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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      Apple Could Launch a 16-inch iPad Pro In 2023

      Apple is reportedly working on a 16-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display that is rumored to launch in the third or fourth quarter of 2023. Currently, the newly launched 12.9-inch M2 powered iPad is the largest iPad that Apple currently offers. A report from The Information suggests that Apple’s new larger iPad could be geared towards artists and content creators who need a larger screen footprint to facilitate their creative workflow. Apple’s push towards bridging the gap between the iPads and the Mac line is now evident. With the launch of the current generation Apple iPad Pro with the M2 chip, it was also announced that Black Magic Design Da Vinci Resolve would be coming to iPad OS. Da…

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      JioMart on WhatsApp a big opportunity for us: Zuckerberg

      New Delhi: As Meta doubles down on its monetisation drive across its family of apps, its Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that JioMart on WhatsApp in India is going to be a big opportunity for the paid messaging market. During the company’s Q3 earnings call, Zuckerberg said that paid messaging is another opportunity that we are starting to tap into. “We launched JioMart on WhatsApp in India, and it’s our first end-to-end shopping experience that shows the potential for chat-based commerce through messaging,” Zuckerberg told analysts. “So between click-to-messaging and paid messaging, I am confident that this is going to be a big opportunity,” he added. In August, Meta and Jio Platforms launched an end-to-end shopping experience, where users can shop from e-commerce platform JioMart…

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      61% Indians wary of revealing salary to co-workers, friends: LinkedIn

      New Delhi: Sharing salary information is considered taboo in India, and 61 per cent of professionals are more comfortable sharing their pay details with family members rather than with co-workers or friends, a LinkedIn report said on Thursday. Just one in 10 professionals said they would discuss their salaries with coworkers they trust (13 per cent) and peers they trust in other companies (9 per cent). According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index, India’s overall workforce confidence has dwindled slightly. “This is due to a volatile perception towards jobs, finances, and career progress in these times of global uncertainty,” said the report. Despite a dip in overall confidence, India‘s workforce remains optimistic about navigating these challenges as seven in 10 professionals say they are confident…

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      Apple suspends gambling ads on complaints from developers

      San Francisco: Apple has paused advertisements related to gambling and a few other categories on App Store product pages after developers complained about it. The tech giant has not specified how long the pause would remain or whether it would adjust its policy in view of how the initial release has gone, reports The Verge. Additionally, it is unclear which other advertisement categories have been paused. According to the company’s guidelines for App Store advertising, there are restrictions on where apps related to gambling, drinking, dating, and the pharmaceutical and medical industries can be advertised. The site states that gambling applications are “prohibited or limited in some nations and regions,” but it says nothing about the audience they can be offered to, says the…

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    • 27 October
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      Elon Musk visits Twitter HQ, with a sink in his hand

      San Francisco: Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the Twitter headquarters with a sink in his hand, ahead of the micro-blogging platform’s takeover deal. Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in! pic.twitter.com/D68z4K2wq7— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2022 Musk posted a video on Twitter with a caption: “Entering Twitter HQ– let that sink in!”. While one user asked Musk why he was holding a sink, another commented: “His deal was financed. He won’t do anything that negatively impacts earnings.” The Tesla CEO has changed his profile to ‘Chief Twit’ as the Friday deadline to finalise his takeover deal nears. Recently, Musk had reportedly told investors and bankers that he was going to close the $44 billion Twitter takeover deal by Friday, as employees at the micro-blogging platform…

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      Twitter Plans to Close Deal with Elon Musk on Original $44-Billion Bid, Says JPMorgan

      Twitter is planning to close its deal with billionaire Elon Musk on his original $44-billion bid, said JPMorgan on Wednesday. The deal is likely to be closed on previously agreed price and terms, said Anu Aiyengar, the global co-head of mergers and acquisitions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. The closure of the deal will put to rest months of speculation that the erratic entrepreneur will abandon the takeover. This is the clearest sign yet that Musk plans to comply with a Delaware court judge’s deadline to complete the transaction by October 28. Earlier this month, he had proposed to proceed with his original $44-billion bid calling for an end to a lawsuit by the social media giant that could have forced him…

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    • 27 October
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      Apple’s First Titanium iPhone To Launch Next Year

      Living true to the iPhone hype machine, rumours about Apple’s next flagship smartphone are already abound. It seems that Apple is making a few changes to the iPhone line up. For starters, the iPhone 15’s Ultra iteration is slated to become the first Apple phone to have a titanium body. Most manufacturers don’t use titanium because it costs considerably more than steel. © Provided by Indiatimes According to LeaksApplePro, iPhone 15 Ultra will replace the Pro Max branding next year, and it’ll be Apple’s first phone with a titanium chassis. Titanium is expensive, but is also stronger, lighter, and more scratch-resistant. The iPhone 15 Ultra will be made out of titanium.— LeaksApplePro (@LeaksApplePro) October 20, 2022 Of course, all rumours are just…

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    • 26 October
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      OnePlus smartphones to now support Jio 5G; check out the details

      Hyderabad: As the 5G rollout started in India on Diwali, OnePlus has begun pushing out a new software upgrade for its OnePlus 10T users, to support the 5G service of Reliance Jio in India. The updates will be available for the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10T, and OnePlus 10R. All the devices will receive the update in phases. According to the OnePlus Community forum, the OnePlus 10T and OnePlus 10 Pro will be updated with the Android security patch for October 2022. However, only five Indian cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Varanasi — are participating in Jio’s 5G service testing. The network is set to expand in the coming months which is why not all consumers in the eligible circles…

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    • 26 October
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      Apple iMessage, FaceTime now up after brief outage

      San Francisco: Apple has said that iMessage and FaceTime are now up after a brief downtime. According to The Verge, the tech giant claims to have resolved the issue with both the applications that caused “message not delivered” errors for about half an hour. On outage monitor website Downdetector, there were thousands of claims that the service was not functioning. Any minor interruption for a service as popular as iMessage will have a significant impact on many users. According to the report, the company’s status page stated that the iCloud Drive and Photos “may be delayed or unavailable” due to problems right now. The problems began parallel with the solution of the iMessage ones. As of now, the status page mentioned that all the problems are…

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    • 26 October
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      Microsoft Cloud exceeds $25 bn in sales, GitHub at $1 bn ARR: Nadella

      New Delhi: Microsoft-owned GitHub has an annual recurring revenue of $1 billion with over 90 million active users, said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. In the September quarter, Microsoft Cloud again exceeded $25 billion in revenue, up 24 per cent year-over-year. “We’re also seeing more customers turn to us to build and innovate with infrastructure they already have. We now have more than 8,500 Azure Arc customers, more than double the number a year ago,” Nadella said during the company’s quarterly earnings call late on Tuesday. “We are the only cloud provider with direct and secure access to Oracle databases running an Oracle Cloud infrastructure, making it possible for companies like FedEx, GE, and Marriott to use capabilities from both companies,” he added.…

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