Science & Technology

  • Paytm app partners with Perplexity to introduce AI search functionality.

    Paytm app partners with Perplexity to introduce AI search functionality.

    Indian fintech giant Paytm partners with AI start-up Perplexity to integrate AI-driven search functions in the app. This collaboration aims to offer users AI-powered insights, enhancing financial literacy and access. Features will enable users to ask questions, explore topics in their language, and make informed financial choices. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Paytm’s founder and CEO, highlighted…

  • Infosys employees typically receive a salary raise between 5-8% on average.

    Infosys employees typically receive a salary raise between 5-8% on average.

    Infosys, a leading Indian IT services firm, has initiated new salary revisions. The average pay rise, ranging from 5% to 8%, is dependent on performance ratings. Yet, a select few outstanding employees received increments in double digits. Infosys categorized salary hikes as per performance levels: “met expectations,” “commendable,” and “outstanding.” While “met expectations” employees received…

  • How to activate sleep mode on Messenger Kids is essential for parents.

    How to activate sleep mode on Messenger Kids is essential for parents.

    Setting tech boundaries for kids is crucial in the digital age. Facebook Messenger Kids’ Sleep Mode feature allows parents to schedule app downtime, encouraging kids to disconnect and engage in other activities. This guide shows Android users how to utilize this helpful tool effectively. Before adjusting Sleep Mode, ensure the Messenger Kids app is on…

  • Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV considering merger, as per report.

    Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV considering merger, as per report.

    Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV are nearing a merger per The Economic Times to combat streaming competition and declining DTH customers. The proposed share-swap merger would likely see Airtel owning more than half of the combined company if completed. The merger will enhance Airtel’s position by increasing revenue and ownership to over 50% in…

  • Modi government requests report on social media’s efforts to combat child abuse.

    Modi government requests report on social media’s efforts to combat child abuse.

    India’s MeitY instructed social media platforms to provide a report within two weeks on their efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) during a meeting on February 19. Representatives from Google, Meta, and other companies were present, along with officials from the NHRC. During the meeting, the government announced the Sahyog platform for direct…

  • Obtain an online pollution certificate for your vehicle.

    Obtain an online pollution certificate for your vehicle.

    In India, having a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is crucial for vehicle owners to confirm compliance with emission standards. Easily obtainable from government-approved PUC centers, RTOs, or online, these documents are essential for vehicle operation and environmental protection. To obtain an online PUC certificate, visit an approved center for pollution checks on vehicles. Ensure…

  • Musk’s xAI may have fudged the AI benchmark results for Grok 3.

    Musk’s xAI may have fudged the AI benchmark results for Grok 3.

    Elon Musk’s xAI is accused of sharing misleading benchmark results for Grok 3 by an OpenAI employee. xAI posted a graph on its blog displaying Grok 3’s performance on AIME 2025, a math problems compilation. The graph indicated Grok 3 outperforming OpenAI’s model, but the OpenAI employee noted an essential performance metric missing from the…

  • Boat releases smart Bluetooth tracker priced at ₹1,300 for Android users.

    Boat releases smart Bluetooth tracker priced at ₹1,300 for Android users.

    Boat has launched Boat TAG, a BLE tracker for Android users. The tag locates lost items like keys, wallets, luggage, or handbags using Google’s Find My Device network. It offers semi-real-time global tracking and an 80dB alarm within a 10-meter Bluetooth range. The Boat TAG includes unknown tracker alerts for enhanced privacy and security. It…

  • Upgrade to Vision Pro headset for Apple Intelligence features.

    Upgrade to Vision Pro headset for Apple Intelligence features.

    Apple is adding advanced AI to Vision Pro in the visionOS 2.4 update. Enhancements feature current Apple Intelligence plus a new ‘Create Memory Movie.’ This new feature, tailored for the headset, enhances its uniqueness for memory recollection. The Photos app on Vision Pro has a ‘Create Memory Movie’ feature. Just provide a description or voice…

  • What is the Swiggy seal badge and why should you be interested in it?

    What is the Swiggy seal badge and why should you be interested in it?

    In the digital age, restaurant success hinges on maintaining food safety and hygiene. Swiggy introduced the Swiggy Seal program to acknowledge restaurants upholding stringent hygiene and food quality norms. This guide explains how to activate and oversee the badge on your restaurant listing in the Swiggy Android app. To earn the Swiggy Seal badge, meet…