Category: Technology

New Delhi: Sony has officially announced that it will stop releasing new PlayStation games on physical discs from January 2028, ushering in a fully digital future for its gaming ecosystem. While the move reflects the industry’s rapid shift towards digital distribution, it has sparked mixed reactions among gamers, especially collectors and fans who continue to value physical game ownership. Under the new policy, all PlayStation titles released from January 2028 onwards will be available exclusively through the PlayStation Store or as digital download codes sold by authorised retailers. Games released…

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  Lucknow, 16 July, 2026: There are very few brand assets that people can recognise with their eyes closed. No logo. No tagline. No celebrity. Just five notes. Play them anywhere, in a crowded airport, a neighbourhood mobile shop, an office, or even at a wedding band performance, and chances are someone will instinctively say, “That’s Airtel.” That is the kind of brand equity most marketers spend decades trying to build. A.R. Rahman’s iconic Airtel signature tune completes 25 years in 2026. In that time, it has achieved something few…

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  Lucknow,  July, 2026: With the FIFA World Cup Final just around the corner, football fans across India are preparing for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. While many may be considering purchasing a streaming or TV subscription for the match, Airtel Wi-Fi + TV (IPTV & DTH) customers may already have access through their existing plan—or can unlock it for as little as ₹24. Before spending on a standalone subscription, it’s worth checking the entertainment benefits included with Airtel’s Wi-Fi + TV plans, starting at just…

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Mumbai: Ajinkya Jadhav, the head honcho at Paparazzi Entertainment, shared that while his production house is popular for making AI content, their first priority is to evoke emotions. He said, “We constantly ask one simple question during development, ‘What is the audience supposed to feel?’ Before we think about visuals, we think about emotion.” Fear, wonder, nostalgia, hope, love, loss, excitement—every project must have an emotional core.” “Whether we are creating something like Manikandan: The Last Avatar, Dragon of Varanasi, or even a commercial advertisement, we want viewers to remember…

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Young Engineers Will Lay the Foundation for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’; Nitin Gadkari Encourages Innovation Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Giving a major boost to innovation among young engineers in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, NICMAR hosted the grand finale of the inaugural Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge 2026 in Mumbai. The nationwide competition witnessed participation from over 20,000 students representing more than 500 educational institutions. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering emerged as the winner, receiving a share of the ₹30 lakh prize pool along with a Global Infrastructure Excellence Tour. Chief…

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Bhopal: Electric vehicle manufacturer Komaki Electric Vehicles has expanded its two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of two new electric scooters, the MG Pro V and MG Pro+. The company says the new models are aimed at making premium build quality and advanced electric mobility features more accessible to Indian consumers. Priced at ₹73,999 for the MG Pro V and ₹79,999 for the MG Pro+, the scooters distinguish themselves in the affordable EV segment through their all-metal body construction. While many electric scooters in the entry and mid-range categories use fiber-based…

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New Delhi: Despite rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and growing fears of widespread unemployment, a new report from Goldman Sachs suggests that the anxiety surrounding an impending AI job apocalypse is largely exaggerated, even though the technology is poised to significantly transform the labor market over the next decade. The study, titled “An AI Job Apocalypse?,” gathers insights from economists and artificial intelligence experts who generally agree that while AI will inevitably displace certain roles, it will also create new employment opportunities over time. Joseph Briggs, a senior global economist…

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New Delhi: Reliance Jio has unveiled an innovative AI-powered voice assistant designed to make everyday phone calls smarter, more productive, and easier to manage. Announced during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the upcoming Jio AI Call Agent is part of Reliance’s broader vision to integrate artificial intelligence across its telecom ecosystem and deliver advanced digital services to millions of users. The new voice-based AI assistant is expected to function as a personal digital companion during calls, offering features such as real-time transcription, call summaries, and voice-driven assistance—all without requiring…

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Bengaluru: India’s rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem has the potential to become a major catalyst for the country’s next phase of innovation-driven growth, according to Deepak Bagla, Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. Speaking at the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 in Bengaluru, organized jointly by the Atal Innovation Mission and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Bagla highlighted the growing role of GCCs in strengthening India’s innovation landscape. He called for deeper collaboration between global capability centres, startups, incubators, and young innovators to…

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Lucknow: Popular messaging application WhatsApp, which boasts over 3 billion users globally, has introduced a username feature as an alternative to mobile numbers. This shift means users will no longer need to share their phone numbers to chat, as a username alone will suffice. While WhatsApp leadership and privacy advocates view this as a revolutionary step toward enhancing personal privacy, the update has ignited a fierce security debate in highly active digital markets like India. Several experts warn that this privacy feature could inadvertently become a hotbed for cybercrime. Law…

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