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About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

Kripa B April 7th, 2025 9:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI in Dating: Tinder AI-Powered Flirting Experience; Knot.dating AI-Powered Matchmaking Platform

Tinder and Knot.dating are ushering in a new era of AI-powered dating experiences, each targeting distinct user needs. While Tinder's playful new feature, The Game Game, helps users practice flirting with AI personas, Knot.dating focuses on deep compatibility for professionals seeking serious relationships. Also Read: AI: Meta Llama 4, SandboxAQ and Isomorphic Labs Secure Funding, Papa Johns–Google Cloud Deal Let's take a closer look at how these two platforms are... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2025 4:11 PM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Services to Cricket Stadiums Across 11 Cities

Vodafone Idea has now extended its 5G coverage to major cricket stadiums across several Indian cities, following the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai. The company announced on Monday, April 7, the expansion of its 5G network to key stadiums across 11 cities. "Cricket fans will now be able to experience the power of Vi 5G in stadiums Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2025 10:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Business Recognised for Best Adoption of AI in Marketing

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has been recognised for the Best Adoption of AI in Marketing at the ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards 2025. The recognition highlights the company's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform its marketing strategy, driving automation, personalisation, and measurable business outcomes. Also Read: Airtel Business to Launch New Comprehensive Cloud Solution... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2025 7:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Macquarie Downgrades Vodafone Idea on Fresh Govt Equity Infusion: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares came under pressure after global brokerage firm Macquarie downgraded the telecom operator's stock rating to 'Underperform' and slashed its target price to Rs 6.50, down from Rs 7. The downgrade comes in response to the recent equity dilution by the Government of India (GoI), which has resulted in a significantly increased government stake in the company, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: Indian Government... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2025 7:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Explores Letter of Credit Option for Equipment Purchases: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has begun initial talks with banks and international vendors to procure 4G and 5G network equipment using letters of credit (LCs) instead of full upfront payments, leveraging the government's debt-to-equity conversion as support. The Indian government recently decided to convert Rs 36,950 crore of Vi's outstanding spectrum auction dues into equity, under the provisions of the September 2021 telecom reforms package. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Begins Search... Read More

Kripa B April 6th, 2025 11:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI: Meta Llama 4, SandboxAQ and Isomorphic Labs Secure Funding, Papa Johns–Google Cloud Deal

In a series of announcements, major tech and AI players are pushing the boundaries of innovation. Meta unveiled new Llama 4 models promising multimodal and high-context AI capabilities. SandboxAQ and Isomorphic Labs secured massive funding rounds to accelerate advancements in quantum AI and drug discovery, respectively. Meanwhile, Papa Johns teamed up with Google Cloud to deliver hyper-personalized, AI-powered pizza experiences for customers worldwide. Also Read: AI: LTIMindtree Google Cloud Partnership;... Read More

Kripa B April 6th, 2025 4:24 PM 5 COMMENTS

The Silent Phase-Out of FM Radio in Smartphones: What’s Behind It?

FM Radio broadcasting today is the most popular and pervasive medium to provide entertainment, information, and education to the masses. Radio remains an integral part of India's rich cultural, social, and economic landscape. Radio broadcasting is one of the most popular and affordable means of mass communication, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), under the Ministry of Communications. So, if you wonder how many radio stations exist... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2025 9:04 PM 5 COMMENTS

Received Only 50GB Jio AI Cloud Storage and Not 100GB? Check Why

Reliance Jio recently started offering free AI-Cloud storage for its prepaid and postpaid users on select plans. However, the free AI-Cloud storage capacity offered was 50GB. In case you are wondering, "Why did I receive only 50GB of free cloud storage and not 100GB?"—the answer lies in the finer details. The 100GB was part of a promotional offer, and it appears that Jio is no longer offering it. Also Read:... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2025 6:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

388 Private FM Radio Stations Operational Across 113 Cities: TRAI

The FM radio sector in India continues to expand, with private broadcasters playing a key role in widening coverage and enhancing content quality. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) Annual Report for 2023-24, a total of 388 private FM radio stations were operational across 113 cities as of March 31, 2024. These are run by 36 private broadcasters, in addition to those operated by public broadcaster All... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2025 4:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI: LTIMindtree Google Cloud Partnership; VeriSilicon AcuityPercept; E2E Cloud Deploys Nvidia GPU Infra

LTIMindtree, VeriSilicon, and E2E Cloud have each announced major advancements in AI technology, showcasing innovations that span cloud infrastructure, AI-powered imaging, and next-gen GPU deployments. These strategic moves highlight a growing focus on accelerating enterprise transformation and AI adoption across industries. Also Read: HCLTech Public Sector Arm; Infosys Formula E Stats Center; Accenture Drives AI Transformation Here's a look at the three key developments shaping the future of AI: 1.... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2025 12:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Excitel Eyes 2 Million New Users on IPTV: Report

Delhi-based broadband provider Excitel is preparing to transform India's cable TV landscape by replacing traditional set-top boxes with Android-enabled IPTV devices, offering users a seamless mix of live TV, OTT content, and YouTube — all at the same cost as their current cable plans. The company aims to onboard 2 million new users in 18 months through this hybrid model, ET Telecom reported. Also Read: AirFiber is Just Repackaged 5G,... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2025 10:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Partners with RPF to Recover Lost and Stolen Mobile Phones on Trains

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has partnered with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Ministry of Railways to facilitate the recovery of lost and stolen mobile phones in trains. The initiative integrates the Rail Madad app with DoT's Sanchar Saathi platform, allowing passengers to report missing mobile devices. The Rail Madad app is a mobile application developed by Indian Railways to assist passengers in addressing and resolving their complaints... Read More