Page 28 - Technology

Software delivery firm Devtron raises $12 mn funding from Insight Partners

Start-up will use financing to expand team, promote its platform and expand business

Samsung scion Jay Y. Lee takes helm of South Korean technology empire

The decision emerged the same day his company reported disappointing earnings and warned it didn't foresee a recovery in technology demand till the second half of 2023

Apple confirms use of USB-C charging for iPhones after EU's legislation

Apple Executive Greg Joswiak has confirmed that the tech giant will use USB-C charging port for iPhones

Microsoft logs 14% decrease in net profit as Windows hit by weak PC sales

Microsoft has reported 14% decrease in its net profit for its first quarter of 2023 (July-September period) while revenues went up 11 per cent amid global decline in PC sales

WhatsApp partially back for users after longest-ever global outage

According to DownDetector, over 28,000 users reported issues with their WhatsApp since 12 PM till 1 PM

Apple's next Mac Pro chip might be four times faster than M2 Max: Report

Rumours for Apple's next Mac Pro suggest that the computer might come with chip options "that are at least twice or four times as powerful" as the not-yet-released M2 Max

Pixel Watch not suffering from screen burn-in, it's image retention: Google

Tech giant Google said the Pixel Watch does not suffer from screen burn-in and it is just image retention

7 charts to explain how China became a threat to US's tech leadership

Seven years after China unveiled its ambitious Made in China 2025 plan to become globally competitive in 10 industries, President Xi is using Communist Party congress this month to redouble efforts

AI knows how much you're willing to pay for flights before you do

Armed with mountains of data, artificial intelligence is emerging as an important tool for airlines to find the ideal fares to charge passengers, helping them squeeze out as much revenue as possible

Rajnath backs indigenous tech capability to ensure reliability of supplies

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the country "must have technological and production capability" if the "reliability of supplies" of defence items has to be maintained

Inbox irritant: Spam, promotional messages flood WhatsApp user accounts

Businesses see it as a way to connect with customers; parent firm says there are easy ways to block an account

Lava to Apple, smartphone makers prepare to rollout software update for 5G

Airtel and Reliance Jio are the two telecom operators currently offering 5G services in select Indian cities

Flipkart Big Diwali sale: Samsung to Realme, deals on budget 5G smartphones

In its Big Diwali sale, Flipkart is offering exchange deals, bank offers, discounts, and no-cost EMI scheme on select smartphones. Check out the deals on budget 5G smartphones

US busts manufacturers' network providing technology to Russian military

The Biden administration has announced a round of criminal charges and sanctions related to a complicated scheme to procure military technologies from US manufacturers and illegally supply them to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Some of the equipment was recovered on battlefields in Ukraine, the Justice Department said, and other nuclear proliferation technology was intercepted in Latvia before it could be shipped to Russia. The Justice Department charged nine people in separate cases in New York and Connecticut, as well as two oil brokers for Venezuela. The defendants are accused of acquiring the military technology from US companies and then laundering tens of millions of dollars for wealthy Russian businessmen and other sanctioned entities. Some of the defendants are also accused of brokering illicit oil deals for the Venezuelan state-owned oil company. As I have said, our investigators and prosecutors will be relentless in their efforts to identify, locate, and bring to justice

Sebi focuses on data, tech tools to detect malpractice in securities mkt

With an aim to strengthen transparency and fairness in the capital markets, Sebi is focusing on data tools to detect wrong-doing in the securities market as well as for its policy formulation. Apart from data, another focus area for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) would be deployment of technology. "Data and technology are the two new tools that Sebi is building for itself," the regulator said, adding that the move would enhance transparency and fairness in the securities market. In its annual report for 2021-22, the regulator said it is increasingly using more and more data to detect wrongdoings in the markets, whether it is in respect of surveillance of trading or investigation into fraud or inspection of market intermediaries. In its decision making particularly in the context of policy formulation, the regulator said it "will rely more and more on data and eschew dogma in any form. The approach of decision making will be guided by principles and logic supporte

Apple announces new iPad, iPad Pro: Know price, specs, availability details

The iPad and iPad Pro are powered by Apple A14 Bionic and Apple M2, respectively. both the iPads are up for orders on Apple store online with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, October 26

Apple unveils its first redesigned iPads, lower-cost set-top TV box

The changes help revitalize products that are often overshadowed by Apple's iPhone, the company's biggest moneymaker

India's 5G leapfrog

The drafting of an India-specific 5G standard and the adoption by 3GPP marks the coming of age for IITs in driving innovation beyond borders to influence global standards.

Compaq launches Ultra HD LED smart Android TV at Rs 17,499: Details here

Compaq Ultra HD LED smart Android TV boots Android operating system and has in-built support for Google Assistant & Chromecast

OnePlus Nord Watch review: Not perfect, yet makes a good budget smartwatch

The One Nord Watch is not perfect, yet it makes a good purchase at Rs 4,999 because the smartwatch covers the fundamentals right in terms of design and features