In yet another setback to India’s rapidly growing digital economy, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) services across the country suffered a major disruption on Saturday morning. This marks the third significant outage in less than a month, severely impacting users and businesses who rely on the platform for quick and seamless financial transactions. Saturday’s outage left countless users stranded, unable to send or receive money through popular UPI-enabled apps such

NetApp, a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization Partner of the Year for Storage award. This recognition highlights NetApp’s pivotal role in transforming data management in the cloud through innovative storage solutions, and its deep collaboration with Google Cloud to meet the evolving needs of enterprises adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and modern workloads. The award recognizes NetApp

The uncertainty surrounding U.S. immigration policies has intensified fears among H-1B visa holders, particularly in the technology sector. As concerns grow over potential policy changes under Donald Trump’s administration, major tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, have issued warnings to their foreign employees, advising them to avoid international travel. H-1B visas play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, particularly in the tech industry, where they

Dallas County’s health department is currently grappling with significant financial challenges after losing two federal grants that totaled $70 million. These federal grants, which were frozen as part of the broader effort under the Trump administration to cut government spending, played a crucial role in funding key public health initiatives, including immunizations and research. The decision to rescind these grants has left Dallas County’s Health and Human Services scrambling to

Google is set to collaborate with Taiwan's MediaTek to develop the next generation of its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which are expected to launch next year. This strategic move signifies a shift in Google’s approach to AI chip development, although the tech giant will continue working with its current chip partner, Broadcom. According to a report by The Information, Google’s partnership with MediaTek is largely driven by cost efficiency and MediaTek’s stron

Microchip Technology has announced plans to lay off 2,000 employees, approximately 9 percent of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at cost reduction and operational efficiency. The decision is driven by declining semiconductor demand, particularly from the automotive sector, where companies are struggling to clear existing chip inventories before placing new orders.The semiconductor industry has faced challenges over the past year, with demand fluctuations affecting m

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has advised employees working on the company’s Gemini AI models to follow a 60-hour workweek and attend office daily in a bid to boost productivity and accelerate artificial general intelligence (AGI) development. This move comes as competition in AI innovation intensifies, with industry giants racing to achieve AGI dominance.In an internal memo accessed by The New York Times, Brin outlined his vision for an optimal work schedule, stating that a 60-hour wor

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off hundreds of weather forecasters and federal employees, a move that has sparked widespread concern over public safety, disaster preparedness, and the future of extreme weather warnings in the U.S.. The job cuts primarily targeted probationary employees, including those working in National Weather Service (NWS) offices nationwide, where meteorologists provide crucial local forecasts and severe weather alerts.  

Technicolor India, a leading visual effects (VFX) and animation studio, has announced the closure of its operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, affecting 3,200 employees. The decision is part of a global shutdown by its parent company, Technicolor Group, headquartered in Paris.This sudden move has left thousands of employees in distress, particularly in Bengaluru, where nearly 3,000 professionals were employed. The closure marks a significant blow to India's VFX and animation industry, which

Google has announced another round of job cuts, this time affecting employees in its People Operations (HR) and Cloud divisions. The move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations, reallocate resources, and focus more heavily on artificial intelligence development. This restructuring follows Google's commitment to investing heavily in AI infrastructure while simultaneously seeking cost efficiencies across different business units.According to a report by CNBC, Google has laun

DBS Group, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees over the next three years due to the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in banking operations. The move, confirmed by outgoing CEO Piyush Gupta, signals a major transformation in the financial sector, where AI-driven efficiencies are gradually replacing traditional job roles.   Speaking at an industry conference in Mumbai, Gupta r

The Trump administration has taken a dramatic step in reshaping U.S. foreign aid by terminating 2,000 employees from the U.S. Agency for International Development while placing thousands more on administrative leave around the globe. Following a ruling by a federal judge, the decision affects both domestic and international USAID staff, leaving only those designated as essential for mission-critical functions, leadership, or specific programs in active service. As of 11:59 p.m. EST on

Google has introduced a memory feature for its Gemini Advanced AI, allowing it to remember and reference past conversations, significantly enhancing its functionality. This update enables users to experience more natural and contextually relevant interactions, as Gemini can now build on previous chats instead of treating each conversation as an entirely new exchange. The ability to retain information from earlier discussions makes Gemini smarter and more intuitive, providing users with a more

The highly anticipated Google I/O developer conference is just around the corner. Scheduled for May 20 to May 21, 2025, this two-day event will showcase Google’s newest technologies and innovations, particularly in the realm of AI. The event will be streamed online for global access, with keynotes and sessions available live.This year’s conference will kick off with a keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai at 10 AM PT (10.30 PM IST), followed by developer-focused sessions, workshop

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting this week. According to a report from Reuters, the company will begin sending out notices to affected employees starting at 5AM PST. The layoffs are expected to impact multiple countries, including the US, but employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt due to local labor laws. Layoff notifications for employees in several other countries across Europe, Asia, and Afric

Minister for Education Nara Lokesh has extended full cooperation from the state government to Google Cloud for their ambitious Data City project in Visakhapatnam. During a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Google Cloud's Managing Director Bikram Singh, Country Director (Public Sector and EdTech) Asish, and their team discussed the project with Lokesh. The Minister assured them that the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) was actively working to clear all necessary approvals

Google is preparing for a critical 2025, with CEO Sundar Pichai stating that the company will focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and scaling its Gemini chatbot to disrupt the market. During a strategy meeting on December 18, Pichai highlighted the stakes as being "high," calling 2025 a year of disruption. He stressed the need for the company to rapidly scale its AI products, particularly Gemini, to solve real user problems and compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.

In a move to improve efficiency, Google has reduced its managerial staff by 10%, including roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels. This decision is part of a broader initiative to streamline the company and address increasing competition from AI-driven companies like OpenAI. CEO Sundar Pichai discussed these cuts during an all-hands meeting, stating that some employees would be reassigned to individual contributor roles, while others would face position eliminations.

Google Maps played an unexpected role in solving a year-long murder mystery in Spain. The investigation began in November 2023 after a man went missing in the northern region of Castile and Leon. Authorities arrested two suspects: a woman, the missing man’s partner, and her ex-partner. During their investigation, police raided homes and inspected vehicles but stumbled upon a key lead through "images in a location application." These images, taken from Google Maps'

Australia is introducing new rules to compel large tech companies, including Google, Meta, and TikTok, to pay local publishers for news content. These companies, whose annual Australian revenue exceeds $250 million, will need to negotiate commercial deals with media organizations or face increased taxes. This move builds on the world-first law passed in 2021, which forced tech giants like Meta and Google to pay for news content shared on their platforms. The new rules aim to pressur