India’s space-tech sector is set to witness a major leap forward as Suhora Technologies, a homegrown geospatial analytics company, has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Orbital Sidekick (OSK). The collaboration aims to introduce high-resolution hyperspectral satellite data services to the Indian market—making Suhora the first Indian company to commercially offer hyperspectral imagery covering the full VNIR-SWIR spectrum. This move positions India at the forefront of next-generation Earth observation capabilities, with significant implications for industries ranging from natural resource exploration to environmental monitoring and strategic infrastructure. With the Indian geospatial sector projected to expand rapidly, this partnership signals growing international…
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TikTok Plans New App for US Users Ahead of Planned Sale TikTok is preparing a new version of its app for users in the United States as it moves towards a planned sale to a group of investors, according to a report by The Information. The report states that TikTok plans to launch the new app in US app stores on 5 September. Existing users will need to download the new app to continue using TikTok, although the current app will remain functional until March next year. However, the timeline may change. US-China Discussions on TikTok Deal This development comes…
Declining Sales Across Sweden and Denmark Tesla’s sales continued to fall in Sweden and Denmark in June, marking the sixth straight month of decline in these markets. In Sweden, Tesla’s registrations dropped by 64.4% compared to the previous year. Similarly, in Denmark, sales fell by 61.6% during the same period, highlighting the challenges Tesla faces as competition grows and CEO Elon Musk’s popularity declines. In Denmark, sales of the revised Model Y dropped by 31.2% year-on-year to 1,155 cars. This decline shows that Tesla is struggling to regain its footing despite introducing updated models. Norway Offers a Brighter Picture for…
Meta Hires More OpenAI Researchers for AI Expansion Meta Platforms is continuing to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities by hiring more researchers from OpenAI, according to a report by The Information. This move aligns with Meta’s growing focus on superintelligence under the leadership of CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The report states that four researchers, Shengjia Zhao, Jiahui Yu, Shuchao Bi and Hongyu Ren, have agreed to join Meta. This follows Meta’s earlier recruitment of Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov and Xiaohua Zhai, who previously worked at OpenAI’s Zurich office, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Strengthening Meta’s Superintelligence Efforts Meta, the…
Chile’s Vera Rubin Observatory Unveils First Cosmic Images Chile’s Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the world’s largest digital camera, has shared its first images of the cosmos. This milestone allows astronomers to explore how the solar system formed and assess whether asteroids may threaten Earth in the future. The observatory sits on Pachon Hill in Chile’s Coquimbo region, using its 8.4-metre telescope and 3,200-megapixel camera to collect vast amounts of data. The camera connects to a powerful data system, designed to process and analyse images rapidly. Tracking Thousands of New Asteroids Within just 10 hours of observation, the observatory…
SpaceX Seeks Mexico’s Help After Starship Explosion Sends Debris Across Border SpaceX has said its efforts to recover debris after last week’s Starship explosion have faced obstacles, prompting the company to seek assistance from Mexico. The explosion occurred during testing in Texas, sending debris across the border and raising concerns from Mexican authorities. Explosion Scatters Debris During Testing The Starship spacecraft exploded into a large fireball during a test launch in Texas last week. SpaceX attributed the incident to a “major anomaly” as video footage showed at least two explosions lighting up the night sky. Debris was seen flying in…
Louis Vuitton Unveils Ship-Shaped Shanghai Store to Boost Experiential Luxury Louis Vuitton has opened a striking new flagship store in Shanghai, designed to bring shoppers more than just products. Named “The Louis”, the 30-metre-high, ship-shaped store opened on Thursday in the busy Nanjing Road shopping area. It features an exhibition space and a café, aiming to draw crowds eager for experiences, not just purchases. Luxury Shifts Towards Experiences Amid China Slowdown The new store arrives as luxury spending in China slows. For years, brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès have relied on Chinese shoppers to fuel growth. Now, they face…
In a global technology race dominated by the United States and China, India and Russia are steadily carving out their own path. With initiatives like the India AI Mission and the ambitious India Semiconductor Mission, the country is aiming to establish itself as a credible technological power. Yet, despite the progress, India’s digital infrastructure remains significantly reliant on foreign suppliers. Russia, too, is seeking to assert its place in the global tech arena. It has demonstrated its capabilities in training IT professionals and in maintaining parity in advanced weaponry. But its domestic IT industry, which accounts for a mere 1–2%…
Drones Help Clean Everest as They Deliver Gear and Carry Waste A Nepalese drone company is helping to solve a growing problem on Mount Everest: garbage. Using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, Airlift Technology delivers vital equipment to climbers and returns with trash from high altitudes. Tackling the Growing Waste Crisis on Everest Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, faces a severe waste issue. Decades of climbing have left the mountain scattered with torn tents, used oxygen bottles, food wrappers, and even human waste. Despite past clean-up efforts, large amounts of rubbish still remain. Nepal-based Airlift Technology is taking…
Advanced UAV for Strategic Defence Missions At the Paris Airshow in Le Bourget, Bharat Forge Ltd. of India and French company Turgis Gaillard signed a memorandum of understanding on the XX of June 2025. This agreement focuses on offering the AAROK unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Indian Ministry of Defence. AAROK is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV built for cost-effective surveillance and combat missions. It combines high-end technology with a low acquisition and deployment cost. Designed to fly at high altitudes for extended periods, AAROK can conduct long-range surveillance using its onboard radar and electromagnetic sensors. These…