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New Delhi: In a push to make powerful AI more accessible, Google has introduced Gemma 4 - its latest family of open AI models. The company says these are its most advanced "open" models yet, designed to handle complex reasoning, coding and even real-world tasks, while still being light enough to run on everyday devices. Gemma 4 is being positioned as something developers and even advanced users can run locally, including on laptops and smartphones. Gemma 4 is a new set of AI models built using ...Read More >

Hyderabad: Meta has rolled out a new update, introducing the celebrity AI voice of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in its Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses. The voices of global celebrities like John Cena, Awkwafina, Judi Dench, and others are also present in the smartglasses. Along with this, the smartglasses now offer hands-free voice interactions and Hindi language support for UPI Lite payments. It also enables users to create festive-inspired restyles of their photos. Padukone is likely the firs ...Read More >

In August 2022, Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI with Denis Yarats and Andy Konwinski. New Delhi: Aravind Srinivas, the 31-year-old Chennai-born AI entrepreneur, has entered the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 as the country's youngest billionaire. With an estimated net worth of Rs 21,190 crore, Srinivas, the founder and CEO of the AI startup Perplexity, is now a prominent name in the tech world, especially in generative AI. Born on June 7, 1994, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Srinivas developed an ...Read More >

BHUBANESWAR: The people of Odisha can now access a range of citizen-centric services, including birth and income certificates, inter-caste marriage benefits, government scheme incentives, and applications for driving and fertiliser licences, through WhatsApp. On Friday, the state government unveiled 'Ama Sathi', a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 services available to more than 4.5 crore residents across the state. Developed by the Centre for Modernising Government Initiative (CMGI) ...Read More >

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (PTI) The Odisha government on Friday launched a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 services accessible like obtaining birth and income certificates to the people across the state. People can also apply for driving and fertilizer licenses, and access incentives such as the National Family Benefits Scheme using the chatbot named 'Ama Sathi' (my companion) which was launched by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, according to an official statement. Available in Odia and Eng ...Read More >

PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]/ Cincinnati (Ohio) [US], August 14: Narwal, an award-winning niche technology solutions company, is excited to announce the appointment of Ravi Tenneti as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. This strategic addition to Narwal's leadership team underscores the company's commitment to advancing its AI-first vision and delivering intelligent, enterprise-ready solutions across industries--further strengthening Narwal's position as a trusted partner for AI, ...Read More >

BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], August 14: TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for bringing next-gen technology to the masses, today announced the launch of the Spark Go 5G -- a powerful, stylish, and reliable 5G device built for India's ambitious digital generation. From students attending online classes in small towns, to creators capturing street reels, to professionals hustling between day jobs and passion projects -- Spark Go 5G is designed to keep pace without breaking the ban ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], August 14: TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for bringing next-gen technology to the masses, today announced the launch of the Spark Go 5G -- a powerful, stylish, and reliable 5G device built for India's ambitious digital generation. Also Read | AMMA Elections 2025: Kerala Film Industry's Historic Showdown on August 15 As Shwetha Menon and BJP leader Devan Eye Top Posts. From students attending online classes in small towns, to creators capturing street reels, to prof ...Read More >

Gurugram : JSW MG Motor India today announced that India's best-selling EV, the MG Windsor, has achieved another remarkable milestone. In July, the company set a new record for Windsor sales, selling 4,308 units in a single month. The carmaker has sold nearly 36,000 units of the MG Windsor since its launch. The robust sales performance has helped the company expand its market share in the EV Segment. In Q2 CY'25, the company recorded a 4% increase in market share, rising to 32% from 28% in Q1 C ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], August 14: TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for bringing next-gen technology to the masses, today announced the launch of the Spark Go 5G -- a powerful, stylish, and reliable 5G device built for India ambitious digital generation. From students attending online classes in small towns, to creators capturing street reels, to professionals hustling between day jobs and passion projects -- Spark Go 5G is designed to keep pace without breaking the bank. Living up to TECNO ...Read More >

Srinagar, Jul 17: Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with AI-powered search engine Perplexity, offering a free 12-month subscription of Perplexity Pro -- worth Rs 17,000 -- to all its mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH customers across India. A statement said that Perplexity is a conversational search engine that delivers real-time, accurate answers instead of listing web pages. The Pro version includes advanced features such as access to premium AI models like GPT-4.1 and Claude, image generation, ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has found himself firefighting yet another AI controversy - this time over his chatbot Grok, which is being accused of promoting far-right views and offering disturbing praise for Adolf Hitler in user interactions that went viral online. The incident flared up after screenshots circulated across social media, showing Grok - the AI chatbot developed by Musk's AI startup xAI, making controversial statements. One such instance included Grok saying that ...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 disp ...Read More >

New Delhi : In a market flooded with predictable upgrades and overpromised specs, TECNO takes a bold leap forward with the launch of its latest powerhouse duo -- the POVA 7 Series on Flipkart. Known for delivering value-packed innovation focused on real user needs, TECNO brings POVA 7 and POVA 7 Pro to the mid-premium segment, combining serious performance, intuitive AI, and smart connectivity, all wrapped in a design built for India's new-age learners, digital hustlers, and creators. Staying tr ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], June 25: In today's tech-driven world, businesses are embracing AI to organize operations, improve customer experiences, and unlock new revenue opportunities. As demand soars, choosing the right AI partner becomes important. According to recent reports, the global AI market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, driven by innovation and enterprise adoption. There are 12 AI development companies driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and enabling organizati ...Read More >

BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], July 4: In a market flooded with predictable upgrades and overpromised specs, TECNO takes a bold leap forward with the launch of its latest powerhouse duo -- the POVA 7 Series on Flipkart. Known for delivering value-packed innovation focused on real user needs, TECNO brings POVA 7 and POVA 7 Pro to the mid-premium segment, combining serious performance, intuitive AI, and smart connectivity, all wrapped in a design built for India's new-age learners, digital ...Read More >

New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) A 20-year-old man has been stabbed to death following a scuffle over his scooter brushing past one of the accused in the Geeta Colony area here leading to the arrest of three persons, an official said on Saturday. Yash, a resident of Rani Garden, was declared dead at a hospital in Laxmi Nagar around 9.41 pm on Friday, police said, adding those arrested have been identified as Rihan, Md Amaan and Lucky. Also Read | Is June 28 Bank Holiday? Will Banks Remain Open or Close ...Read More >

New Delhi: One of India's biggest sales, Amazon's Prime Day sale is set to begin on July 12 and will continue till July 14. This will give shoppers in India three full days of exclusive deals and offers. Usually held as a two-day event every July, this is the first time Indian Prime members will get 72 hours of continuous discounts, new launches, and entertainment. The extended sale aims to offer more time and variety for customers to grab the best deals across categories. For the first time ev ...Read More >

GURUGRAM : Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today introduced its 2025 Bespoke AI appliance lineup, built on four distinct consumer benefits: Easy, Care, Save and Secure to enrich and simplify your lives with AI. These experiences are powered by Samsung's new AI Home screen interface, Bixby voice assistant with two-way natural communication, Samsung Knox security, and seamless SmartThings connectivity, delivering hyper-personalized, energy-efficient, and secure smart home solu ...Read More >

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): All India Institute Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Director Dr Ajai Singh spoke to Free Press on problems and facilities at AIIMS. People feel that AIIMS doors remain closed for them in case of emergency. Earlier, there was infrastructure and manpower for 960 beds. Increased number of beds to 1400 with same infrastructure and manpower. So, there is acute shortage of manpower and facilities specially to accommodate more patients in case of emergency. We have sent the proposa ...Read More >

Hyderabad: In this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology has made people's lives easier and simpler than ever before. Despite this, there are instances when we wish that our AI assistant could remember the small stuff so that we don't have to. Google has just granted that wish, providing exactly that. Google has rolled out a handy new feature called 'Scheduled Actions' in Gemini, turning it into your digital butler now with a calendar. This feature was originally teased at the recent ...Read More >
Hyderabad: "What if your AI assistant could see the world from your perspective and offer hands-free help? That's the vision driving our latest advancements in Android XR," said Shahram Izadi, VP and GM, XR. Artificial Intelligence dominated the Google I/O 2025 with the tech giant announcing a plethora of new updates across its products and services as well as new tools like Flow for filmmakers to create cinematic clips, Google Beam for 3D video calling, Agent Mode for agentic AI capabilities, ...Read More >
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising banking by doing more than just improving operations. Generative AI is leading this change, offering innovative tools that enhance customer engagement and support smarter decision-making. A KPMG report from April highlights that 71% of financial organisations globally are using AI, with 41% applying it extensively. Advanced economies like the US, Germany, and Japan are leading in AI adoption, while emerging markets show mixed progress. China and In ...Read More >
In India's fast-changing automotive industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become a game-changer. Dealerships will adopt AI to improve operations, boost customer satisfaction, and stay ahead in the competitive market. Let's explore how AI will reshape dealership operations and customer experiences in India. Streamlining Dealership Operations AI will help dealerships operate more efficiently. One major benefit will be in inventory management. Traditional methods often involve manual tracki ...Read More >
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