TECHNOLOGY

    Telangana govt introduces new EV policy with tax, registration exemption

    Hyderabad: In an effort to encourage people to switch over to Electric Vehicle(EV), the State government has decided to provide 100 per cent exemption from road tax and registration fees for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the State. The new EV policy will come into force from Monday. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the new policy was expected to give a major boost to the adoption of electric vehicles across Telangana, aligning with the State’s broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Along with the registration fee waiver for electric vehicles, the government plans to roll out infrastructure improvements, including more charging stations and incentives for manufacturers, he informed. Electric Buses purchased and registered in Telangana for the initial two years, up to December 31, 2026, irrespective of the number of vehicles registered, are also fully exempt from road tax and registration fees for the…
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    Apple iPhone 15 becomes best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2024

    Samsung dominated the global top-10 best-selling smartphones list, claiming five spots, with Apple following closely with four, and Xiaomi securing one, as per Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. New Delhi: Apple iPhone 15 has become the best-selling smartphone globally in the third quarter (Q3) this year, followed closely by iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro, according to a report on Thursday. Samsung maintained the biggest presence in the global top-10 best-selling smartphones list with five spots, followed by Apple with four and Xiaomi with one, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. While Apple’s share of the top-10 list has declined slightly, Samsung’s presence has grown to keep the combined market contribution of the top 10 smartphones at around 19 per cent. “The growing consumer preference for high-end smartphones is gradually narrowing the market share gap between the iPhone’s base and Pro variants,” the report…
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    Pichai urges Google staff to ensure products remain trusted info source

    In a memo to employees, Pichai reminded them of their role, stating, “whoever the voters choose, let’s remember our responsibility at work, through the products we create and as a business: to be a trusted source of information for people of all backgrounds and beliefs.” San Francisco: As the White House race entered the crucial counting stage, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to make sure that “the products we build” are “a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief.” In a memo to employees, Pichai said whomever the voters entrust, “let’s remember the role we play at work, through the products we build and as a business: to be a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief”. “We will and must maintain that. In that spirit, it’s important that everyone continue to follow our Community Guidelines and Personal Political Activity Policy,” he…
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    ISRO launches India’s first analog space mission to study extraterrestrial challenges

    The mission, featuring a compact inflatable habitat called Hab-1, will simulate life in an interplanetary environment and is taking place in Leh, Ladakh. As India prepares for upcoming space missions, this initiative aims to explore the challenges future astronauts may face on missions beyond Earth. New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday announced the launch of its first analog space mission, to study the challenges of extraterrestrial conditions that will help in future space missions. The mission, which includes a compact, inflatable habitat named Hab-1 will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat. It is being held in Leh, in Ladakh. Even as India plans to launch several space missions, the new mission will help understand the challenges that future astronauts may encounter on missions beyond Earth. “India’s first analog space mission kicks off in Leh!” ISRO said in a post on X. “This mission will simulate life in…
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    Hyundai Motor offers first look of upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV

    The teaser for the three-row electric SUV presents the overall silhouette and the model’s elongated wheelbase. Hyundai said the Ioniq 9 draws inspiration from the sleek exteriors and cozy interiors of boats, reports Yonhap news agency Seoul: Hyundai Motor on Wednesday unveiled a teaser image of its upcoming all-electric Ioniq 9 sports utility vehicle, highlighting its massive-yet-sleek exterior design. The teaser for the three-row electric SUV presents the overall silhouette and the model’s elongated wheelbase. Hyundai said the Ioniq 9 draws inspiration from the sleek exteriors and cozy interiors of boats, reports Yonhap news agency. The Ioniq 9 symbolises the largest vehicle class in Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq lineup and the company’s inaugural venture into the realm of large electric SUV models. Hyundai plans to fully unveil the design and features of the Ioniq 9 at a global showcase event next month. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor reached a major milestone of 100 million…
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    Elevate your video interviews with Filmora 14

    Regularly producing high-quality video interviews is as dynamic as it is demanding. Editing long conversations, managing multiple camera angles, and ensuring accessibility through captions are essential and require the right tools New Delhi: Regularly producing high-quality video interviews is as dynamic as it is demanding. Editing long conversations, managing multiple camera angles, and ensuring accessibility through captions are essential and require the right tools. Enter the latest update with Wondershare  Filmora 14 , a versatile editing platform with features like Smart Short Clips, Multi-Camera Editing, and Auto Caption that simplify the interview editing process and allow creators to focus on what matters most, telling a fun or compelling story! Let’s explore how these advanced features can transform your workflow and enhance the quality of your interview videos. Smart Short Clips: Speed Up the Editing ProcessVideo interviews often involve long hours of footage filled with pauses and dead air. Manually selecting footage to isolate…
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    Indian photographers share iPhone 16 camera tips for unforgettable Diwali

