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Indias top IT firms express cautious optimism about discretionary spending

For the first time in months, management of the countrys tier-I IT firms has offered a positive outlook on the return of discretionary spending

The Hindu Businessline 19 Jan 2025 7:41 pm

CapitaLand to invest 450 crore in new IT park in Hyderabad

CapitaLands earlier announced 25 MW IT load data centre in Hyderabad is on track to become operational by mid-2025

The Hindu Businessline 19 Jan 2025 11:36 am

TikTok warns users of temporary ban in the US

We regret that a US law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19, it notified users.

The Hindu Businessline 19 Jan 2025 9:20 am

You need a router-based VPN in 2025. How why and how to set one up

Using a VPN alone is no longer enough. Here's how to pair the WireGuard protocol with your favorite VPN to protect your entire network.

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 8:42 pm

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2025

Microsoft keeps adding upgrade roadblocks, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's how you can find out whether your Windows 10 PC can bypass the latest restrictions and safely upgrade to Windows 11 - for free.

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 8:30 pm

Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free in 2025? Short answer: Maybe

Microsoft kept giving away free upgrades to Windows 10 on old hardware for more than eight years. The upgrades officially ended in 2023, but I've seen scattered reports that it still works for some people. But should you even bother?

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 8:08 pm

This cheap fix to make my Google Pixel Buds Pro sound so much better

If your Google Pixel Buds - or any earbuds, for that matter - won't stay comfortably sealed, here's a $17 solution.

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 4:30 pm

Google can question Texas officials in privacy lawsuit, appeals court rules

Google has a right to question Texas officials in a lawsuit accusing the Alphabet unit of unlawfully collecting biometric privacy data of millions of Texans without consent

The Hindu 18 Jan 2025 11:14 am

Google must face part of US consumer lawsuit over search dominance

Google has failed to persuade a judge in California to throw out a lawsuit accusing it of monopolising the online search market

The Hindu 18 Jan 2025 10:25 am

OpenAI finalises 'o3 mini' reasoning AI model version, to launch it soon

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has finalised a version of its new reasoning AI model o3 mini and would be launching it in a couple of weeks

The Hindu 18 Jan 2025 9:06 am

Who could buy TikTok? Only a few parties are serious about offering

The supremely popular TikTok could be banned on January 19 under a federal law that forces the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its U.S. operations

The Hindu 18 Jan 2025 8:50 am

No, RedNote is not the new TikTok - and here's why

The Chinese app is still attracting an influx of so-called TikTok refugees, but you may want to think twice before downloading it.

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 4:06 am

Good news! You can stream Super Bowl LIX for free this year on Tubi

This will be the first time the Super Bowl will be streamed at no cost. Here's why it's happening.

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 4:02 am

Bye bye, Wi-Fi: This low-cost adapter lets you set up a wired network without running ethernet

Running ethernet wiring can be messy and expensive. If you have cable outlets, you can use a Trendnet Ethernet over Coax adapter to set up a high-speed wired connection with minimal effort.

ZDNet 18 Jan 2025 3:26 am

What will happen to TikTok in US as Supreme Court upholds ban?

The ban could exacerbate already tense U.S.-China trade relations, with speculation about a sale of TikToks operations in the U.S. to various buyers.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jan 2025 10:46 pm

FTC's 'click to cancel' just kicked in, but unsubscribing may not get easier just yet - here's why

The ruling, which went into effect this week, requires businesses to make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for it in the first place.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 10:43 pm

Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump

Bitcoin reaches $100,000 as anticipation grows for pro-crypto actions promised by incoming President Donald Trump. His commitment includes creating a U.S. crypto stockpile, implementing favorable regulations, and appointing a cryptocurrency advisor, while Bitcoin supporters prepare for celebration at a 'Crypto Ball'.

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2025 10:20 pm

Why TikTok isn't vanishing this weekend

Does the Supreme Court's ruling mean TikTok is going dark this Sunday? Here's what to know.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 9:35 pm

Samsung Care+ includes free same-day screen repairs for Galaxy devices now

The expansion of Samsung's device protection program means you won't pay anything (extra) to fix a cracked screen.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 9:29 pm

The Supreme Court backs TikTok's ban. What comes next?

