The Karnataka government-funded ARTPARK-IISc has received approval from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to set up an industry accelerator Centre for Advanced Manufacturing for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CAMRAS) for technology development in robotics and autonomous systems, according to an official statement.
China readying $143 billion package for its chip firms in face of US curbs, claim sources
China is working on a more than 1 trillion yuan ($143 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry, three sources said, in a major step towards self sufficiency in chips and to counter US moves aimed at slowing its technological advances.
China axes travel tracking app in latest easing of COVID curbs
This has included dropping mandatory testing prior to many public activities, reining in quarantine, and now shutting down an app called ‘itinerary code’ which critics had said could be used for mass surveillance and social control of the population.
Alabama, Utah become the latest US states to ban TikTok on state devices
Alabama and Utah joined other US states prohibiting the use of Chinese-owned short-video sharing app TikTok on state government devices and computer networks due to national security concerns.
German car giants and Asian battery kings: A match made in Hungary
German automakers and Asian battery suppliers are getting together in Hungary in a multi-billion-dollar marriage of convenience to drive their electric ambitions.
Four held in Delhi for cheating via fake FB accounts, WhatsApp calls
The accused used to cheat people on the pretext of sending them gifts by making fake Facebook profiles and calling them via an international WhatsApp number.
MTN lands subsea cable in South Africa to boost Africa's connectivity
Africa’s big economies have a fast growing population of internet users, with growth fuelled by rapidly expanding mobile broadband networks and affordable smartphones.
Microsoft taking 4 percent stake in London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange Group, or LSEG, is aiming to upgrade its current data infrastructure and analytics capabilities. That will involve migrating LSEG’s data platform and other technology into Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform.
Mercedes-Benz, Rivian EV partnership on hold
Rivian was concerned about spending a lot of money on an expensive new vehicle development project amid a slowing economy.
Volkswagen and Italy's Enel launch joint venture for high-speed charging
The charging points will be accessible to drivers of cars made by all manufacturers at 500 locations by the end of 2023, and will have a capacity of up to 350 kW.