TECHNOLOGY

Assassins Creed Shadows review: A return to form, as all doubts are cast away with Shadows

In terms of gameplay, it takes less than five minutes for you to come to terms with classic Ubisoft game construction, as everything from movement to the environment is inimitably Assassins Creed fare. Few game studios have needed a game to succeed as much as Ubisoft has needed Assassins Creed Shadows. A game that has attracted controversy, unwanted attention, and the cumulative ire of right-wing gamers for attempting to tell the story of Yasuke – the Black Samurai, Shadows was expected to deliver Ubisoft from a string of solid games that failed to make a mark at the box office. Despite much being expected from Shadows, in 2024 (when it was set to launch), it was felt that the latest…

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Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University launches solar power system; details inside

Students were sensitised about solar energy, its operations, and its broader impact on creating a sustainable future Hyderabad: Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University launched a 25 KW solar power system installation on its campus here on Saturday. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce electricity bills while promoting environmental sustainability. Students were sensitised about solar energy, its operations, and its broader impact on creating a sustainable future, said United Way, an implementing agency. Meanwhile, certificates were distributed to 55 women students of the university who completed an intensive three-month course in data science. The curriculum included modules on python programming, data analytics, and machine learning, equipping participants with in-demand technical skills for the modern workforce.

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iQOO Z10 launching in India with 7,300mAh battery on April 11

The iQOO Z10 is set to make history as the first Indian smartphone to feature a massive 7,300mAh battery, the largest ever seen in a smartphone. This marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, which housed a 5,000mAh battery. Hyderabad: iQOO is preparing to announce its latest smart device, the iQOO Z10, in India on April 11. The device is said to replace the last year’s iQOO Z9 5G and is likely to have several major upgrades, including the largest smartphone battery in India. The first-ever Indian smartphone to have an iQOO Z10 equipped with the center of attention 7,300mAh battery which is the biggest in a powerbank. This comes from its older sibling who only had 5000mAh. Gamers, streamers, and…

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IIT Guwahati-incubated start up develops robots for AI-driven surveillance at international borders

According to Arnab Kumar Barman, CEO, DSRL, unlike conventional security measures that rely on drones, stationary cameras, and manual patrolling, this autonomous robotic system overcomes the limitations of terrain, weather and endurance. New Delhi: Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati have developed advanced robots to man international borders which will offer AI-powered surveillance and uninterrupted, real-time monitoring across challenging terrains, according to officials. The robots developed by Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory Pvt. Ltd (DSRL), a start up incubated at IIT Guwahati, have also received acknowledgement from the Defence Research and Development Organisation for their potential for integration into India’s defence infrastructure. The Indian Army is already conducting field trials for the surveillance system. According to Arnab Kumar Barman, CEO, DSRL, unlike…

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Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Innovation Hackathon 2025’

‘5G Innovation Hackathon 2025’, a six-month initiative aimed at accelerating the development of innovative 5G-powered solutions to address societal and industrial challenges New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday announced the ‘5G Innovation Hackathon 2025’, a six-month initiative aimed at accelerating the development of innovative 5G-powered solutions to address societal and industrial challenges. Open to students, startups and professionals, the programme provides mentorship, funding, and access to over 100 5G Use Case Labs, enabling participants to transform visionary ideas into scalable technologies, according to the Ministry of Communications. Winners will receive significant rewards, including Rs 5,00,000 for the first place, Rs 3,00,000 for the runner-up, and Rs 1,50,000 for the 2nd runner-up. Also, special mentions will be given for…

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 What was biggest dinosaur that ever lived? 

Spinosaurus is currently thought to have been the largest carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur, weighing in at 7.4 tonnes and 14 meters long Sydney: Kids of all ages and adults as well are fascinated by dinosaurs that break records for the biggest, the longest, the scariest or the fastest. It’s why, to this day, one of most famous dinosaurs is still Tyranosaurus rex, the tyrant king. These record-breaking dinosaurs are part of the reason why the Jurassic Park movie franchise has been so successful. Just think of the scene where Dr Alan Grant (played by New Zealand actor Sam Neill) is stunned by the giant sauropod dinosaur rearing up to reach the highest leaves in the tree with its long neck. But how…

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What lies ahead for Microsoft’s Xbox?

Rumors persist of a successor to the Xbox Series X/S and an upcoming handheld Understanding Microsoft’s future strategy for the Xbox is as challenging as solving string theory– just when you think you have figured it out, something new emerges to disrupt everything and undo all progress. Over the last couple of years, all signs from Microsoft have indicated its commitment to the cloud and its “Xbox Play Anywhere” slogan as some of its older exclusives have begun to appear even on competing consoles like the PlayStation. With Sea of Thieves launching at the end of April 2024, and Forza Horizon 5 set to launch on April 25, 2025, nearly a year later; it would be sensible for an industry…

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ISRO successfully conducts flight acceptance hot test for LVM-M6 cryogenic engine

ISRO announced that on March 14, 2025, it successfully carried out the flight acceptance hot test of the cryogenic engine designated for the sixth operational mission of the LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM-M6) at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri. New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine for the LVM-M6 mission, the space agency said. The hot testing is part of acceptance for the flight of Cryogenic engines for every mission. “On March 14, 2025, ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine identified for the sixth operational mission of LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM-M6) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri,” the space agency said.…

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NASA-SpaceX postpone Falcon 9 mission to return stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore due to technical fault

The launch, originally planned for today from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, was scrubbed less than an hour before liftoff due to a hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm on the rocket New Delhi: SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, which was scheduled to carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and return the “stranded” NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The launch, originally planned for today from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, was scrubbed less than an hour before liftoff due to a hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm on the rocket. NASA and SpaceX confirmed the delay of the Crew-10 mission, which was intended to replace Williams and Wilmore aboard…

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A new discovery sheds light on our long-extinct cousins

Since the discovery, researchers spent more than two years meticulously studying the remains of a million-year-old face. They tried to find out which species of ancient human they belonged to, and understand their lives and environment Hyderabad: Fragments of face bones from a species of extinct human previously unknown, dating from between 1.2 million and 1.4 million years ago, were discovered in the caves in the Atapuerca Mountains in Spain during archaeological excavations, which were going on for the last 50 years. The human traces stretched from the Bronze Age to hundreds of thousands of years into the past – before modern humans like us (Homo sapiens) even existed. These are earliest human remains ever found in Western Europe. Sima del…

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