Why India’s digital ecosystem may define next phase of agentic AI and invisible computingIndia's unique relationship with technology, where smartphones serve as the sole device for millions, positions it as a crucial testing gro...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
Internet now a lifeline, focus should shift from popularising access to protecting users: IT SecretaryThe government's digital policy is shifting from promoting access to actively protecting users and ensuring robust internet infrastructure,...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
YouTube is now India's prime-time screen, says Gunjan SoniYouTube has become India's primary viewing platform, blending online reality with high-quality video. The company is significantly growing ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Forget the internet, there's a hidden superhighway under your feet, and it's almost a billion Sun trips longForget the internet, there's a hidden superhighway under your feet, and it's almost a billion Sun trips long and scientists have now mapped...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
You've probably used his code today, but the man behind YouTube, Netflix and TikTok isn't a billionaireFabrice Bellard, a quiet French engineer, has profoundly shaped the modern internet without seeking fame. His creation, FFmpeg, is a corner...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
PM-WANI reforms to enhance adoption of public Wi-Fi, boost internet accessibility: ExpertsRecent government reforms to the PM-WANI framework, including short-duration data plans and QR-based authentication, are expected to boost ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Quote of the day by Keira Knightley on technology, relationships and modern life struggle: "It's impossible. You try to have any kind of relationship with your family, with a man, or with a friend..."Keira Knightley highlights a modern challenge. Smartphones and constant internet access strain relationships. Family dinners and conversati...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Kolkata government building fire destroys 4,000 EVMs; minister suspects foul playA massive fire destroyed approximately 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in recent state elections at a government building in K...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
SpaceX IPO: $1.75 trillion valuation among 5 risks about world’s biggest stock market debutElon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for a historic $75 billion IPO, aiming for a $1.75 trillion valuation despite reporting significant losses....
10 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Meet Jayshree Ullal: Top-ranked Indian-origin woman on America’s richest self-made list with $6.8 billion net worthJayshree Ullal, ranked No. 7 on Forbes' America's Richest Self-Made Women list with a $6.8 billion net worth, has become a pivotal figure i...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST