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 starts to roll out iOS 16.5 beta update for developers

      Apple iPhone users started to receive iOS 16.4 updates with a range of new features earlier this week and now the tech giant has started to roll out the first beta of iOS 16.5 for developers. The public beta of iOS 16.5 is expected to come in the next few days. As the update rolls out over the air, users will be able to install it by going to the Settings app, choosing General, and then choosing Software Update. “Update your apps to use new features, and test your apps against API changes,” Apple said in a release note.cHowever, it is not yet known what will be included in the new iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 1 testing. The…

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    • 30 March
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      India: Punjab and Haryana High Court asks Al’s opinion in murder case

      In India, the Punjab and Haryana High Court used artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI’s ChatGPT while deciding a bail case.  India-based media reports mentioned that the court noted that “any reference to ChatGPT and any observation made… is only intended to present a broader picture on bail jurisprudence, where cruelty is a factor”.  In a first, Justice Anoop Chitkara referred to the AI text generator’s answer in the legal ruling. He assessed the worldwide view on bail “when the assault was laced with cruelty”.  Artificial intelligence has become a revolution in the tech industry as they are doing mundane tasks quickly and efficiently. They are saving time and energy in day-to-day activities like writing, speech recognition, translation between…

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    • 27 March
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      iPhone 15 series: No physical button design, thinnest bezels and everything else leaked so far

      We are still quite far away from the launch of the iPhone 15 series, but a lot has already been leaked online. Some of the biggest changes are likely coming to the next generation of iPhones in terms of design and you can also expect upgrades in other areas. With the iPhone 15 series, Apple is said to introduce a mute switch, no volume button design, thinner bezels, new cameras, and more. Here is a look at all the leaked features and upgrades that might be coming to this year’s iPhones.   Solid-state haptic button design The leaks have also suggested that the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max could come with a no-button design. In simpler…

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    • 26 March
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      Apple may add camera to the upcoming Apple Watch models

      We could wonder whether smartwatches might perform more tasks on our wrists as they get bigger and more advanced, especially on the Apple side of things with the recently released Apple Watch Ultra. The idea of wearing a computer on our wrists—effectively replacing cellphones and other technology like cameras—has been depicted in science fiction films and other popular culture, and it looks that Apple is striving to make this a reality. Apple is reportedly considering adding a camera on the top of the Watch, according to a recent patent, claimed AppleInsider. While somewhat protruding above the display, the camera would be comparable to the Wristcam. According to Apple’s patent application, “the integration of such components may result in a bulky…

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    • 25 March
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      France bans ‘recreational’ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram

      France joins a growing list of states that say TikTok lacks sufficient levels of cybersecurity and data protection. [Ritchie Tongo] France has banned the “recreational” use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees’ phones because of concerns about insufficient data security measures. The ban is to come into force immediately, the Ministry of Public Sector Transformation and the Civil Service wrote on Twitter on Friday. “In order to guarantee the cybersecurity of our administrations and civil servants, the government has decided to ban recreational applications such as TikTok on the professional phones of civil servants,” Stanislas Guerini said on Friday. He added that for several weeks, several of France’s European and international partners have adopted measures to…

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    • 23 March
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      Apple iPhone update hints at new AirPods and case

      Apple AirPods are the most popular TWS earbuds across the globe and over the years, the tech giant has launched numerous generations of AirPods. The most recent earbuds launched by Apple were the Apple AirPods Pro 2 that were launched alongside Apple iPhone 14 series. Currently, Apple is not expected to launch any AirPods anytime soon but Apple’s latest iOS update suggests otherwise. Apple has started to roll out a release candidate version of iOS 16.4 for developers and the update comes with a hint to a new pair of AirPods and case. According to Twitter users @aaronp613, the beta iOS update comes with references to AirPods with model number A3048 and an AirPods case with a model number A2968.…

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    • 21 March
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      Sir Richard Branson’s satellite launch group Virgin Orbit preparing insolvency plans,

      Satellite launch company Virgin Orbit is working on contingency plans to file for insolvency should it fail to raise new funding, according to reports.  Sky News reported that restructuring firms Alvarez & Marsal and Ducera are working with Virgin Orbit on contingency arrangements in the event it fails to raise the necessary capital.  Virgin Orbit paused all operations last Thursday as the cash-strapped firm attempted to shore up its finances in the wake of a disastrous failed launch attempt from Cornwall two months ago. Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, the holder of a 75 per cent stake, has ploughed approximately $1billion (£818billion) into the business since it was founded, including £49million since November. Emirati sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is the other major…

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    • 21 March
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      1st-Gen iPhone Sold For $55K At Auction

      A first-generation seal-packed iPhone was sold for $54,904 (around Rs 45 lakh) at auction. The device originally cost $599 when it was first introduced in 2007, so this is a surcharge of more than $54,000, reports MacRumors. A former Apple employee, who bought the original iPhone when it was released, placed it for sale on RR Auction. An “undiscovered” Apple-1 computer was also sold by RR Auction for an undisclosed sum, along with other Apple products and memorabilia that fetched high prices.  About $4,000 was paid for Apple CEO Tim Cook-signed iPhone 11, $12,500 was spent on Steve Jobs-annotated technical manuals, and a Steve Jobs business card sold for $6,188, the report said. Last month, it was reported that a…

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    • 20 March
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      Apple’s Foldable iPhone May Protect Itself From Drops

      Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on a new technology that will enable iPhones and iPads with flexible screens to sense drops and automatically fold up on the way to the ground to minimise damage. The information came from the tech giant’s new patent application named ‘Self-Retracting Display Device And Techniques For Protecting Screen Using Drop Detection’, reports AppleInsider. According to the tech giant, the display itself can decide to break away, regardless of how the device folds at the hinge or whether a screen can be removed from a base chassis. The display can detach or fold in a way that protects the screen in place of a possibly fragile hinge. “Mobile devices with foldable and rollable displays can…

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    • 19 March
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      iPhone 15 Pro Max May ‘Break Record’ Of Thinnest Screen Bezels To Date

      iPhone 15 Pro Max, tech giant Apple’s upcoming smartphone, is said to reportedly “break record” of the thinnest screen bezels to date. “iPhone 15 Pro Max will break the record of 1.81mm bezel black edge held by Xiaomi 13, and we measure that its cover plate black bezel width is only 1.55 mm.iS22 and S23– 1.95mmiCEiPhone 14 Pro 2.17mm),” tweeted Tipster Ice Universe on Friday. iPhone 15 Pro Max will break the record of 1.81mm bezel black edge held by Xiaomi 13, and we measure that its cover plate black bezel width is only 1.55 mm.（S22 and S23 ≈1.95mm，iPhone 14 Pro 2.17mm） pic.twitter.com/9TBrVCGSCo— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) March 17, 2023 Last week, the front glass videos of the iPhone 15 Pro…

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