This week has been full of positive news in the tech industry!
Be it Dr. S Jaishankar going to Pakistan for the SCO Summit, India getting its first Bullet Train by 2026, India developing its Handheld X-Ray for TB detection, or getting rid of Back pain this World Spine Day!
We are back with your weekly fill of interesting 8 tech news along with a stock update for Monday comprising of cryptos as well.
Shall we start then?
3 Indian Origin Candidates in the Race to Be Next Oxford Chancellor
The world is changing for sure if the new Oxford University Chancellor race is comprised of three Indian-origin men!
The list includes 38 names, and the name of Pakistan’s PM, Mr. Imran Khan, is not in it, even though he wanted to participate and is an ex-Oxford Alumni.
The three Indian origin men are:
- Mr. Ankur Shiv Bhandari, who is mayor of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire.
- Mr. Nirpal Singh Paul Bhangal, who is an International Entrepreneurship professor.
- Mr. Paratik Travadi, who is a Medical professional.
This just signifies the in-depth penetration of Indians across the globe!
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Elon Musk vs. Mukesh Ambani & Sunil Bharti Mittal: Who Won?
A fight is going on about satellite-based wireless communication spectrum distribution amongst some of the biggest players in the industry!
Elon Musk’s Starlink is going head-to-head against Indian telecom giants like Mukesh Ambani (Jio) and Sunil Bharti Mittal (Airtel).
Jio wanted to have an auction; Starlink was against it, while Airtel wished to simply buy it!
Indian telecom Minister Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that there will be no auction and the spectrum will be allotted based on a formula that will be devised accordingly.
Since the satellite spectrum is shared, it cannot be priced individually as per the telecom minister.
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Wanna win Rs. 25 Cr in Cash? Help NASA with the Moon Mission
NASA is looking for external help and is ready to pay INR 25 crores in cash!
They need help solving inorganic waste handling for their Lunar Mission that can work for a longer time.
The waste includes,
- Food packets,
- Scientific equipment, and
- Clothing.
The challenge has been named “LunaRecycle Challenge” and will help tackle waste handling issues when NASA astronauts land on the moon in SEP 2026.
Are you ready for it?
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2.5 Billion Gmail Users under AI Hack
AI is being used in various industries across the globe to help optimize the work and drive efficiency.
How can hackers be far behind?
As per Google, 2.5 billion Gmail accounts are under threat of AI-driven hacks.
Here’s how it happens:
- You will get a request to recover your Gmail account or change your password.
- Then you will receive a phone call from none other than Google!
- If you ignore it, it happens again after a week or two.
- During this call, the alleged Google representative will tell you that there has been some suspicious activity on your Gmail account suggesting a hacking scenario.
- The interesting thing is that if you trace the phone number, it will be listed on Google’s business page.
If you do receive such emails or calls, do not act upon them and change your password separately & not from the link shared on these emails or calls!
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AI and Tech News of the Week
The top 2 AI news stories of the week are as follows:
Adobe’s New AI Tools
It will revolutionize the content creation, be it 3D scenes, removing distractions, or animate texts!
- Project Scenic
It allows Adobe Firefly users to have more control over the image generation by making it possible to craft 3D scenes from 2D images.
- Project Motion
It makes it feasible for non-graphical background professionals to create text and images with motion effects.
While it also allows to transform animated videos via text and reference images!
- Project Clean Machine
It helps in removing camera flashes, people, and more from your videos and images to generate top-notch distraction-free visual content!
Before you start looking for these tools, let us tell you that Adobe has just given a sneak peek, and the exact time when and how these tools will be launched is still in the dark.
Google has revamped Google Shopping using AI!
It will make Google Shopping much more personalized!
The current AI-powered Google Shopping will be launched in the USA in the coming weeks.
Users will be able to even try out clothing, along with better price comparison and product hunting.
Google will be listing around 45 billion products and creating a better shopping experience for their users.
This feature can be accessed via the Shopping tab or by going to shopping.google.com.
Instagram launches Profile Cards!
Remember Google’s People Card or Add Me To Search option?
It was an amazing way to share your digital visiting card powered by Google, but it was recalled in April 2024.
Fret not, as Instagram will be bringing in Profile Cards, where you can share,
- Your Instagram Bio,
- Profile Picture,
- External Links,
- Favourite Music, and
- QR code with a customised background!
We thank Instagram & Meta for upholding the torch and making digital visiting cards available again for everyone on Instagram.
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Semrush buys Search Engine Land!
Your two favourite digital marketing brands, i.e., Semrush and Search Engine Land, are no longer separate entities!
Semrush has bought Third Door Media, which owns Search Engine Land, SMX (Search Marketing Expo), MarTech.org, MarTech Conference, and Digital Marketing Depot.
This means that it is high time to look for digital marketing agencies that are certified by Semrush, like Wildnet.
FYI, we are now 5/5 on Semrush’s scale!
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Stocks to Buy Next Monday!
Here are the stocks and cryptos to buy on Monday.
- KEI Industries
- Rallis India
- HDFC Life
- RailTel Corporation of India
- Bitcoin (as the time for Bitcoin resurgence is almost upon us)
So be prepared to make the most of the stock and crypto markets on Monday!
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This brings our 24th edition of the Weekly Roundup to an end!
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