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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      23 December
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      Flipkart apologises after customer’s complaint about rude delivery agent goes viral

      An incident about a rude Flipkart delivery agent and a customer has gone viral on X. The customer, @gharkakabutar expressed her decision to never use the e-commerce site again after an unpleasant encounter her father had with one of their delivery agents. The issue arose when the woman’s father was unable to promptly provide the one-time password (OTP) required at the time of delivery. The delivery agent, apparently frustrated by the delay, rudely lashed out at the elderly man, saying, “Kuch aata nahi hai toh order kyun karte ho! (Why order stuff if you don’t know how to do anything!)”. Deity’s post has garnered over 170k views and prompted many to share similar stories of arrogance from delivery executives. In…

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    • 22 December
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      Google to proactively alert Chrome users about online safety threats

      New Delhi: Google has announced a new safety feature that will run automatically in the background on Chrome on desktop and will proactively alert users if their passwords saved in Chrome have been compromised. The Safety Check feature will also let you know if any of your extensions are potentially harmful, you’re not using the latest version of Chrome, or site permissions need your attention. These alerts will appear in the three-dot menu in Chrome so you can take action. Safety Check for Chrome on desktop will now run automatically in the background,Said the company. Google is also extending Safety Check to revoke sites’ permissions — like access to your location or microphone — if you haven’t visited them in a long…

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      Adani family plans to invest $1 billion in Adani Green Energy: Report

      Billionaire Gautam Adani along with his family is planning an investment of $1 billion in Adani Green Energy, according to Bloomberg News. The plan involves the issuance of preferential shares to the founders of Adani Green to support the company’s expansion endeavours and address refinancing needs, added the report, citing sources familiar with the development. Adani Green’s board will explore various fundraising proposals in a scheduled discussion on December 26, including the possibility of selling shares or convertible securities. In anticipation of $1.2 billion in bond maturities in the coming year, the company is actively devising plans for repayment or refinancing. The development has had a positive impact on market sentiment, leading to a rise of over 5 per cent…

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      X faces global outage, users’ timelines go empty

      Hyderabad: X (formerly Twitter) was suffered an outage on Thursday globally as timelines of users went empty. Many users were not able to see their tweets on their profiles, even as #Twitterdown was trending on X. According to Downdetector, 4,780 Twitter outages were reported at 11:12 am. This outage is global and not just to specific users as over 60,000 X users in the United States and 7,000 in Canada reported outages, confirmed Downdetector.

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    • 20 December
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      Redmi Note 13 Pro India price leaked ahead of January 4 launch

      The Redmi Note 13 series is launching in India on January 4 and it is not a secret. The good thing is we already know most of the things about the next-generation Redmi Note series, given the mid-range Redmi Note 13 series was recently announced in China. But, there is one thing that has left people to imagine in regards to what could be the price of the upcoming Redmi phones in India. Now, tipster Abhishek Yadav has leaked the box price of the Redmi Note 13 Pro, which confirms 2 things. The latest leak confirms that the company will be launching 3 phones in India in its Redmi Note 13 series. The company has already teased the Redmi Note…

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    • 16 December
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      Amazon Future Engineer programmes expands to 120 more government schools

      Hyderabad: Amazon.in on Friday announced expansion of its partnership with Educational Initiatives (Ei) to launch Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) programme in 120 government schools in the State. Over 40,000 school children will benefit through the AFE programme, that strengthens Fundamental Literacy and Numeracy skills using Mindspark, a personally adaptive learning platform, besides introducing concepts of computer science to students in class V to IX. The programme has been designed to offer a tailored learning experience that bridges learning gaps in students by personalising their learning in maths and languages. The computer science workbooks and hour of code activities (from code.org) enable students to learn various topics of computer science like sequencing, loops, encoding etc. TSWREIS Secretary Dr .E Naveen Nicolas said AFE programme’s…

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      10 June
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      Instagram suffers global outage

      Users across the globe reported that Meta’s photo-sharing platform Instagram has not been working on Friday. The app showed users error messages such as ‘sorry, couldn’t refresh feed’ and ‘something went wrong’. According to Downdetector.com, there were thousands of user-generated reports of an outage. The famous internet outage tracker’s map showed that it affected users from multiple countries. Multiple users complained that they were not able to see videos and stories on the platform. Instagram or its parent company Meta has not given any official statement about the issue yet. That said, in a classic turn of events, people took to Twitter to check if the outage was a widespread event and soon #instagramdown started trending on the platform, resulting in a…

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    • 7 June
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      Four start-ups onboard IIIT-H’s Accelerator

      CIE said it had received more than 120 applications of which the selection committee had shortlisted six start-ups from domains of real-time data collection of patients movements, brain health management, lithium-ion cell manufacturing, C-V2X, AI and digital twins and web tools for mobile. Of these, four were selected.  Hyderabad: The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at IIIT-Hyderabad on Tuesday said it had onboarded four start-ups for the Avishkar Accelerator 2023 summer cohort. CIE said it had received more than120 applications of which the selection committee had shortlisted six start-ups from domains of real-time data collection of patients movements, brain health management, lithium-ion cell manufacturing, C-V2X, AI and digital twins and web tools for mobile. Of these, four were selected.…

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    • 4 June
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      WhatsApp to introduce redesigned settings page and companion mode for iOS beta users

      Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned settings page for iOS beta. The settings tab will be replaced with a tab which will feature the users’ profile photo, reports WABetaInfo. Also, three new shortcuts will be added to the page which will help users to quickly navigate to their privacy settings, contact list, and their profile. Users will also be able to view and share their personal QR Code with a new shortcut. The redesigned settings page is currently under development and is expected to be rolled out in a future update of the application, the report said. Meanwhile, earlier this week, the messaging platform had started to roll out a ‘companion mode’ feature to iPhone users, which…

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      28 May
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      Sundar Pichai: The intelligent disruptor

      BECAUSE under Pichai’s leadership, Google is leveraging AI to develop a slew of world-changing products, from autonomously-written emails to Bard, Google’s conversational AI, which was launched in India on May 11 this year  BECAUSE Receiving the Padma Bhushan in 2022, Pichai said, “India is a part of me. I carry it with me wherever I go.” BECAUSE Pichai is one of the highest-paid executives in the business, with his 2022 compensation topping $226 million. The lion’s share—about $218 million—was in the form of stock awards HOME GROWN Pichai was recently in the news when his ancestral home in Chennai’s Ashok Nagar was sold to Tamil cinema actor and producer C. Manikandan. Per reports, the Google CEO lived in this home till he was about…

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