Author: Aneesha Kochar

I’ve run many times before. From problems, responsibilities and life, in general. No, not a coward, but maybe I knew no other way to find myself back without running away from myself. Nike transformed my “Who are you running from?” to “Who are you running for?” and that changed everything. I run regularly to stay fit, physically and mentally. With a temper like mine, I’d say it helps with emotional fitness too! Running motivates me, releases my stress, and that adrenaline rush makes me want to push myself to do more. Nike helped me do all of this on 10th…

I have this uncanny feeling that we’re standing at the edge of something monumental. It’s as if the world is holding its breath, waiting for the next big AI breakthrough to drop, and we’re all watching it unfold, some of us in awe, others with a healthy dose of skepticism. Whether it’s the thought of self-driving cars on our roads or the rise of AI-generated art in the galleries, there’s an energy in the air, like the world is changing around us, and we’re only just starting to understand the scale of what’s coming. AI is no longer just a…

Tata Technologies and BMW have established a 50:50 joint venture called BMW TechWorks India, aimed at enhancing BMW’s software capabilities in response to the automotive industry’s increasing focus on digital and software solutions. This new entity will specialize in developing software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology and IT services for BMW’s global operations. Warren Harris, CEO of Tata Technologies, highlighted at the launch event that this partnership reinforces India’s role as a key provider of engineering and digital services to the global market. He emphasized that the automotive industry is experiencing a major transformation due to the growth of electric vehicles and…

According to a report from Morgan Stanley, Amazon is expected to cut around 14,000 managerial roles by early next year as part of an effort to save $3 billion each year. This move aligns with CEO Andy Jassy’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency by increasing the proportion of individual contributors to managers by at least 15% by March 2025. Bloomberg reports that this initiative from the tech giant aims to simplify decision-making and remove bureaucratic obstacles. Morgan Stanley estimates that cutting these jobs could reduce Amazon’s management staff from about 105,770 to roughly 91,936 worldwide. Given that the annual cost…

Nissan India, the local division of the Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corp., is exploring various eco-friendly vehicle technologies, such as hybrids and CNG, tailored for the Indian market. As part of its mid-term strategy in collaboration with Renault, the company aims to introduce an “affordable” electric vehicle (EV) by 2026, according to a senior executive’s announcement on Friday. This initiative aligns with Nissan’s efforts to meet the new Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) emissions standards set to be implemented in India by 2027. Frank Torres, the divisional vice president for the AMIEO regions at Nissan, highlighted that although the company’s…

Over 100 tech companies, including Indian IT leaders like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Wipro, as well as global players such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, have promised to comply early with the European Union’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations. These rules went into effect on August 1, 2024, and the commitment was made through an initiative called the AI Pact. The AI Pact aims to help organizations get ready for the upcoming AI Act, the EU’s extensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. While certain aspects of the AI Act are already in effect, others—especially those related to “high-risk”…

Dunzo, a well-known hyperlocal delivery service, has recently revealed that it is laying off 75% of its staff due to financial struggles, including unpaid wages and outstanding bills to vendors. The company has reportedly dismissed 150 employees as part of this cost-reduction effort. The report also mentioned that Dunzo now has only 50 employees left in its essential supply and marketplace teams. After the layoffs, the company is working with a minimal team focused on these critical areas. Dunzo’s strategy involves cutting costs and improving cash flow to manage its financial challenges and meet its obligations. Affected employees received notification…

According to insider sources and as reported by the Economic Times, tech giant Apple is expected to greatly increase its workforce in India, possibly creating around 600,000 jobs by the end of the fiscal year. It is suggested that this move is part of Apple’s strategy to reduce its dependence on China for manufacturing. By the end of March next year, Apple’s workforce in India is anticipated to grow to around 200,000, with women making up about 70% of this total. According to the report, Apple’s main iPhone manufacturers in India—Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron—have created 80,872 direct jobs. Additionally, other…

Netradyne’s AI technology, created by Avneesh Agrawal and David Julian, has made a substantial impact on reducing road accidents for commercial fleets globally. This system, equipped with sensors and sophisticated artificial intelligence, tracks driver actions and weather conditions to give real-time alerts. It also supports ongoing safety enhancements. Many leading clients have seen a decrease in accidents of up to 50%. Netradyne’s state-of-the-art models are developed from scratch using exclusive data that the company has gathered over time. They feature many custom elements and employ various methods for addressing similar challenges. Although Netradyne’s main Driver.i platform for driver safety is…

jWhat if you could come back to life years or even decades after you die? This startup is offering a service to cryogenically preserve deceased bodies, with the hope of potentially reviving them in the future. Based in Berlin, Tomorrow Bio is asking for $222,603 upfront along with a $55 monthly membership fee to freeze bodies and body parts. The company reports that they have already cryogenically preserved six people and five pets. Additionally, there are 650 people on the waiting list, with an average age of 36. Tomorrow Bio provides a service they refer to as “field cryoprotection,” which…

