ThumbPay: India’s First Biometric UPI Payment Device Launched Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed  Gurugram-based IoT startup Proxgy has unveiled ThumbPay, a first-of-its-kind biometric payment device that allows users to make UPI transactions using just their thumb impression. The device leverages Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication and links it directly with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), eliminating the […]

UIDAI to Launch Aadhaar App with Live Facial Recognition: What It Means for Users Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning to roll out a new Aadhaar mobile app by December 2025, introducing a “live facial recognition” feature that allows users to update their mobile numbers without visiting […]

67% of Engineers Say AI Is Transforming Their Jobs; 85% Turn to Upskilling for Survival Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed  New Delhi, Sept 14, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping India’s engineering workforce, with a majority of professionals acknowledging that their roles are undergoing dramatic changes. According to a new survey conducted by Great […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi App Launches for iPhone Users, Expands Service Amid Safety and Regulatory Scrutiny Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed Austin/San Francisco, Sept 13, 2025 – Tesla has officially rolled out its much-anticipated Robotaxi app for iPhone users, marking a major step in the company’s autonomous mobility ambitions. Available on the Apple App Store, the app […]

RBI Proposes Remote Phone Locking for EMI Defaulters Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed New Delhi, September 11, 2025 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering a controversial proposal that could allow lenders to remotely lock mobile phones purchased on credit if borrowers fail to pay their EMIs. According to sources, the move is […]

China Unveils “Brain-Like AI” That Promises 100× Faster Performance Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed Beijing, September 2025 — Researchers in China have announced the development of a new artificial intelligence system described as the world’s first “brain-like” large language model (LLM). Dubbed SpikingBrain 1.0, the system is designed to mimic certain mechanisms of the human […]

Indian Engineers Drive eVTOL Innovation, Paving the Way for Air Taxis and Air Ambulances Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed New Delhi, September 10, 2025 – India is fast emerging as a hub for advanced air mobility as homegrown engineers and startups step up efforts in developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. These next-generation […]

X Expands Encrypted Messaging Feature ‘XChat’ to All Users Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed In a major update aimed at strengthening user privacy, X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out its encrypted messaging feature, XChat, for all users. The feature, which was previously limited to Premium subscribers, is now available free of cost, marking a significant […]

GST Revision: Impact on Tech Gadgets and Automobiles Report by: Syed Taskin Ahmed The government is considering changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, which could have a direct impact on the technology and automobile sectors. This move may come as welcome relief for consumers. At present, smartphones, laptops, and other electronic products […]

India Unveils Indigenous Semiconductor Breakthroughs at Semicon India 2025 In a historic step towards technological self-reliance, India showcased two major semiconductor innovations at the Semicon India 2025 event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the country’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, “Vikram,” along with semiconductor chips developed in […]