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Bulldozer 'break dance' wows crowd at UP CM Yogi Adityanath's Farrukhabad rally
Uttar Pradesh: Amidst the fervent atmosphere, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's scheduled address was accompanied by the arrival of numerous bulldozers, setting the stage for a spectacle that captivated the crowd. However, concerns arose as the enthusiastic display overshadowed the rally's intended focus.
Spotlight on Blackwell GPU, Groot at Nvidia techfest
Nvidia announced its most powerful Blackwell chip capable of processing trillion-parameter AI models upto 30 times faster and at one-fourth use of power. Meanwhile, the makers of humanoid robots can now use Nvidia's Project Groot, consisting of a new computer based on Blackwell, which will allow robots to understand natural language and copy human movements by observing them.
Nvidia unveils powerful Blackwell Chip: All you need to know
Jensen Huang introduced the Blackwell chip for trillion-parameter AI models, with partnerships from tech giants like Google and Microsoft. The chip powers India's Shakti Cloud and boasts impressive performance metrics compared to its predecessor.
Personal branding — A mantra for early career growth and success
Crafting a strong personal brand is crucial for career growth. It sets individuals apart, builds credibility, and attracts growth opportunities. Personal branding aids in career transitions, getting noticed by employers, and connecting with industry leaders. AI revolutionizes personal branding and continuous learning is essential for impactful self-branding.
Taiwan holds military drills to defend against the threat of a Chinese invasion
Amid escalating tensions with China, Taiwan's military conducted a defensive exercise involving land, sea, and air maneuvers. Major Gen. Sun Li-fang warned that China's actions could spark a conflict with devastating regional effects. Simulated attacks and a mine-laying demonstration highlighted the drills. The exercise aims to boost public confidence, occurring weeks after electing an independence-leaning president. Despite its smaller military, Taiwan invests in advanced weaponry, and tensions rise further with China changing flight paths near Taiwan. The annual drills showcase Taiwan's defense capabilities and readiness.
DoT sets up war room in Ayodhya for Ram Mandir event, to use AI for seamless network
Officials told ET that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is carrying out predictive analysis based on the number of people who are expected to come for the consecration ceremony on January 22, to tell telcos how many more mobile sites are needed and which technology-2G, 4G or 5G-should be on offer.
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Udaan's fundraise; VC-backed listed tech firms hit $50B market cap
Business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce firm Udaan has raised $340 million through conversion of its debt and fresh equity infusion. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
SimYog raises Rs 20 crore in funding from Mela Ventures, 1Crowd, IdeaSpring
SimYog, an IISc incubated firm, said it has raised Rs 20 crore funding led by Mela Ventures along with 1Crowd. Existing investor IdeaSpring also invested in the round.
Is Hamas hiding in Gaza's main hospital? Israel's claim is now a focal point in a dayslong stalemate
Since Israel declared war against Hamas in response to a deadly cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7, its forces have moved in on Shifa. While Israel says it is willing to allow staff and patients to evacuate, Palestinians say Israeli forces have fired at evacuees and that it is too dangerous to move the most vulnerable patients.
2023 gaming landscape: Sequels, spin-offs, and surprises
2023 is a year of sequels and reinvigoration, marking the return of long-awaited titles like Octopath Traveler 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Diablo 4. Some players might have even skipped these for the enchanting world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As the year progresses, familiar franchises like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Armored Core 6 are rekindling interest, captivating both devoted fans and newcomers with fresh content.
Scouting out the next wave of robot workers
Automation might not be ready to over the Amazon warehouse yet but the robot revolution has certainly begun and accelerated by the pandemic.
The robots we were afraid of are already here
A humanoid warehouse worker, Digit walked upright on goatlike legs and grabbed bins off a shelf with muscular arms made from aerospace-grade aluminum. It then placed the boxes on an assembly line and walked back to the shelf to search for more.
New Year's Eve: Different ways to watch Times Square ball drop
You may watch the ball drop on the 2023 New Year's Eve on the official Times Square website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed.
