New Delhi, July 1: The government is likely to issue a notice to WhatsApp over its upcoming username feature, which has raised concerns among regulators regarding user safety, privacy, and traceability. Officials are examining the proposed feature to assess its potential impact on digital security frameworks and whether it could affect the identification of users on the platform. The review comes amid broader efforts to…
Hostinger launches ecommerce platform that turns a product photo into a checkout link in minutes — no website required
Hostinger Launches Frictionless Ecommerce Platform For Fast Market Traction VILNIUS, Lithuania – AI-driven visits to retail sites grew 4,700% last year, and 76% of Gen Z already discover products on social media. As ecommerce spreads across new platforms and channels, small sellers need a store that can move as fast as their customers do. Hostinger Ecommerce, launching today, is built for exactly that. It starts…
SHE-LEAPS Initiative Aims to Drive Data-Led Growth and Empower 6 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’
New Delhi, July 1: The SHE-LEAPS initiative is being positioned as a key framework to accelerate data-driven development and support the government’s goal of empowering 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across the country. The programme focuses on leveraging data, technology, and digital tools to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship, improve access to financial services, and enhance livelihood opportunities for women in rural and semi-urban areas. Officials said the…
India’s Data Centre Industry to Grow to Dollar 6.8 Billion by FY30
New Delhi, July 1: India’s data centre industry is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated $6.8 billion by FY30, driven by rising digital adoption, cloud computing demand, and expanding data consumption across sectors, according to a recent industry report. The report highlights that rapid digitalisation, increasing internet penetration, and the growth of data-intensive technologies such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and e-governance are expected to…
India’s Passenger EV Registrations Surge 90 pc in Q1 FY27
New Delhi, July 1: India’s passenger electric vehicle (EV) registrations recorded a sharp 90% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27, reflecting accelerating adoption of clean mobility across the country. The strong growth was driven by rising consumer preference for electric mobility, expanding charging infrastructure, and the introduction of new EV models across segments. Improved affordability and supportive policy measures also contributed to the surge in registrations.…
AVer Expands Global Presence with New South Korea Subsidiary to Accelerate Local Market Growth
Taipei, Taiwan – July 1: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in South Korea. This strategic move marks a key milestone in AVer’s continued expansion across Asia and reinforces its commitment to building a robust global organization that serves customers worldwide. The new subsidiary will act as a local hub to accelerate…
Hexaware Launches Tensai® for Reasoning Ops to Bring Agentic AI to Enterprise IT Operations
Bengaluru , July 1: Hexaware Technologies , a global provider of IT solutions and services, today announced the launch of Tensai® for Reasoning Ops, the first generally available operating stage of its Tensai® Agentic ITOps platform. Agents read live operational signals, reason over enterprise context, and recommend evidence-backed actions, while human experts validate and execute. It is a first step toward operations that remove demand…
As the World Races to Make More Chips, the Next Bottleneck May Be Femtosecond Lasers
Nikolajus Gavrillinas, co-founder and CEO of LITILIT. (Source: LITILIT) July 1, Vilnius, Lithuania. Last week, Apple announced that it would increase prices for its MacBooks and iPads by 20%, making it the latest company to raise electronics prices amid soaring chip costs and shortages. According to experts, the solution to increasing chip production lies not only in expanding manufacturing capacity but also in securing the…
Engineering the next generation of semiconductor materials, one layer at a time
News Release: Engineering the next generation of semiconductor materials, one layer at a time July 1, 2026 — Silicon is an essential element for creating semiconductors, the building blocks of all modern-day computing technologies. However, as devices continue to shrink, engineers are approaching the limits of what silicon can achieve. It’s time for some new materials. As a Ph.D. student in the Advanced Devices and…
Scality and OVHcloud accelerate European digital sovereignty with new cloud storage offering
Partners unveil a sovereign, cyber-resilient storage platform designed for the most demanding AI workloads, combining high-performance object storage, cloud-native infrastructure, and full data control, with no dependence on third-party hyperscalers SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2026 – Scality, a global leader in data infrastructure software for the AI era, and OVHcloud, a global cloud provider and European cloud leader, today announced an expanded technology partnership and a new joint…