Page 27 - Technology

50 mn networking conversations witnessed among rising workforce in Q3: Apna

Apna.co said it has facilitated professional networking through various algorithms and technology tools

WhatsApp introduces 'Online Presence', 'Communities' features: Details here

In-chat polls, 32-person video calling, and group of up to 1024 members are some other features rolled out by the instant messaging platform WhatsApp

Vodafone Idea launches Vi Max postpaid plans with OTT benefits and more

The Vi Max plans are available in four price brackets with free calls, OTT benefits, and night unlimited data benefits being standard across all plans

Fear, distrust in Twitter as Musk's 'inner circle' orders 12 hour shifts

In the meanwhile, there have been no discussions over overtime pay, comp time or job security with the employees

Google Cloud to build intelligent tracking system for Pune's public buses

Once published on Google Maps, the live transit update service will allow commuters to track buses real-time on Google Maps

HMD Global launches Nokia G60 5G smartphone in India: Price, specs and more

Priced at Rs 29,999, the Nokia G60 5G is available for pre-booking on Nokia's official website and retail outlets. It will be available for purchase from November 8

Don't want to pay $20 for a Twitter blue tick? How about $8, asks Musk

Elon Musk has reportedly given an ultimatum to the employees to roll out monthly subscription pack for Twitter Blue by November 7

Kodak Matrix QLED TV 50-inch review: Inexpensive, but feature-rich smart TV

The Kodak Matrix QLED TV 50-inch goes beyond fundamentals in terms of features to look good for its price, but cheap built and unstable operating system give away its budget roots

WhatsApp tests 'message yourself' feature for Android, iOS: Details here

This feature will help in transferring media, documents, contacts, and more from one device to the other

The integrated circuit wars

US chip sanctions on China should be a wake-up call for India to quickly scale up and boost its capabilities in this critical arena

Instagram down for several users, days after global WhatsApp outage

According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, at the peak of the outage, over 7,000 users reported being unable to log in

Nokia 8210 4G review: A good feature phone with mix of old and new features

Priced at Rs 3,999, the Nokia 8210 4G is powered by 1,450 mAh battery and supports dual-SIM

Technology helped to plug leakage in benefit transfer to poor: FM

Technology adoption by the government for the benefit transfer to targeted people has plugged leakages and ensured good governance, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Delivering the NT Rama Rao Memorial Lecture on Friday, she said, "What Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi has done is by adopting technology he has contained the leaky bucket process. There are no leaks, the beneficiary who must get that money gets it". Technology has become a big instrument through which human folly and temptation are contained, she said at the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM). "Today, the way we have adopted technology is ensuring that benefits reach the common public, one of the goals of good governance has been achieved," a press release by GITAM quoted Sitharaman as saying. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister had said that the government has so far transferred Rs 25 lakh crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT). "I am not saying this is foolproof. Ingenuity will

YouTube introduces @ Handle feature: Know what is it, how it works and more

YouTube says its Handle feature would enable new way for users to find and connect with creators

No violation of net neutrality in network slicing, find Trai, DoT

To make the most of 5G technology, which offers features like network slicing and giving a dedicated experience to an organisation, Jio, Airtel have urged lawmakers to review the net neutrality rules

New 'Chief Twit': 5 ways Twitter could change with Elon Musk's takeover

On Thursday, Musk closed the acquisition deal for $44 billion and reportedly fired its top executives, including chief executive Parag Agrawal and its head of legal policy Vijaya Gadde

Xiaomi unveils four Redmi Note 12 series smartphones in China: Details here

The four smartphones in the series are the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition

Global smartphone market sinks 9.7% YoY in Q3; only Apple in green in top 5

Samsung continues to hold the top spot with 21.2 per cent share as emerging markets contribute the most to global decline in smartphone shipments

NFT fever high among Indian celebrities, consumers still catching up

The overall value of the NFT market is expected to rise to $231 billion by 2030, says report

India is becoming world's start-up capital: Microsoft India's Sangeeta Bavi

Start-ups going through ups and downs is a reflection of the economy and the market, says Bavi