, declared on Monday the company’s commitment to enhancing its collaboration with Vietnam’s top tech firms.
AMD challenges Nvidia with MI300 AI chips
09 Dec 2023
AMD, which is backed by industry leaders, including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, HPE, Lenovo, Meta, Oracle, Supermicro and others also launches ROCm 6 software stack with significant performance optimisations and new features for Large Language Models and Ryzen 8040 Series notebook processors for AI PCs
GPT-4 Turbo: Microsoft enhances its AI along with the Copilot service
06 Dec 2023
Microsoft is gearing up to revolutionize its Copilot service by incorporating several new features, including the integration of OpenAI’s cutting-edge models.
Shaadi.com CEO accuses Google of modern colonialism and unfair practices
06 Dec 2023
In a recent interview, Anupam Mittal, the CEO of Shaadi.com, drew a striking parallel between tech giant Google and the historical East India Company
Meta CEO Zuckerberg sells over 560,000 shares amid stock surge
05 Dec 2023
Meta’s Chief Executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has offloaded a significant number of shares despite the social media giant’s stock surging to nearly a two-year peak in November 2023.
AT&T selects Ericsson over Nokia for the Open RAN telecom network
05 Dec 2023
AT&T announced on Monday, 4 December 2023, its decision to partner with Ericsson to construct a cutting-edge telecom network leveraging Open RAN (ORAN) technology.
Bitcoin surges above $40,000 amid positive market sentiment
04 Dec 2023
In a significant upswing, Bitcoin has surpassed the $40,000 mark, marking its highest point in 2023.
OpenAI postpones the custom GPT store launch to early 2024
02 Dec 2023
In a recent development, OpenAI has officially delayed the launch of its much-anticipated custom GPT store until early 2024.
Microsoft president Brad Smith rejects the possibility of super-intelligent AI
01 Dec 2023
Tech giant Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, said that the idea of super-intelligent artificial intelligence is far from reality in today's world.
Alipay exits India: Chinese payment giant to sell Zomato stake for nearly $400 million
29 Nov 2023
Alipay, the Chinese payments group, is set to divest its 3.4% stake in the Indian food delivery powerhouse Zomato for an estimated sum of almost $400 million.
Broadcom set to finalize $69 billion VMWare acquisition
22 Nov 2023
In a significant development in the technology industry, Broadcom announced on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, that it has successfully concluded its $69 billion acquisition of cloud computing firm VMWare, marking one of the largest takeover deals in the sector.
Byju's faces a $1.2 billion loan default fallout as lenders assume control of key units
10 Nov 2023
In a significant development for Byju's, once considered one of India's premier tech startups, lenders have formally declared a default on a $1.2 billion loan as they take control of a vital unit of the education technology provider
A major ransomware attack targets China's largest lender, ICBC
10 Nov 2023
In a major cybersecurity incident, the U.S. arm of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) fell victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting trade in the U.S. Treasury on Thursday, 9 November 2023.
Apple CEO Tim Cook hails India as an extraordinary market with abundant growth potential
03 Nov 2023
In a recent earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2023, Apple's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tim Cook, emphasized that India is a "major focus" for the tech giant and expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the two Apple stores opened in the country.
Vietnam explores chip industry expansion despite high costs
31 Oct 2023
Vietnam is currently in discussions with major chip companies to boost investments in the country, potentially leading to the establishment of its first semiconductor
JioSpaceFiber unveils satellite-powered internet connectivity at IMC 23 in groundbreaking preview
27 Oct 2023
Reliance Industries' telecommunications subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm, unveiled its satellite-based broadband service, JioSpaceFiber, during the India Mobile Congress, which commenced on 27 October, 2023.
Netflix raises prices and gains subscribers amidst strikes
19 Oct 2023
Streaming giant Netflix has increased subscription prices for some plans in the U.S., Britain, and France. These new prices became active on Wednesday