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Isro's 'Bahubali' rocket lifts off from Sriharikota with heaviest CMS-03 satellite on board - . Isro on Sunday successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket — nicknamed 'Bahubali' — from Sriharikota. The launch marks a major step toward India's self-reliance in heavy-lift space missions.

7 hours 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

7 hours ago

Musk teases 'unforgettable' flying Tesla Roadster demo before end of year -- Elon Musk has claimed that Tesla will unveil a flying car prototype by the end of the year. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, he said the upcoming Roadster demo will be "unforgettable."

11 hours ago

CNAP: India to have its own Truecaller, Trai approves DoT's Calling Name Presentation framework -- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has greenlit a project by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that will display the registered names of callers on a user's phone, called the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) framework

1 day ago

With demo run in Mumbai, Elon Musk's Starlink prepares for India launch -- Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has decided to demo run his satellite internet company, Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai. The company has leased around 1,294 square feet of office in the Chandivali area for about 2.33 crore.

2 days ago

The mushroom that you eat can power your laptop: Scientists find an alternative to rare earth-powered chips -- Research by scientists who study neuromorphic computing, which is a field that mimics how the human brain transmits information, have turned fungi into a sustainable, low-cost replacement for rare-earth materials used in advanced chips.

3 days ago

AI boom is making billionaires richer, more in the West than Asia -- The ongoing AI boom is making billionaires richer across the world, but the trend is more prominent in the West than in Asia where the slowdown in China has affected wealth creation, according to wealth intelligence firm Altrata.

3 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

2 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

Did Tesla try to replace Elon Musk behind the scenes? -- Tesla is denying a bombshell report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk due to his growing political commitments and controversial public image. Despite denials from Chair Robyn Denholm and Musk himself, questions remain amid falling profits, consumer backlash and Musk's high-profile role in Donald Trump's administration

3 months ago

Americans can soon have driverless SUVs, Texas testing goes next level -- Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions

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

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

6 days 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

11 days ago

Russia's cyber attacks against NATO nations rise by 25% in 2025, Microsoft analysis finds -- Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia has increased its cyber-attacks on Nato nations by 25 per cent over the past year, Microsoft's annual digital defence report reveals

16 days ago

Hours before Trump's new tariff move, China began probing US firm over Israeli chip deal -- Hours before US President Donald Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, "over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying," reports are emerging that China opened an investigation into Qualcomm

11 days ago

'Work from Anywhere' not valid for 'work from home': Google memo to employees -- Google is reportedly imposing more stringent guidelines for its employees, adding more restrictions to its remote working policy. A new report has suggested that the tech giant is updating its "Work from Anywhere" policy, which was introduced during the pandemic

12 days ago

Is Tim Cook preparing to leave Apple? Who could succeed the tech CEO? -- Tim Cook may be preparing to step down from Apple after more than a decade at the helm and speculation is growing about who could take his place. Senior executives such as Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, Senior Vice President John Ternus, and software head Craig Federighi are viewed as potential successors

26 days ago

Why is Elon Musk telling people to cancel Netflix subscriptions? -- Elon Musk has urged millions to cancel Netflix, citing outrage over comments by 'Dead End: Paranormal Park' creator Hamish Steele about Charlie Kirk's death and the streamer's diversity and LGBTQ content. The Tesla chief amplified posts accusing Netflix of pushing a 'woke agenda'

30 days ago

Elon Musk becomes the first person to hit $500 billion net worth: Forbes -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company's shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur's other startups this year.

1 month ago

A new US bill to replace H-1B lottery system? What it means for Indian workers and Big Tech -- The H-1B visa programme is facing its biggest shake-up in decades. US lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to raise wages, tighten hiring rules, and end the lottery system in favour of higher pay-based selection. India accounts for 71 per cent of H-1B approvals

1 month 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

3 months 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

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Review: A convertible Copilot+ PC that combines style with substance -- The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is one of the first laptops to showcase what Intel's new Lunar Lake platform can do in this form factor — and from what we've seen, it's a game-changer

3 months ago

Week after Amazon outage, Microsoft users face massive cloud service disruptions

7 hours ago

Nvidia becomes world's first $5-trillion company as tech stocks lift Wall Street

11 hours ago

Scientists warn AI is a sycophant — and that's bad news for you

1 day ago

'Want America to win AI race': Nvidia CEO's pro-US pitch ahead of meeting with Trump in Seoul

2 days ago

Is AI revolution the real reason for job cuts — or is there a deeper economic problem?

3 days ago

ChatGPT owner sets eyes on making profits, clears road to a potential IPO; Microsoft gains

3 days ago

The India hand in Apple's $ 4 trillion market value journey

3 days ago

Will Elon Musk leave Tesla if trillion dollar pay plan is rejected?

3 days ago

Indian users to get one year free access to 'ChatGPT Go' from November 4

4 days ago

Are your Gmail passwords secure?

4 days ago

'Largest downsizing in history': Why is Amazon set to lay off 30,000 people?

4 days ago

Is Russia feeding ChatGPT, Gemini chatbots on Ukraine war? New research says...

4 days ago

Grokipedia launched: Can Elon Musk's AI-powered encyclopaedia compete with Wikipedia?

4 days ago

EarFun Wave Pro Review: Affordable, feature-rich wireless headphones in need of better tuning

4 days ago