Category: Science & Technology

The first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies & Challenges for Exoskeleton’ is being held in Bengaluru on April 16-17, 2024. The workshop, which has been organised by the Defence Bio-Engineering & Electromedical Laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, in the presence of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt Gen JP Mathew. In his keynote address, the DRDO Chairman emphasised the importance of the transformational exoskeleton…

iPhone users in 92 countries are reportedly impacted by the spyware Apple is set to issue a warning to iPhone users in 92 countries, including India, that they could be victims of a mercenary spyware attack. “This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do. Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously,” states a threat notification mail sent to some users, as cited by The Economic…

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan giving stock recommendations. In a statement, the exchange said it has observed the use of the face or voice of Chauhan and NSE logo in a few investment and advisory audio and video clips falsely created using technology. Such videos seem to have been created using sophisticated technologies to imitate the voice and facial expressions of Chauhan, it added. “Investors are hereby cautioned not to believe in such audio and videos…

The European Union (EU) and India today launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups working in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs) for a matchmaking event. The matchmaking aims to enhance the cooperation between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the clean and green technologies sector. The intended exchange of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in advancing the circularity of rare materials and transitioning towards carbon neutrality in both India and the EU. This initiative takes place under the India-EU Trade &…

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), celebrated Sports Day event commemorating the National Maritime Day. The Sports Day event was held at Commonwealth Sports Stadium, Akshardham, New Delhi on April 05, 2024. The event witnessed a jubilant gathering of maritime enthusiasts, professionals, and dignitaries, marking a vibrant celebration of the maritime industry’s legacy and resilience. The day is celebrated to commemorate embarkation of the first Indian-owned vessel “S S Loyalty” on her maiden voyage from Mumbai to London, on this day in 1919. SS Loyalty, a symbol of…

Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei on 09 April 2024, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries. The visit of ICG specialized vessel to ASEAN countries is in pursuance of India ASEAN Initiative for Marine Pollution, as announced by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in the year 2022 in Cambodia during the ASEAN Defence Minister Plus Meeting. During the three-day visit, the crew of ICGS Samudra Paheredar will engage in professional interactions focusing on Marine Pollution Response…

Sundar Pichai has highlighted Google’s dedication to enhancing Gemini AI to deliver responses that encompass diverse perspectives worldwide. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of AI models comprehensively addressing inquiries by considering various angles and viewpoints. In a recent Google event, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google announced the launch of Gemini AI Pro, which is an advanced artificial intelligence tool. Pichai further emphasized on the importance of meeting high standards set by users, by stating that such expectations inspire Google to enhance its products continually. Enhancing user experience and diversity of…

Intelligent data infrastructure company, NetApp announced the graduation of five start-ups from the 12th cohort of its flagship accelerator programme, NetApp Excellerator at the demo day. Five data-driven deep tech start-ups: NEMA AI, Zeron, Chaos Genius, Kensu, and Blockfenders, pitched to investors, industry leaders, mentors, and NetApp leaders. Cohort 12 start-ups focused on developing cutting-edge solutions in data management, neuroscience, and AI-based consumer insights. Through the cohorts we have seen an increase in the number of start-ups that are leveraging deep tech to offer data-centric and unique business solutions. The entrepreneurs…

HP has come up with the new Envy x360 14 laptops in the Indian market, which offers a sleek and stylish design, coupled with advanced AI features tailored for creators on the go. The new Envy x360 14 laptops weigh just 1.4 kg and come with a 14-inch OLED touch display, that provides users with an immersive visual experience for work, playing, writing and watching. The display further comes with an adjustable ideal position for various tasks. Pricing and availability The HP Envy x360 14 is available in HP World…

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Android and Mozilla Firefox web browsers which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, execute arbitrary code and cause Denial-of-Service conditions on the targeted system. As per the advisory, ‘Android 12, 12L, 13, 14’, and ‘Mozilla Firefox versions before 124.0.1 and Mozilla Firefox ESR versions before 115.9.1’ are the affected software versions, respectively. “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information, gain…