The US Supreme Court ruled that a law banning TikTok is constitutional. Here's what that means for you.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 9:23 pm

IT services firms aim to decouple growth from hiring linearity

TCS CEO K Krithivasan, attributed the changes in headcount to seasonality

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jan 2025 9:22 pm

U.S. Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok starting January 19 if not sold by its Chinese parent company

The U.S. top court refuses to save TikTok from sale or ban, citing national security concerns over Chinese ownership

The Hindu 17 Jan 2025 8:57 pm

How to send and receive Apple's iMessages in Windows

Nestled In front of your Windows PC? You don't have to pick up your iPhone when you get a new message. Microsoft's Phone Link and Intel's Unison apps work with Apple's iMessage, though Unison supports only Windows 11.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 8:35 pm

Wipro reports 24.5% y-o-y net profit growth in Q3, operating margin hits 12-quarter high

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net profit was up 4.5 per cent to 3,354 crore

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jan 2025 8:31 pm

This Asus monitor delivers 5K resolution rivaling Apple's Studio Display (and it's cheaper)

The Asus ProArt PA27 delivers stunning visual performance with vibrant colors and a high pixel density in a 27-inch display.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 8:18 pm

Best Discounts on Home Audio Equipment for Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025is underway for all users in India. The sale started on January 13 at midnight for Prime users and opened for everyone else at noon on the day. It will last through January 19. Here we have compiled some of the best deals on home audio equipment you can check out before the sale ends.

NDTV 17 Jan 2025 8:08 pm

I spent hours testing ChatGPT Tasks - and its refusal to follow directions was mildly terrifying

ChatGPT tasks offers AI prompt scheduling and automation, but what happens when things go wrong? I explored the highs and lows of this promising yet frustrating - and worrying - beta tool.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 7:54 pm

4 surprise products that we could see at Samsung Unpacked 2025

The Galaxy S25 series is expected at the event, but we may also get surprise appearances on the wearables side.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 7:47 pm

The most exciting Samsung Galaxy S25 model likely won't be announced at Unpacked

A Samsung Galaxy S25 'Slim' would be refreshing, although it'll likely come later as Apple prepares its iPhone 17 Air launch.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 7:26 pm

5 lightweight Linux distributions that will bring your old PC back to life

If you have an aging computer and want to repurpose it, these lightweight Linux distributions will serve you for years to come.

ZDNet 17 Jan 2025 7:20 pm

Global PC shipments see marginal growth: Gartner Inc

AI PC price proves to be a dampner

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jan 2025 7:13 pm

Best Deals on Monitor Deals to Consider During Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale2025 started for all users in India on January 13. We have told you about the top deals on gaming laptops, premium wireless headphones, smart TVs and more. Here, we have compiled a list of the best deals on monitors that you can check out before the sale ends on January 19.

NDTV 17 Jan 2025 6:55 pm

Best Deals on AI PCs During the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 will conclude in two days on January 19. The e-commerce giants first sale of the year began on January 13 and before it ends, individuals can get discounts on a wide range of products. During the sale, buyers will be able to find deals on the recently launched artificial intelligence (AI) PCs and Copilot+ PCs that come equipped w...

NDTV 17 Jan 2025 6:49 pm

WhatsApp Targeted by Russian Hackers Seeking Data on Ukraine

Attackers associated with Russias Federal Security Service, or FSB, sent emails to specific targets asking them to join WhatsApp groups, Microsoft researchers said in a blog post Thursday.

NDTV 17 Jan 2025 4:31 pm

Coldplay's Music of the Spheres Ahmedabad Concert to Be Streamed Live on Disney+ Hotstar on January 26

Disney+ Hotstar has joined hands with Coldplay to broadcast the music band's concert live to audiences across India. The performance which is set to take place in Ahmedabad in January fourth week is part of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour. The live stream is confirmed to be presented in collaboration with Cisco.

