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Apple is gearing up to unveil its mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, according to CEO Tim Cook. The high-priced headset boasts a user-friendly 3D interface controlled by eyes, hands, and voice. Available in stores from February 2, 2024, the Apple Vision Pro grants access to over 1 million applications, with 600 designed specifically for the headset. Tim Cook …

Startup Odisha organized the STARTUP UTSAVV 2024 event, spearheaded by the MSME Department of the Government of Odisha. This initiative, dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, united key players such as industry leaders, government officials, startups, incubators, academic institutions, mentors, and various stakeholders. The event featured distinguished attendees, including Pratap Keshari Deb, Minister of Industry, Energy, and MSME; Subroto Bagchi, …

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a 15-year contract with UK insurer Aviva, expanding their existing collaboration. TCS will undertake the transformation of Aviva’s UK life business, focusing on enhancing customer experience through the TCS BaNCS-based platform. The extended partnership includes the management of end-to-end policy administration and servicing for over 5.5 million policies, overseen by TCS’s UK subsidiary, Diligenta, …

MINDSPRINT, a global provider of digital technology and business solutions, has adopted the SAP GROW solution to enhance its internal processes for sustainable growth. SAP GROW, tailored for midsize organizations, offers cloud ERP advantages with pre-configured best practices and integrated AI and automation features. MINDSPRINT aims to optimize operations, gain agility, and extract actionable insights by integrating GROW with SAP. …

Elon Musk has revealed that Neuralink, his brain-computer interface venture, has successfully implanted its device in a human, marking a significant advancement in neurotechnology. Musk shared the news on X, stating the procedure occurred recently and the patient is recovering well. The initial results show promising neuron spike detection, but details about the recipient remain undisclosed. Neuralink, aiming to address …

The Interim Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has revealed a substantial allocation of Rs 1 lakh crore towards fostering technological innovation, drawing praise from industry leaders. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of innovation in India’s progress, aligning it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. The fund will be established through a 50-year interest-free loan, aiming to incentivize …

Dynatrace is set to acquire Runecast in a strategic move to bolster cloud-native security measures. The agreement solidifies Dynatrace’s commitment to enhancing its platform through the incorporation of Runecast’s AI-driven security and compliance solutions. This integration is poised to broaden the scope of contextual security defenses and analytics, particularly emphasizing Runecast’s security posture management capabilities. The collaboration enables customers to …

On Wednesday, the Karnataka government and Wistron (ICT Service Management Solutions) inked a memorandum of understanding to establish a laptop manufacturing facility in the region. The Taiwan-based company is set to invest ₹1,500 crore in the project, anticipating the creation of approximately 3,000 job opportunities. The Large and Medium Industries Minister, M B Patil, disclosed that the company has requested …

GSMA and IBM are joining forces to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative, the GSMA Foundry Generative AI program. This collaboration aims to empower telecom industry leaders with AI skills and address skill gaps. The program utilizes IBM’s watsonx platform to facilitate exploration of industry-specific Generative AI applications, enhancing “cost leadership, revenue growth, and customer experience.” GSMA Advance AI …

NETGEAR, a prominent global networking company specializing in innovative products for consumers and businesses, has disclosed a significant leadership transition. Patrick C. S. Lo, the current CEO and Chairman, is retiring, marking the end of his influential three-decade tenure. In a planned move, Lo will stay on as a strategic advisor until July 2024 to facilitate a seamless transition. The …