    Photographer and director Joshua Karthik noted that Diwali is one of the most dynamic times of the year, where each moment is unique, making it challenging for a single camera lens to capture the entire scene. New Delhi: Indian photographers on Wednesday said that to make this Diwali the most unforgettable bash of the year, it is time to put together some iPhone 16 camera tips to get that one-in-a-million snap. Photographer and director Joshua Karthik said Diwali can be the most dynamic time of the year, where one moment feels unlike the other, so much so that it becomes impossible for a single camera lens to do justice to the entire tableau. That is where iPhone 16 comes in with its 48MP Fusion, Telephoto and Ultra Wide cameras that equal having four lenses in your pocket at once. “Go ultra-wide with your photos and videos. iPhone 16 Pro and Max…
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    How do pollinators get attracted to flowers?

    Flowers attract pollinators through a combination of visual, olfactory, and nutritional strategies For our ecology to survive and for food production to occur, pollination is essential. Flowers attract pollinators through a combination of visual, olfactory, and nutritional strategies. Brightly coloured petals in hues like yellow, red, and blue are designed to catch the attention of specific pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, each of which may be drawn to different colours. For the male reproductive cells (pollen) to reach the female reproductive parts (ovaries), all seed plants must be pollinated. This preserves genetic variation and enables the plants to generate seeds for species propagation. In order for pollinators to locate them, flowers have evolved to exhibit clues. In addition, pollinators are frequently compensated with nectar for the “service” they render. Many flowers also emit enticing fragrances that signal the presence of nectar, creating an appealing invitation for pollinators to…
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    Neva: A painted masterpiece

    It’s a video game where emotions are colours and your heart the canvas From the makers of 2018’s Gris comes Neva, need I say more? To make a second game when your first sits, six years on, with a 10/10 rating on Steam and 4.5/5 on GOG is a daunting task, but Nómada Studio seems to be in a league of its own. With Neva, they show us just how magical games can be, how interactive journeys can embrace the metaphorical, their love for Monument Valley, and how breathtaking colours and their many hues can transform a world. Throughout my journey with Neva, I couldn’t help but exclaim to myself – and to anyone who was listening – how unfairly perfect this game is. No updates, no day-one patch, no fixes, no bugs – just pure magic from start to finish.” An hour with Neva, and nothing stood a chance…
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    SpaceX launches Starship rocket in bold test flight aiming to catch returning booster

    Soaring nearly 400 feet (121 meters), the empty Starship launched at sunrise from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. It arced over the Gulf of Mexico, similar to the four previous Starships that were destroyed shortly after liftoff or while landing in the sea. The last launch in June was the most successful to date, completing its flight without exploding. Boca Chica: SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday on its boldest test flight yet, striving to catch the returning booster back at the pad with mechanical arms. Towering almost 400 feet (121 metres), the empty Starship blasted off at sunrise from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border. It arced over the Gulf of Mexico like the four Starships before it that ended up being destroyed, either soon after liftoff or while ditching into the sea. The last one in June was the most successful…

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      Hit hard by Microsoft layoffs, Halo developer says franchise ‘here to stay’

       Video game Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has shared a brief message about the franchise’s future after being hit hard by the Microsoft layoffs. “Halo and Master Chief are here to stay,” 343 said in a statement attributed to studio head Pierre Hintze, reports Engadget. “343 Industries will continue to develop Halo now and in the future, including epic stories, multiplayer, and more of what makes Halo great,” it added. Halo Infinite is a 2021 first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios. The statement comes after Microsoft confirmed that it would lay off 10,000 employees before the end of March. Moreover, the report mentioned that the restructuring “hit hard” 343 Industries, which lost Halo veteran…

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    • 21 January
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      Feel Free To Work From Home: Sundar Pichai Writes to Employees as Google Slashes 12,000 Jobs

      Google’s parent Alphabet Inc on Friday said it is eliminating about 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce in the latest cuts to shake the technology sector. The company said the Google employees who have been laid off will be paid during the full notification period which is a minimum of 60 days. 2022 bonuses and remaining vacation time will also be paid, the company added. Apart from this, the laid-off employees will also get six months of healthcare, job placement services, and immigration support for those affected. Workers outside the US will be supported in line with local practices. Here’s Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai’s message to employees: Googlers, I have some difficult news to share. We’ve decided…

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    • 20 January
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      ‘After working for over 21 years’: Indian man pens heartfelt note after being fired by Microsoft

