Apple launches iPad Air with M3, iPad with A16. Samsung to roll-out One UI 7 in April. Google releases March Pixel drop. Vivo T4x 5G launched

Tech Wrap March 5

Lenovo India Managing Director Shailendra Katiyal said that of the total PC sales in India, the company manufactured 30 per cent locally, and will hit 50 per cent next year

Shailendra Katyal, Managing Director, Lenovo India

The Australian eSafety Commission called Google's disclosure "world-first insight" into how users may be exploiting the technology to produce harmful and illegal content

Google, Google Logo

Perplexity AI hinted that the contest might involve using its platform during the match, much like its 'Million Dollar Question' campaign during the Super Bowl

Aravind Srinivas

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed a framework that can boost protection of critical infrastructure in the country against the threat of ballistic missiles, according to officials.
The framework will help designers develop innovative solutions for improving the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels, they said.
The findings of the research were published in reputed peer-reviewed journal "Reliability Engineering & System Safety".
Using computational simulations, the researchers studied the impact of missiles on RC, which is the main material used to construct vital structures ranging from military bunkers, nuclear power buildings and bridges to runways.
According to Alagappan Ponnalagu, assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, concrete structures face highly localised damage such as penetration, perforation, scabbing, spalling and crushing under projectile impact load.
"Due to the strategic ...

Missile, Ballistic missile

The framework will help designers develop innovative solutions for improving the ballistic resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) panels

India needs to look at a multi-pronged approach to ensure national security in the quantum computing era as well as have bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption of emerging technologies, according to a NITI Aayog research paper released on Wednesday.
The NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) in partnership with Data Security Council of India released the paper on the rapid evolution of quantum computing, its implications on national security and what is needed for India to get ahead of the curve to shape its trajectory. NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam released the paper.
The paper said a strategic framework is essential to navigate the opportunities and threats posed by quantum computing.
"A proactive, multi-pronged approach will ensure national security remains resilient in the quantum era," it said and called for establishing bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption, especially the modalities that offer scalability.
The NITI-FTH has been established as a Frontier Tech Action Tan

In 2019, a team of Google researchers said they had built a machine capable of performing tasks that were not possible with traditional supercomputers. They described this machine, called a quantum computer, as a turning point in the evolution of inf

The NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) in partnership with Data Security Council of India released the paper on the rapid evolution of quantum computing, and its implications on national security

For iPhone users who have missed out Apple Intelligence since it is available only on select models, there are alternatives such as Google Gemini that are readily available and packed with surprise

Apple and Google Gemini

The introduction of artificial intelligence-enabled personal computers is expected to help drive a recovery in the PC market this year after a post-pandemic slump

MacBook Air and Mac Studio

The Vivo T4x 5G will be available in India starting March 12 on Flipkart, Vivo India e-store, and at select retail stores

Vivo T4x 5G

Priced at Rs 34,900, the new iPad is now available for pre-order in India on Apple's official website, with retail availability beginning on March 12

iPad (A16)

iPad Air with M3 is available for pre-order from March 4, with availability slated for March 12. It is offered in 11-inch and 13-inch display options and blue, purple, starlight, and space grey colour

Apple iPad Air with M3 with new Magic Keyboard

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out as one of the most distinctive smartphones on the market, offering well-rounded performance for its price

Nothing Phone 3a Pro

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 stand out with their distinctive ear-hook design and inclusion of an heart rate sensor for workouts. While these features enhance their utility, they also introduce drawbacks

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Vivo V-series smartphones focuses on design and imaging, and the Vivo V50 is no different. Though not perfect, the smartphone ticks the right boxes and is a competent model in its segment

Vivo V50 in Starry Night colourway

The Galaxy S25 Plus offers a large display and great battery life, while the Galaxy S25 delivers matching performance and features in a compact form factor

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus

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