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Prince William To Help Indigenous Defenders Of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
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Google, Magic Leap Show Off New Android XR Glasses Prototype With In-Lens Display
Google and Magic Leap showcased a prototype of their new Android-powered XR glasses at the Future Investment Initiative event in Riyadh. Both companies have extended their partnership with a new three-year agreement. The device uses Magic Leap’s waveguide and optical technologies with Google’s Raxium microLED light engine. It features a camera,...
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Universities Invited To Join Global Youth Artificial Intelligence Challenge 2025-26
The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) as a precursor to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
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Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
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Microsoft Introduces New Copilot Agent That Can Build Apps from Text Prompts
Microsoft has introduced two new Copilot agents —App Builder and Workflows —for Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers. App Builder can generate full-fledged apps from simple text prompts, while Workflows automates routine tasks across Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Both features are initially limited to Frontier users, expanding soon to more subsc...
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Kashmir's New Floral Wonder: Asia's Largest Chrysanthemum Garden Opens To Visitors
The initiative aims to extend the region's tourism season beyond the spring tulip bloom, offering visitors a colourful and fragrant experience during the autumn months.
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Google Says Fitbit AI Health Coach Uses Gemini Models for Adaptive Coaching
Google is launching a public preview of its Gemini-powered Fitbit Personal Health Coach on October 28 for Fitbit Premium users in the US. The AI-based assistant combines fitness, sleep, and wellness guidance within a redesigned Fitbit app featuring new sections and an “Ask Coach” option. Users can chat naturally to receive personalised plans an...
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New Bengaluru-Mumbai Superfast Train To Reduce Travel Time By 18 Hours
The initiative aims to reduce travel time by approximately 18 hours, marking a major step in improving connectivity between the two business hubs.
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Tinder Rolls Out Facial Verification Feature to Ensure Authentic Matches, Reduce Impersonation
Tinder has announced the rollout of Face Check, a new facial verification feature that is claimed to ensure real users and match their profile photos, in the US. As per the company, Face Check leverages a non-reversible, encrypted face map and face vector to help verify photos and prevent duplicate accounts. Coupled with other safety initiatives, i...
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Rajasthan Government Schools Shine After Diwali Beautification. See Pics
The Rajasthan government has made a landmark initiative under the school beautification and transformation campaign, officials said. The state government led by Bhajanlal Sharma has created a new chapter in its education history.
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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"India Working On 2 nm Chip": Ashwini Vaishnaw Shows 'Wafer' At NDTV Summit
Digital credit, fast mobile data and large language models (LLMs) - these are among some of the initiatives that India has taken in its digital-led growth story, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the NDTV World Summit in Delhi today.
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Alliance Air Launches 'Fares Se Fursat' Scheme To End Flight Price Rollercoaster
The Fares Se Fursat initiative will be implemented on a pilot basis from October 13 to December 31.
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Not Calls Or Noisy Alarms, This Hotel Wakes Guests Up With The Smell Of Breakfast
From coffee and blueberry muffins to mango and bacon - this hotel chain is experimenting with scent-based wake-up calls to make mornings more pleasant for travellers.
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NDTV Raises Rs 396.49 Crore Via Rights Issue To Fuel Growth
NDTV has raised Rs 396.49 crore through a rights issue to fund expansion, digital initiatives, and debt reduction.
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [April 12, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2025-04/jlpk5kco_news-of-the-week_160x120_12_April_25.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [April 12, 2024]")
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Prince William To Help Indigenous Defenders Of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
-
Google, Magic Leap Show Off New Android XR Glasses Prototype With In-Lens Display
Google and Magic Leap showcased a prototype of their new Android-powered XR glasses at the Future Investment Initiative event in Riyadh. Both companies have extended their partnership with a new three-year agreement. The device uses Magic Leap’s waveguide and optical technologies with Google’s Raxium microLED light engine. It features a camera,...
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Universities Invited To Join Global Youth Artificial Intelligence Challenge 2025-26
The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) as a precursor to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
-
Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
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Microsoft Introduces New Copilot Agent That Can Build Apps from Text Prompts
Microsoft has introduced two new Copilot agents —App Builder and Workflows —for Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers. App Builder can generate full-fledged apps from simple text prompts, while Workflows automates routine tasks across Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Both features are initially limited to Frontier users, expanding soon to more subsc...
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Kashmir's New Floral Wonder: Asia's Largest Chrysanthemum Garden Opens To Visitors
The initiative aims to extend the region's tourism season beyond the spring tulip bloom, offering visitors a colourful and fragrant experience during the autumn months.
-
Google Says Fitbit AI Health Coach Uses Gemini Models for Adaptive Coaching
Google is launching a public preview of its Gemini-powered Fitbit Personal Health Coach on October 28 for Fitbit Premium users in the US. The AI-based assistant combines fitness, sleep, and wellness guidance within a redesigned Fitbit app featuring new sections and an “Ask Coach” option. Users can chat naturally to receive personalised plans an...
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New Bengaluru-Mumbai Superfast Train To Reduce Travel Time By 18 Hours
The initiative aims to reduce travel time by approximately 18 hours, marking a major step in improving connectivity between the two business hubs.
-
Tinder Rolls Out Facial Verification Feature to Ensure Authentic Matches, Reduce Impersonation
Tinder has announced the rollout of Face Check, a new facial verification feature that is claimed to ensure real users and match their profile photos, in the US. As per the company, Face Check leverages a non-reversible, encrypted face map and face vector to help verify photos and prevent duplicate accounts. Coupled with other safety initiatives, i...
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Rajasthan Government Schools Shine After Diwali Beautification. See Pics
The Rajasthan government has made a landmark initiative under the school beautification and transformation campaign, officials said. The state government led by Bhajanlal Sharma has created a new chapter in its education history.
-
UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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"India Working On 2 nm Chip": Ashwini Vaishnaw Shows 'Wafer' At NDTV Summit
Digital credit, fast mobile data and large language models (LLMs) - these are among some of the initiatives that India has taken in its digital-led growth story, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the NDTV World Summit in Delhi today.
-
Alliance Air Launches 'Fares Se Fursat' Scheme To End Flight Price Rollercoaster
The Fares Se Fursat initiative will be implemented on a pilot basis from October 13 to December 31.
-
Not Calls Or Noisy Alarms, This Hotel Wakes Guests Up With The Smell Of Breakfast
From coffee and blueberry muffins to mango and bacon - this hotel chain is experimenting with scent-based wake-up calls to make mornings more pleasant for travellers.
-
NDTV Raises Rs 396.49 Crore Via Rights Issue To Fuel Growth
NDTV has raised Rs 396.49 crore through a rights issue to fund expansion, digital initiatives, and debt reduction.
