New Delhi: InterGlobe Enterprises, the powerhouse behind India’s leading airline, IndiGo, has joined forces with Archer Aviation to usher in a new era of urban mobility in India. In a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MOU), the two giants plan to introduce a cutting-edge, all-electric air taxi service set to redefine travel with safety, sustainability, and minimal noise. Pending regulatory approvals, this collaboration aims to make electric air travel as cost-effective as ground transportation. Rahul Bhatia, the visionary Group Managing Director of InterGlobe, and Archer’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nikhil Goel, sealed the deal. The partnership envisions close collaboration with local partners to…
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Ansh Singh
Ansh Singh is a journalist and writer who covers Entrepreneurship, Business, Startups, and Fintech. When not working, you will find him reading insightful case studies, exploring ideas online, and journaling by the beach.
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New Delhi: Humane, a Silicon Valley startup with a star-studded list of cofounders and executives, released a $699 device that aims to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence to a lapel near you. The Ai Pin, as the device is called, is designed to be worn on clothing and can be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant powered by technologies from ChatGPT-creator OpenAI and cloud computing power from Microsoft. It uses a laser projection system to display text and monochromatic images on a user’s hands. Founded by ex-Apple veterans who worked on the iPhone, Humane is one of many companies in…
1. boAt Airdopes Pro: True Wireless Earbuds BoAt is an Indian brand known for its high-quality audio products, and the BoAt Airdopes Pro is no exception. These wireless earbuds provide an immersive sound experience with clear audio and deep bass. They are perfect for music lovers and fitness enthusiasts, with features like touch controls, voice assistant support, and IPX4 water resistance. 2. Happinetz Box by Happinetz A perfect gifting option for kids ‘Happinetz Box’, a cutting-edge internet filtering device designed to provide a safe online environment for children. With its advanced filtering technology, the Happinetz Box ensures kids can explore…
New Delhi: Signal, the renowned end-to-end encrypted messaging app, is gearing up to unveil a long-awaited feature that promises to revolutionize privacy and security in digital communication. This upcoming feature allows users to connect with others using only a username, eliminating the need to reveal their phone number, a significant departure from the current norm. While other secure messaging platforms like Telegram and Wire have offered this capability for years, Signal has prioritized the meticulous development of this feature to ensure top-tier security and user privacy. After extensive internal testing, Signal is now inviting users to participate in the testing…
New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up for a high-profile meeting with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, set to take place in the United States next week. This rendezvous follows Musk’s earlier discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he expressed a keen interest in substantial investments in India. The crux of this upcoming meeting is expected to revolve around Tesla’s ambitious plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India. The company’s vision includes the production of an affordable $24,000 electric car and increasing the use of locally sourced components. Furthermore, Tesla aims to roll…
New Delhi: Omegle, the beloved online chat service where people connected with strangers, has bid farewell after 15 years, a decision attributed to the site’s increasing misuse, including involvement in “unspeakably heinous crimes.” Founded in 2009 by Leif K-Brooks when he was just 18, the platform remained popular, drawing in a staggering 50 million visitors last month. However, K-Brooks has cited the immense financial and emotional toll of combating misuse as the main factor behind Omegle’s closure. In a poignant statement, he revealed, “The burden of maintaining Omegle and battling misuse has become too overwhelming. Operating Omegle is no longer…
New Delhi: Vodafone Idea saw a promising 2.5% surge in its shares during early trading on November 9th, thanks to a favourable decision by the Bombay High Court. The court directed the income-tax department to refund a substantial amount of Rs 1,128 crore that the telecom giant had paid in dues back in 2016-17. At 10:19 am, Vodafone Idea’s stock was up by 1.5% at Rs 13.85 on the National Stock Exchange. The court’s ruling labelled the assessment order against the telecom major as “unsustainable and time-barred.” An income tax officer issued this assessment order on August 31, two years after…
New Delhi: Samsung has just unleashed its formidable AI language model, Gauss, aiming to go head-to-head with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Gauss is a generative pre-trained transformer model packed with remarkable capabilities for natural language processing, machine translation, and text generation. What sets Gauss apart is its cutting-edge AI architecture, meticulously designed by Samsung. This innovative design ensures efficient and scalable processing of information, delivering lightning-fast and precise results. Moreover, Gauss has a remarkable ability to adapt to new data swiftly, harnessing patterns that may elude other models. Gauss is a versatile powerhouse, excelling in various domains: Natural Language Processing (NLP): Gauss…
New Delhi: Elon Musk is enthusiastic about introducing his Starlink satellite broadband service in India, but he’s facing strong opposition from Mukesh Ambani, the wealthiest person in Asia who heads the Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio. After a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the United States, Musk expressed his eagerness to bring Starlink to India, particularly in remote villages with limited or no internet access. However, what he didn’t mention is the ongoing dispute between Starlink and Reliance over how the Indian government should allocate satellite broadband spectrum. This sets the stage for a showdown between two of…
New Delhi: Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has revealed astonishing growth in India, where the user base skyrocketed from 100 million to an incredible 200 million monthly active users in just one year. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, Spiegel unveiled Snap’s strategies and outlook for the Indian market. Spiegel expressed his excitement about the “enormous opportunities” that Snap Inc. sees in India. The company has been expanding its team in India, appointing Pulkit Trivedi as the India lead and Ajit Mohan as the head of the Asia Pacific region. Spiegel himself…
