Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attackSecurity officials are reviewing President Trump's upcoming public appearances. This follows a recent attack attempt at a high-profile even...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Telecom startup Velmenni raises Rs 30 crore led by Pi VenturesThe company claims that their innovation removes the cable entirely and transmits the same light-based signals through the air, enabling hi...
17 Mar, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
olee.space onboards Former IAF Assistant Chief - Integrated Defense Staff as Strategic Defense AdvisorRajiva Ranjan will guide olee.space in building optics and space-based defense systems, focusing on high-energy laser systems.
24 Sep, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
IIT Guwahati completes transfer of technology of Novel Free-Space Optical Communication SystemThe advanced communication system uses wavefront modulated light beams for wireless error free data transmission through free space rather ...
13 Feb, 2023, 06.38 PM IST
Satcomm to improve rural digital inclusion: ReportThe report, released Tuesday, said that in addition to increasing fixed line networks, there is a need to adopt new technologies to improve...
27 Apr, 2022, 01.16 AM IST
ISRO demonstrates free space quantum communication"For the first time in the country, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated free-space Quantum Communicatio...
23 Mar, 2021, 12.34 PM IST
Space-tech startup Astrogate Labs bags pre-Series A fundingThe funds will enable the company to launch its flight terminals into space and build space heritage in 2021.
24 Nov, 2020, 06.10 PM IST
IIT Guwahati develops free-space optical communication systemIn free-space communication, data in the form of voice, text or image is transmitted using light wirelessly rather than through optical fib...
23 Nov, 2020, 01.53 PM IST
BSNL may use free space optics technology for mobile backhaulBSNL is currently studying the technology and its use case for future application, following spectrum constraints in scenarios of high data...
24 May, 2019, 01.14 PM IST
Facebook's Oculus Rift S: VR headset for an immersive experienceThe wearable is a PC-powered headset with improved optics and display tech.
08 Apr, 2019, 08.47 AM IST
- Infrared links may soon replace wires in data centres
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Communication in data centres in near future can become hassle-free as engineers are proposing to eliminate most of ...
02 Feb, 2017, 01.05 AM IST
Facebook brings light-based internet closer to realityUsing laser light to carry information across the atmosphere can potentially offer very high bandwidths and data capacity.
20 Jul, 2016, 03.18 PM IST
Government pilots three alternative techs to expedite Digital India plan“We have explored various options to see how things can be implemented speedily and in a cost effective manner,” a senior Niti Aayog offici...
05 Jul, 2016, 07.00 AM IST
Scottish scientists slow down speed of light as it travels through airScientists have long known that the speed of light can be slowed slightly as it travels through materials such as water or glass.
23 Jan, 2015, 08.01 PM IST
Expert underlines need for research in optical antennaSmaller optical antennas would ultimately replace bigger dish antennas used for communicating with satellites, he said exhorting the engine...
12 Apr, 2014, 11.16 AM IST
New ultrathin lens to make mobile phones as thin as credit cardsScientists are developing a new ultra-thin, flat and distortion-free lens which could lead to smart phones as thin as a credit card.
20 Sep, 2012, 02.27 PM IST
SUN ET: Cocktail conversations: Net VS WebIt all started with the Yanks getting spooked by the Soviets. In October 1957, the Commies lobbed a satellite (called Sputnik) into outer s...
27 May, 2012, 02.02 AM IST