Author: TI Editor
Director-writer Spike Jonze’s 2013 sci-film Her, coincidentally set in 2025, depicts a gentle but doomed romance between a lonely writer Theodore and his personal operating system Samantha. In the end (spoiler alert), Theodore breaks down as he discovers Samantha is in a relationship with 8,316 other people and computers, and in love with 641 of them. Perhaps Jonze, who won an Oscar for his story, did not know then that he was merely portraying the future. Cut to 2025, more Indians than ever are open to the idea of artificial love. A global survey of 7,000 adults by online consumer…
The highly anticipated Nothing Phone (3a) series is set to be officially unveiled on 4 March, with the lineup expected to include the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Phone (3a) Pro. While the company has been teasing key details about the upcoming smartphones, fresh renders have surfaced online, providing a glimpse of their design and key features.According to a report by Android Authority, the alleged renders showcase the devices in black and white colour options, featuring Nothing’s signature transparent back and Glyph lighting. Both models appear to share a similar aesthetic but differ in terms of camera design.The standard Nothing…
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Mint is aware of at least half a dozen such departures since August, all in the ranks of team heads or above. These include Biswaroop Mukherjee, who was head of human resources for the commercial vehicles business unit; Anurag Mehrotra, vice-president for international business and strategy; Vinay Pant, chief marketing officer–passenger vehicles; Vinay Pathak, head of product planning and program management–commercial vehicles; Sampada Inamdar, head of training and development; and Devendra Katiyar, chief safety officer. Ashish Tandon, senior general manager (small commercial vehicles), also quit during this period. Two of these executives have joined Tata Motors’ rivals. Mehrotra now heads…
Amazon is one of the most popular e-commerce websites through which you can easily purchase your desired products in just one click and it will be delivered to your doorstep quickly. If you want exclusive rewards every time you make a purchase on Amazon, you can consider getting an Amazon Pay ICICI credit card.However, before you consider applying for this co-branded credit card, you must understand the features, eligibility and required documents so that you can compare and get the best deal which suits your pocket.Cashback benefits:Amazon purchases: 5% for Prime members, 3% for non-Prime users.Flights & hotels on Amazon:…
NASA has been closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a space rock estimated to measure between 130 and 300 feet (40 – 90 metres) across. While initial calculations indicate a very small chance of impact with Earth on 22 December 2032, astronomers believe that further observations will likely rule out any risk altogether.According to NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) monitoring system, the asteroid’s trajectory is still being refined. As additional data is collected and incorporated into orbital calculations, scientists expect the probability of impact to drop to zero. However, the asteroid will move beyond the range of Earth-based telescopes by April 2025,…
Delhi-National Capital Region has toppled Bengaluru, India’s top office market, to become the new favourite for flexible workspaces. With a 42% share, Delhi-NCR benefited from corporate demand, good infrastructure, Grade-A supply, and larger transactions. Mint explains: How has NCR fared on the flex office front?Flexible workspaces have emerged as a core component in commercial real estate, capturing a record 20% share of 77.2 million sq. ft of overall office leasing in 2024, as per JLL India estimates. Delhi-NCR stole a march over all other major cities, accounting for the largest share in flex leasing activity of 15.3 million sq. ft.…
Mr Altman’s prediction taps into an established school of thought. As large language models first gained popularity in the early 2020s, economists and bosses were hopeful that they, and other AI tools, would level the playing field, with lower-skilled workers benefiting most. Software capable of handling tasks such as protein-folding and poetry-writing would surely democratise opportunity. Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, a chip designer, envisioned a future in which workers “are all going to be CEOs of AI agents”. More recent findings have cast doubt on this vision, however. They instead suggest a future in which high-flyers fly still…
Summer heat can be brutal, but staying cool doesn’t have to cost a fortune. If you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly cooler that delivers great performance without draining your wallet, you’re in the right place. Air coolers are an affordable and energy-efficient way to beat the heat while keeping things light on your electricity bill. From compact models for small rooms to powerful options for larger spaces, there’s something for everyone. We’ve handpicked some of the best options from trusted brands like Crompton, Bajaj, Symphony, and more, so you can enjoy a cool breeze without overspending. Let’s dive in and…
(Bloomberg) — Berjaya Food Bhd.’s hundreds of Starbucks’ subsidiary outlets across Malaysia contributed to the company’s fifth straight quarterly loss after boycotts of US fast food brands over America’s support of Israel’s offensive in Gaza began last year. The company reported a net loss of 70.3 million ringgit for the six-month period that ended in December. As of June 30 2024, the unit operated 408 Starbucks cafes in the country, according to the company’s annual report. Berjaya does not break out its Starbucks revenue. Berjaya Food’s shares fell 2.9% to the lowest since Nov. 19 on Friday. “While the Starbucks…