Technology: News

06 Jul 2018

Spain

Blind Cheetah 3 robot can navigate obstacles, climb stairs

Researchers from MIT have developed a four-legged robot called Cheetah 3 that can run, jump onto desks, and climb obstacle-laden stairs without visual sensors.

06 Jul 2018

Bengaluru

Bengaluru students create spider-like robot for rescue operations

Four students of the Sapthagiri College of Engineering in Bengaluru have developed a six-legged, spider-shaped robot.

05 Jul 2018

Andhra Pradesh

ISRO successfully carries out flight test for Crew Escape System

Indian Space Research Organization today successfully carried out a flight-test for a newly-designed Crew Escape System.

05 Jul 2018

India

Ericsson launches innovation center in IIT-Delhi as 5G era dawns

While 5G technology is set to see its global debut sometime later this year in the US, India will have to wait a while before it's 5G-capable.

Now, AI engine can analyze ash in understanding volcanic eruptions

Scientists led by Daigo Shoji from the Earth-Life Science Institute (Tokyo Institute of Technology) have now shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can be trained to categorize different types of volcanic ash.

04 Jul 2018

India

Ericsson sets up India's first 5G innovation lab at IIT-Delhi

Giving Narendra Modi's 5G dream a big push, Swedish Telecommunications Company Ericsson has set up India's first 5G innovation lab at IIT-Delhi.

04 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung developing curved battery for foldable phone: Reports

According to reports, Samsung is developing a curved battery for its much anticipated foldable smartphone called the Galaxy X.

03 Jul 2018

India

#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you a Game Programmer

Over the decades, the gaming industry has evolved immensely and is one of the world's most profitable businesses today.

28 Jun 2018

Mumbai

Times Internet acquires majority-stake in MX Player for Rs. 1,000cr

Times Internet (TIL), the digital venture of the Times of India group, has bought majority stake in Mumbai's local video platform MX Player for over Rs. 1,000cr, as part of its plans to enter the video over-the-top (OTT) space.

28 Jun 2018

Columbia University

#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you an AI expert

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world; it's being integrated into various fields like healthcare, banking, transport, defense, education, etc.

23 Jun 2018

Prakash Javadekar

Women secure top 3 places in IIT-KGP Smart India Hackathon

Three all-women teams emerged as the winner and two runners-up at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2018 Hardware Edition at the IIT Kharagpur.

23 Jun 2018

Smartphones

6 innovative smartphones with extraordinary features you should know about

Smartphone technology is evolving rapidly, and device makers are constantly striving to bring the best smartphones not only with high-end specs but also unique features.

23 Jun 2018

Technology

Electronic skin 'e-dermis' lets amputees feel through prosthetic limbs

Over the last few years, the field of prosthetics has seen unprecedented advances - from perfectly-fitting 3D-printed limbs, to robotic limbs that can be controlled with our minds.

22 Jun 2018

Physics

Inspired by Google-Glass, Delhi boy invents device for hearing impaired

At just 17, this Delhi boy is a genius.

18 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup: The technology supporting the tournament

Football has been infamously slow at embracing technology.

18 Jun 2018

India

6 recent changes Indian Railways has introduced

Over the years, the Indian Railways has brought quite a few technological advancements which have not only resulted in increased efficiency of the transport system but also in better and enriching experience for the users.

14 Jun 2018

Technology

#CareerBytes: Want to learn coding? Here's a beginner's guide

In today's technology-driven world, the requirement for coding skills is no longer limited to software engineers and IT professionals.

13 Jun 2018

Theresa May

Are you a tech-entrepreneur? UK to launch a 'Start-up Visa'

In a bid to tout United Kingdom as one of the best places to run a tech company, Prime Minister Theresa May, on Tuesday, announced a new visa to attract talented entrepreneurs to the UK.

13 Jun 2018

India

IMD to commission 27 doppler-radars across country for weather warning

At least 27 doppler radars would be soon commissioned across India which would provide severe weather warning to stakeholders as much as six hours in advance, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said in Goa's Panaji yesterday.

