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Kripa B January 30th, 2025 4:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

India to Develop Indigenous Generative AI Model: Report

India has announced plans to develop its own generative AI model, joining global players like OpenAI and China's DeepSeek. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed the initiative at the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, highlighting India's commitment to AI innovation through the India AI Compute Facility, according to a Moneycontrol report. Also Read: India to Promote Cheap Data Rates, 5G Expansion to Attract Global Investments: Report India AI Compute Facility The facility has... Read More

Tanuja K January 30th, 2025 4:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Got a 7% Share of Smartphone Market in India in 2024

Apple has seen smartphone market share growth in double digits in CY2024. Apple's market share in 2024 was 7% in the Indian smartphone market, as per data from CyberMedia Research (first shared by IANS). According to the data, iPhones saw a 23% growth YoY in market share while the iPads saw an impressive 44% growth. The growth in market share can be attributed to the rising premiumisation trend in small... Read More

Tanuja K January 30th, 2025 1:39 PM 3 COMMENTS

TCS Expects Follow on Order from BSNL for 4G Expansion: Report

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) expects BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) to place an additional follow on order for 4G expansion throughout India. Currently, the order is for 1 lakh sites across the country. BSNL is getting help from a TCS led consortium which includes C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) and Tejas Networks. C-DoT is offering the network core while all the RAN (Radio Access Network) products are coming from... Read More

Kripa B January 30th, 2025 1:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Claims World’s First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Mobile Phone

Vodafone says it has made the world's first space video call from an area with no coverage using a standard 4G/5G smartphone and AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites, which are designed to offer a full mobile broadband experience. A Vodafone engineer put it to the test by making a space-based video call to the CEO of Vodafone Group from a remote mountainous location in mid-Wales, where there has never been mobile... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 30th, 2025 12:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

iPhone 15 in 2025: Does it Make Sense

Apple's iPhone 15 is selling starting at Rs 59,999 in India. Bundle in some exchange and bank offers on Flipkart, you can get an even better deal. Not to deny the fact that you can also get it from local stores near you at a much more discounted price. The iPhone 15 series was launched in 2023, and it has been 1.5 years since. Indians love to upgrade to older... Read More

Kripa B January 30th, 2025 12:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Prepaid Bulk Data Plans for Seamless Experience: January 2025 Edition

With the launch of Bharti Airtel's voice and SMS-only prepaid plans, if you are someone who centers your mobile usage around your primary Airtel number and are looking for hassle-free data usage along with unlimited voice calls and SMS benefits, then look no further. This article will be your one-stop source of information for such usage. The good news is that Bharti Airtel offers prepaid plans that provide bulk data... Read More

Srikapardhi January 30th, 2025 11:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Brings Mobile Coverage to Craster with New 4G Mast

UK's Virgin Media O2 has brought mobile coverage to the coastal village of Craster in Northumberland, an area that previously had no coverage from any mobile operator. The operator has installed a new mobile site in the coastal village, which will provide coverage to the whole of Craster, a popular tourist destination, Virgin Media O2 announced on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Connects 1,000 Mobile Masts... Read More

Kripa B January 30th, 2025 10:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

US Must Act Now to Protect AI Leadership and National Security: Google

As the United States races to lead in breakthrough technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, cyber threats continue to escalate. Malicious actors are targeting American infrastructure—from telecommunications networks and energy grids to water plants—raising concerns about national security in an increasingly digital battleground, according to Google. Also Read: Palantir and Anduril Launch AI Consortium to Strengthen US National Security "While generative AI can be used by threat actors... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 30th, 2025 6:56 AM 25 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Removes Rs 189 Plan from Offering

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has removed two very popular plans from its offering. The first plan is the Rs 189 option, which was an entry-level offering from the telco for the users to keep their SIM active. The Rs 189 plan used to cost Rs 155 before the tariff hikes were implemented in July 2024. But now, even that plan is not available for customers. Another plan, the... Read More

Srikapardhi January 29th, 2025 11:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank and Quantinuum Partner for Quantum Computing Applications

SoftBank and Quantinuum have agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing. By combining their respective strengths, both companies say they will unlock innovative quantum computing solutions that will overcome the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and realise next-generation technologies. This initiative coincides with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) in 2025, and it is expected to ignite new business opportunities through the dynamic fusion of... Read More

Srikapardhi January 29th, 2025 8:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Selects SES’s O3b mPOWER for Satellite Connectivity in Wallis and Futuna Islands

Orange has announced the launch of the Nuanua project, an initiative to enhance connectivity in the French overseas collectivity of the Wallis and Futuna Islands (South Pacific region) using satellite operator SES's O3b mPOWER satellite system. Named after the Wallisian word for "rainbow," Nuanua will replace the existing satellite infrastructure, enabling Orange to offer improved internet services to the nearly 12,000 residents of the archipelago. Also Read: Orange and SETAR... Read More

Kripa B January 29th, 2025 6:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative in South Africa

Microsoft South Africa announced the launch of its AI skilling initiative for the country, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with digital skills by 2026. According to Microsoft, the programme targets a broad audience, and in South Africa will prioritise all sectors from companies to government and youth. The content is designed to educate individuals on the fundamentals of AI, empowering them to integrate this powerful technology... Read More