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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      Parents hooked to screens for relaxation nag & yell more at kids

       Parents who shout at their kids for their screen addiction have to first control their digital media consumption for relaxation as such people are more likely to engage in lower-quality parenting, a new study has revealed. Powered ByPlayUnmute Loaded: 1.01%Fullscreen The researchers from University of Waterloo found that parents with higher levels of distress engage in more screen-based activities and are more likely to turn to devices for relaxation. This consumption was correlated with negative parenting practices such as nagging and yelling. They also found that negative parenting behaviours were more likely when technology interrupted family interactions. The experiment didn’t focus on specific apps or websites that caregivers use but rather found that parents who spend time on screens were retreating…

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      Indian government forced Twitter to put ‘agent’ on payroll: Whistleblower claims to US media

      Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko, a former Twitter security chief, has made serious allegations against the Indian government, saying that the government forced Twitter to put a government agent on the company’s payroll. According to a Washington Post article published Tuesday, the whistleblower complaint alleges that the Indian government forced Twitter to put one of its agents on the payroll, with access to user data at a time of intense protests in the country. According to Zatko, Twitter has a weak security infrastructure and the Indian government agent had access to sensitive user data. His legal team has shared similar information with the US National Security Division of the Justice Department and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. The Post article cites an unnamed…

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      Let’s talk about Smartphones, Social media and ADHD

      Hyderabad: No doubt, smartphones and social media have encroached into almost every aspect of our day to day living and become an integral part of our lives. From studies to work to shopping and eating, in some way or other, most of us end up relying on them. However, what has to be remembered alongside is the caution from experts that is rather succinct. Excessive use of smartphones and social media may not be a smart choice as it might take a toll on your mental health. If you are finding it hard to stay focused or you are getting very easily distracted then you might be a victim of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder also referred to as ‘ADHD’. And…

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      Innovative helmet that helps reduce air pollution

      Hyderabad: Shellios Technolabs, a Delhi-based startup, has come out with a new anti-pollution helmet. The helmet, named Puros, comes with a Bluetooth-enabled app that lets riders know when the helmet needs to be cleaned. It is integrated with a blower fan, electronic circuit, USB charging port, filter membrane, and a small circuit to purify the air. The anti-pollution helmet can potentially clean the air up to 80 percent. The air treatment system is located at the rear of the helmet to capture pollutants before sending air inside, allowing riders to breathe fresh air. It was developed keeping in mind the pollution problems that two-wheeler riders experience during the winter months, said one of the founders. The company also received patent  rights…

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      Google admits its TV experience is slow, rolls out improvements

      New Delhi: Google has admitted that its TV software is slow for users and after hearing their feedback, the company is rolling out some major updates to improve performance and manage storage on both Chromecast with Google TV and other smart TVs. The company said that via CPU optimisations and improvements to cache management, “we’ve reduced the time it takes for the Google TV home screen to load at startup so you can start browsing shows and movies faster.” These updates will be available on all devices over time, said Google which launched TV almost two years ago. The company said it has also improved navigation so scrolling within a tab and switching between tabs is more responsive. “The Live tab…

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      Apple employees launch petition over company’s return-to-office stance

      San Francisco: Apple employees have hit back at the tech giant’s return-to-office orders and launched a petition saying the firm risked stifling diversity and staff wellbeing by restricting their ability to work remotely, media reports say. The petition is in response to an all-employee memo from the CEO Tim Cook, who last week said workers would have to come into the office for at least three days a week from September, citing the Financial Times, the New York Post reported. The plan is looser than previous proposals that would have forced staff to return every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with Cook saying it would “enhance” the company’s ability to work flexibly, “while preserving the in-person collaboration that is so essential to…

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      Cyber Talk: Stay safe from WhatsApp scams

      WhatsApp is the most popular messaging tool worldwide, with over two billion users. While the main feature is texting, WhatsApp also allows you to post statuses, send voice messages, share locations and make voice and video calls. However, a scammer can easily download your profile picture (from WhatsApp) and use it with any other number, impersonate you and cheat other people. There’s some risk involved, and we have listed here a few of the most recent WhatsApp scams.Some recent scams (1) Impersonation fraud: A fraudster gets the name and profile picture of a senior officer/political executive/constitutional authority, celebrity of any organisation/department from social media sites, email, messenger apps etc., and uses them to dupe their subordinates. There are a large number…

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    • 23 August
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      Apple to make the iPhone 14 series in India two months after Chinese-made devices are released

      Most tech companies that have their manufacturing units based in China have been looking to get out of the country and move the bulk of their production facilities to other countries. If certain reports are to be believed, Apple too is planning to move the bulk of the production of their upcoming iPhone 14 series to other countries, especially India. A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple is planning to make the iPhone 14 series in India two months after the devices that have been made in China start shipping out. The company has been working with suppliers to ramp up manufacturing in India and shorten the lag in production of the new iPhone from the typical six to nine months…

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      Apple expands self-repair support to MacBooks

      Apple Inc on Monday said that it would offer customers tools and know-how to repair and service their MacBook laptops at home, months after launching the service for iPhones. Apple said genuine parts and service tools will be available starting August 23. Customers can buy the repair kits or rent it for one-time use for $49. Self repairs are possible only on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with the M1 chips. In April, Apple launched self-repair services for select iPhones models in the United States, with plans to expand the service to Europe this year. The development comes close on the heels of Apple agreeing to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to “butterfly” keyboards on…

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      Andhra: Cybercriminals hack retired teacher’s bank account, withdraw Rs 21 lakh

      Cybercriminals allegedly hacked the bank account of a retired school teacher in Annamayya via WhatsApp link and stole Rs 21 lakh. According to police, Varalakshi, a resident of Reddeppanaidu Colony in Madanapalle town of Annamayya district, received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. There was a link in the WhatsApp message and after clicking the link, money was debited from her bank account. Varalakshi claimed that since then, she has been receiving messages that the money has been deducted from her account. After contacting bank officials, she got to know that her account was hacked and Rs 21 lakh was withdrawn from her account. Varalakshi lodged a complaint to Cybercrime Police on Saturday. Two town Circle Inspector Muralikrishna said…

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