Man fired for being 'boring' and not drinking with colleagues drags employer to court, wins Rs 2.5 lakh
The court has asked the employer who fired the man to pay Rs 2.54 lakhs to him.
Metaverse: The real impact on banking and fintech industry
In a sense, the metaverse’s impact on the financial services sector embodies the next evolutionary stage in banking and fintech industry
Earth at 8 billion: Consumption not crowd is key to climate
On Tuesday somewhere a baby will be born that will be the globe's 8 billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations and other experts. The Earth has warmed almost 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit) since the world hit the 4 billion mark in 1974. Climate and population is a touchy subject for scientists and officials.
Earth at 8 billion: Consumption not crowd is key to climate
While more people consuming energy, mostly from the burning of fossil fuels, is warming the planet, the key issue isn't the number of people as much as how a small fraction of those people are causing way more than their share of carbon pollution, several climate and population experts told The Associated Press.
Seoul scrambles jets after detecting 180 N. Korea warplanes
South Korea's military scrambled stealth jets on Friday after detecting the mobilisation of 180 North Korean warplanes, Seoul said as it conducted large-scale joint air drills with the United States which have infuriated Pyongyang.
China launches Mengtian, 3rd and final space station component
Mengtian, or "Celestial Dream," joins Wentian as the second laboratory module for the station, collectively known as Tiangong, or "Celestial Palace." Both are connected to the Tianhe core module where the crew lives and works. Like its predecessors, Mengtian was launched aboard a Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket, a member of China's most powerful family of launch vehicles. Mengtian was due to spend 13 hours in flight before reaching Tiangong, which is populated by a crew of two male and one female astronauts.
Elon Musk previews Tesla's humanoid robot, but cautions it is not ready just yet
A prototype model that Tesla said was developed in February walked out to wave at the crowd on Friday, and Tesla showed a video of it doing simple tasks, such as watering plants, carrying boxes and lifting metal bars at a production station at the company's California plant.
Måneskin's performance at MTV VMAs censored. Find out why
Victoria De Angelis, the lead bassist of Måneskin faced a wardrobe malfunction during the VMAs performance on Sunday night.
'No use worrying': Taiwanese tourists carry on despite China threat
Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are at their highest in decades as Beijing rages against a visit to Taipei earlier this month by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
As skies get crowded, jostle for pilots begins
As things now stand, the sector is staring at a huge shortage of trained, type-rated pilots and ramp engineers. Various estimates showed that about 400-600 commercial pilots graduate every year from various flying training schools in India, whereas the country would require 1,500-2,000 pilots per year to meet the rising demand for air travel.
Small Covid-19 particles may remain moist, airborne and travel farther than thought, research suggests
The team also found that increasing ventilation rapidly reduced particle levels in the source room.
Higher public investment to stimulate demand, generate jobs: DEA Secretary
Observing that direct support measures have only limited multiplier effect, Seth said steps which can have long to medium term impact are needed to boost the economy in a sustained manner.
The science behind masks: How safe are you if everybody else around you is maskless?
It is true that masks work best when everyone in the room is wearing one.
Sounds of the Games: NBC won't add crowd noise to Olympics TV coverage
The fans will hear the Games as they haven't been able to before.
Spectating Spectator Sports: COVID-19 is dismantling stadium culture, one screen at a time
Watching spectator sports from home has always been and always will be, a finer, more joyous, less harrowing experience than watching it from the stands. And don’t let any season ticket-holding mobster tell you otherwise.Blasphemous as this may sound, think about it. From the sports purist’s angle, the players ‘down there’ are not blurs or dots on your TV or smartphone screen.
View: Govt's booster dose is simulation, not stimulation
The government needed to announce large infrastructure investment, say a brand new, enhanced healthcare system, not just some wellness centres at the block level. If India were to build a healthcare system large enough to treat those likely to require hospitalisation when the next pandemic strikes, India can confront it without locking down.
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