2021 6th hottest year, last 8 years the warmest: NASA

New Delhi/New York (IANS) Earth's global average surface temperature in 2021 tied 2018 as the sixth warmest year on record, and the past eight years are the warmest, according to an independent analysis done by NASA and the National Oceanic and…

Ignitron Motocorp unveils second electric motorbike Bob-e in India

New Delhi (IANS) Ignitron Motocorp, a new electric vehicle start-up, on Friday unveiled its second electric two-wheeler 'Bob-e' in the Indian market.

The motorbike is designed for the youngsters, with an objective to elevate lifestyles…

Hackers spreading powerful malware via Omicron news emails

New Delhi (IANS) Cyber-security researchers have unearthed that hackers are spreading a powerful malware via news around the new Omicron strain, stealing information and credentials from Windows users in at least 12 countries.

Researchers from…

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) now in India at Rs 7,999

New Delhi (IANS) Tech giant Google on Wednesday announced that its Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is now available in the country at Rs 7,999.

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is available in chalk and charcoal colours across Flipkart, Tata Cliq and Reliance…

Global PC shipments hit 341 mn units in 2021, largest since 2012

New Delhi (IANS) Despite chip shortage and supply chain constraints, global PC shipments (desktops, notebooks and workstations) reached 341 million units in 2021 -- 15 per cent higher than 2020 and the largest shipment total since 2012, a new report…

Take-Two Interactive buys FarmVille developer Zynga for $12.7 bn

San Francisco (IANS) US-based video company Take-Two Interactive is acquiring mobile games giant and FarmVille developer Zynga for $12.7 billion.

The acquisition will not only establish Take-Two as one of the largest publishers of mobile games…

Nvidia acquires HPC software company Bright Computing

San Francisco (IANS) Graphic chip giant Nvidia has acquired Bright Computing, a leader in software for managing high performance computing systems used by more than 700 organisations worldwide, for an undisclosed sum.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered…

Logitech G unveils new gaming headset at Rs 7,495

New Delhi (IANS) Logitech G, a sub-brand of Switzerland-based tech firm Logitech, on Monday launched a new gaming wireless headset 'Logitech G435' at Rs 7,495 in India.

The new G435 wireless headset comes in three colour variations,…

User-friendly durable Braille maps using advanced technology soon for visually impaired students

New Delhi (IANS) Visually challenged students from all over the country will soon have the access to Braille Maps designed and developed using Digital Embossing Technology, enabling them the ease of use of these maps that are user friendly, better…

NASA's Webb Telescope unfolds primary mirror, set for big action

Washington (IANS) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope team has successfully deployed its 21-foot, gold-coated primary mirror, completing the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments to prepare for science operations in deeper space.

A…