Enabling India

Google on Thursday announced several new features to enable more efficient and sustainable journeys via Maps in India, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and local partners.

Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.

The Centre has listed six new bills for introduction, including the one which seeks to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, to provide enabling provisions for ease of doing business in the aviation sector, in the upcoming Parliament session.

Dyson OnTrac headphones were launched globally on Thursday as the latest audio solution from the company. The headphones sport features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), pivoting gimbal arms and a 50-hour battery life. They also come with customisable ear cushions and outer caps, in several finishes and colourways, enabling the wearer to per...

AI drone development in Ukraine is broadly split between visual systems helping identify targets and fly drones into them, terrain mapping for navigation, and more complex programmes enabling UAVs to operate in interconnected "swarms"

Apple's HomePod Mini has been unveiled in a new colour option. The speaker was initially unveiled alongside the iPhone 12 series in October 2020. It comes with a light-emitting touch panel on top which allows users to control volume and supports Ultra WideBand (UWB) technology. It is powered by an in-house S5 chipset and an additional U1 chip ...

This will enable UPI payment acceptance in Qatar through the QNB merchant network, benefiting Indian travellers visiting and transiting through the country.

JioTag Air was launched in India as the successor to JioTag on Tuesday. One of the key new features of the device is its compatibility with Apple’s Find My Feature which enables iPhone users to locate lost or stolen items such as keys, luggage, wallets, and even pets – items that are prone to get misplaced.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday met 25 specially-abled students, whom he helped by issuing a government order (GO) recently, which enabled them to procure admission in prestigious engineering colleges across the country.

CMF Phone 1, the first smartphone from the Nothing sub-brand finally unveiled in India on Monday (July 8). The latest offering by CMF by Nothing comes with an interchangeable back cover and a unique design that enables users to attach proprietary accessories such as lanyards. It runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G SoC. The CMF Phone 1 features an AM...

After the successful implementation of the Unified Payments Interface or UPI for online ticket booking at Eiffel Tower, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) today enabled the acceptance of UPI at Galeries Lafayette ahead of the Paris Olympics.

The Bihar government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Patna High Court verdict that has set aside amended reservation laws in the state, which enabled the Bihar government to increase the quotas for Dalits, tribals and backward classes.

Lyne has unveiled its Coolpods 27, Coolpods 37, Coolpods 38, and Coolpods 39 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones in India. The latest addition to the company's TWS audio lineup comes in different colour options with Bluetooth connectivity. The Lyne Coolpods 37 and Coolpods 38 have IPX3 rated build for water resistance while the Coolpods 27 are IP...

Smartphones sold in India from 2025 will require a standardised charging port which is likely to be the USB Type-C, according to a report. This new rule is speculated to be aimed at enabling users to use a single cable to charge multiple devices – a measure to reduce e-waste. India’s reported new mandate may also include laptops but from a late...

Netflix may introduce a free plan, enabling users to consume its content without having to pay for it, but with ads, according to a report. The video-streaming platform is said to be considering introducing a free plan in select markets around the world including Asia and Europe – regions where other networks also offer free TV plans.

Google on Thursday announced several new features to enable more efficient and sustainable journeys via Maps in India, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and local partners.

Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.

The Centre has listed six new bills for introduction, including the one which seeks to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, to provide enabling provisions for ease of doing business in the aviation sector, in the upcoming Parliament session.

Dyson OnTrac headphones were launched globally on Thursday as the latest audio solution from the company. The headphones sport features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), pivoting gimbal arms and a 50-hour battery life. They also come with customisable ear cushions and outer caps, in several finishes and colourways, enabling the wearer to per...

AI drone development in Ukraine is broadly split between visual systems helping identify targets and fly drones into them, terrain mapping for navigation, and more complex programmes enabling UAVs to operate in interconnected "swarms"

Apple's HomePod Mini has been unveiled in a new colour option. The speaker was initially unveiled alongside the iPhone 12 series in October 2020. It comes with a light-emitting touch panel on top which allows users to control volume and supports Ultra WideBand (UWB) technology. It is powered by an in-house S5 chipset and an additional U1 chip ...

This will enable UPI payment acceptance in Qatar through the QNB merchant network, benefiting Indian travellers visiting and transiting through the country.

JioTag Air was launched in India as the successor to JioTag on Tuesday. One of the key new features of the device is its compatibility with Apple’s Find My Feature which enables iPhone users to locate lost or stolen items such as keys, luggage, wallets, and even pets – items that are prone to get misplaced.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday met 25 specially-abled students, whom he helped by issuing a government order (GO) recently, which enabled them to procure admission in prestigious engineering colleges across the country.

CMF Phone 1, the first smartphone from the Nothing sub-brand finally unveiled in India on Monday (July 8). The latest offering by CMF by Nothing comes with an interchangeable back cover and a unique design that enables users to attach proprietary accessories such as lanyards. It runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G SoC. The CMF Phone 1 features an AM...

After the successful implementation of the Unified Payments Interface or UPI for online ticket booking at Eiffel Tower, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) today enabled the acceptance of UPI at Galeries Lafayette ahead of the Paris Olympics.

The Bihar government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Patna High Court verdict that has set aside amended reservation laws in the state, which enabled the Bihar government to increase the quotas for Dalits, tribals and backward classes.

Lyne has unveiled its Coolpods 27, Coolpods 37, Coolpods 38, and Coolpods 39 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones in India. The latest addition to the company's TWS audio lineup comes in different colour options with Bluetooth connectivity. The Lyne Coolpods 37 and Coolpods 38 have IPX3 rated build for water resistance while the Coolpods 27 are IP...

Smartphones sold in India from 2025 will require a standardised charging port which is likely to be the USB Type-C, according to a report. This new rule is speculated to be aimed at enabling users to use a single cable to charge multiple devices – a measure to reduce e-waste. India’s reported new mandate may also include laptops but from a late...

Netflix may introduce a free plan, enabling users to consume its content without having to pay for it, but with ads, according to a report. The video-streaming platform is said to be considering introducing a free plan in select markets around the world including Asia and Europe – regions where other networks also offer free TV plans.