ZAQS.ORG

India vs South Africa

9 days ago

Social media ban for under-16s? The idea's catching on - . The European Parliament has called for a region-wide prohibition on social media use for anyone younger than 16. The proposal marks one of the bloc's strongest stances yet on safeguarding minors online

3 hours ago

After Australia, Deloitte's AI scandal in Canada: A global consulting crisis in the making? -- Concerns over AI use in public-sector consulting have increased after Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador uncovered unverifiable citations in a $1.6 million Deloitte health workforce report. The revelation mirrors a recent Deloitte scandal in Australia, raising questions about the growing risks of AI-generated material influencing major government decisions

3 hours ago

'It's on us': Microsoft Windows head Pavan Davuluri responds to backlash over 'agentic OS' -- Microsoft's chief Pavan Davuluri reacted to a user after receiving criticism towards the latest Windows 11 update. He said that Microsoft hears the feedback and is committed to balancing innovation with reliability and control.

1 day ago

Trump signs 'Genesis Mission' order to drive AI-powered scientific breakthroughs -- A key part of the Genesis Mission will involve tapping the vast computing infrastructure of the Department of Energy's national laboratories

2 days ago

OpenAI launches ChatGPT shopping assistant to scour web for best match and deal -- OpenAI has introduced a more advanced version of its ChatGPT shopping assistant just ahead of Black Friday, adding deeper research tools, personalised recommendations and memory-based insights

2 days ago

China-made humanoid robot walks 3 days, completes record 100-km trek -- The 169 cm AgiBot A2 set off from the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou on the evening of November 10, traversing highways and city streets before arriving at Shanghai's historic waterfront Bund area on November 13, according to Guinness World Records

2 days ago

What was Project Mercury that Meta quietly shut down after it exposed social media harm? -- Newly unsealed court filings reveal that Meta quietly ended Project Mercury, an internal study showing that users who took a break from Facebook felt less anxious and socially pressured. The disclosures — part of a sweeping US lawsuit targeting multiple social platforms — raises questions over whether tech giants withheld evidence of potential mental-health risks to young users

2 days ago

Tesla sets Elon Musk on path to be world's first trillionaire, clears his pay package -- Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world's richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

20 days ago

After $12 billion in losses, Ford shifts electric vehicle strategy -- Ford had appeared to gain an edge over other traditional automakers when it launched three models between 2021 and 2022. But slowing EV demand, aggressive price cuts by Tesla and higher material costs have squeezed profits across the industry

3 months ago

Tesla finally rolls into India with first showroom in Mumbai: Are there takers for Elon Musk's EV car? -- After a long, long wait, Tesla has finally arrived in India, opening its first showroom in Mumbai. Its Model Y, priced between Rs 61-69 lakh on-road, is up for sale. But can Indian customers afford Elon Musk's EV?

3 months ago

Will fallout with Trump hurt Musk's business in China too? -- Local competitors like BYD and Xiaomi have made major gains in the Chinese EV market while the country's authorities have pulled back privileges granted to Tesla earlier. Musk's fallout with Trump is also turning out to be bad for business

3 months ago

Can Foxconn save Nissan's struggling Oppama plant despite Japan govt's concerns? Talks on -- Oppama, one of Nissan's key domestic plants since 1961, has an annual production capacity of 240,000 vehicles. However, its utilisation rate fell to just 40 per cent last year, well below the 80 per cent typically required to break even

3 months ago

Punishment, appeasement... Indians react to Delhi fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles -- Delhi's ban on refuelling end-of-life vehicles from Tuesday has ignited a fierce debate. Many feel targeted and ask 'is it a punishment for those who maintain their cars well?'

3 months ago

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports -- Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

3 months ago

India tweaks guidelines for Made-in-India electric cars, allows importing vehicles at lower tariff -- Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy called the policy a strategic move to make India a manufacturing base for EVs, stating that the plan provides a strong policy framework to attract both foreign and domestic manufacturers

3 months ago

Musk's driverless dream: Tesla announces June 12 rollout for robotaxi in Austin -- Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk's company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

3 months ago

Lava Prowatch X Review: A good fitness watch that could have been great - . An affordable yet feature-rich fitness watch held back by a few software bugs, which if fixed, can make this a great buy

3 months ago

US-China tech war has an unexpected winner: AI prodigy with $23 bn fortune -- The tech war between the United States and China has helped Chinese tech entrepreneur Chen Tianshi become one of the world's richest self-made billionaires. Here's how it happened

