Technology

First phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen-5 processor launched in India:Poco M8x with 3-day battery life and 7,900mAh battery, priced from ₹18,999

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco launched the Poco M8x 5G smartphone in India today, August 21. This is the first phone in the country with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor. In this mid-budget segment device, the company has provided a 7900mAh battery, which can give a backup of 3 days on normal use when fully […]

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‘Cognizant alerts customers about cyber attack’:AI company offers $1 million insurance policy to customers whose personal information may be leaked

IT services giant Cognizant has alerted affected customers about a security data breach, reported business portal, MoneyControl. To help protect those whose personal data was exposed, the company is providing free protection services, including a $1 million or ₹9.50 crore identity theft insurance cover. Cognizant disclosed that unauthorized people breached its systems, that may have

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Google may shift Pixel production from China to India:Will make India an export hub, says Ashwini Vaishnav; Apple in talks to make more products here

Google could be preparing for a major shift in where it makes its devices, with India emerging as a key manufacturing hub. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Google may move a large part of its device production, including Pixel smartphones, from China to India for exports. The government is also in talks with Apple

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Big AI update for students:Gemini gets ‘Student Hub’ OpenAI launches a safer ‘ChatGPT for Teenagers’

AI is no longer just a tool for answering questions. For studies, Google Gemini is offering students a one-year free AI plan, while ChatGPT has launched a separate, safety-focused experience for teenagers aged 13 to 17. Both platforms offer tools for studying, taking notes, practising and conducting research that students can use in their everyday

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Running out of battery with no charger or powerbank nearby?:You can charge your smartphone using another phone – here’s how

Imagine your phone is at 5% battery and you are nowhere near a charger. Your friend’s phone is sitting right next to you with plenty of battery. In such a situation, you may not need a power bank at all. Some smartphones can transfer their stored battery power to another device. This feature is usually

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Free Google AI Plus subscriptions for NEET, JEE students:How to get this 12-month offer use it to prepare for exams

Preparing for competitive exams could soon involve more than books, coaching classes and mock tests. Google is adding new AI-powered learning features across Search, Gemini, YouTube and Google Classroom, giving students more ways to study, practise and understand difficult subjects. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the new features in a post on X, where he

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Samsung announces Galaxy event for Aug 27:Galaxy S26 FE launch and what price can you expect?

Samsung is getting ready for another Galaxy launch, and this one could be for fans of its more affordable flagship phones. The company has announced a new Galaxy Event for August 27. While Samsung has not revealed what device it will launch, leaks strongly suggest that the Galaxy S26 FE could make its debut. The

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Starlink re-applies for a satellite internet licence in India:Musk to bring internet to India’s villages remote areas

Elon Musk said that Starlink can bring internet to India’s remote and rural areas where there is still a major connectivity problem. Musk made this statement on Friday (August 21) by sharing a post on social media platform X. A day earlier, Starlink had also re-applied for a licence in India. Elon Musk re-shared a

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MIT students build ‘Human Operator’ that can move your hand:Technology could eventually help people with limited movement control

Imagine telling an AI, “move my finger,” and watching your hand actually respond. This may sound like science fiction, but a team of developers at MIT has built an experimental wearable that brings the idea surprisingly close to reality. Called ‘Human Operator,’ the prototype combines artificial intelligence, a camera, voice commands and electrical muscle stimulation

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Why do keyboards have tiny bumps on ‘F’ and ‘J’?:How much do ‘tactile markers’ improve typing speed accuracy?

Have you ever noticed a small raised line or bump on the ‘F’ and ‘J’ keys of your keyboard? You may have ignored it for years, but this tiny feature has an important job. It is called a ‘tactile marker’ or ‘home-row marker,’ and it helps you position your hands correctly while typing. Their main

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