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In 1983, Steve Jobs placed his Apple Lisa mouse inside a 13-foot time capsule in Colorado; after construction erased its location, crews finally excavated it in 2014In 1983, Steve Jobs buried an iconic Apple Lisa mouse in a time capsule meant to capture the spirit of personal computing. For several year...- Genpact leases 400,000 sq ft of office space at ASF Insignia, GurugramGenpact has leased 400,000 square feet of office space in Gurugram. This significant transaction occurred at ASF Insignia, marking the quar...
- Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon find rare common ground in warning over AI risksSenator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon shared concerns about artificial intelligence dangers. They both criticized powerful technology com...
- H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance defended changes to the H-1B visa program. He stated the administration seeks highly skilled workers, not displa...
- In 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of photographsIn 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of phot...
- In 2015, Beyonce accepted about $6 million in Uber stock instead of cash for a performance; 4 years later, the company went public at an $82 billion valuationBeyoncé and Uber story remains a striking example of how celebrity culture, technology startups and equity compensation converged during Si...
- ET Under 40 2026: As AI races ahead, leaders urged to put purpose above successSivakumar Sundaram highlighted the importance of collective purpose at The Economic Times awards, urging awardees to utilize recognition as...
- In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...
- More than 50% of hotels use AI, but under 10% see real impact: ReportHotels around the world are increasingly adopting generative AI technology, but fewer than 10% report meaningful reductions in manual work,...
- Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI warsThe furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle. Today, most of the doomers warnin...
- Bigger than internet, oil, gold, diamonds: Trump says AI, data centres will be ‘greatest economic development engine’Donald Trump believes artificial intelligence and data centers will drive unprecedented economic growth. He opposes regulations which he fe...
- Quote of the Day by Thomas Edison: “Unfortunately, there seems to be far more opportunity out there than ability…” — A life lesson from one of history’s greatest inventorsThe wisdom of Thomas Edison regarding opportunity and preparation is strikingly applicable in today’s world. He expressed that there are mo...
- In Kansas, Abengoa built a biorefinery to process 325,000 tons of crop residue a year and produce 25 million gallons of cellulosic ethanolIn Hugoton, Kansas, a biorefinery was launched with the goal of transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fuel. Despite initial gove...
- Boeing spent $67,000,000 of its own money on the YF-118G Bird of Prey stealth aircraft with borrowed landing gear and ejection seat. It flew just 38 timesThe YF-118G Bird of Prey, an aircraft secretly designed by Boeing, was pivotal in testing stealth technology. This innovative project delve...
- Two 14-year-old girls from Kerala built a robot to save ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. Their invention is now headed for a global presentationTwo visionary students have unveiled Smriti 1.0, a cutting-edge robot aimed at the preservation and digitisation of fragile palm-leaf manus...
- Shoma Chaudhury on why technology needs conscience, not just innovationIn today's fast-paced world, technology evolves at an unprecedented rate, affecting every aspect of human existence from birth to death. Th...
- INNOPROM: Russia showcases high-tech, AI solutions, heavy engineering & mining capabilitiesRussian companies showcase technology at the INNOPROM.India industrial fair, fostering bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi and Presi...
- Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doorsIn 1887, barber Alexander Miles revolutionized the elevator experience by inventing an automatic door system, ensuring safety and convenien...
- GFF 2026: India should build fintech for the world, target $60-80 billion financial services exports, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalIndia aims to export digital financial services leveraging its fintech expertise. This expansion moves beyond traditional IT and profession...
- True Balance scores 100% of loan applications with AI, looks beyond credit bureaus to curb defaultsTrue Balance now uses AI for loan applications, retaining human review for some cases. This approach helps assess borrowers with limited cr...
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