EducateKaro – Handpicked Tech & Startup News: Summarized for You
Handpicked Tech & Startup News: Summarized for You
IIT Madras and ISRO have jointly created the IRIS chip, an indigenous semiconductor for space and computing applications. Built on the Shakti processor, manufactured in India, it enhances ISRO’s mission efficiency and supports the ‘Make in India’ initiative, reducing reliance on foreign technology.
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Over 1,250 Google employees from the U.S. and Canada signed a petition titled ‘Googlers for Job Security’ demanding better severance terms and job stability. The petition, addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai, criticizes ongoing layoffs, poor performance reviews, and lack of buyout options, highlighting the impact on work quality and morale. It seeks a response within two weeks.
Read more on TheHindu
Elon Musk’s X is partnering with Visa to launch the “X Money Account” for real-time payments, aiming to make X an “everything app.” The service will allow digital wallets and P2P transfers linked to debit cards, with plans for future expansion. This move aligns with Musk’s long-term vision of creating a multifunctional platform like WeChat.
Read more on BusinessStandard.
India’s ISRO launched its 100th mission with GSLV-F15, deploying the NVS-02 navigation satellite from Sriharikota. This mission enhances the NavIC system, now with five satellites, improving regional navigation accuracy. Union Minister Jitendra Singh celebrated this as a historic achievement, highlighting the journey from ISRO’s inception to its current success under PM Modi’s leadership.
Read more on DDNews.
ISRO launched the SpaDeX mission from Sriharikota on Dec 30, 2024, marking India’s first attempt at docking two satellites in space. Using indigenous “Bharatiya Docking System” technology, this milestone paves the way for missions like Gaganyaan and India’s space station. The satellites will unite at a speed of 0.036 km/hr.
Read more on HindustanTimes.
Abhijit Chavda’s in TRS podcast discussed different interesting topics, including exploring Mars and space, rocket science, new space technologies, mysterious concepts like dark energy and parallel universes, the possibility of life on Mars, and the importance of scientific research in understanding the universe. Abhijit also discusses the connection between ancient Indian ideas and modern scientific theories, the crucial role of space agencies like ISRO and NASA, and the potential commercial interests and conflicts in space, particularly regarding resources like helium-3 on the Moon.
