20 years at Google; Sundar Pichai shares his happiness

Indian origin Sundar Pichai has shared the joy of completing 20 years at Google through Instagram. He shared a glimpse of his 20-year journey on his Instagram post. Many people came to wish Sundar Pachai and praised Pichai’s dedication. Pichai’s journey with Google begins in 2004 after serving at McKinsey & Company. At Google, he not only oversaw the product management team, but also led innovations such as Chrome and Chrome OS. Pichai also played an important role in shaping Google Drive. His rise continued after then-CEO Larry Page appointed…

See how the sun ‘disappeared’ from the sky; complete solar eclipse seen here; NASA released video

 Washington:  Due to the total solar eclipse in North America on Monday, the sky remained dark in Mexico, US and Canada. NASA has released a video of the total solar eclipse seen in North America. The total solar eclipse lasted for 4 minutes, 28 seconds in some places. The first location in continental North America to experience a total solar eclipse will be Mexico’s Pacific coast at approximately 2:00 p.m. (EDT). The solar eclipse will end less than two hours later, passing over continental North America over the Atlantic coast…

Social Innovation-themed Technical Expo and Competition – UST SIGHT – Draws Participation from Over 500 Teams from Engineering Colleges Across South India

Winners presented with cash prizes, mementos and certificates Thiruvananthapuram, March 28, 2024: In an effort towards encouraging sustainable innovations that foster growth and positive human transformation, leading global digital transformation solutions company UST organised a technical expo christened SIGHT (Sustainable Innovations for Growth and Human Transformation) at its Thiruvananthapuram campus this week. The SIGHT technical expo witnessed the participation of final-year engineering college students from across South India. More than 500 registrations had come in from colleges across South India. The theme for the expo was ‘Social Innovation’, and the…

Modern India’s Pushpak Vimana; Test flight of RLV tomorrow

New Delhi: ISRO is ready for the second stage loading test of India’s reusable launch vehicle. The test will be tomorrow at 7 am. The second landing test will be at the aeronautical test range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. The RLV probe is now named Pushpak. The first RLV landing test took place on April 2 last year. ISRO is all set for a second test after 11 months. RLV is completely indigenously designed. All elements of design, development, mission, structure and avionics are done at VSSC. All the other organizations…

How To Spot Deepfakes; Here Are Five Ways

New Delhi: Deep fake is the latest by-product of the new technology. Although a useful technology, today it is being used in a harmful way. Deepfake has affected not only individuals but also many governments and even large companies. Frauds worth crores of rupees have already been done using deep fake. The danger of deep fakes is not just limited to financial loss. Along with financial loss, deep fakes have also caused great embarrassment to many people. Today, deepfake technology has become a nightmare affecting everyone from ordinary people to celebrities. It is essential to be aware…

Now Wireless Charger For Laptops; UK Patent For NIT Professor’s Invention

Warangal : Currently some laptops work wirelessly, but they have to use wired chargers to charge them. However, laptop chargers are also going wireless. Researchers at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal have invented a charger that does not require wires.  Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Department Dr. Suresh Babu Namasi is behind the invention. The invention uses a technology called ‘Vitricity’ which delivers electricity without wires. After seven months of work, he invented this device. Computers generally work better in AC rooms. In this sequence, Suresh Babu first designed a cooling pad so that the laptop…

A New Step In Defense; Indian Indigenous 1500 HP Engine Trial Successful

Mysuru: India has successfully completed the first trial run of an indigenously developed 1500 horsepower engine for battle tanks. Today (20-03-2024) Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane presided over the test function held at Engine Division of BEML, Mysore Complex. The function was attended by senior civil and military officials of the Ministry of Defence, industry partners and officials of BEML Limited. The India-made 1500 HP engine has state-of-the-art features such as high power-to-weight ratio, excellent performance at high altitudes, sub-zero temperatures and deserts. The engine is equipped with advanced technologies and is among the best…

AI tool ChatGPT will cause electricity crisis

New York: The latest report from United States of America states that OpenAI’s AI tool ChatGPT is using 5 lakh kilowatts of electricity every hour. This is 17 thousand times more than houses. There are many of you who use Open AI’s AI tool ChatGPT. But, do you know that these AI tools can cause power crisis in the world.  According to the report, OpenAI’s AI tool ChatGPT is consuming 5 lakh kilowatts of electricity every hour. If averaged out, ChatGPT is consuming 17 thousand times more electricity than American…

UST Acquires Leading Australian Process Transformation Company Leonardo

Strategic acquisition further strengthens UST’s position in the dynamic ANZ market Thiruvananthapuram: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has announced the strategic acquisition of Leonardo, a leading provider of business process improvement, automation, and integration services in the Australia and New Zealand(ANZ) region. The acquisition by UST will empower Leonardo to expand its market reach and enhance its service offerings for clients, combining Leonardo’s in-depth process expertise with UST’s technology leadership, digital transformation capabilities, and global credentials, and strengthening UST’s position in the Australian market. UST has been supporting clients across…

Netflix hits fourth-quarter subscriber record, fueled by ‘The Crown’ and ‘The Killer’

Netflix on Tuesday blew past Wall Street subscriber estimates in the fourth quarter, driven by a strong slate of shows that included the final season of the long-running royal drama “The Crown” and David Fincher’s original film, “The Killer.” The company reported it added 13.1 million subscribers in the December quarter, its largest-ever fourth-quarter subscriber growth, handily exceeding projected gains of 8.97 mn. That brings the total number of subscribers to 260 mn. Netflix shares were up 8.3 percent in after-hours trading. The stock gained 65pc during 2023. “It is…