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Google Translate

When Google Translate was launched in 2006, instant language translation became available to millions

Translation tools end language barriers

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car industry

Tesla created software which runs as a single system in its cars, enabling it to update, upgrade and improve features on its own. Legacy car firms are now attempting to follow Tesla

How the car industry got computer as its wheels

battery

They have applications in several fields, including wearable medical devices and biomedical sensors

Flexible, wearable: the era of anywhere and everywhere battery is upon us

Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

Smart sensors, automated weather stations, machine learning algorithms comprise a market worth $10 bn

Tracking the sun with automation for efficiency in solar power production

5G network

5G India : The range of industries keen to use private 5G is diverse. Companies in sectors like mining, chemicals, manufacturing and logistics are seeking private 5G networks

5G India: 5G networks go private and high-tech

neuro, medical, brain, pharma

Mind-reading devices read the movement of pupils, heart rates and brain impulses. They will be able to predict human movement, action and thought

Neuro feedback devices that read your mind are here

Video call, meeting, technolohy

Google's latest video-calling solution is a combination of technologies that offers life-like immersive experience. It feels as though person is talking to another across window, not a glass screen

Video calls will soon be 3D meetings

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A collaborative, empathetic and technology infused effort should guide HR policies

Disruptive tech can help employees

Artificial intelligence

Evolution of Technology: The pace of development of ChatGPT is breathtaking. What is incredible is the rapid strides that it is making with every new version and variant. Users can ask it to assess and analyse complex matter

The fastest evolution in technology history

drone, drones

Spacetech is a rising field where young startups are collaborating to develop new types of satellites, while agritech solutions are seeing increasing global investments

India has begun to create its own tech

ict, maglev, magnetic levitation,

A global food major uses ICT-based tracks for packaging a variety of its products at a factory in western India. Frictionless propulsion makes it 30 per cent faster than traditional conveyor systems

Magnetic levitation on the shop floor

tech

Financial entities have to be far more agile while assessing risks. The use of emerging technologies can help them anticipate a wider range of risks in a shorter time

Regulation tech for financial risk planning

Technology in mining

Mining Technology: New technologies have already been deployed in various mining projects. Some coal companies use robot-assisted firefighting and dust suppression technology

Technology enhances responsible mining

export, import

Tech: In past decades, global trade grew with consistent investment in infrastructure such as ports, shipping lines and cargo facilities. Now, global trade will be driven by high-tech and digitization

Technology is making trade more trendy

Rise of India's agritech defies funding winter

The agritech sector in India is poised for accelerated growth owing to the combined effort of enterprising start-ups, private investors and government initiatives

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Just as the ECG sensor on your health app uses electrical sensors on the back of the wearable wristband to measure heart health, EEG sensors embedded in ear buds can measure brain health

Digital trials drive new technologies in health care

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While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices

A common language for different tongues

chatbot

Chatbots can be found on websites, messaging apps, and other platforms, and are used to provide information, answer questions, and perform tasks such as booking tickets or making reservations

Chatbots will do more than just chatting

There seems to be an awareness that not just Chinese meters but even domestic meters being installed at points of consumption are vulnerable and need to be secured against hacking

Smart meters must be secured

Cars, Automobile

Automobile Sector: In auto sector adhesive tapes used for attaching components in unique ways allow carmakers to experiment with designs, since they are no longer bound by linear needs of traditional metallic fasteners

Auto Sector: Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts

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Democracy

Through reforms and e-commerce innovation, India must supercharge its MSMEs

MSMEs

Courtesy in political dialogue and tolerance of policy dissent are a central requirement of democracy

Jio AirFiber will provide internet speeds exceeding 1Gbps, matching the internet speeds offered by fibre broadband services, including the company's own Jio Fiber, without the need for optical wires

Jio, Jio AirFiber, Reliance AirFiber, AirFiber, Reliance

India vs China football match in Asian Games 2023 at 5 PM, according to Indian Standard Time (IST).

Indian football team, Sunil Chhetri, Igor Stimac

The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science

diabetes

Over the years, live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings has brought home several surreal moments...

Parliament of India

Was President Biden's statement in Vietnam on discussing human rights and civil society issues with PM Modi perfunctory appeasement of his domestic constituency or another example of US interference?

Joe Biden

To accelerate progress on SDGs by 2030, the document recognises the role of digital transformation, AI, data advances, and the need to address digital divides

A view of the Bharat Mandapam, where Session 1 of the G20 Summit is being held, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Many states need a new electricity policy that can support high economic growth

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Pranjal Sharma

Pranjal Sharma

Translation tools end language barriers

How the car industry got computer as its wheels

Flexible, wearable: the era of anywhere and everywhere battery is upon us

Tracking the sun with automation for efficiency in solar power production

5G networks go private and high-tech

Neuro feedback devices that read your mind are here

Video calls will soon be 3D meetings

Disruptive tech can help employees

The fastest evolution in technology history

India has begun to create its own tech

Magnetic levitation on the shop floor

Regulation tech for financial risk planning

Technology enhances responsible mining

Technology is making trade more trendy

Rise of India's agritech defies funding winter

Digital trials drive new technologies in health care

A common language for different tongues

A common language for different tongues

Chatbots will do more than just chatting

Smart meters must be secured