Europe must beware the temptations of technocracy
Look at the state of European politics today and a collage of pandemonium emerges. France has been stuck with a caretaker government for two months following legislative elections which no party won decisively. In Germany the hard right came top in one set of state elections on September 1st; its federal chancellor, Olaf Scholz, seems […]
Swiggy IPO day 3: Institutional investor portion fully subscribed, overall subscription at 79%
The institutional investor portion of Swiggy’s $1.4-billion initial public offering (IPO) reached full subscription on the final day of the sale on Friday, though the overall subscription stood at 79 per cent. The IPO set aside almost three-quarters of its allocation for institutional investors, while the retail investor portion remains partially unsubscribed.Swiggy’s IPO garnered a […]
Does daytime sleepiness increase dementia risk in older adults?
A representational image depicting a lady relaxing on a couch. — Freepik A new study has disclosed that older adults, who are excessively sleepy during the day or have prominent sleep issues, are at an increased risk for a pre-dementia condition known as motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). MCR was marked by slower walking speed […]
MacBook Air With OLED Screen Said to Be Delayed Beyond 2027 Due to Price Concerns
Apple is reportedly working on equipping its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with OLED screens, and these improved variants were expected to arrive in 2026 and 2027, respectively. However, a new report suggests that the launch of the OLED MacBook Air model could be delayed beyond 2027, due to issues related to the price […]
200 Indian Women Entrepreneurs Set To Raise Rs 850 Cr From Investors: Goldman Sachs
Bengaluru: At least 200 women entrepreneurs in India are poised to raise an estimated Rs 850 crore ($100 million) from investors, helping to expand businesses and create new jobs, Goldman Sachs announced on Friday. According to Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, the ‘Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’ initiative highlights the untapped potential in […]
iQOO 13 With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Will Launch in India on December 3
iQOO 13 has been confirmed to arrive in India in December. The company’s India head has also announced the launch date of the flagship handset in the country. It will come with Qualcomm’s latest octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with iQOO’s Q2 gaming chipset. The smartphone, which was introduced in China on October 30, […]
How to clean white shoes so they're good as new?
While some people only shop for bargain white shoes, others drop serious money on theirs. For example, Air Jordan 1 Mid “Triple White” Shoes retailed for $110 plus tax when they were released back in 2020 (now they retail for about $160!). So it pays to protect the investment and keep those kicks clean. However, […]
Google Vids AI-Powered Video Creation Tool Rolling Out to Select Workspace Users
Google Vids, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) video creation tool, is now rolling out to select Google Workspace users. Announced on Thursday, the tool can assist users across multiple steps in the video and presentation-making workflow. Interestingly, Google Vids is not an AI video generation tool like Runway or Pika, which can generate videos using […]