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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      India’s envoy to US hands over Padma Bhushan to Google CEO Sundar Pichai

      India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu handed over the Padma Bhushan, one of the country’s highest civilian Awards, to Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai in San Fransisco. Taking to Twitter, Sandhu said, “Delighted to hand over Padma Bhushan to CEO @Google & Alphabet @sundarpichai in San Francisco. Sundar’s inspirational journey from #Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening India-US economic and technology ties, reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation.” On the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that Sundar Pichai would be conferred with Padma Bhushan. After receiving the Padma Bhushan award from Sandhu, Pichai in his blog said, “I want to thank Ambassador Sandhu and Consul General Prasad for hosting me…

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      YouTube fixes crash issues on iOS app

      Google-owned YouTube on Thursday said that it has fixed crash issues on the iOS application that “many” users reported. From its TeamYouTube account, the video-streaming platform tweeted: “Hi, we’re aware that many of you using the YouTube app on iOS devices may be experiencing crashes. We’re so sorry about this & have begun working on a fix! updates soon.” It later claimed that all the issues have been fixed. “The YouTube app on iOS devices should now be working fine with no crashes! Thanks for hanging in there,” it added. DownDetector, an online website outage monitoring platform, revealed that more than 8,000 users reported different crash issues across the US. Several users took to the microblogging platform Twitter to report the issues.…

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      Xiaomi 13 and iQOO 11 China launch postponed suddenly, but why?

      Xiaomi 13 was said to go official on December 1 while the iQOO 11 series was supposed to launch a day later, on December 2. But both events have been postponed. Neither of the companies revealed the reason behind delaying their launch event. The reason is believed to be a mark of respect for the sudden death of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin. None of the companies has revealed the new launch date of their respective smartphones. Ahead of the launch, a lot of details about the Xiaomi 13 as well as the iQOO 11 series have surfaced online. Xiaomi also announced it will unveil its next-generation MIUI dubbed MIUI 14, but that is also on hold for now. Let’s…

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      Microsoft, LinkedIn empower 7.3 mn learners in India, announce new skills

       Microsoft and its subsidiary LinkedIn on Wednesday announced it has empowered 7.3 million learners in India to acquire digital skills for in-demand jobs. To date, Microsoft has engaged 14 million learners in Asia via its professional networking platform LinkedIn, including 7.3 million from India, via its aSkills for Jobs’ programme. The company said it will provide free access to 350 courses, six new ‘Career Essentials Certificates’ and 50,000 ‘LinkedIn Learning Scholarships’ to millions of learners in India and globally. “We want to continue making tech skills accessible to all, opening up employment opportunities for people to succeed and embrace innovation,” said Dr Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft India. The new courses and certificates will be offered in seven languages — English,…

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      27 November
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      AI firm offers highest salary of Rs 2 cr to ISB student amid tech layoffs

      The mass layoffs affecting almost 1.5 lakh people aren’t a good look for the tech sector, and Indians in the US as well as back home have been impacted. At the same time AI is gaining ground across sectors, as businesses are embracing automation for futuristic growth. Amidst headwinds and concerns about hiring in the tech sector, a startup catering to American markets has offered the highest salary package of Rs 2 crore to a student of the Indian School of Business. HiLabs, a leading provider of artificial intelligence-based data analytics solutions for health plans in the US recently offered a student from the Indian School of Business (ISB), an international offer of ₹2 crore on the first day of…

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    • 26 November
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      Asus A3 all-in-one PCs with 12th-Gen Intel Core CPUs launched in India, price starts at Rs 54,990

      Asus has announced the launch of two new desktops under the Asus A3 series in India. The line-up includes Asus A3402 and A3202 desktops, and both are powered by 12th-generation Intel Core processors. The A3402 is more premium, and it comes with a 23.8-inch Full-HD display, while the Asus A3202 features a 21.45-inch screen. Both PC’s graphics are handled by the Intel Iris Xe GPU. Asus A3402 and A3202 desktops prices in India The Asus A3 series, which includes A3202 and A3402 desktops, is available to purchase on Asus e-shops offline stores starting at Rs 54,990 and Rs 65,990, respectively. Customers can even purchase via e-commerce platforms, such as Flipkart and Amazon. Asus A3402 and A3202 specifications Starting with the…

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    • 25 November
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      Hate speech down significantly on Twitter: Elon Musk

       Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Thursday said that the hate speeches are down significantly on the micro-blogging platform. “Hate speech impressions down by one-third from pre-spike levels. Congrats to Twitter team!” Musk tweeted. “I have half a mind to wag my finger at the 1500 accounts that caused the spike, but I shall forebear.” Several users expressed their thoughts on Musk’s post. While one user commented, “Source? Ummm Twitter! They are the subject matter experts of their own data”, another asked: “Who determines what is hate speech?” Last month, a report mentioned that 1,500 accounts were suspended for posting hate speech on the micro-blogging platform. “We have actually seen hateful speech at times this week decline below our prior norms, contrary to what…

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    • 24 November
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      Vu launches 43-inch GloLED TV at Rs 29,999; check out specifications here

      Vu recently launched a 43-inch GloLED TV in India. Featuring a Vu Glo Panel and Glo AI processor, the company claims that the TV offers 4.5 times better colour reproduction compared to standard 4K TVs. The Vu GloLED TV comes with a quad-core processor and a dual-core GPU, all of which is backed by 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. With an NTSC colour gamut of 72 per cent, Vu says its Glo AI processor helps upscale OTT content. On the audio front, the TV has a built-in subwoofer and a built-in soundbar with two speakers that give a total output of 84 Watt. The smart TV runs on the latest version of Google’s TV OS and comes with the…

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    • 22 November
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      ‘It’s Really Hard,’ Says Jeff Bezos on Donating Effectively While Ex-Wife Gives Away $2 Billion

      After years of receiving flak for not actively participating in philanthropy, Jeff Bezos, the world’s fourth-richest person, told CNN his take on big donations. The Amazon founder said that “it’s really hard” to donate big amounts effectively. On the same day, his ex-wife and known philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced that she had given away close to $2 billion in seven months. The difference in both their approaches was clearly highlighted when Scott revealed her thought process behind donating large sums of money to multiple charities. While Bezos seems inclined to donate in a “levered way”, Scott believes in letting the charities she picks decide what to do with the funds. Unlike many of the world’s wealthiest people, Bezos has neither…

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    • 22 November
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      Apple Watch: BIG change in battery performance, settings unveiled for Apple users

       Apple is all set to extend the watch’s battery life with a new battery-saving mode in the next watchOS 9 upgrade. GSMArena says that the Control Center or settings menu can be used to manually activate the mode. According to the source, the recently introduced option will warn users when there has been a 10 percent battery remaining and immediately switches off after charging to 80 percent. The most energy-consuming features, such as the always-on display, heart rate notifications, arrhythmia tracking, and heart rate and blood oxygen readings, will not be available in the battery-saving mode. The workout reminders facility will not work after enabling battery saving mode. If there isn’t an iPhone nearby that is connected to the watch,…

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