Chandigarh University launches “Quantum for Bharat” mission; Aims to make India a Global AI and Quantum Computing Hub Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh hosts AI Convergence Summit 2026 in collaboration with Government of Uttar Pradesh Unnao: India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, hosted the first of its kind AI Convergence Summit 2026. The AI Convergence Summit 2026 is one of the official pre-runup event and part of Union Government’s upcoming India AI Impact Global Summit 2026 that is being held…
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India’s Gadget Revolution 2025: AI, Foldables, and Local Manufacturing Redefine Tech
Mumbai: 2025 proved a landmark year for gadget launches in India, a year defined by AI integration, foldable innovations, enhanced wearables, and a significant push toward local manufacturing under government initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Indian consumers embraced premium devices at an unprecedented pace, while affordability in budget and mid-range segments brought AI-driven features to millions. Major global players—Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo, and Google—dominated headlines, yet emerging innovators made waves with unique form factors, including tri-fold phones and AI-enabled smart glasses. From the ultra-slim iPhone Air to the…
Read More2025: A Transformative Year in Technology
New Delhi: 2025 was a transformative year for technology, marked by rapid advancements across artificial intelligence (AI), hardware, space exploration, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and sustainable solutions. Amid ethical debates, regulatory shifts, and global collaborations, technology continued to reshape industries, economies, and daily life. From Google’s breakthroughs in AI to NASA’s space milestones, the year blended groundbreaking inventions with practical applications. According to McKinsey’s Technology Trends Outlook 2025, AI, advanced computing, and green tech drove unprecedented investment, pushing global tech spending past $5 trillion. Popular Science highlighted 50 key innovations, emphasizing efficiency…
Read MoreVodafone Idea’s One in Five Users Are Inactive: IIFL Report
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,…
Read MoreOnePlus Onboards Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan Gaming, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini, and Nitanshi Goel as brand ambassadors
* 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…
Read MoreWhy ChatGPT Never Replaced Journalists: The Verdict From Inside the Newsroom
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…
Read MoreApple Set to Open New Retail Store in Noida on December 11
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…
Read MoreChina’s Robotics Boom Worries Government: Experts Sound Alarm Over Potential Bubble
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…
Read MoreWho is Amar Subramanya? The ‘Helmsman’ at Apple Who Has Been Handed Such a Big Responsibility
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…
Read MoreIIT Kanpur and NMDC Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity and Drive AI/ML Adoption
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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