In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Specs stopped selling smartphones. Intelligence is the new benchmark - A breakdown of Google I/O and Apple’s WWDC 2026Smartphones are evolving beyond just hardware. Companies like Google and Apple are now prioritizing artificial intelligence. This means pho...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
AI demand to keep memory tight through 2027, chipflation to squeeze consumer hardware and cloud costsMemory storage is set to remain a structural bottleneck through 2027 as AI demand continues to absorb Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Buy, Sell or Hold: Elara Capital initiates buy on Bharti Airtel; Goldman Sachs has buy rating on IndigoBrokerages remained positive on select telecom, aviation and banking largecaps despite near-term macro uncertainties. Elara Capital initiat...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Check expected launch date, price, features, expected camera upgrade, processor, battery and moreApple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is set for a September 2026 launch. Expect upgrades in performance and camera features. A variable aperture syste...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Hot wheels got intelligent: Carmakers are device-fying, and tech companies making cars are bringing their world view with themThe automobile is transforming into a smart device. Traditional carmakers face a challenge as software and data become more valuable than h...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Over 27% Indian households remain offline despite 95% mobile penetration: ReportIndia has achieved widespread mobile phone ownership. However, a significant digital divide persists. More than a quarter of Indian homes l...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
The great food delivery reset: How small restaurants are challenging commission-driven delivery modelsIndia's booming food delivery sector faces a growing challenge as independent restaurants question the sustainability of high commission fe...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Apple agrees to submit India financials in long-pending antitrust caseThe case is Apple's most high-profile regulatory headache in India, a key growth market where it has rapidly expanded iPhone production as ...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsensThe global smartphone market faces its biggest annual drop ever. Shipments are expected to fall by nearly 14 percent this year. This is due...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Intel says competition from Nvidia PC chip a 'good thing'Intel welcomes competition from Nvidia's new AI chip for personal computers. The company sees artificial intelligence as a significant new ...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Samsung overtakes Micron in chips for cars to claim top spot; Captures 40% market shareSamsung Electronics has overtaken Micron Technology to become the world's top automotive memory chip supplier, capturing a 40 per cent mark...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST