Tuesday, March 10, 2026

SCI-TECH

Meta introduces generative AI model for speech ‘Voicebox’

Meta has developed a cutting-edge generative AI model 'Voicebox', designed to revolutionise the field of speech generation. "We've developed Voicebox, the first model that...

Centre to hold meetings with stakeholders over glitches in MCA-21 portal

The Centre has called all stakeholders for consultations to address issues related to the MCA-21 version-3 portal on June 20 and 21. The meeting...

WhatsApp may soon add Meta Quest compatibility on Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working to add Meta Quest compatibility on Android beta as a linked device. According to WABetaInfo, it will...

Health-tech firm Mojocare slashes workforce by over 80%

Homegrown health-tech startup Mojocare has laid off over 80 per cent of its workforce within a year of the $20.6 million fundraise announced...

Kia to launch all-electric EV9 SUV that gives 501 kms on single charge

Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said on Sunday it will launch its all-electric EV9 flagship SUV in the domestic market this week as...

15-inch Apple MacBook Air redefines laptop era with super productivity, creativity

Those who have tried their hands on the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air for productivity, creativity and entertainment, the smooth and powerful experience has...

Number of EV chargers in S.Korea hits 2,40,000: Data

The number of chargers for electric vehicles in South Korea has surpassed 2,40,000, data showed on Sunday, amid the growing popularity of eco-friendly...

Google Doodle honours Indian biochemist Kamala Sohonie

Google on Sunday remembered Indian biochemist Dr Kamala Sohonie with a Doodle on her 112th birth anniversary, who in 1939 became the first...

GM distributor $208K fined for coercing sellers on marketing costs

South Korea's antitrust regulator said on Sunday it has decided to slap a fine of 265 million won ($208,000) on General Motor's Asian...

Promoting scams as funny bot will lead to suspension: Musk

Twitter-owner Elon Musk on Sunday said that the promotion of scams as "funny/helpful bot" will lead to suspension. Musk tweeted: "Promotion of scams under...