Author: Adarsh

WhatsApp took yet another step towards becoming the undisputed go-to app for all forms of communication with its latest addition… WhatsApp has been a very popular app in India since its inception but it has also always been relegated to casual communication. It is usually reserved for friends and families and unofficial office groups. When it comes to work communication, WhatsApp has the reputation of being invasive and not being formal enough. In a bid to change that, WhatsApp has unveiled its new in-built document scanner to try and cement its place as the indispensable app for both work and…

It starts with users receiving random online packages but there’s a lot more to the brushing scam than that… The year 2025 has just begun but there’s already a new scam that is doing the rounds in India. The Brushing Scam begins with online shoppers receiving unsolicited packages at their delivery address. This might seem harmless at first as you aren’t being charged for the product and seem to be receiving it for free but this scam has far-reaching consequences. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s being called the Brushing Scam… What is Brushing Scam Long story short,…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that he plans to launch driverless ride-hailing services in California and Texas by next year… Speaking at Tesla’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Elon Musk has made a bold claim: “We think that we’ll be able to have driverless Teslas doing paid rides next year.” The fact that this is highly ambitious goes without saying, but to get this vision to fruition, Tesla will face a lot of technical and regulatory hurdles. Especially considering the fact that areas like California have extremely stringent autonomous vehicle regulations. As of right now, Tesla operates an app-based ride-hailing…

AI web searches definitely make things easier for online users but how accurate are they? Adarsh explores the perils of trusting them blindly… “Can you cure diabetes without medication?” “How can I urgently lose weight in 1 week?” “How to hack an Instagram account?” These seem like very casual online searches that people possibly do. While earlier, a Google search like this would throw up links that you could browse through and pick the one that you might deem legitimate and reliable, there is now an AI-generated answer that appears at the top, which you might just take as 100%…

The ₹1236-crore Venus Orbiter Mission has been approved by India’s Union Cabinet. Adarsh takes you through all the details… The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing to launch its first mission to Venus. After the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) launched in 2013, this is ISRO’s second interplanetary mission. The mission – titled Shukrayaan-I, after the Sanskrit term for Venus –will mainly focus on analyzing Venus’s atmospheric composition, studying its geological structure and exploring any seismic or volcanic activity. The total project will cost ₹1236 crores and is set to launch on 29th March, 2028. With a flight time of…

India’s smartphone market emerges as second largest globally by unit volume and moves to third largest by value… These days, every single person in India seems to have a smartphone. Actually, these days, every single person in India seems to have more than one smartphone. So, it comes as no surprise that, according to the latest data estimates, India has moved to second in the list of the world’s largest smartphone buyers in terms of volume and third in terms of value. Independent researches were conducted by Counterpoint Research and Canalys and both have made the same observations. According to…

With AI leading the charge, technological advancements are fundamentally transforming modern warfare for India … Technology is transforming the global landscape and the defence sector is no exception. As far as India is concerned, a defense tech company called Ammunic Systems is integrating AI and robotics to take the country’s military operations to the next level. Founded in 2019 by Priyanka Singhal, Ammunic has gone from a college project to one of the biggest players in India’s defense technology. It has already secured partnerships with the Indian Army as well as the Indian navy. Bridging Tech Innovation & Defense Needs…

With Microsoft’s AI assistant getting a makeover, Adarsh tells you all about it… When it comes to consumer products, Microsoft has always been playing catchup with Google. Unlike its business software acumen, Microsoft are really lacking when it comes to serving the consumer market. Even now, Microsoft’s search engine Bing is drastically behind Google in its market share. But if you listen to Mustafa Suleyman – the recently appointed chief executive of Microsoft AI – the company is about to make massive headway in the consumer products division with its use of AI. The US-based software company has added “an…

Adarsh tells you all about India taking a major step in advancing its computing capabilities with the launch of the three homegrown PARAM Rudra supercomputers… In yet another step towards becoming self-reliant, India has unveiled three indigenously developed PARAM Rudra supercomputers. In a recent video conference addressing the nation, Prime Minister announced the launch of the three supercomputers that are valued at ₹130 crores. National Supercomputing Mission The three computers have been built under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) initiative to boost the country’s technological independence and innovation. Named after the fierce avatar of Lord Shiva, the three computers have…

If you’re struggling with a slow Wi-Fi connection, Adarsh has some tips and tricks on how you can make it faster… In today’s hyper connected world, one just cannot function with a slow internet connection. If you’re stuck with a slow Wi-Fi, chances are you’re stuck with a lot of pending online work. Whether it is streaming or downloading or even making digital payments, it can get tricky with a slow internet connection. So here are 13 effective strategies to get the most out of your Wi-Fi connection: Upgrade your Router You probably opted for the free or cheapest option…