NDTV 17 Jan 2025 2:51 pm

RRP Electronics ties up with Deca Tech for semiconductor project

RRP Electronics, a company focused on assembling and testing semi conductor components will use Decas cutting-edge wafer-level packaging solutions to enhance its semiconductor capabilities

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jan 2025 9:28 am

Biden wont enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump

President Joe Biden wont enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says

The Hindu 17 Jan 2025 8:29 am

Reliance Jio reports 26% YoY profit growth and 19% revenue growth in Q3

Company attributes upward trend to partial impact of tariff hike, increased home connect and accelerated non-connectivity digital services businesses

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2025 8:39 pm

The best AI for coding in 2025 (and what not to use)

I've been subjecting chatbots to a set of real-world programming tests for 18 months now. There are two I recommend if you're looking for AI coding help - and several to avoid.

ZDNet 16 Jan 2025 7:00 pm

Beyond compliance: DPDP demands proactive cybersecurity

DPDP: Act now. Protect data. Avoid penalties.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2025 6:56 pm

Infosys Q3 net profit climbs 11.46% YoY to 6,806 crore; revenue up 7.58%

The IT major added 5,591 employees, increasing its total workforce to 3,23,379.

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2025 4:45 pm

LGBTQ+ creators brace for Meta's pro-Trump changes

Queer creators fear Meta's decision to change its community standards to allow more incendiary language against people of different races and LGBTQ+ people could silence their voices

The Hindu 16 Jan 2025 3:01 pm

Google Partners The Associated Press to Bring Real-Time Information to Gemini

Google announced a new partnership with the US-based not-for-profit news agency Associated Press on Wednesday. The new collaboration is focused on the Mountain View-based tech giants artificial intelligence (AI) products and services, which are powered by its Gemini AI models. The company highlighted that with this partnership, AP will deliver a feed of real-tim...

NDTV 16 Jan 2025 2:50 pm

NCLAT admits Metas appeal against 213 crore CCI penalty; interim relief plea on Jan 23

Meta challenges CCI ruling on WhatsApps 2021 privacy policy as tribunal hearings begin

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2025 2:46 pm

Jio partners with Polygon Labs to offer Web3 solutions to Jio users

Jio Platforms and Polygon Labs announced a partnership to bring Web3 capabilities and blockchain solutions to Jios customers

The Hindu 16 Jan 2025 10:51 am

Asus India partners with Zepto to deliver accessories in select cities

Some of the companys keyboard and mouse models will be available via the service in select Indian cities including NCR, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru

The Hindu 16 Jan 2025 10:40 am

Persistent Systems launches AI-powered ContractAssIst in collaboration with Microsoft

The platform integrates Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Teams to offer secure data handling, real-time collaboration, and AI-driven insights

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jan 2025 7:49 pm

New US AI chip export controls raise concerns for Indias semiconductor ambitions

New rule may disrupt Indian companies AI infrastructure plans

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jan 2025 7:40 pm

Crowdsourcing native LLMs: Viswam.ais innovative approach to AI for the Global South

Light-weight model to tap into idle computing capacity on mobile phones, desktops

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jan 2025 7:21 pm

Meta targets underperformers: 3,600 jobs at risk in new cuts

Despite this, Meta plans to hire new talent to fill these roles throughout the year.

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2025 11:44 pm

The best earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Work, sweat, and listen with the best earbuds from Sony, Bose, and more that we've tested.

ZDNet 14 Jan 2025 11:03 pm

Govt extends tenure of BSNL and MTNL CMD Robert Jerard Ravi until April 2025

His leadership has driven BSNLs 4G expansion and BharatNet phase 3 tender, set to enhance rural broadband for 2,14,283 Gram Panchayats by October 2024

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2025 8:29 pm

Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps

A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.