      After Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it has decided to fire about 10,000 employees, or around 5 per cent of its total workforce, social media platforms have been flooded with stories of layoffs — with every individual having a different story to tell. In one such instance, an Indian man shared that he was eliminated from his position at Microsoft after working with the company for over 21 years. “Microsoft was my first job after college, and I still remember coming over to a foreign land all nervous and excited, wondering what life has in store for me. After working for over 21 years at Microsoft, multiple roles, multiple organisations… I can truly say it’s been very fulfilling and rewarding,”…

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    • 19 January
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      Microsoft fires 10,000 employees: Here is CEO Satya Nadella’s full letter to employees

      Microsoft might be wildly profitable at the moment, but just like other big profitable companies — most notably Google and Facebook — the company is letting go of a part of its workforce. The company on Wednesday night announced that it has decided to fire 10,000 employees, around 5 per cent of its total workforce. Some employees who are losing their jobs will be notified immediately, while some other job cuts will happen in the coming months and days. The move was widely expected, given that there is a sort of slowdown in the tech industry. Fearing adverse headwinds in future, big tech companies — even they are profitable at the moment — have gone on a firing spree. Both…

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    • 13 January
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      Google rolling out emoji reactions on Meet

       Tech giant Google is rolling out emoji reactions on its video-communication service ‘Google Meet’ which will help users to connect and engage with each other. Users can now use emojis to share in-meeting reactions in “Google Meet on Web, Meet Hardware devices and iOS, with Android coming soon,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on Wednesday. These reactions will appear as a small badge floating up the left side of the screen on the sender’s video tile. Moreover, there will be a burst of emojis on the left side of the users’ screen, when there are multiple user engagements. To share a reaction, users have to select the smile icon in the control bar to get the reaction bar.…

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    • 13 January
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      Fake ChatGPT apps become popular on Google, Apple stores; here’s what to keep in mind

      The new AI-powered chatbot ‘ChatGPT’, which was launched in November last year has been quickly growing popular for its ability to generate incredibly convincing human-like responses to people’s queries. However, some developers are trying to cash in on the hype of the chatbot and creating fake versions of the app both on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, defrauding people by charging for an otherwise free product. Some of these fake apps have even garnered fake positive reviews and are getting ranked among the most popular apps. For instance, before it was removed from the App Store, an app called ‘Chat GPT AI with GPT-3’ had managed to garner thousands of downloads and positive reviews. The app…

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    • 12 January
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      Apple iPhone 16 Pro may feature under-display Face ID

      Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro model will reportedly feature under-display Face ID technology to provide a more usable display area. The tech giant is likely to place the parts needed for Face ID authentication directly under the iPhone’s display next year, reports MacRumors. The TrueDepth camera for Face ID won’t be visible under the display when it is not in use, instead, it will appear seamlessly blended with the surrounding screen area. The hole in the display for the front camera is expected to remain on the iPhone 16 Pro, however, the overall display area and sense of immersion are likely to be improved. Since the under-display technology is not yet ready, the display cutouts will not change from the iPhone 14 Pro to…

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    • 10 January
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      Apple may launch 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023

      San Francisco: Apple is reportedly planning to launch its new 15-inch MacBook Air this year. However, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the previously rumored 12-inch MacBook with Apple silicon is no longer expected to launch in 2023, reports AppleInsider. Gurman did not provide any additional details regarding the new MacBook Air, but display analyst Ross Young had claimed last month that the tech giant’s suppliers would begin production of 15.5-inch display panels for the upcoming laptop in the first quarter of this year. The new MacBook Air is expected to have a similar or identical design to the latest 13-inch model. Moreover, it is likely to be available in M2 and M2 Pro chip options, the report said. Last month, it was reported that…

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    • 8 January
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      Apple not planning to launch iPhone SE 4 in 2024

      Tech giant Apple is reportedly not planning to launch the fourth-generation iPhone SE next year. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone maker has informed suppliers that it has cancelled plans to release an iPhone SE smartphone in 2024, reports MacRumors. Kuo claimed that the tech giant had intended to launch its first in-house 5G processor in the fourth-generation iPhone SE, but that is no longer anticipated as the device has been cancelled. Instead, he said that it is expected that Apple will continue to rely on Qualcomm for 5G chips in 2024, including for the iPhone 16 series. He also said that the iPhone maker planned to test the 5G chip in the iPhone SE model before rolling it out to…

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    • 7 January
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      Here’s how to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11

      Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 ESU (Extended Security Update) and Windows 8.1 on January 10, this year. As per Microsoft’s website, computers running older versions of Windows will continue to function, but the company will not offer any technical support for it. So, those who are still using Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 won’t receive security updates and technical support starting next week. In addition to this, Google will also end Chrome support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on February 7. Users are advised to use the latest software because outdated versions are not a safe option in terms of security. These updates also sometimes include new features to improve your experience. So, how to upgrade? The…

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