Category: Technology

Vodafone Idea’s One in Five Users Are Inactive: IIFL Report

Anil Jaiswal

A new IIFL Capital report of TRAI data shows that over one in five Vi users are inactive, underlining the difference with the company’s reported numbers. More Than 20% of Vi’s Subscriber Base Exists Only on Paper IIFL Capital’s report highlights the core structural weakness: Vi reported 197.2 million subscribers for the June–September quarter, but given its other parameters, Vi has only 154.7 million active users. Interestingly, if you take away the 2G numbers, then the 154 million essentially 4G subscriber base goes further down sharply, exposing an even smaller,…

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OnePlus Onboards Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan Gaming, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini, and Nitanshi Goel as brand ambassadors

Arijit Bose

* Featuring in a six-part ad film series of “Power on. Limits off” campaign to launch OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 Jaipur : OnePlus, the global technology brand, today announced onboarding six of India’s most dynamic performers: Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini, and Nitanshi Goel as its brand ambassadors. With the partnership, OnePlus brings together six of India’s most reputed performers and voices – each a true reflection of OnePlus-level performance to become the voice of OnePlus India. The campaign is kickstarted with a…

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Why ChatGPT Never Replaced Journalists: The Verdict From Inside the Newsroom

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In 2023, the favorite headline of the tech-obsessed news cycle was a fear-soaked prediction: “ChatGPT is coming for your job.” It was an irresistible storyline—machines replacing humans, newsrooms emptying, journalism bowing before an all-knowing algorithm. Two years later, that prophecy looks less like a credible threat and more like a cultural panic. The dust has settled. Thousands of reporters have spent thousands of hours prompting, editing, rewriting, and fact-checking large language models. And the consensus among those who actually do the work is overwhelmingly clear: ChatGPT is a powerful…

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Apple Set to Open New Retail Store in Noida on December 11

Arijit Bose

Noida: Apple is scheduled to open its newest retail store in Noida. This will be Apple’s second store in the Delhi-NCR region, following the launch of Apple Saket. The store will allow customers to purchase the latest Apple products and participate in free sessions like ‘Today at Apple’. It will also feature services such as the Genius Bar and personalized shopping via video calls. Apple announced recently that it is set to open a new retail store in India. The new Apple Store in Noida will officially open on December…

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China’s Robotics Boom Worries Government: Experts Sound Alarm Over Potential Bubble

Arijit Bose

Beijing: China’s top economic planning agency is expressing concern over the rapid and large-scale investment pouring into the country’s humanoid robotics industry. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has warned that a proliferation of over 150 companies manufacturing similar types of robots could destabilize the market. Experts caution that this trend risks stifling genuine research and development (R&D). While investor enthusiasm remains high, authorities are urging caution, drawing lessons from previous investment bubbles. China’s rapidly growing humanoid robotics industry, recently designated as a key economic engine by the Communist…

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Who is Amar Subramanya? The ‘Helmsman’ at Apple Who Has Been Handed Such a Big Responsibility

Arijit Bose

Washington: Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya as the new Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He will be replacing John Giannandrea. According to Tim Cook, AI is a key part of the company’s strategy. Subramanya graduated from Bangalore University and held significant positions at Google, where he served as the Engineering Head for the Gemini Assistant. He will now report to Craig Federighi at Apple. Apple has made a significant change in its Artificial Intelligence department, appointing Amar Subramanya as the new Vice President of AI. Subramanya will take the…

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IIT Kanpur and NMDC Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity and Drive AI/ML Adoption

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) and NMDC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Digital Transformation, and next-generation technological applications across NMDC’s IT and OT ecosystems. The MoU was signed by Satyendra Rai, Executive Director (Digital Transformation), NMDC Limited, and Dean of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, Project Director,…

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Airtel MD’s Alert: Using Your Primary Bank Account for UPI Payments Increases the Risk of Digital Fraud

Anil Jaiswal

  Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman & MD, Bharti Airtel, has written to Airtel customers addressing the growing menace of digital scams and fraud. With threats such as fake parcel delivery calls, phishing links, and digital arrest scams becoming increasingly prevalent, he reaffirmed Airtel’s commitment to safeguarding its users. In his letter, he announced the launch of Airtel Payments Bank’s Safe Second Account, a secure solution designed to protect customers’ hard-earned money by keeping digital payments separate from their primary bank accounts. “Any crime or fraud on our network pains us…

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Blockchain Technology: A Symbol of Credibility

Arijit Bose

Delhi: An online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Blockchain and AI for Next-Generation Cybersecurity: Trust and Authentication” was organized by the College of Engineering, Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, where experts highlighted blockchain as a cornerstone of credibility in digital systems. Speakers emphasized that blockchain enhances data integrity, communication security, and digital authentication. Emerging tools such as graphical passwords are set to become more secure alternatives in the future. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning, they noted, are transforming decision-making processes to be more accurate and effective. The…

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IBM, AICTE to Launch AI Lab to Upskill India’s Technical Talent

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major push toward strengthening India’s AI capabilities, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has joined hands with IBM to set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab at the AICTE headquarters. The initiative aims to empower students and faculty across India’s technical education ecosystem with hands-on training in emerging technologies. The proposed AI lab will act as a national hub for skill development in artificial intelligence, data science, and related domains. It will provide practical learning opportunities, certification programs, and curriculum support to technical institutions,…

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