TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in Oct 2025
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The company quietly announced the news in a support page update, as spotted by Thurrott. Previously, the page noted when Microsoft would end support for certain versions of Windows 10, reports Engadget. It now states Microsoft started supporting Windows 10 Home and Pro on July 29, 2015 and reveals the operating system's "retirement date".
Elon Musk elaborates on Tesla's new electric motor
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Musk did unveil Tesla's new Plaid carbon-wrapped motor and discussed a few details about the new technology, which allows for smaller, more powerful and efficient motors. During the presentation, Musk briefly touched on the fact that this new motor is only possible thanks to a new machine that Tesla developed to be able to build it.
HDFC Bank's mobile app down, bank says 'looking on priority'
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Customers of HDFC Bank have been facing issues with the bank's mobile banking application during the day. "We are experiencing some issues on the MobileBanking App. We are looking into this on priority and will update shortly. Customers are requested to please use NetBanking to complete their transaction. Regret the inconvenience caused. Thank you," the bank said in tweet.
itel launches 'Magic 2' 4G superphone with Wi-Fi tethering in India
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Equipped with power-packed features like 4G connectivity, premium glossy design, long-lasting battery and King Voice, this innovative device offers Wi-Fi & Hotspot Tethering through which we can connect up to 8 devices. Priced at Rs 2,349, the device is available in 2 colour options -- black and blue.
WhiteHat Jr joins CRY to help kids make mobile apps for social impact
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CRY will certify participating WhiteHat Jr students who create mobile apps furthering the cause of social impact and senior leaders from CRY will regularly engage with WhiteHat Jr students to inspire them to partake in social causes. Over the past two years, WhiteHat Jr has witnessed students create hundreds of mobile apps focused on the social impact themes.
Samsung likely to unveil new foldable smartphones in August
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The South Korean tech giant is expected to hold its Galaxy Unpacked online event in early August to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 before officially launching those products later that month, according to the sources. Foreign tech reviewers have predicted that the event may take place on August 3.
Researchers build first modular quantum brain sensor, record signal
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It is a major milestone for all researchers working on quantum brain imaging technology because modular sensors can be scaled up, like Lego bricks. The team, led by researchers at the University of Sussex, have also connected two sensors like Lego bricks, proving that whole-brain scanning using this method is within reach.
Non-IT leaders to build most of tech products by 2024: Report
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Currently, the total business-led IT spend averages up to 36 per cent of the total formal IT budget. Gartner anticipates that in 2023, $30 billion in revenue will be generated by products and services that did not exist pre-pandemic. "Digital business is treated as a team sport by CEOs and no longer the sole domain of the IT department," said Rajesh Kandaswamy, distinguished research vice president at Gartner.
Flipkart Wholesale sees 3x jump in digital adoption among kiranas
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Flipkart Wholesale, together with Best Price cash-and-carry business, serves over 1.5 million members across the country, which include kiranas, HoReCa (hotels, restaurants and cafeterias) and O&I (offices and institutions). Best Price cash-and-carry business has seen a 3-times increase in e-commerce adoption among kiranas in tier 2 and tier 3 cities from January 2021 to June 2021, signalling that Bharat is warming up to e-commerce.
Homegrown public cloud storage Digiboxx hits 1 mn users
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Launched in December by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, the platform offers digital file storage, sharing and data management SaaS product that provides storage options for individuals and SMEs who wish to store their personal and work data. The company said it has witnessed over 16 per cent users being active on a daily basis.
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