Tech giant IBM has introduced its most advanced quantum chip yet — the “Quantum Nighthawk” — signalling its intent to achieve quantum advantage, the point at which a quantum computer outperforms all classical systems, as early as next year. The announcement came during IBM’s annual Quantum Developer Conference in New York. The Nighthawk processor features…
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has openly acknowledged China’s growing strength in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, stating that China and the United States are now “very close” in terms of AI capabilities. He emphasized that this is not a short sprint, but rather a “long-term, infinite race” in which technological leadership can shift quickly…
MEGHA (Meghalaya E-Governance Human-centred Assistance), a voice-first AI platform designed to help marginalized citizens access government schemes through basic mobile phones, has won the first prize at the Kennedy AI for Good Hackathon, organized by Harvard Kennedy School. The platform emphasizes the potential of responsible and human-centered AI to promote digital inclusion and governance, particularly…
The European Union initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) last year, and recently, in October, voted to implement tariffs on these imports. In response, China has urged France to play a constructive role in influencing the European Commission towards a mutually beneficial resolution, according to a statement from China’s commerce ministry on…
WhatsApp is testing a new username feature that will allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers, improving privacy. Similar to Instagram, this feature will enable users to initiate conversations using a unique username rather than a phone number. First discovered by WABetaInfo in the beta version for Android, the feature is now being…
Byju Raveendran, the founder and former CEO of Byju’s, recently revealed that the ed-tech giant, once valued at $22 billion, now has a “zero” net worth. In a statement to journalists, Raveendran emphasized the financial challenges the company faced due to its rapid expansion and acquisition of over 24 startups, leading to a crisis in…
Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), several high-profile users previously banned for spreading misinformation, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, have been reinstated. Their return has fueled a resurgence of conspiracy theories and misleading posts. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, after Hurricane Helene, posted debunked claims about government control…
Logitech’s Pop Icon Combo (Keys + Mouse) offers a unique blend of fun and professionalism, but what truly sets it apart is a hidden AI feature that stands out the most. With AI integrated into this keyboard and mouse combo, Logitech takes customization to a new level. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of…
Meta has launched new generative AI video tools that allow advertisers to modify ads on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These new features, such as Video Expansion and Image Animation, are part of Meta’s expanding suite of AI-powered advertising tools. In a blog post on October 8, Meta announced that the features are being rolled…
These six budget smartphones offer excellent performance and battery life, making them great options for first-time smartphone users or those seeking affordable devices. In recent years, budget smartphones have improved significantly, offering features like 5G connectivity and solid overall performance for under Rs 12,000. Here are six smartphones that stand out for their user experience…
