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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      Customisable EQ feature arrives on Google Pixel Buds Pro

      Tech giant Google has added a customisable five-band EQ (equaliser) feature in its Pixel Buds Pro earbuds. “With 5-band EQ on PixelBuds Pro, you can now customise your sound or choose between presets tuned by our audio engineers”, the company posted on Twitter. The EQ can be customised from the bluetooth setting, where upper treble, treble, mid, bass and lower bass can be balanced as per the user’s choice. The company claims to provide a battery that gives up to 11 hours of listening time, or up to 31 hours with the charging case, on the hearable device. There will also be six presets tuned by the company’s audio engineers– Default, Heavy bass, Light bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, and Clarity. Earlier,…

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    • 14 October
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      Microsoft discloses 85 vulnerabilities, no fixes for Exchange Server bugs

      Microsoft has disclosed 85 vulnerabilities across its products in its October security update, including one that has been exploited in the wild and the other listed as publicly known. Of the 85 new patches released, 15 are rated critical, 69 are rated important and one is rated moderate in severity. The publicly disclosed vulnerability is in Microsoft Office which can put user tokens and other potentially sensitive information at risk. “What may be more interesting is what isn’t included in this month’s release. There are no updates for Exchange Server, despite two Exchange bugs being actively exploited for at least two weeks,” said Dustin Childs for the Zero Day Initiative. Microsoft revealed earlier this month that it was investigating two new…

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    • 13 October
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      Tech Tok: Cold War on internet targets US airports

      The 80s’ and 90s’ kids will remember the Cold War, when all eyes were on what the United States and the erstwhile Soviet union were up to while trying to outsmart each other. The same Cold War, it appears, has moved onto the internet to leverage technology and is now targeting airports in the US. According to agency reports, an apparently coordinated denial-of-service attack organized by pro-Russia hackers rendered websites of some major US airports unreachable on Monday, though officials said flights were not affected. The attacks, in which participants flood targets with junk data, were allegedly orchestrated by a shadowy group that calls itself Killnet. Reports say that on the eve of the attacks, the group published a target list on…

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      Mark Zuckerberg ‘loses’ more than 118 million followers on Facebook – Here’s why

      Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lost more than 118 million followers on Facebook within seconds due to a bug affecting users all around the world. Several people reported similar problems on Wednesday with their friend lists showing a significant fall without any explanation from the platform.  Zuckerberg had 119 million followers on Facebook, but it dropped straight to 10,000 Following the complaints, Meta was quick to acknowledge the error and said that it was working on rectifying the situation. However, no explanation was given about when the error happened.  “We’re aware that some people are seeing inconsistent follower count on their Facebook profiles. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and we apologize for any inconvenience,”…

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    • 13 October
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      Apple to roll out 5G software update in December in India

      As India rolls out 5G in a phased manner starting with key metro cities, Apple on Wednesday said that 5G on its iPhones in the country will be made available in December. In a statement to IANS, the tech giant said it is working with its carrier partners in India to create the best 5G experience for iPhone users. “We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed,” the company told IANS. “5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December,” Apple added. Those using iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE (third generation)…

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    • 12 October
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      Reliance Jio touches 600 Mbps 5G speed in Delhi

       Reliance Jio recorded almost 600 Mbps median download speed on its 5G network in Delhi while India’s overall 5G speed hit 500 Mbps as the country rolled out 5G services, a report showed on Tuesday. According to Ookla’s ‘Speedtest Intelligence’ report, telecom operators have been testing their networks and they witnessed a wide range of 5G download speeds — from low double-digit (16.27 Mbps) to 809.94 Mbps. “This data points to the fact that the operators are still recalibrating their networks. The speeds are expected to be more stable moving forward as these networks will enter the commercial stage,” the report mentioned. Ookla compared median 5G download speeds across four cities where both Jio and Airtel have built their networks. In…

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    • 11 October
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      Lufthansa bans Apple AirTags, says ‘danger to flight’

      Apple’s AirTags have been banned from luggage by the German flag carrier Lufthansa calling them a danger to flight. However, the regulation the airline cites does no such thing, media reports say. According to AppleInsider, following initial reports in German media, the airline’s Twitter account was asked to confirm that a ban is in place. In one tweet, Lufthansa wrote: “Banning activated AirTags from luggage as they are classified as dangerous and need to be turned off.” Pressed further on the classification, the carrier claimed: “According to International Civilian Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines, baggage trackers are subject to the dangerous goods regulations. “Furthermore, due to their transmission function, the trackers must be deactivated during the flight if they are in checked baggage and cannot…

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      Samsung offers big discounts on 3rd generation foldable smartphones

      After the launch of the Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4, Samsung has announced festive discounts for its 3rd generation of foldable smartphones. Making them more affordable, the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip3 (retailing for Rs 63,999) will be available at a discounted price of Rs 59,999, and an additional, limited period cashback of Rs 5,000 will be available during Flipkart’s Big Diwali Sale. During Amazon’s Great Indian Festival, the Galaxy Z Fold3 (retailing at Rs 1,19,999) will be available for Rs 1,09,999. Galaxy Z Flip 3: The Galaxy Z Flip 3 boasts a pocketable design and a larger Cover Screen designed to use on the go. It has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 2640 x 1080 p resolution and…

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    • 10 October
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      Apple betting big on iPhone 15 series, latest rumours suggest so

      Despite the fact that Apple has only just introduced the iPhone 14, people are eagerly anticipating the release of the iPhone 15. The iPhone 15 is expected to be released in the later half of 2023. Recently, there have been purported leaks and talks over the name iPhone 15. All eyes are now on the iPhone 15 series to see whether it lives up to the hype. Whether you’ve been waiting for the next edition of Apple’s smartphone and want to know if it all adds up to something extraordinary, here’s what to expect from the iPhone 15 se What to expect from the iPhone 15 series There have been several rumours about the iPhone 15, but they have been…

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      Apple Watch detects pregnancy before clinical test

      An Apple Watch has reportedly been credited with spotting a woman’s pregnancy before she was even aware of it. According to a 34-year-old woman on Reddit, the watch indicated that her average resting heart rate had significantly increased in just a few days, which made her suspect that something was off. “Usually, my resting heart rate is about 57 and my heart rate has increased to 72. It’s not a big jump, but it showed up on an alert that it’s been higher for 15 days. I started trying to figure out why,” she wrote on the platform. “The watch knew I was pregnant before I knew it! I would have never ever tested without wearing my watch because I have not…

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