Category: Technology
Hero VIDA launches EV services
VIDA by Hero MotoCorp introduces a comprehensive suite of value-added services designed to enhance every stage of EV ownership. These offerings simplify the transition to EVs by making them more reliable, accessible and affordable while strengthening key ownership drivers such as battery performance, assured resale value, 24/7 roadside assistance and intelligent connected features. By providing…
UN Warns Excessive Heat Is Harming Worker Health, Productivity
As global temperatures continue to rise, the risks to workers’ productivity and health also are worsening, a United Nations study released Friday found. For every degree above 20C (68F), worker productivity drops between 2% and 3%, according to analysis from the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization. More than a third of people…
UN Warns Excessive Heat Is Harming Worker Health, Productivity
(Bloomberg) — As global temperatures continue to rise, the risks to workers’ productivity and health also are worsening, a United Nations study released Friday found. For every degree above 20C (68F), worker productivity drops between 2% and 3%, according to analysis from the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization. More than a third…
iPhone 17 series price leaks days before launch: Here’s how much Apple’s new flagships may cost
With just around 5 days left for the iPhone 17 series, there is a lot of buzz about Apple’s new flagship devices. The biggest question on everyone’s mind, however, is if the new iPhones will cost the same as last year or if they will get a price hike. While we have had leaks on…
How to Prevent Land Erosion During Rainy Days
To save land erosion from the damaging effects of heavy rain during this monsoon—highlighted in today’s national news—farmers, communities, and local authorities can implement a mix of immediate and long-term strategies to minimize flooding, soil erosion, and crop loss. Proven Techniques to Protect Land Erosion from Rain 1. Effective Drainage Systems Installing and maintaining proper…
Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the worlds spiraling plastic pollution crisis
Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet. It’s the sixth time negotiators are meeting and they hope the last. A key split is whether the treaty should require cutting plastic production, with…
Pixel 9 vs Pixel 10: Specs, price, features — how different are the two Google flagships?
Google has launched its Pixel 10 series in India powered by the Tensor G5 chipset and running on the latest Android 16 OS. The vanilla Pixel 10 continues to be the cheapest Google flagship with a price tag of ₹79,999 and will succeed last year’s Pixel 9 in the lineup. But has Google really provided…
Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Google has launched its new Pixel 10 series at the company’s Made by Google 2025 event in New York. All four new Pixel 10 series devices come powered by the Tensor G5 chipset and run on Google’s stock UI based on Android 16 with a promise of 7 years of OS updates and security patches….
Lava Play Ultra 5G with 6.67-inch AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300 SoC launched in India at ₹14,999
Lava has been launching spades of new budget devices in the past month or so but the homegrown smartphone brand is trying to woo budget gamers with its new offering, the Lava Play Ultra 5G. Coming in the sub- ₹15,000 price bracket, the phone gets a Full HD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300 SoC, 5,000mAh battery…
Earth is spinning faster than usual. August 5 may be one of the shortest days on record
The Earth seems to be in a bit of a rush, and scientists aren’t sure why. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, is expected to be one of the shortest days in recorded history, as our planet’s rotation speeds up ever so slightly. According to CNETthe Earth may complete its spin around 1.25 to 1.51 milliseconds faster…