10 days ago

What is Threema, the Swiss messaging app that helped Delhi blast accused? -- Investigators probing the deadly Red Fort car explosion say the accused built a concealed communication system using Threema, a Swiss encrypted messaging app, which is banned in India. Authorities allege the three suspects relied on the platform's anonymity-driven architecture to prepare for multiple attacks before the plot was disrupted

12 days ago

What is 'vibe working'? Is it the future of AI productivity? -- 'Vibe working', a term popularised by Microsoft, is helping AI and humans collaborate — from automating office tasks to aiding in creativity and productivity. But as the 'vibe' spreads across industries, questions arise about its real value

25 days ago

Why Satya Nadella deserves his nearly $100 million pay at Microsoft -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $96.5 million in fiscal 2025, a 22 per cent rise from last year and his largest payout since taking charge in 2014. The record compensation — mostly tied to performance — comes as Microsoft posts record revenues, profits, and AI-driven growth

1 month ago

How OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser will be different from Chrome and others -- OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, its first-ever AI-powered web browser, designed entirely around the ChatGPT interface. With features like conversational search, memory recall, and autonomous 'Agent Mode', Atlas aims to revolutionise web navigation and challenge Google Chrome's long-held dominance

1 month ago

2 terrorists killed in Kupwara's Keran sector as 'Operation Pimple' continues, search underway - . Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday during an ongoing anti-infiltration operation in the Keran sector, officials said.

18 days ago

Best phones under Rs 75,000 (March 2025): Apple iPhone 16, OnePlus 13 to Google Pixel 9 -- Here are your top premium smartphone options under 75K in India at the moment

18 days ago

Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple Intelligence -- There's no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple's lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things tricky

3 months ago

Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprises -- At first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don't be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficient

3 months ago

EarFun Air Pro 4 Review: Easily the most feature-rich TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000 -- Its feature list can put to shame certain earphones priced twice as much and the sound quality is impressive too

3 months ago

Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review: Compact size, massive punch -- Considering its price, the Formovie Cinema Edge 4K offers a fantastic balance of high-quality visuals, smart functionality, and ease of use

3 months ago

Boult Partybox X80 Review: A feature-packed speaker with major party vibes -- Party speakers often come with a few extra tricks, and the Boult Partybox X80 packs them all — multiple input options, microphone support, and dynamic LED lighting that reacts to the music. But how does it sound? And is it worth what Boult is asking for it

3 months ago

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ review: More of the same, but with a wicked AI twist -- While there aren't many meaningful hardware upgrades for the Galaxy S25 and S25+, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, coupled with the new Galaxy AI features make these devices an interesting entry point into Samsung's Galaxy

3 months ago

Noise ColorFt Pro 6 Max Review: A stylish fitness watch in need of a competitive price tag -- This elegant Noise watch is pretty good at health tracking but needs to fix a few chinks and get the pricing right.

3 months ago

Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review: The right dose of style and substance -- This compact and stylish speaker does pack a punch and also offers some interesting features.

3 months ago

Meta accused of burying internal research showing Facebook, Instagram harm mental health

3 hours ago

To cash in on AI boom, Foxconn partners with OpenAI to design, engineer data centre racks

1 day ago

Best phones under Rs 60,000 (Nov 2025): Realme GT 7 Pro, OnePlus 13s to Apple iPhone 15

2 days ago

World has now set eyes on 2026, but Gemini 3 insists it's 2024 — until Google search fixes it

2 days ago

Indians are the biggest data consumers in the world. That's because...

2 days ago

Now your phone can tell when next storm is coming: Google's latest weather AI model is here

2 days ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance

3 days ago

Are AI toys putting young children at risk this holiday season?

4 days ago

White House eyes to sue states that pass AI laws — Trump's July bid had failed

6 days ago

Nvidia reports 63% jump in net revenue in Q3 despite AI bubble worry

6 days ago

From TSMC to Google: Taiwan scores big with the launch of its largest AI hardware centre

6 days ago

Netherlands ends Nexperia feud with China, hands back Chinese owner control over chipmaker

6 days ago

Gemini 3: Google unveils latest AI model, promises new age of intelligence

6 days ago

'Baby shark, doo, doo...': How a 90-second children's video created a $400-million brand

6 days ago