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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      Reliance Jio partners with Motorola India to offer users a‘ True 5G’ experience

      Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced its partnership with Motorola to enable ‘True 5G’ across Motorola’s extensive 5G smartphone portfolio in India. The smartphone company has rolled out software updates which will enable users to use Jio’s True 5G across its extensive 5G portfolio. “Motorola comes with advanced 5G features such as carrier aggregation, 4×4 Mimo and support for most 5G bands in India. These features along with Jio True 5G network will unleash the true potential of 5G in India,” Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio, said in a statement. “All Jio users using Motorola devices will be able to access truly unlimited 5G internet under the Jio Welcome Offer in areas where Jio True 5G has or is being rolled out rapidly,” he…

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      Motorola’s Moto Watch 100 to offer iPhone music control in 2023

      Motorola will reportedly offer iPhone music control in Moto Watch 100 in its 2023 update, which will let users manage their music playback, as part of several updates to the now budget-focused smartwatch. According to AppleInsider, the Moto Watch 100 was initially launched in December 2021 as a budget-focused smartwatch. The music control app is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, enabling it to be used by Apple users. With the new Moto Watch 100, fall detection and emergency alerts will be included along with heart-rate monitoring, SPO2 oxygen saturation alerts, and daily updates, according to the report. It is proposed that the Moto Watch 100 can be used to monitor the health of vulnerable family members, such as those who live alone…

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      Apple’s A17 chip to focus on battery life improvements over power; likely launch with iPhone 15

      Apple’s A17 chipset which is expected to debuted with iPhone 15 will focus on battery life improvements. It will focus on battery life more than the processing power. TSMC- the chip manufacturing company for Apple emphasised on power efficiency than performance when discussing the 3nm process for iPhone 15. According to a 9to5Mac report, the upcoming iPhone 15 and M2 Pro chip-powered Macs are expected to use the company’s 3nm process. TSMC began the mass production of 3nm chips a few days ago. Apple currently uses A16 chips iPhone 14 Pro models which are built on the 4nm process. TSMC describes 4nm a more enhanced version of 5nm which means that the company is effectively taking a leap from 5nm…

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      IT minister comes down heavily on WhatsApp for sharing wrong map of India, platform apologies

      Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, came down like a ton of bricks on Whatsapp, directing the social media platform to remove the wrong map of India posted by it on Twitter.  The minister also issued a caveat for the companies, saying that if they want to continue their operation in India, they must use the correct map of the country. “Dear Whatsapp – Request that you please fix the India map error as soon as possible,”[Sic] the minister wrote in a tweet. “All platforms that do business in India and/or want to continue to do business in India, must use correct maps,” he further wrote.  Meanwhile, Whatsapp has retracted the tweet with the wrong map…

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      30 December
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      Mobile, internet usage to drive India’s digital ad spend to $21 billion by 2028

      With the significant surge in the use of smartphones and Internet, digital ad spending in India is likely to reach $21 billion by 2028, a report showed on Tuesday. Notedly, growth in user-generated content (UGC) will empower individual creators and influencers to build their digital identity, which brands can leverage for digital ads. This strong ecosystem of 2.5 to 3 million creators is expected to drive marketing spending of $2.8 billion- $3.5 billion by 2028, according to the report by Redseer Strategy Consultants. The digital ad spend in the country is set to observe a muted growth in FY23 due to macro factors, post which it would account for 65-70 per cent of overall ad spend in India growing at a CAGR…

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    • 30 December
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      Planning to buy a new Apple iPhone? Here’s why you should wait for Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

      Apple made a strategic shift with its iPhone lineup this year by replacing the mini model with the Plus model in an effort to offer a larger display at a lower price. However, it seems that the iPhone 14 Plus has not been successful in attracting consumers, leading Apple to consider reevaluating its approach to pro and non-pro iPhones for the iPhone 15. According to a report from MacRumors, citing yeux1122, Apple is considering two options to make the next Plus model more successful. Firstly, the company is said to be thinking about further differentiating between the Pro and non-Pro iPhone models. This could potentially encourage price-sensitive consumers who want a large screen phone to choose the iPhone 15 Plus.…

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    • 29 December
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      iPhone 16 to be made in India, Apple and 3 allied companies apply for land

      As Apple plans to manufacture the new iPhone 16 in India, the tech giant along with three associated companies has applied for land to Yamuna Authority. The companies have proposed to set up a unit on about 23 acres of land with an investment of Rs 2,800 crore. In a meeting held in Korea, Apple along with the associated companies proposed the investment. Seiko Advance Limited, an ink manufacturing company expressed its desire to make its product on 5 acres of land in Sector 29 of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The company will invest Rs 850 crore and provide employment to thousands of people. YEIDA CEO Dr. Arun Vir Singh said that Apple and associated companies would be provided land in Sector 29, which…

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    • 27 December
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      Fire Boltt Gladiator is an affordable smartwatch that looks a lot like the Apple Watch Ultra

      While there is no shortage of cheap Apple Watch Ultra clone smartwatches in India, there aren’t many options for well know brands. The Fire Boltt Gladiator is an Apple Watch Ultra doppelganger and it’s likely to cost less than the Apple Watch Ultra’s official strap. According to reports, the Fire Boltt Gladiator will cost Rs 2,499, and the company will officially launch the same on December 30. The product is already listed on Amazon, and the listing reveals various features and specifications of the Fire Boltt Gladiator smartwatch. The company recently launched the Fire Boltt Celsius smartwatch with a 1.91-inch display for Rs 1,799 and it is already available for purchase on Flipkart. Fire Boltt Gladiator specifications According to Amazon’s…

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    • 26 December
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      Tesla launches its own AirPower-like wireless charger

      Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company Tesla has launched its own Wireless Charging Platform, a wireless charger that can charge up to three Qi devices at one time. The concept of Tesla’s charging mat is similar to Apple’s AirPower in that the three devices can be placed anywhere on it and receive up to 15 watts of power each, reports MacRumors. According to Tesla, the angular design of the charging mat was inspired by the Cybertruck, and it features an aluminium housing, Alcantara surface, and a detachable magnetic stand that can be used for flat or angle charging. “Inspired by the angular design and metallic styling of Cybertruck, our Wireless Charging Platform provides 15W of fast charging power per device for…

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    • 23 December
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      Apple working on tech to make AR feel more real

       Tech giant Apple is reportedly researching how to add gyroscopes to its augmented reality (AR) headsets, providing users continuous haptic feedback that will feel real. According to a newly awarded patent, the company intends to at least take a small step toward using haptics to enhance AR experiences, reports AppleInsider. “Haptic engines are an important aspect of XR (Extended Reality, or AR/virtual reality), as they impart physical sensations on a user’s body that enhances the user’s immersive experience,” Apple said in a statement. “Typical haptic engines found in smartphones and other mobile devices, however, only provide vibrations along a single axis,” it added. Apple acknowledges that this is “useful for notification applications”, but points out that the odd tap differs from the “continuous torque…

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