08 Jun 2018

Solar Energy

Agra students build solar car to protect Taj from pollution

Students of ACE college of engineering and management in Agra have developed a four-seater solar car named "Negen" to protect the Taj Mahal from rising air pollution in the city.

08 Jun 2018

India

#CareerBytes: 6 tech skills you need to get start-up jobs

Start-up jobs are in demand these days as more and more job seekers are looking for jobs offering learning opportunities and scope for growth.

01 Jun 2018

YouTube

6 technologies you must know for a job in IT-sector

As a software engineer, if you are beginning your career, or thinking of a change, web technology is the space to be in.

31 May 2018

Wipro

IT jobs around India: From freshers to experts

If you are looking for jobs in information technology (IT), you are in luck. Topmost companies around India are looking for candidates in a variety of roles.

27 May 2018

Facebook

Kid wishes mom's phone wasn't invented, essay goes viral

In a Louisiana school, an Elementary school teacher Jen Beason asked her students to write an essay on something they wish wasn't invented. Four out of twenty-one students wrote on the topic.

18 May 2018

Smartphones

Moto 1s with 5.7-inch display, 4GB RAM, Android Oreo launched

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched Moto 1s, a mid-range smartphone in China.

18 May 2018

iPhone

Ramzan 2018: Five apps to make your spiritual journey easier

Ramzan is here, and millions of Muslims are observing month-long fast worldwide from dawn-till-dusk.

16 May 2018

Smartphones

Lenovo Z5 with fullscreen display teased in new render

Just days after teasing the arrival of its truly fullscreen display phone, Lenovo CEO VP Chang Cheng has posted another render of the upcoming Lenovo Z5.

14 May 2018

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be a disappointment, suggests leak

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 leak, which gave us the first look at the company's highly anticipated flagship smartphone, has left us all disappointed.

14 May 2018

OPPO

OPPO Realme 1 specs leaked ahead of May 15 launch

OPPO owned Realme brand is all set to launch its Realme 1 smartphone on May 15 in Gurugram, India.

13 May 2018

Nissan

Nissan Terrano Sport launched in India at Rs. 12.22 lakh

To further expand its portfolio of Terrano SUV cars, Nissan India has launched a special edition called the Terrano Sport at a price of Rs. 12.22 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

13 May 2018

India

Vivo X21 UD India launch likely on May 29

Vivo is planning to launch its latest mid-range smartphone in India- Vivo X21 UD on May 29.

12 May 2018

India

2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 launched in India at Rs. 17-lakh

Triumph Motorcycles has launched its updated Tiger 1200 touring bike in India.

10 May 2018

India

Google and NITI Aayog partner to enrich India's AI Ecosystem

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and Google have joined hands to work on several initiatives to develop the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across the country.

07 May 2018

India

Honor 10 to be launched on May 15 in India

Recently announced Honor's 2018 flagship - the Honor 10 - will launch on May 15 in India, its exclusive sales partner Flipkart has revealed through a teaser.

06 May 2018

India

Vivo X21 with under-display fingerprint sensor to launch in India

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo is reportedly planning to launch its latest mid-range smartphone in India - the Vivo X21.

06 May 2018

India

JioFiber offers 100Mbps broadband-service, with a whopping 1.1TB free data

After capturing the Indian telecom sector with its competitive data plans, Reliance Jio looks to disrupt the broadband space in the country.

06 May 2018

Intel

Smartron launches hybrid laptop in India, starts at Rs. 42,990

Indian electronics manufacturer Smartron has launched the next generation of its hybrid laptop - the Smartron tbook flex.

04 May 2018

India

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro

India's mid-range smartphone market, for quite some time now, has been dominated by the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

04 May 2018

India

Mercedes-AMG E63 S launched in India at Rs. 1.50 crore

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the most powerful version of the E-class yet - the Mercedes-AMG E63 S - at a starting price of Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom).

02 May 2018

Porsche

Porsche unveils 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid with 462 bhp

Porsche has unveiled the performance-focused hybrid variant of its Cayenne SUV, the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid.