EU Says US Tax Credits for Electric Cars ‘Discriminatory’ Against Europeans

EU Says US Tax Credits for Electric Cars ‘Discriminatory’ Against Europeans

The EU on Thursday said it was “deeply concerned” by US moves to give American motorists a tax credit to buy electric vehicles, saying it was discriminatory against European carmakers. “We think that it’s discriminatory, that is discriminating against foreign producers in relation to US producers. And of course, this…

Hackers Flocking to RenBridge to Launder Stolen Crypto Funds, 0 Million Washed So Far

Hackers Flocking to RenBridge to Launder Stolen Crypto Funds, $540 Million Washed So Far

At a time when blockchain bridges have been struggling to safeguard their operations from hackers, one such bridge has become a tool-of-favour for crypto criminals. As per blockchain analytics provider Elliptic, hackers have been flocking to RenBridge to wash the funds they have obtained via hacks and scams. In the…

Microsoft Partners With Indian Ministry to Enhance Computer Literacy of Civil Servants

Microsoft Partners With Indian Ministry to Enhance Computer Literacy of Civil Servants

Microsoft has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and Capacity Building Commission (CBC) to enhance the functional computer literacy of nearly 2.5 million civil servants of the Government of India. The project will digitally empower them to provide efficient and effective citizen-centric services to the vulnerable…

Urbanista Phoenix TWS Earbuds With Solar-Powered Charging Case, ANC Launched: Details

Urbanista Phoenix TWS Earbuds With Solar-Powered Charging Case, ANC Launched: Details

Urbanista Phoenix true wireless (TWS) earbuds have been launched with a unique feature. The TWS earbuds have been launched with a charging case that’s powered by light. It means that the Phoenix earbuds can recharge whenever exposed to all forms of light while in the charging case. The case is…

China Claims US CHIPS And Science Act Will Disrupt International Trade, Distort Global Semiconductor Supply Chains

China Claims US CHIPS And Science Act Will Disrupt International Trade, Distort Global Semiconductor Supply Chains

China on Wednesday criticized a US law to encourage processor chip production in the United States and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers as a threat to trade and an attack on Chinese business. The law signed this week by President Joe Biden promises $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,11,300 crore) in grants and other aid…

Facebook Use Among US Teens Plunging; Use of TikTok, YouTube Rising, Survey Says

Facebook Use Among US Teens Plunging; Use of TikTok, YouTube Rising, Survey Says

US teens have left Facebook in droves over the past seven years, preferring to spend time at video-sharing venues YouTube and TikTok, according to a Pew Research Center survey data out Wednesday. TikTok has “emerged as a top social media platform for US teens” while Google-run YouTube “stands out as the…

Gujarat Government Announces ‘Drone Promotion and Usage Policy’, Seeks to Create Employment

Gujarat Government Announces ‘Drone Promotion and Usage Policy’, Seeks to Create Employment

The Gujarat government on Wednesday unveiled a new policy for state departments and organisations to promote the use of drones for operations and delivery of services to beneficiaries and said it seeks to create 25,000 employment opportunities and attract investment. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the “Drone Promotion and Usage…

ISRO Completes LEM Test Ahead of Gaganyaan Project, Launches SPARK Virtual Space Museum: Details

ISRO Completes LEM Test Ahead of Gaganyaan Project, Launches SPARK Virtual Space Museum: Details

An important milestone in the planned human spaceflight project Gaganyaan was completed on Wednesday with the successful test-firing of the Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM) of crew escape system from Sriharikota spaceport, space agency ISRO said. The crew escape system takes away the crew module of Gaganyaan mission in case…

iPhone 14 Pro Series Likely to Cost More Than iPhone 13 Pro Series: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 Pro Series Likely to Cost More Than iPhone 13 Pro Series: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple iPhone 14 Pro models could be launched at a higher price than their predecessors. The iPhone 14 series’ average selling price (ASP) is estimated to be increased by about 15 percent, according to an analyst. Foxconn is said to be likely to benefit from an increased ASP, according to…