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TechnoXian World Robotics Championship 2024: Setting New Records in Innovation and Competition

New Delhi | Updated 06-08-2024, 11:27 AM   Teams from 50+ countries to participate. Record-breaking 50,000 participants from 5,000 schools and colleges. 14 categories of robotics challenges with INR 5.0 million in awards.   The much-anticipated TechnoXian World Robotics Championship 2024 is set to take place from August 24th to 27th at Noida Stadium, drawing global attention with teams from over 50 countries participating. This year marks a historic milestone with 50,000 participants hailing from 5,000 schools and colleges, establishing a new world record for participation. TechnoXian 2024 will feature…

Meta’s AI Finds a Home: India Now Largest Market as Q2 Revenue Hits $39.1 Billion

New Delhi | Updated 03-08-2024, 01:19 PM Meta’s Q2 revenue hits $39.1 billion, with a 22% year-over-year increase. India becomes Meta’s largest market for AI usage, particularly on WhatsApp. Meta expands AI assistant to seven new languages, including Hindi, and sees growth in its Threads platform.   India has emerged as Meta’s largest market for AI usage, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. This milestone highlights the rapid adoption of AI technology in India and Meta’s growing presence in the country. “We are seeing particularly promising…

TechnoXian National Robotics Championship Kicks Off in Azerbaijan

Baku, Azerbaijan – 08-06-2024 Highlights: The TechnoXian National Robotics Championship begins today in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcasing the talents of young innovators from across the nation. Participants will compete in thrilling categories including Robo Soccer, Drone Racing, Maze Solver, and the new addition, Robo Hockey. Winning teams will earn the opportunity to represent Azerbaijan at the TechnoXian World Robotics Championship in New Delhi, India, in August 2024.   Today marks a significant milestone in the world of robotics and innovation as the TechnoXian National Robotics Championship commences in Azerbaijan. Hosted in…

Startup Ka Mahakumbh Lucknow Road Show Sparks Enthusiasm for 2024 Edition

AICRA’s third road show in Lucknow sets the stage for Asia’s biggest startup event, Startup Ka Mahakumbh 2024. 60+ startups, investors, and incubation center representatives discussed key strategies and collaborations. The event focuses on economic growth, Fostering entrepreneurship, and igniting innovation within the startup ecosystem.   Lucknow, May 27, 2024: The All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA) hosted its third road show in Lucknow, following successful chapters in Delhi and Kolkata, as part of the lead-up to Asia’s largest startup event, Startup Ka Mahakumbh 2024. Held at Savoy…

Elon Musk Announces Expansion of GrokAI Access to All X Premium Subscribers

Updated : March 27, 2024, 12:45 pm IST Elon Musk reveals on X that GrokAI, the chatbot from xAI, will soon be accessible to all premium subscribers of the social media platform X. Previously limited to Premium+ subscribers, this expansion aims to democratize access to GrokAI’s capabilities. GrokAI was recently open-sourced, allowing researchers and developers to enhance its xAI abilities.   Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, has announced a significant development for users of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In a post on X, Musk…

WhatsApp Introduces Multi-Message Pinning Feature, Empowering Users with Enhanced Chat Organisation

Updated : March 22, 2024, 11:54 PM IST   WhatsApp rolls out a new feature allowing users to pin up to three messages in a chat, improving accessibility and conversation organisation. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart confirmed the feature via their WhatsApp Channels. The update builds upon the existing message pinning capability introduced in December last year.   WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has introduced a highly anticipated feature that enables users to pin up to three messages within a chat, marking a significant enhancement in…

U.S. Lobbying Prompts India to Reverse Laptop Licensing Policy Amidst Trade Concerns

Updated : March 21, 2024, 02:31 PM IST India reverses policy requiring licenses for laptop imports after U.S. lobbying efforts. Concerns raised over compliance with WTO rules and potential impact on $500 million worth of U.S. exports. Emails reveal U.S. officials’ alarm over sudden policy changes and efforts to influence Indian government.   India has reversed its policy mandating licenses for imports of laptops, tablets, personal computers, and servers after behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts by U.S. officials. However, concerns linger regarding New Delhi’s compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and…

WhatsApp Testing Voice Message-to-Text Feature: Here’s How It Works

Updated: March 21, 2024, 2:27 PM IST   WhatsApp reportedly developing a feature to convert voice messages into text. Feature currently in the testing phase for Android users. Users can read transcribed message content instead of playing voice notes.   For WhatsApp users faced with the dilemma of receiving voice messages during inconvenient moments, a potential solution may be on the horizon. Recent reports suggest that WhatsApp is exploring a feature that would allow users to convert voice notes into text, offering a convenient alternative for communication. Initially introduced for…

Facebook and Instagram Back Online After Hour-Long Outage, Some YouTube Users Also Suffer Sign-In Issues

New Delhi | Updated 06-03-2024,03:08 PM IST Instagram and Facebook experienced a global outage. Users took to social media platform X to share their experiences. Elon Musk poked fun at Meta over the outage.   On Tuesday night, users worldwide faced difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, along with Meta Quest users encountering login issues with their headsets. The outage persisted for about an hour before normalcy was restored across all platforms. During the outage, Elon Musk’s social media platform X was inundated with posts from affected users. Musk himself…

Text Like Gen-Z: Decoding the 20 Hottest Social Media Abbreviations ATM

New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2024 11:06 IST Social media abbreviations gen z featured Navigating social media can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language, with acronyms and slang continually evolving. This guide aims to demystify the top 20 acronyms used by Gen-Z on today’s leading platforms. If you’ve ever wondered what ATP, FYP, or IYKYK mean, you’re in the right place. ATP (At This Point): Conveys a thought or opinion related to the current moment or situation. E.g., “ATP, I still have no idea what I’m doing for…