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is aiming to expand its business beyond smartphones, targeting new industries such as information and communication technology (ICT), electric vehicles (EVs), battery production for EVs, and digital health. This strategic shift is part of their growth plan for the Indian market. Foxconn is focusing on batteries as a key component of its broader electric vehicle (EV) strategy. According to Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will be crucial in this effort, as it has the potential to make many previously unachievable things possible. Liu, who received the Padma Bhushan award this year, mentioned that…

Ziptrrip, a travel-tech SaaS startup, has secured Rs 2 crore in pre-seed funding from angel investors such as Anil K Jha and Prantik Dasgupta, among others.S The funds will be used to expand the market, strengthen team development, and drive ongoing product innovation, according to a press release from Ziptrrip. Founded in 2020 by Shan Prabhakaran and Rishabh Agarwal, Ziptrrip provides an all-in-one solution for travel bookings and expense management. Their platform enables businesses to manage travel and expenses seamlessly through a single, integrated interface. Ziptrrip says it removes the need for traditional travel agents by providing no markup, industry-leading…

In a shocking turn of events, Byun Young-oh, the CEO of the South Korean tech firm Wacon, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency scam. The fraud, which revolves around investments in Ethereum, is claimed to have swindled over 500 people, resulting in substantial financial losses estimated at around $366 million. According to local Korean news outlet, Byun Young-oh and his accomplice Yeom are accused of running a Ponzi scheme disguised as a genuine investment opportunity. They operated through Wacon’s wallet service, MainEthernet, which falsely assured investors that their Ethereum deposits were secure and would yield high returns.…

EyeROV, a deep-tech startup specializing in marine robotics, has secured INR 10 Crore ($1.2M) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. This investment will help EyeROV expand its reach into international markets and enhance its lineup of advanced marine robotics products and solutions. Established in 2016 by IIT alumni Johns T Mathai and Kannappa Palaniappan P, EyeROV is at the forefront of marine robotics and artificial intelligence. The company aims to transform industries like energy, maritime, defense, and infrastructure with its state-of-the-art unmanned technologies. The company has pioneered India’s first commercial underwater drones and remotely operated…

Google and Apple came together in April and developed tech that will help governments around the world to reduce the coronavirus spread. It is called the Covid-19 exposure notification or Covid-19 contact tracing tech. After months of hard work, the technology is now ready and is available on iOS and Android. What is this tech all about? This new tech is available as an Application Programming Interface (API) for Android and iOS Smartphones. The tech is smart enough to let the Smartphones log other devices they come in the vicinity of and enables “contact tracing” of the disease. It can’t…

With tech going in all directions at a pace we can’t even catch up with, newer marketing ideas are on the rise. There are so many social platforms and add to it the formats, duration, diversified audience, ‘storytelling’ and so much more. This can be so overwhelming for a marketing professional. Where’s the success? Which social media platform will spell it for me? Which strategy will work the best? This giant did this but the other one did the exact opposite and both went viral. Confused? Let us decode the M in Tech for you. Let’s get to the main…

You wouldn’t believe this but there were no data scientists and drone operators in 2006. That was just fifteen years ago. Think of all the possibilities that have been created in the job market just because technology has come this far. New products and services in the tech sector give rise to many new tech-made jobs. However, by 2030 we are expecting 16 percent occupations to become ‘automated’. Are you afraid that you’ll lose your job to artificial intelligence? Don’t worry as there will also be new job profiles that could come up! Let’s take a look at the job…

The fact that technology has been evolving the world rapidly for the last ten years is no news. From growing social media platforms and new job profiles to tech in medicine and space, everything is backed and fronted by tech. With the current happenings, faster disruption can be expected. Let’s take a look at what all can tech enable for us in the next five years. 1.AI led manufacturing Thanks to COVID-19, the growth in AI led operations will grow manifold. Most companies that are primarily into building products will soon focus on and make use of cloud-based technologies to…

This is one much needed step from the tech world towards fighting the spread of Covid-19 in India. Around 100 leading private hospitals, tech companies and health-tech startups have together planned to launch this free telemedicine consultation app named ‘Swasth. Infosys co-founder, Kris Gopalakrishnan is spearheading this initiative along with Apollo Hospital’s Shobhana Kamineni,Manipal Group’s Ranjan Pai, iSPIRT’s Sharad Sharma, former Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation executive Nachiket Mor and Subrata Mitra from Accel. All of them have come together to help the country reduce the spread of the contagious pandemic that has brought everyone’s life to an abrupt halt.…

