In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep their phones face down through every meal, every meeting, and every quiet moment aren't being polite; they've quietly learned that the real drain isn't the notifications but the low-grade cost of being perpetually interruptibleResearch suggests flipping a phone face down during conversations offers more than just courtesy. Studies indicate this action helps manage...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Customer wins Rs 15,000 compensation after restaurant collects Rs 151 service charge as ‘staff contribution’; Consumer Commission orderA man has won Rs 15,000 compensation after a Jalandhar restaurant charged him Rs 151.53 as service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled th...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
EV industry seeks financing, payment security support to drive adoptionElectric vehicle makers are asking the government for better financing and payment security. This is to speed up the use of electric vehicl...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Bolt.Earth, ChargeZone partner to offer interoperable EV charging network with 1,500+ fast-charging locationsBolt.Earth and ChargeZone have partnered to enhance EV charging accessibility in India through network interoperability. This collaboration...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Dixon Tech shares rally 5% amid reports of government nod for Vivo JV this monthDixon Technologies shares surged rose sharply on Wednesday after reports suggested the government may approve its long-pending joint ventur...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Govt likely to clear Dixon-Vivo JV deal this monthThe government is set to approve the Dixon-Vivo joint venture this month. Dixon Technologies will hold a majority stake in this new venture...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for man...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
A final video call, a last photo: Bihar families mourn IAF personnel killed in Assam crashTragedy struck two Bihar villages as Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam were among five IAF personnel killed in a...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Four arrested in Bihar for selling fake question papers of NEET, other examsBihar Police have apprehended four individuals in Muzaffarpur for allegedly selling fake examination question papers, including those for N...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
iPhone overheating and battery draining fast? Know the reasons and best fixesIs your iPhone overheating and losing battery quickly?: Summer heat is causing iPhones to overheat. Users report dim screens and charging p...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delaysEU member states have agreed to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for passenger compensation, rejecting a proposal to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Jhanvi, Riya, Simran: How a woman and agency used multiple names to ‘maid’ off with money from Delhi homesA woman, using aliases like Jhanvi and Riya, allegedly ran a fake domestic help racket. Families seeking house helps were defrauded after p...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST