Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
Mumbai, September 30: The Samsung Galaxy Ring battery issue has started worrying some users, causing harm to owners. Recently, a ring owner was rushed to the hospital due to a swollen battery. Reports said that many users have reported facing issues with the Samsung Galaxy Ring's battery. The Samsung Galaxy Ring was the first tiny wearable device launched last year by the South Korean tech giant. It was seen as a replacement for smartwatches to check certain details on the go without constantly looking at the device. However, recently, a Samsung Galaxy Ring battery swelling issue forced a person to rush to the hospital. Grokipedia: Elon Musk Confirms xAI Building Wikipedia Rival, Says Will Be a Massive Improvement. As per reports, the battery of the Samsung Galaxy Ring started swelling, which forced Daniel Rotar to rush to the emergency room at a hospital. This happened right before he was about to board a flight. He noticed that the Galaxy Ring's battery was swelling up and decided to cancel the flight. Daniel tried to remove the ring by himself but was unable to because it had swollen. Normally, a person can cut a ring off; however, with a smart ring containing a battery, there was a fear of it catching fire due to the battery cell. Reports said that once a battery wall is breached, such devices could quickly catch fire. Considering such consequences, he immediately went to the emergency room to find an alternate solution that avoided cutting the ring. Daniel Rotar suffered pain in his finger as the swollen Galaxy Ring was stuck. It caused swelling in his finger, making it difficult to remove the ring. Samsung could not have predicted people facing such serious health risks because of its smart ring. Reports also said that the company did not provide any fail-safe for such events to remove the ring. What Is WhatsApp Phishing Scam? MHA Cracks Down on Rising Threats; Know How To Stay Safe From These Fraud Attacks. Daniel (@ZONEofTECH) took to X to share his incident with Samsung and others. He shared pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Ring stuck on his finger due to the swollen battery issue. He said, "Now I cannot take it off and this thing hurts." After returning from the hospital, he said that the ring was removed and showed the swollen battery. Daniel Rotar added, "Won't be wearing a smart ring ever again."
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (Maxim News): The Cyberabad Police, in collaboration with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), launched a significant awareness initiative under the project P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Preventing Risks Online Through Education, Collaboration, and Training) on December 17, 2024, at the Cyberabad CP Office Main Conference Hall. Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Cyberabad CP Avinash Mohanty said & quot; Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing challenges in our society today, and it is a privilege for all of us to gather here to discuss solutions. Every year, cyber c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: UK-based Nothing Technology Limited launched its first-ever flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), in India. The latest device features a 1.5K AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. It packs a 5,150mAh battery with 65W fast charging support and runs Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. The new handset comes with a transparent back panel and a unique design, and ditches the iconic Glyph interface, replacing it with Glyph Matrix. The Glyph Matrix is a programmable mini-LED screen that can show time, ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
Driven by a young and tech-savvy population, India is rapidly embracing IoT-based connected devices, with adoption rates soaring by an estimated 30%. Samsung India highlights this surge, noting India's strong position globally in smart system adoption, contributing significantly to innovations like the 'AI Home' concept through its extensive R&D presence in the country. India is experiencing a rapid uptake of IoT-based connected devices with adoption levels rising at an estimated 30 per cent for ...Read More >
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Like every year, there are a ton of deals available on everything from laptops to smartphones at the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. However, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the flagship smartphone with the best deal. Like every year, there are a ton of deals available on everything from laptops to smartphones at the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. But the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the flagship smartphone with the best deal. This phone is one of the most alluring flagships offers of the season because Amazon is offering it for nearly half of its ori ...Read More >
Expected India prices: Find X9 around Rs 65,000 and Find X9 Pro near Rs 99,999, with official pricing to be revealed at launch. Oppo is now preparing to launch next-generation flagship smartphones, including the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, in India soon. The Chinese smartphone has already confirmed its India debut and teased some details, including the design, colour options, and more, right ahead of launch. Both the devices have made their debut in China, and the Indian variants may get similar specifications. So, here's the complete roundup about the Oppo Find X9 series India launch timeline, ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grand celebrations are being organised across the nation to commemorate the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After two of its predecessors -- General Motors and Ford -- failed to make a dent in the Indian market, not once but twice, a third American auto major -- Tesla -- is trying its luck. The only difference is that the world's richest man Elon Musk's auto venture is testing the electric mobility space and not the traditional ICE engine space. Yes, after years of blowing hot and cold, Tesla has formally entered the country with a single model -- the Model Y -- that too with just one entry variant, which claims to be the world's best selling car and not just an electric car. The moot ques ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 1: The Freudenberg Group proves resilient amid economic and geopolitical challenges during fiscal year 2025. Strengthened by its investments, Freudenberg remains financially robust, strongly positioned for investment, and strategically capable despite the challenging conditions. During fiscal year 2025, Freudenberg achieved sales of EUR11,731.9 million. The figure was slightly below the previous year's level of EUR11,947.5 million, showing a 1.8 per cent decline. Also Read | Cyber Scam: Mumbai Judge Loses INR 93,000 After Downloading APK File via Fake Sams ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14: Samsung is reportedly preparing to introduce its next smartphone lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to launch in early 2026. While the official announcement is still far away, speculation regarding the upcoming models from the Galaxy S26 series has already started. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to include the Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones. Among the upcoming models, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra seems to be attracting the most attention at the moment. The Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Kharagpur: A day after 21-year-old Ritam Mondal was found hanging in his hostel room, IIT Kharagpur authorities on Saturday have decided to set up a student-led task force at the wing level of every hostel. This initiative aims to ensure that students themselves remain vigilant about their peers and can report any noticeable behavioural changes to the hall council and hall management committee for prompt action.It is the fourth death in seven months and the fifth in a year that the premier institute has witnessed. IIT Kharagpur has 21 hostels, 16 for boys and five for girls, accommodating more ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) POCO, one of India's most trusted consumer technology brands, has kicked off the first sale of its all-new POCO C85 5G, exclusively on Flipkart. Equipped for the best battery experience, the POCO C85 5G packs a 6000mAh battery that delivers over two days of power. It offers 33W fast charging, where individuals can get a 50 per cent charge in just about 28 minutes. In addition, a 10W wired reverse charging allows the device to double as a portable power bank for mobiles, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, and other accessories. This power-packed phone sets a new ben ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Samsung is preparing to host its annual Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, 2025, where it is expected to showcase its extended reality (XR) headset in addition to its next-gen flagship Galaxy S series smartphones. The lineup is said to include the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Additionally, we could witness the launch of the highly anticipated Slim variant of the device, which is expected to cost somewhere between the Plus and Ultra models. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Timing and where to watch Samsung has confirmed to host the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in San Jose, Cali ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9: Samsung has announced its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, scheduled for July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. At the event, Samsung Electronics is expected to unveil its latest foldable smartphones. Teasers shared on social media hint at the launch of two foldable devices, likely to be the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. The company is also expected to unveil the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series alongside these devices. At the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, the company is expected to reveal Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price, specificat ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and the Watch Ultra at the Unpacked July 2025 event alongside the next generation of foldable devices -- Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE. The company says that its new wearable devices are the thinnest Galaxy Watch models for continuous health tracking, packed with advanced sensor technology and an AI-powered experience. Galaxy Watch8 Series Features One of the highlighting features of the Galaxy Watch8 series is the display, which now supports 3,000 nits peak brightness for easy visibility outdoors. The wearable device ...Read More >
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the many items on sale during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, which has been getting on since September 23. It used to price Rs 1,29,999, but today it prices less than Rs 1,00,000. At it started on September 23, Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 has offered steep savings in a variety of categories. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the company's high-end flagship, has received a significant price reduction among the most notable offers. One of the best deals of the current sale is the phone, which was ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Bengaluru techie ordered Samsung's ultra-premium Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Amazon and received a marble tile instead. Not foldable, not smart, and definitely not worth Rs 1.87 lakh. Premanand, a software engineer from Yelachenahalli, had planned to gift himself the foldable flagship for Diwali. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung's most expensive smartphone in India, boasts a foldable AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a triple-camera setup. It's priced at a jaw-dropping Rs 1.87 lakh, making it a luxury item for tech enthusiasts. The order was placed on Amazon with full payme ...Read More >
SHILLONG, March 30: Meghalaya is facing a shortage of commercial LPG, but domestic supply remains stable, the Director of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Saloni Verma, said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Verma acknowledged the constraints in commercial LPG availability and urged consumers to report any cases of overcharging with specific details. She said that such complaints would be promptly investigated and acted upon. She clarified that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has not been affected by the current situation, adding that the scheme has played a key role in expandin ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
The long wait is over. Elon Musk-led Tesla has finally made its debut in India-- and that too with a bang. Amid much fanfare at its Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Tesla' flagship Model Y has been launched with an on-road price of ₹61.07 lakh. Customers also have the option to upgrade to full self-driving (FSD) capability by paying an additional ₹6 lakh at the time of booking. The Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant is priced at ₹69 lakh. To book a Tesla Model Y, buyer ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 14: WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Writing help assistant feature for Android users, which is said to be powered by AI private processing. As per reports, the tool is currently available to a limited group of users. The feature is said to focus on providing assistance in a private and secure manner so that the user data remains protected. WhatsApp aims to make communication smoother while maintaining privacy and offering users a smarter way to draft and refine their messages. As per a report of WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is introducing a Writing Help assistant feature th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G smartphone in India, expanding the M-series lineup. The new handset features a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging. The device runs on OneUI 7 based on Android 15. Notably, it is the successor of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, launched in India last July. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Price, availability The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is priced at Rs 22,999 for its sole 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It is ...Read More >
New York/Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a bold political move, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party in the United States, named the "America Party." The tech billionaire unveiled the initiative on Saturday through a post on X (formerly Twitter), positioning it as a direct challenge to the traditional two-party dominance in American politics Here To Join Us On WhatsApp "America is being bankrupted by bipartisan waste and corruption. This is not democracy -- it's a one-party system in disguise," Musk stated. "The America Party is formed to giv ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8: Ai+ Pulse and Ai+ Nova 5G smartphones are launched today in India, marking the entry of Ai+ into the budget smartphone segment. These smartphones will likely attract potential customers looking for value-packed devices. Ai+ claims these smartphones as "Ai+ Smartphone, truly India's own. No spying, No hidden apps. 100% privacy." Ai+'s NxtQuantum OS is based on Android 15, and it brings "NXT privacy dashboard", where users will have access to data and how the apps are tracking the data through voice, location, and more. The company said, the user data remains secure on MEITY- ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's largest consumer electronics brand Samsung on Wednesday announced that it has started taking pre-orders for the most advanced Galaxy Z series yet - Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 -- which are being manufactured in the country in a further boost to the 'Make in India' initiative. Galaxy Z Fold7 brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series to date. It delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra-smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency a ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Emirates, the UAE's flagship carrier, has announced a significant change to its safety regulations regarding portable chargers. Starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025, passengers on Emirates flights will no longer be allowed to use power banks during the journey. While travellers may still carry one power bank under 100 watt-hours (Wh) in their cabin baggage, its use for charging devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops will be prohibited. Additionally, passengers will not be permitted to recharge their power banks using the aircraft's in-seat power outlets. The air ...Read More >