NDTV 14 Jan 2025 2:10 pm

IFSCA cautions public about phishing attempts

We encourage everyone to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any unexpected mails, particularly those requesting personal or financial information: IFSCA

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2025 10:57 am

Pixxel to launch Indias first private satellite network, eyes $19 billion market

The satellites will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit at roughly 550 km

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 6:31 pm

OpenAI eyes India opportunity as appetite for LLMs surges

Regional languages get an AI boost: 80% p.c. lower cost per token usage: OpenAI

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 6:29 pm

Government likely to reappoint Robert J Ravi as CMD

Ravi was appointed BSNL CMD in July 2024, after not extending the tenure of PK Purwar who served the State-owned telecom firm, since July 2019

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 4:45 pm

Kochi based start-up Docker Vision win NLDS ULIP Logistics Hackathon

Docker Vision stood out for its ground-breaking solutions, securing the winners title in the Tech-Driven Logistics Innovation category

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 4:15 pm

Subscriber growth set to rebound as mobile number portability churn stabilises

TRAI data reports decline in Mobile Number Portability requests just as analysts estimate the initial shock of the tariff hikes to be over

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 3:35 pm

Vi launches unlimited data plan for individual customers

The plan will initially be available in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 2:19 pm

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and Other Models

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 commenced at 12am IST for Prime members but is now open for all users in India. The first sale event of the year brings discounts on several products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, home appliances, and other consumer electronics.

NDTV 13 Jan 2025 1:26 pm

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 Goes Live: Best Deals on Mobiles, Electronics

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 has gone live for Prime members, 12 hours ahead of the sale opening up for everyone else. Amazon's Republic Day special sale in January 2025 brings exciting discounts on popular mobile phones, electronics, Amazon devices, and other other gadgets.

NDTV 13 Jan 2025 12:24 pm

No huge advantage in building your own LLMs: TCS CEO Krithivasan

There are opportunities to develop our own LLMs when regionalizing it or building Indian language models, says K Krithivasan the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services, who is set to complete two years

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 9:00 am

We aspire for a double-digit growth: TCS CEO K Krithivasan

Krithivasan sees AI beginning to move the needle in the business

The Hindu Businessline 13 Jan 2025 9:00 am

Microsoft rules out layoffs in India amid global job cuts

No, not in India, Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia, told businessline when asked about the reports of job cuts

The Hindu Businessline 12 Jan 2025 5:43 pm

Significant percentage of iPhone, Android users in India faced issues post software upgrade: Survey

Call failure is the biggest problem that iPhone users are facing, while freezing of apps is the biggest issue for Android users

The Hindu Businessline 12 Jan 2025 4:55 pm

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Allegedly Permitted Llama AI Models Training on Copyrighted Materials

Meta is facing a copyright lawsuit over allegedly using copyrighted works to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The lawsuit was filed by multiple complainants that also include several bestselling authors. The primary allegation against the tech giant is that it used pirated e-books and articles to train the older versions of its Llama AI models, violating...

NDTV 10 Jan 2025 6:49 pm

TechXpedite accelerator unveils 17 start-ups, six from Bengaluru, for its 2024 cohort

The program, launched in Bengaluru in October 2024, saw start-ups applying across three focus categories: gaming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and impact-driven inclusive technology

The Hindu Businessline 10 Jan 2025 6:26 pm

Taiwans MSI selects Syrma SGS to manufacture Make in India laptops for Indian consumers

The laptops will be assembled at Syrma SGS Chennai facility

The Hindu Businessline 10 Jan 2025 5:08 pm

EY Global launches recruitment drive in Kerala to double its employee number

EY GDS opens new facility at Prestige Cyber Green, Kochi

The Hindu Businessline 10 Jan 2025 12:15 pm

How to encrypt any email - in Outlook, Gmail, and other popular services

If you ever send emails that contain sensitive or private information, consider email encryption. Getting started is a lot easier than you'd expect.

ZDNet 9 Jan 2025 11:03 pm

The Best of CES 2025 awards are in, as selected by ZDNET and the rest of CNET Group

Our experts sifted through the thousands of CES exhibitors to find the best tech.

