An emphasis on fiber optic broadband delivery blunts the effectiveness and reach of a federal program created to close the gap between internet haves and have-nots, according to a report released Tuesday by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF). The Washington, D.C. tech think tank maintained that the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)…
With the Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, the global cryptocurrency sector is expecting a host of pro-crypto policies in the coming months. In a recent interview with CNBC, the Bank of America (BoA) chief said banking systems would go in “hard” on crypto transactions as soon as regulations to govern the sector were more…
India’s Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) has debuted a blockchain-based campus currency called Bimcoin. The token has been designed to facilitate secure and transparent transactions within the institute’s ecosystem for students, administrators, and vendors. An official launch statement circulated by the institute says that the initiative has been inspired by India’s central bank digital…
The much-anticipated Hindi adaptation of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen is set to make its debut on OTT. Directed by Arati Kadav and titled Mrs, the movie features Sanya Malhotra in the lead role. This family drama explores themes of identity and societal expectations, continuing the powerful narrative presented in the…
After an Oppo executive recently teased the arrival of a new smartwatch on Weibo, two watch models have now been listed on a Chinese certification website. These wearables have distinct model numbers, colourways, and battery capacities. There are also some differences in their design, and both of these appear a bit different when compared to…
The Tamil film Thiru Manickam, starring Samuthirakani and Bharathiraja, is set for its digital release after a theatrical debut on December 27, 2024. Directed by Nandha Periyasamy, the thriller drama explores the challenges faced by a principled individual who stands firm despite adversity. The film, despite receiving mixed reviews, did not achieve substantial box-office success….
Netflix reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, as its mixture of live sporting events, popular returning series – and singular moments, such as a football halftime performance by Beyonce – helped attract a record number of subscribers over the holiday quarter. The company added 18.9 million subscribers in its fourth quarter…
Xiaomi might soon allow Windows PC games to run on its lineup of Android tablets, according to a recent teaser shared by the company on social media. It is said to be testing a new system called WinPlay which brings support for Windows games to Xiaomi tablets. While still under development, Xiaomi says that its…
Samsung unveiled its new lineup of education-focused interactive displays at the Bett 2025 exhibition on Tuesday. Part of the WAFX-P series, these displays are aimed at creating smart learning environments inside classrooms. With the latest series, the South Korean tech giant integrated several artificial intelligence (AI) features, including Circle to Search. With up to 86-inch…
WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta Accounts Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable users to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram. It is also claimed to make it easier…