TECHNOLOGY

Apple Adds 9 New Games to Arcade; Angry Birds Bounce Set for Next Month
Monika -
Of the top additions is UNO: Arcade Edition, a contemporary take on Mattel's classic card game. In accordance with the company's press statement, the latest version has three exciting game modes: Single Player for classic gaming, Quick Match for seamless multiplayer action, and Custom Games, which mix it up with surprises like Wild Swap Hands and Color Showdown.
Smartphones in 85.5% of Indian Homes: A Leap Towards Digital Inclusion
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Urban areas have a higher proportion of mobile phone use from the same age group, which is approximated at 97.6%.
First India-made 28-90 nm chip to be rolled out this year, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Annual Business Summit, Vaishnaw gave an insight into the government's focused initiatives in the semiconductor industry. "We focused on a specific segment, which has 60 per cent market volume, with a focused approach," he stated.
Alcatel Re-Enters Indian Smartphone Market After 7 Years, Aims for Top 3 Position
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On Tuesday, Alcatel launched its new V3 range of smartphones in India via Nxtcell India, the India and certain foreign markets exclusive authorized partner for Alcatel.
iPhone 16 Tops Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025, Outpacing Competitors
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The success also highlights the comeback of the standard model of the iPhone series into the lead position of Q1 rankings after staying out of it for two years, as documented in Counterpoint Research's 'Global Handset Model Sales Tracker.'
Watch| Starship Rocket’s Ninth Test Flight Ends Abruptly with Breakup Over Indian Ocean
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​​​​​​​For the second time, a SpaceX Starship prototype over the Indian Ocean on Tuesday destroyed another turbulent episode in Elon Musk's test flights of his ambitious rocket intended to make way for Mars colonization.
Bengaluru Recognized as Global Tech Powerhouse, Rivals San Francisco and Tokyo
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According to the findings, Bengaluru is the biggest tech talent marketplace in the Asia-Pacific region, rivaled by cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. With its over 1 million-strong tech workforce, Bengaluru is a key player in the global innovation and technology sector.
Affordable Satellite Internet: Starlink's ₹850 Monthly Plans Coming to India
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​​​​​​​The firm may offer subscription plans starting at around $10 (approximately ₹850) per month, said media reports, potentially making it one of the world's most reasonably priced satellite internet services.
India's PC Market Sustains Momentum with 8.1% Growth in Q1 2025
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Statistics by the International Data Corporation (IDC) note that this is the seventh consecutive quarter of growth for the PC market in India.
Samsung Kicks Off Galaxy S25 Edge Production in India, Bolstering ‘Made in India’ Initiative
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​​​​​​​The phone was released worldwide, including in India, on May 13. The Galaxy S25 Edge is targeted towards users who value a thin, light design without compromising on performance or features, said a company spokesperson.
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