Today is International Yoga Day. In today’s world, Yoga has become easily available to all by means of videos and apps. Technology has made it easier for everyone to practice yoga in the comfort of their homes. Yoga is known to relax the body and the mind. In today’s times when stress is at its peak, yoga can greatly help relieve tension and keep the fitness levels up. If you’re looking at making yoga a part of your lifestyle then here’s what these start-ups have on offer.  Wellnesys (YogiFi) Image for representation purposes only YogiFi is a smart yoga mat…

Start-ups are gearing up for the post pandemic era. The innovative tech brimming to come to life will not only be helpful but will also become the norm. We all know that going forward, social distancing and personal hygiene are the new essentials. Plenty of start-ups are coming up with some practical solutions that will help businesses implement these essentials. It’s a great idea to focus on these absolute necessities right now because we don’t want another pandemic to render us handicapped. DINGG, a Pune-based start-up has come up with a platform that manages queues and bookings and customers are…

All of us have been constantly talking about the impact of COVID in various industries. In this post, let’s read about the evolution of marketing in tech during the COVID-19 era. All we have seen are adverse effects albeit a few industries like online education, e-commerce, mobile apps and social media platforms have seen a growth. When we talk about tech, we know that’s the future and the good thing is that we already are in the future! With artificial intelligence slowly taking centre stage, being under control of our businesses is becoming easier. With all of this, there’s one…

So many social networking startups! Isn’t the world already so full of social media platforms? Why another? And why the investment? While many thoughts might come to your mind after reading that headline, let us talk about Hapramp and why it is actually so unique and worth it.  Hapramp facts: Founded by 5 young people in 2018 – Shubhendra Vikram, Pratyush Singh, Mofid Ansari, Ankit Kumar and Rajat Dangi   Based in Gurugram Combines tech, creativity and data security  The Timeline  Just like most startups, the idea of Hapramp came to life in a hostel room! The founders made time for…

With the pandemic and the lockdown, so many new ways of working, working out, socializing and dating have emerged! Even though the way we do things have changed, our primary goal remains the same; no matter what ‘The Show Must Go On’. There are some really good guys that thought of some really good apps way before this pandemic was even a thing. These apps weren’t as much in use back then as they’re now. Thanks to the techies who had a vision of a solution when doomsday arrives.  Here we go with 3 apps that you absolutely need for…

So what’s trending? That’s what everyone wants to know about, especially on TikTok. While a lot of you use it, the ones who don’t might possibly have some preconceived notions about it. By that we mean the ‘not very good’ notions. The platform has been judged by many and while that has been for all the right reasons, there’s something about TikTok that no other platform has. Let’s figure out what that is. We have Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and the not-so-popular-anymore Twitter when we want to post content. We love to portray a specific image of ourselves in order to…

Until yesterday (not literally but almost) AI was a fancy word that was too far fetched to be true so soon. I mean robots and the likes were only a thing in the movies, right? Replacing humans? You must be kidding me! No, we aren’t kidding you because not only has Artificial Intelligence – AI started rooting itself in our minds but has also begun to create waves in the real work world. Now, these waves are pleasant for some while a Tsunami for many others.  For instance and for news, Microsoft has taken over the job of taking everyone’s…

While the lockdown put a stop to everything in India, 5 Smartphone makers didn’t let the virus affect their plans. While on-ground events and gatherings were of course, a big ‘no’, the online world was ready to be the platform and the audience.  If purchasing a new Smartphone is on your to-do list right now, here’s a list of recent launches that could help you make a quick decision.  1. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro The launch of the much awaited 8 was a global online event on 14th of April. On 19th, the pricing for India was announced.…

The Android 11 Developer Preview is out and we can’t even! First things first. If you have a compatible pixel Smartphone then you can get it right now. You’re all excited and waiting for the steps involved but a word of caution here. This is a beta version so expect a lot of bugs and incomplete features. Also, if anything goes wrong, your device might go Kaput. So, while you have all the anticipation of the great stuff it has to offer, be also aware of the risks you’re taking. It is advisable to try this on your second device.…

Well, the halt of Chinese products and the promotion of ‘Make in India’ was not just a hype after all. Looking at the current scenario, who would want to invest in Chinese businesses? We’d rather sustain our own economy right now. Since, China is very much the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons right now, we have another legit reason for you to say good bye to all things Chinese. These Chinese apps could be spreading a pandemic in your phone right now. Get rid of them, we suggest. It’s not only us but the government agrees too. …

There is so much talk about 5G across the globe. It has been in the tech news for quite some time but a lot of us still don’t know all the details. What is this 5G technology? How does it work? Let’s decode this next-gen tech and see how it will revolutionize forthcoming mobile phone generations.  For a simple start, 5G is the fifth generation of mobile networks. It is an evolution of the current 4th generation LTE networks. With the growing connectivity in the world, imagine billions of devices connected to each other with a network and mind of…