Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on 13 June 2025 that India is on track to become a global technology powerhouse, emphasizing how technology is transforming lives, especially among the country’s most marginalized communities . With digital empowerment at the core of his vision, the government is backing initiatives that bridge the urban-rural tech gap and […]
On June 10, 2025, OpenAI’s widely used AI chatbot, ChatGPT, along with the Sora text-to-video tool and API services, experienced a major global outage—impairing access for millions of users. ⏰ Timeline of the Outage 🌍 Regions & Services Most Hit 🛠️ What OpenAI Said 💥 Impact on Users ✅ What You Can Do 🧭 Final
Google has officially rolled out Android 16 to eligible Pixel devices in India starting June 11, delivering several standout features for users. The update ushers in Material 3 Expressive UI elements, new Live Alerts for smarter notifications, and an “Advanced Protection Mode” aimed at enhancing app and system security. Pixel owners can also expect improvements to
Elon Musk’s Starlink has won approval for a satellite internet license from India’s Ministry of Telecommunications, joining the likes of OneWeb and JioSat in providing satcom services across India. The license comes with new regulatory requirements, including collaboration with Indian security agencies—a shift from Starlink’s usual independence regarding national oversight. This approval marks a key
Researchers at IIT Indore have pioneered a DNA-like fingerprint watermarking technology designed to protect hardware IP designs embedded directly into chips – a breakthrough in semiconductor security. Developed by Prof. Anirban Sengupta and team, this tamper-resistant watermark embeds unique “DNA” sequences into hardware—providing indisputable proof of ownership. Applications range from multimedia codecs and medical devices to machine-learning
In response to the growing threat of manipulated media, Indian cybersecurity firm Zero Defend Security has launched Vastav AI, a cloud-based deepfake detection system. “Vastav”—meaning “reality” in Hindi—is designed to accurately identify AI-generated fakes in images, audio, and video within seconds, empowering news outlets, social platforms, and individuals to verify media authenticity. With deepfakes increasingly circulating in
Bhavish Aggarwal’s startup Krutrim is set to launch “Kruti,” a new agentic AI assistant that does more than just chat—it takes initiative and performs tasks autonomously on behalf of users . As an “agentic” assistant, Kruti aims to be proactive, handling multi-step workflows like scheduling meetings, booking tickets, automating reminders, and sourcing information—all through natural
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 9, 2025 introduced iOS 26 alongside a brand-new “Liquid Glass” design language sweeping across iPhone, iPad, Mac, watchOS and visionOS—a unified, translucent UI with fluid animations that respond to environmental context. Beyond aesthetics, the update brings smarter “Apple Intelligence” features like live translation, Genmoji creation, and deeper on-device AI within
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU, led by assistant professor Prasenjit Chanak, have developed a new portable drowning monitoring system aimed at enhancing the safety of swimmers and fishermen. The device utilizes real-time sensors and advanced data analytics to detect early signs of drowning, tracking vital parameters like heart rate, location, and
Apple has expanded its partnership with India’s Tata Group by assigning it the responsibility for after-sales repairs of iPhones and MacBooks in India. This move marks Tata’s growing involvement in Apple’s supply chain, as it already assembles iPhones for both domestic and international markets at three southern Indian facilities. The repair operations will transition from
