Vijay Anand

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced significant updates to its 365 Copilot platform, enhancing productivity with features like Copilot Actions and Pages. New AI agents will streamline business processes, while IT tools ensure secure management, aiming to empower users and drive growth, the tech giant said.

Microsoft's Security Exposure Management tool is now generally available, addressing fragmented security data. It features Attack Surface Management, Attack Path Analysis, and Unified Exposure Insights, enabling organisations to proactively manage vulnerabilities and improve their cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.

Sweden and Norway are urging citizens to prepare for emergencies, with the former distributing pamphlets on finding shelter and Norway recommending essential supplies. NATO nations, including Finland, have updated crisis guides, emphasising self-protection and stockpiling food and water.

During a parliamentary address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 2025 will be crucial for the war's outcome. He emphasised Ukraine's determination, highlighted intensified Russian attacks, and insisted that the nation's future must be decided by its people.

Google Maps has launched Air View+, providing real-time air quality updates across India. This AI-driven tool collaborates with local eco-tech firms to monitor pollutants, aiding both officials and the public in addressing air pollution challenges, especially in heavily affected areas like Delhi.

OPPO India has introduced the Find X8 series of smartphones, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor and featuring a four-camera setup with

The trial comprised 50 physicians split into two groups, one with access to large language models (LLM) and the other with conventional resources. The study found that the LLM group scored a median of 76% in diagnostic reasoning, while the conventional group scored 74%. Even in time taken per case, the LLM group was only 46 seconds faster.

In September 2024, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea lost over 10 million wireless subscribers, while BSNL gained 8.5 lakh users. India's total wireless subscriber count declined to 1.154 billion amid recent tariff hikes.

TECNO has launched the POP 9 smartphone for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, starting at ₹6,499. Featuring a MediaTek G50 processor, 6.67-inch HD+ display, 6GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable to 1TB), and IP54 durability, the smartphone will be available on Amazon from November 26.

Intel's Lunar Lake chips, like the Core Ultra 7 258V in the ASUS S14, offer impressive battery life and x86 compatibility. ASUS says its partnership with Intel, improved computing efficiency and AI capabilities will make ultraportable, high-performance computing available to everyone.