New Technology

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  New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels

  Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft. Designed to mitigate enviro...

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  ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges

  ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extr...

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  BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT

  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...

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  India Likely To Add 33 Million Jobs To Its Workforce By 2028 In AI Era

  Emerging technology will transform talent across India's key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new tech jobs by 2028, according to new research by AI platform for business transformation, ServiceNow.

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  Exclusive Deals On Flipkart: Score Best Discounts On 50-Inch Smart Televisions

  The new Flipkart sale is here, offering amazing discounts on top-tier 50-inch smart TVs. If you're looking to upgrade your entertainment setup, this sale is the perfect opportunity. Explore unbeatable offers on some of the latest models.

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  Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study

  A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the n...

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  LG Unveils Stretchable Display With 50 Percent Rate of Elongation

  LG Display, a subsidiary of the South Korea-based conglomerate focused on display technology, unveiled a new stretchable display that can expand by 50 percent of its original size. The company introduced the new stretchable display panel last week at LG Science Park in Seoul during a meeting of more than 100 South Korean industry, academia, and res...

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  NASA's Roman Space Telescope Gets New Coronagraph to Spot Exoplanets

  NASA's Roman Space Telescope has successfully integrated the Roman Coronagraph, a vital step in detecting planets far beyond our solar system. This tool will help block starlight, enabling the telescope to capture faint planetary light. The coronagraph marks a significant advancement in exoplanet detection, allowing the telescope to observe planets...

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  Android 15 Brings Support for True Adaptive Refresh Rate on Smartphones and Other Devices

  Android 15 was released globally in August and since then, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as OnePlus, Oppo and Realme have introduced their iterations of the new operating system (OS) for their smartphones and other devices. The update is said to bring support for true adaptive refresh rate (ARR) which leverages discrete VSync steps t...

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  JPMorgan Rebrands Blockchain Division from ‘Onyx’ to ‘Kinexys’ and Unveils New Features

  JPMorgan has rebranded its blockchain unit, originally known as ‘Onyx,’ to ‘Kinexys,’ reflecting its strategic vision for Web3 adoption. The rebranding introduces a suite of new financial products and services, placing blockchain technology at the core of its offerings.

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  India One of the Fastest Growing Markets, AI Companions to Bring New Digital Experience: Microsoft

  Microsoft AI division CEO Mustafa Suleyman, also known for cofounding DeepMind, has said that India is one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. He believes AI companions are set to create a new class of digital experience, aligned to each person’s interests and unlike anything that technology has created before.

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  Discovery of Hidden Ninth Planet in Solar System Could Reshape Astronomy, Claims New Study

  Scientists are exploring the possibility of a hidden ninth planet in our solar system. The planet, dubbed Planet Nine, is believed to exist beyond Neptune in the Kuiper Belt. Researchers have noticed unusual gravitational effects on distant objects in this region, which may be influenced by the presence of a large, unseen planet. While it has not b...

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  Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study

  Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...

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  Maruti Suzuki, Qualcomm Join Forces for Use of Snapdragon Elite Chips in Vehicles: Report

  Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automotive manufacturer, is partnering with Qualcomm for the use of the new Snapdragon Elite automotive chips in its fleet of future vehicles, according to a report. It is speculated that Snapdragon’s new automotive chips could power a host of advanced safety systems, connected car technologies and other technolog...

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  Oppo and PolyU Renew Collaboration to Focus on AI Imaging Technology

  Oppo and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed a renewal agreement on Friday to further their collaboration and make technological breakthroughs. The Chinese smartphone brand has been partnering with PolyU for the last three years to develop new technologies that have been adopted by the company. Now, with the latest agreement, Oppo will ...