Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would limit some nations’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new approach would set a ceiling on export licenses for certain countries in the interest of…
The fundraise by Vodafone-Idea enabled the telco to kick-start its capex cycle again, and that alongside other key initiatives will place it on a “more secure footing” to ensure that the company remains dynamic and competitive, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration of IMC and ITUWTSA 2024,…
India Mobile Congress — or IMC 2024 — was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, alongside the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. At the annual digital technology forum, several milestones in the areas of mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and optical fibre network expansion were highlighted by the Prime Minister. Over the course…
Microsoft has announced an Xbox Partner Preview broadcast for later this week, where third-party developers will showcase a mix of new and upcoming games. The Partner Preview event will be broadcast on October 17, and will include updates from studios like Remedy Entertainment, Sega, 505 Games and more. Microsoft confirmed that the broadcast would feature…
Alphabet’s Google said on Monday it signed the world’s first corporate agreement to buy power from multiple small modular reactors to meet electricity demand for artificial intelligence. The technology company’s agreement with Kairos Power aims to bring Kairos’ first small modular reactor online by 2030, followed by additional deployments through 2035. The companies did not…
Global smartphone shipments grew 5 percent year-over-year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to a report by a market research firm. Samsung maintained its position as the original equipment manufacturer with the highest percentage of units shipped, whereas Apple and Xiaomi held onto their rankings from the last quarter. However, all three…
Vodafone Idea (Vi) showcased a wide range of solutions targeted towards consumers and businesses in line with the ‘The Future is Now’ theme at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 on Tuesday. One of the notable announcements is the ‘Clinic in a Bag’ programme that allows medical professionals to assess and evaluate patients in real-time…
Infinix Zero Flip — the company’s first foldable smartphone is all set to go official in India this week. Just days ahead of the formal launch, the Transsion Holdings subsidiary has revealed the price range and specifications of its flip-style foldable phone. The Infinix Zero Flip is confirmed to come with a 4,720mAh battery with support…
Huawei Watch GT 5 has been launched in India as the latest smartwatch from the Chinese company. The wearable is available in 46mm and 41mm sizes, and both variants are equipped with an AMOLED screen, a rotating crown, and feature various sensors that enable features such as sleep analysis and pulse wave arrythmia analysis. The…
Nothing will launch its first Community Edition smartphone at the end of this month, the Carl Pei led brand confirmed on Tuesday. The upcoming handset is the culmination of the ‘Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition Project’ that started in March this year. As part of this initiative, the UK-based brand has taken design, wallpaper, and…