- Technology
Software firm New Relic lays off over 200 employees
San Francisco: US-based web analytics and software company New Relic has announced to lay off more than 200 employees as the company struggles to achieve profitability, the media reported. In a US…
- Technology
Zoom launches AI-based ‘Intelligent Director’
New Delhi: Zoom Video Communications on Wednesday announced the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based ‘Intelligent Director’ for Zoom Rooms. For hybrid meetings with a Zoom Room, Intelligent Director uses AI and…
- India
AAP supports UCC, calls for wider consultation before implementation
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said that it will support the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) but these set of laws should be implemented only after wider consultations. Talking…
- Technology
Samsung to begin 2nm chip-making process in 2025 for smartphones
Seoul: Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said it unveiled a detailed plan for the mass production of chips with a 2 nanometer (nm) process, in a show of confidence in technological prowess and…
- Technology
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): Perfect blend of style & functionality
New Delhi: The world of home smart speakers has undergone a remarkable transformation, with a variety of form factors now available to suit every style and preference. From sleek spherical designs that…
- Technology
Google ‘killed’ plans for AR glasses: Report
San Francisco: Tech giant Google has reportedly killed its plans for the augmented reality (AR) glasses codenamed ‘Project Iris’. The company unveiled its translation glasses last year, and if the rumour is…
- Technology
Xiaomi India, EDII launches Skillpreneurship Learning Centres for youth empowerment
New Delhi: Leading smartphone and smart TV brand Xiaomi India on Wednesday announced that it has partnered with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad — the National Resource Centre in…
- Business
AI developer productivity can boost global GDP by $1.5 trillion by 2030
Bengaluru: Artificial intelligence (AI) developer productivity benefits could boost global GDP by over $1.5 trillion by 2030, a report showed on Wednesday. According to Microsoft-owned software development collaboration platform GitHub, users accept…
- Technology
Twitter Blue users can now post 25K-character-long tweets
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run Twitter has again increased the character count for a tweet to 25,000 for Blue subscribers. The company increased the character limit to 4,000 in February, later increasing it…
- Technology
Meta launches $250K Mixed Reality fund for Indian startups, developers
New Delhi: Meta on Wednesday announced a new Mixed Reality (MR) programme in India that includes a grant of $250,000 for the homegrown startups and developers to build apps and experiences. They…
- Technology
Nothing announces pre-order date for Phone (2), starting Thursday
New Delhi: London-based consumer electronic brand Nothing on Wednesday announced that customers can pre-order the new Phone (2) starting from Thursday. Customers will be able to pre-order the second generation smartphone on…
- Kerala
Kerala: Authorities to decide on allowing hijab in operation theatres
Thiruvananthapuram: The Thiruvananthapuram Medical College authorities on Wednesday held a meeting to decide if permission will be given for wearing attire covering their heads while in operation theatre. The Thiruvananthapuram Medical College…
- Telangana
BRS leader threatens to quit party if denied ticket
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and former mayor of Greater Hyderabad, Teegala Krishna Reddy has threatened to quit the party if he is not given ticket from Maheshwaram constituency in the…
- World
Air quality in Chicago among world’s worst due to Canadian wildfires
Chicago: Smoke drifting from the raging wildfires in Canada has caused the air quality level in Chicago to rank among the worst in the world. As of 4 p.m.on Tuesday, AirNow.gov listed…
- Technology
Microsoft fixes outage affecting Outlook web users
San Francisco: Microsoft has fixed a web access issue affecting Outlook users in North America. The company tweeted from its ‘@MSFT365Status’ account on Tuesday that “we’re investigating an Outlook for the web…
