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Italy’s Moltiply sues Google for €2.97 billion over alleged market abuse

Italy’s Moltiply sues Google for €2.97 billion over alleged market abuse

09 May 2025

In a major legal challenge that underscores ongoing concerns about Big Tech’s grip on online commerce, Italy’s Moltiply Group has filed a €2.97 billion ($3.34 billion) lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google.

JetBlue’s proposed domestic partnership stirs union resistance amid ongoing contract talks

JetBlue’s proposed domestic partnership stirs union resistance amid ongoing contract talks

02 May 2025

JetBlue Airways is exploring a new domestic partnership—reportedly with United Airlines—but the move is drawing sharp criticism from its pilot union

Amazon begins Kuiper rollout with ULA satellite launch

Amazon begins Kuiper rollout with ULA satellite launch

29 Apr 2025

As dusk settled over Florida’s Space Coast, United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched the first batch of Amazon’s production-ready Kuiper satellites

IBM to invest $150 billion in U.S. technology and manufacturing over five years

IBM to invest $150 billion in U.S. technology and manufacturing over five years

28 Apr 2025

IBM is making a major bet on America's tech future. The company announced plans on Monday to invest $150 billion across the United States over the next five years

India’s largest optical telescope helps observe smaller black holes

India’s largest optical telescope helps observe smaller black holes

18 Apr 2025

A team of astrophysicists in India have traced an intermedia black hole (IMBH) located in a faint galaxy about 4.3 million light-years away using the country’s largest optical telescope

C-DOT, Sterlite Technologies jointly demonstrate quantum-secured data transmission over multi-core fibre

C-DOT, Sterlite Technologies jointly demonstrate quantum-secured data transmission over multi-core fibre

18 Apr 2025

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), jointly with Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), has successfully demonstrated

Jitendra Sigh hails indigenous development of hydrogen fuel cell-based marine vessel technology

Jitendra Sigh hails indigenous development of hydrogen fuel cell-based marine vessel technology

17 Apr 2025

India has achieved a major breakthrough in shipping and inland waterway transport by developing a hydrogen fuel cell driven vessel

DRDO successfully demonstrates laser-based Directed Energy Weapon system

DRDO successfully demonstrates laser-based Directed Energy Weapon system

14 Apr 2025

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has demonstrated star-wars like capabilities by successfully destroying areal targets like helicopters

Foxconn eyes Nissan as potential EV partner amid growing Japan ties

Foxconn eyes Nissan as potential EV partner amid growing Japan ties

09 Apr 2025

Foxconn may be looking to team up with Nissan in the electric vehicle space, according to remarks made by a senior executive this week.

Kenyan court rules Meta can be sued over Ethiopia violence-related posts

Kenyan court rules Meta can be sued over Ethiopia violence-related posts

By Axel Miller | 04 Apr 2025

A Kenyan court has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can be sued in the country over its alleged role in promoting content that fueled ethnic violence in Ethiopia.

Nintendo to unveil Switch 2 details: Pricing, launch date, and key features in focus

Nintendo to unveil Switch 2 details: Pricing, launch date, and key features in focus

By Axel Miller | 02 Apr 2025

Nintendo is gearing up to reveal details about its highly anticipated Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday.

Reliance Jio ties up with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s satellite broadband services in India

Reliance Jio ties up with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s satellite broadband services in India

13 Mar 2025

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), the technology platform of Reliance Industries Ltd, on Wednesday announced an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Apple to source from US, build giga factory for AI servers in $500 bn pledge

Apple to source from US, build giga factory for AI servers in $500 bn pledge

25 Feb 2025

Apple has agreed to compensate the US economy for its overseas production of iPhones and iPads with fresh investments of up to $500 billion

ABB and Sage Geosystems partner for developing geothermal power system for Meta

ABB and Sage Geosystems partner for developing geothermal power system for Meta

05 Feb 2025

ABB and Sage Geosystems are partnering to develop Geopressured Geothermal Systems that can generate up to 150 MW of geothermal baseload power for Meta

Isro’s GSLV-F15 launches second navigation satellite NVS-02

Isro’s GSLV-F15 launches second navigation satellite NVS-02

29 Jan 2025

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) today successfully launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite from India’s spaceport at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

Anglo American, University of Birmingham to jointly perfect carbon recycling technology for steel mills

Anglo American, University of Birmingham to jointly perfect carbon recycling technology for steel mills

24 Jan 2025

Mining and metals giant Anglo American has announced a partnership with the University of Birmingham and industry-promoter Cambridge Future Tech to launch PeroCycle

India’s space economy set to grow from $8 billion to $44 billion in 10 years: Jitendra Singh

India’s space economy set to grow from $8 billion to $44 billion in 10 years: Jitendra Singh

22 Jan 2025

India’s space sector has grown to a size of $8 billion and is projected to reach $44 billion over the next 10 years, minister of state for science and technology

Isro to have a third launch pad at Sriharkota

Isro to have a third launch pad at Sriharkota

19 Jan 2025

The union cabinet on Friday approved the setting up of a third launch pad, in addition to the existing two launch pads, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre

Isro revolutionises space exploration with successful SpaDeX Mission

Isro revolutionises space exploration with successful SpaDeX Mission

17 Jan 2025

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully completed its pioneering space docking experiment (SpaDeX) with precision docking

Bezos’ Blue Origin prepares for debut New Glenn rocket launch

Bezos’ Blue Origin prepares for debut New Glenn rocket launch

By Axel Miller | 13 Jan 2025

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is gearing up for a groundbreaking move.

Supreme Court leaning toward supporting TikTok ban in the U.S. amid national security concerns

Supreme Court leaning toward supporting TikTok ban in the U.S. amid national security concerns

By Axel Miller | 11 Jan 2025

The United States Supreme Court signaled on Friday that it may uphold a controversial law mandating a ban or a forced sale of the popular short-video app TikTok by 19th January 2025.

Reliance Jio expands AirFiber for 5G monetisation ahead of 2025 IPO

Reliance Jio expands AirFiber for 5G monetisation ahead of 2025 IPO

09 Jan 2025

Reliance Jio is accelerating its 5G-based fixed wireless access (FWA) business, Jio AirFiber, as part of its strategy to monetize 5G technology

Apple to discuss investment plans with Indonesia to resume iPhone 16 sales

Apple to discuss investment plans with Indonesia to resume iPhone 16 sales

By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2025

Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry is set to meet representatives from Apple to discuss the tech giant’s investment proposal, a critical step to reintroduce the iPhone 16 to the Indonesian market.

Vande Bharat sleeper trains with 180 km peak speed to hit the tracks soon

Vande Bharat sleeper trains with 180 km peak speed to hit the tracks soon

03 Jan 2025

India Railways is all set to make train travel faster and safer for long-distance passengers as well with the successful trials of Vande Bharat sleeper trains.

Air India now provides in-flight WiFi on domestic routes as well

Air India now provides in-flight WiFi on domestic routes as well

03 Jan 2025

Air India has introduced in-flight WiFi services on domestic routes, becoming the first airline in India to provide on-board Wi-Fi connectivity to passengers.