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Vu 55Vibe DV Smart QLED TV Review: A well-rounded smart TV that offers excellent value - . This smart TV gets its basics right with a lively picture and punchy sound, and is well worth its asking price.

7 hours ago

Amazon blocks 1,800 North Koreans IT workers from entering the company -- Amazon, has blocked more than 18,00 job applicants from suspected North Korean agents, from joining the company as Pyongyang sends large numbers of IT workers overseas to earn and launder funds.

7 hours ago

Faster but not cheaper: The economics of drone deliveries as India joins global race -- As India races to test delivery drones, logistics firms promise speed from the skies—but high costs and worker anxieties cloud the future of street-level deliveries.

1 day ago

Why are hundreds of H-1B visa holders 'stuck' in India? -- Hundreds of Indian professionals on H-1B visas are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled and postponed visa interviews scheduled for mid-December. The delays, linked to expanded social media vetting under the Trump administration, have left workers with expired visas and employers unsure how long they can wait

2 days ago

Breakthroughs and trends: The science and tech innovations that defined 2025 -- While artificial intelligence still dominated the industry, there were a couple of breakthroughs that defined the year

2 days ago

OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 Launched in India: What's new, key features, price and more -- Here's everything you need to know about the latest OnePlus products and how they compare with their predecessors.

3 days ago

TikTok signs Trump-backed deal, sells US entity to 3 investors in a bid to survive in America -- TikTok signed a landmark deal on Thursday to sell its US business to three American investors – Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX - ensuring that the popular video-sharing platform continues to operate in the United States.

5 days ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance -- Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India's low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

1 month 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.

1 month 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

4 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?

4 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

4 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

4 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?'

4 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

4 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

4 months ago

ChatGPT is now a murder accused: How a son killed his mother before dying by suicide -- A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman's estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs

12 days ago

Will Australia's under-16 social media ban influence other countries? What is India thinking? -- Australia has officially barred all under-16s from social media. With major platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, among others, now legally required to block young users, countries across Europe, Asia and the US are reassessing their own policies. Experts in India say the real solution may lie in education, awareness and behavioural reform

14 days ago

Is social media damaging your child's ability to focus? -- A new long-term research, tracking over 8,300 children in the US, has found a clear link between social media use and the rise in inattention symptoms between ages 10 and 14. While TV viewing and video games did not affect concentration, apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat were associated with declining focus

15 days ago

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children -- Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world's biggest digital platforms

16 days ago

Are humanoid robots spooking the Chinese government? -- China's once-celebrated humanoid robotics boom is now under the lens as Beijing warns of runaway growth, excessive product duplication, and inflated investor expectations. With more than 150 companies racing ahead despite weak commercial demand, policymakers fear the sector's rapid expansion may be edging toward instability

22 days ago

History Today: When OpenAI launched ChatGPT, revolutionising the way we see AI -- On November 30, history witnessed the release of ChatGPT in 2022 and revolutionised global engagement with artificial intelligence. The day also saw Michael Jackson's Thriller reshape pop culture in 1982, and Barbados gain independence in 1966

24 days 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

27 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

1 month ago

Are AI toys putting young children at risk this holiday season? -- Children's advocacy groups are warning parents against buying AI-powered toys this holiday season, saying they expose kids to unsafe conversations and weaken creativity. With more than 150 experts backing Fairplay's new advisory, concerns are rising that AI toys marketed as educational companions may actually replace real play and imaginative learning

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.

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

1 month 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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.

4 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.

4 months ago

The race to break Nvidia's AI dominance is heating up fast as Big Tech aims to dethrone the leader

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Three ways to find out if your vehicle is BS-IV or VI

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A stalled $10 bn project raises fresh fears of an AI infrastructure bubble, Wall Street flinches

2 days ago

'Manhattan Project': Is China edging closer to AI self-sufficiency with a new chipmaking machine?

2 days ago

Tesla opens first charging station in Gurugram to boost sustainable mobility in India

3 days ago

Why has oil become the flashpoint in Trump's campaign against Venezuela?

5 days ago

Product Showcase: Affordable compact chargers from Stuffcool, Tempt and Honeywell

5 days ago

$600 bn and counting: Elon Musk rewrites the rules of global wealth

6 days ago

'In AI era, India can provide solutions for the world': Pradhan at Google 'Lab to Impact'

6 days ago

Best phones under Rs 100,000 (Dec 2025): Vivo X300, Realme GT 8 Pro to Google Pixel 9 Pro

6 days ago

Google launches Disco, an AI-first browser to take on ChatGPT Atlas

6 days ago

Google to build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia-funded defence pact

7 days ago

Zuckerberg falters on his biggest bet? Metaverse budget to be slashed 30% next year, says report

7 days ago

Trump effect? From X to Starlink, Europe itching to end dependence on American technology

8 days ago