ZDNet 9 Jan 2025 11:03 pm

Corporate investment in cybersecurity remains minimal: National Cyber Security Coordinator

Urging industry leaders to step up investment in cybersecurity, Nair called for a fundamental shift in corporate governance

The Hindu Businessline 9 Jan 2025 7:27 pm

Fusion CX acquires US-based S4 Communications to expand global presence

The acquisition will combine S4 Communications specialisation in serving clients across telecom and utilities industries with Fusion CXs technologies

The Hindu Businessline 9 Jan 2025 7:07 pm

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale starts January 13

Amazons Great Republic Day Sale starts on January 13, while Prime members will be allowed access 12 hours earlier

The Hindu 9 Jan 2025 3:00 pm

Meta Offers to Publish EBay Ads on Facebook Marketplace to Comply With EU Antitrust Order

Meta said on Wednesday it will launch a test in Germany, France and the US that will enable buyers to browse listings from eBay directly on Facebook Marketplace while completing their transaction on eBay.

NDTV 9 Jan 2025 1:24 pm

UST partners with Keycentrix to advance pharma software and tech solutions

To work for next-level pharmacy solutions by harnessing innovation, advanced tech and go-to-market capabilities

The Hindu Businessline 9 Jan 2025 11:33 am

TCS Q3 results preview: Flattish revenue growth expected on furloughs, BSNL deal

Motilal Oswal expects around 0.4 per cent q-o-q constant currency revenue growth for the company and 5 per cent growth y-o-y

The Hindu Businessline 9 Jan 2025 11:11 am

Indias wireless data usage experiences first decline since 2022

While both the 2022 and 2024 data usage dips were accompanied by tariff revisions, some experts suggest this trend may indicate growing inelasticity of data demand

The Hindu Businessline 8 Jan 2025 9:55 am

Circular seeks redemption with new smart ring that could outshine Oura

French upstart Circular has unveiled a fresh challenge to Oura the current lord of the smart rings. Circular has just released a new smart ring that offers two key advantages over Oura, which currently dominates the global market for the trendy wearables, which monitor your health metrics and display the info on an app. Dubbed the Circular Ring 2, its a quantum leap forward from its predecessor, the Circular Slim, which The Verge described as a product that held a lot of promise but executed on almost none of it. Firstly, Circular has swapped the plastic shell in the This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 8 Jan 2025 3:35 am

Two affordable OTC glucose monitors unveiled at CES - and you can try them now

These over-the-counter GCMs from health brands Dexcom and Abbot make glucose monitoring affordable and accessible. Here's how they could help you - no prescription necessary.

ZDNet 8 Jan 2025 3:03 am

Meta ends US fact-checking program, adopts community-based moderation model

This strategy aims to foster greater free expression on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, which together boast over 3 billion users globally

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 10:39 pm

AI takes centrestage at CES 2025, an electric spoon electrifies!

The day of course belonged to Nvidia, whose founder and CEO Jensen Huangs keynote drew a full house and more

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 10:09 pm

Online learning platform Coursera to train 60,000 Kerala residents in 2025

Learners will have access to 40 virtual academies on key domains such as AI/ML, cloud computing, cybersecurity, creative design, logistics and supply chain, and digital marketing

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 4:54 pm

Microsoft to invest $3 billion in India for cloud and AI expansion: Nadella

He said that the company is doing a lot of regional expansion in India

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 2:49 pm

Vi CEO promises customised plans, faster network to customers for 2025

Vodafone Idea CEO in a letter to customers assures customised plans, supercharged network and 5G connectivity in 2025

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 2:43 pm

Subscriber growth expected to resume by Q3FY25; Airtel and Jio lead the way

Private telcos are likely to enjoy a growth in subscriber additions and continues ARPU growth in Q3, says report

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 11:55 am

Nvidia CEO unveils more powerful graphics cards at CES event

The GPUs short for graphics processing units were created with the same Blackwell design that Nvidia uses in its AI accelerators, Huang said at the CES technology expo in Las Vegas on Monday

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 9:21 am

Vertex Global Services partners with Arish Global Services to generate 5,000 new jobs in Delhi-NCR

The collaboration will provide outsourced business solutions, including customer support, lead generation, and HR outsourcing, to boost efficiency and growth

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 8:40 am

Capgemini to create over 1,600 Jobs in Coimbatore with 75 crore investment

This investment is part of MEPZ SEZs Unit Approval Committee initiative, which approved 16 proposals worth 138 crore, creating 2,110 jobs

The Hindu Businessline 7 Jan 2025 7:05 am