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Watch LIVE: Will Boeing Starliner land safely or ? 6-hour return journey begins
Updated : Sep 7, 2024

Watch LIVE: Will Boeing Starliner land safely or explode? 6-hour return journey begins

After months of analysis, NASA determined that Starliner was too risky to carry the astronauts back to Earth. Instead, the crew will return in a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025, extending their initial eight-day mission to eight months.

Will Boeing Starliner explode tonight in atmosphere during return journey? 3 possible scenarios for Sunita Williams ride explained
Updated : Sep 6, 2024

Will Boeing's Starliner explode tonight during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere? All scenarios for Sunita Williams' ride explained

The Starliner capsule is scheduled to autonomously undock from the ISS today, with a planned landing at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico on Friday, September 6, at approximately 6:04 a.m. EDT, weather permitting

Nilekani began by reflecting on the evolution of technology, drawing parallels between past and present innovations.
Updated : Aug 28, 2024

'Need a universal infrastructure': Infosys' Nandan Nilekani unveils vision for future of global finance

Nilekani began by reflecting on the evolution of technology, drawing parallels between past and present innovations.

This, however, is an improvement when compared to the last 12 months, according to a survey.
Updated : Feb 19, 2024

'Kya aapko loan chahiye?': 6 in 10 Indians get 3 or more pesky calls each day, reveals survey

Around 60 per cent of Indians get 3 or more such calls each day, with individuals selling financial services and real estate being the top offenders. Read the story for more

The Nvidia chief suggested that the onus is on countries to take the initiative now that the technology is easily available.
Updated : Feb 13, 2024

'Beginning of new industrial revolution': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says there's an AI 'awakening' in every country

Jensen Huang's company, which designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs), is at the forefront of the AI revolution.  

Announcing that Microsoft will be skilling two million Indians in AI, he spoke of moving well-paying jobs to rural India and creating a huge economic opportunity
Updated : Feb 7, 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella looks at AI as a gamechanger in India 

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks of AI having a huge impact on India’s GDP; he also announced that Microsoft will skill over two million Indians in AI 

Pandey praised the Indian education system and the middle-class value system which allowed Indians such as himself to compete in the US.
Updated : Feb 7, 2024

'Even though we were middle class...': Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur explains why top tech CEOs are Indians

In a conversation with Mukesh Bansal, the founder of Myntra and Cult.Fit, Pandey said that Indians working in the tech space in the US were very focused on achieving their goals.

Components such as camera parts for high-end phones could feature in cut
Updated : Jan 31, 2024

Cheaper phones! Modi govt slashes import duty on mobile spare parts from 15% to 10%

Companies in the sector have been pushing for cuts on nearly a dozen components to reduce the cost of making smartphones in India and level up the playing field with regional competitors such as China and Vietnam.

Primary drivers of AI and tech M&A strategy are increasing competitiveness and keeping pace with technological advancements
Updated : Jan 7, 2024

Here’s how AI is helping corporate India craft its M&A strategy

While AI accelerates swift, efficient M&A deals, however, privacy, cyber security, accuracy, reskilling, ecological sustainability, and eliminating algorithmic bias are critical points to be considered by the acquirors and investors.

Mira Murati is the new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI
Updated : Nov 18, 2023

Who is Mira Murati, the new interim CEO of OpenAI after Sam Altman's exit?

Mira Murati is the new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI after the ChatGPT maker's board said on Friday that it had fired CEO and co-founder Sam Altman

At the picturesque Amanbagh (off Jaipur), the 33-year-old said there was a lot of excitement watching youngsters express themselves on the app
Updated : Nov 8, 2023

BT Exclusive: Big opportunity in India; incredible to see Indians use AR, says Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel

Bullish about India, 33-year-old co-founder looks to get a chunk of the digital ad pie, more AR products in the offing

Evan Spiegel picked out another big opportunity for his company.
Updated : Nov 8, 2023

BT Exclusive: India is a big opportunity for AR, says Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel

The company is all set to unfurl a set of initiatives around machine learning over the next couple of days, he revealed in an exclusive conversation with Business Today.

For the same, Google is partnering with domestic and international partners to manufacture Google hardware in India (Image Credit - Hardik Chhabra)
Updated : Oct 19, 2023

Google to manufacture Pixel 8 smartphone in India

The first made-in-India Pixel phones will be available in 2024, said Rick Osterloh, senior vice president, devices and services, Google.

The price in the US starts at $999 for the iPhone 15 Pro and $1,199 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max before taxes
Updated : Sep 14, 2023

BT Exclusive: Customers flock to the grey market to purchase cheaper iPhones 15 Pro, Pro Max in India

Dealers in Delhi’s Gaffar market say they have accepted bookings for iPhone 15 Pro at Rs 1.15 lakh and iPhone 15 Pro Max at Rs 1.29 lakh, which is approximately Rs 20,000–30,000 lesser, respectively, than the India retail price

Google says this powerful new technology can unlock entirely new types of questions one never thought Search could answer
Updated : Aug 31, 2023

Google Search AI features now available in India; here’s how you can sign up

Google brings generative AI experiences to Search in India and it is available in English and Hindi

The prime minister added that the efforts that the government has made since 2014 should have been made 40-45 years ago.
Updated : Aug 26, 2023

BT EXCLUSIVE: Apple, Micron show India's attractiveness as manufacturing destination, says PM Modi

“I want my fellow citizens to have access to facilities as good as those of developed countries. The world is today recognising India’s strength. They are coming here because it is good for their company, their product and their profits,” said PM Modi.

Here's why Evan Williams paid Dalai Lama's phone bill for years
Updated : Jun 19, 2023

Twitter ex-CEO Evan Williams paid Dalai Lama's cell phone bill for many years! Here's why

In an interview, Evan Williams recollected the fun moment when he was tasked to introduce Twitter to Dalai Lama and get him to open an account.

Air India's success is critical for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which wants to harness its scale and reach to turn India into a global aviation force like Dubai or Singapore.
Updated : Mar 31, 2023

From manual pricing to ChatGPT: How Air India is transforming under Tata

In another sign of the formerly government-owned carrier's whirlwind transformation under its new owner Tata Group, Air India is testing ChatGPT, OpenAI's popular chatbot, to replace paper-based practices.

As their three-year digital love affair blossomed, Butterworth said he and Lily Rose often engaged in role play
Updated : Mar 20, 2023

AI love: What happens when your chatbot stops loving you back

They started out as friends, but the relationship quickly progressed to romance and then into the erotic.

Xiaomi and Samsung both count India as a key growth market, with smartphones their top selling electronic device.
Updated : Mar 16, 2023

Xiaomi's slow shift in India to premium smartphones helps Samsung steal its crown

While Xiaomi remained focused on selling mobile phones under 10,000 rupees ($120), Indian consumers were willing to pay up for better looking models with richer features.

 The post garnered huge likes and comments on Reddit.
Updated : Mar 5, 2023

Fraudster tricks software engineer with a fake HDFC Bank message–What happens next will blow your mind

The online fraudster asked him to link his PAN with the bank account as it has been disabled. The message contained a spurious link.