2.7 ka 7.8, 7.8 ka 2.8... The data debate behind India’s GDP growthLatest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between out...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
How an endangered Washington ground squirrel is determining when crews can dig at Oregon’s renewable energy site built for 100,000 homes - The unexpected environmental challenge behind a massive wind, solar and battery project and why construction work must be carefully timed to protect the tiny mammalA significant renewable energy initiative in Oregon is experiencing delays in its construction schedule due to the presence of the endanger...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
‘Pulse’ check: How PhonePe is turning transaction data into market intelligenceIn an exclusive conversation with The Economic Times, PhonePe’s Karthik Raghupathy explained how PulsePro was born out of demand for postal...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Electronics makers turn to cheaper materials and localisation as commodity costs biteElectronics producers are adapting to rising costs by innovating their material choices and enhancing local manufacturing efforts. In place...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Indian banks move AI into production, but scaling remains a challenge: ZetaIndian banks are now deploying artificial intelligence in production across various functions. Scaling these AI deployments faces significa...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
In 2005, Jeff Bezos launched a platform he called “artificial artificial intelligence” that once had more than 500,000 workers. Amazon is now shutting it downAmazon has announced that it will shut down its Mechanical Turk crowdsourcing platform on September 30, 2026, after two decades of connecti...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Cash no king, but don't stash it: India wants a digital economy, but cash still holds the power of choiceDespite government promotion of digital transactions like UPI and e-Rupee, cash remains prevalent, especially in rural areas and for large-...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
A 2026 study examined 135 bird species over 16 years in Peru’s Amazon and found that satellite measurements of forest conditions predicted bird occurrence better than traditional habitat categories, suggesting remote sensing could improve biodiversity monitoring across vast tropical forestsRecent studies indicate that satellite imagery provides superior insights into the locations of birds in the Amazon rainforest. Traditional...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Only 22% companies have scaled AI across business units: ReportFew organisations successfully scale artificial intelligence across business units. Many companies increase AI spending without clear finan...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Government-school teachers ready for AI, but need institutional support: JanAI surveyThe survey of 797 government-school teachers across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Maharashtra found that 72% of respondents feel ...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
12-year-old wins $2,120 for a smartphone grip that becomes a breathing mask and she plans to donate prize to developing countriesA 12-year-old inventor Kim Ji On has won a $2,120 prize for creating a smartphone breathing mask inspired by a deadly hotel fire. Her emerg...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Claude Code users to get 17% less weekly usage from September 14 as Anthropic ends 50% boostAnthropic will permanently increase standard weekly limits for Claude Code by 25%. This change follows a temporary 50% usage boost which en...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
India gets ready to build its own Samsung, Vivo or XiaomiIndia has emerged as a major global smartphone manufacturing hub, but it is yet to build a home-grown brand of comparable scale. A new Rs 6...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
MBA still pays more than an engineering degree in 2026 placementsMBA roles now offer substantially higher pay than engineering positions. This salary premium is projected to increase further in upcoming p...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.34 AM IST
Study of 5,227 kids find early social media use linked to lower maths and language scores. Studies reveal one way to reduce impactRecent studies suggest early smartphone use may negatively impact academic performance. Research indicates social media exposure can affect...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
India’s AI data-centre push could drive 5% of global chip demand by 2030Global semiconductor revenue is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2026. AI data centres will drive significant growth in chip demand worl...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.16 PM IST