IIT Madras researchers develop new touchscreen technology that lets you feel the texture of images.
Researchers at IIT Madras have created a new touchscreen display technology that allows users to feel the textures of images as their fingers move across the touch surface. Existing touchscreens can only sense your location of finger touch.
It is the next generation in touch display technology, known as 'iTad,' which stands for interactive touch active display. A built-in multitouch sensor monitors finger movement, and surface friction is modified by software. The technology has the potential to elevate the online purchasing experience. 'iTad' has several significant applications, including automotive, consumer electronics, and digital signage. The Touchlab prototype can be turned into a product in a year. Around 30% of internet shopping returns are due to a mismatch in customer experience.
Jio enters partnership with Ericsson to build 5G network in India.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (Jio) and Ericsson have signed a long-term strategic 5G contract for the country's 5G Standalone (SA) deployment. This is Jio and Ericsson's first partnership in India for radio access network implementation. Ericsson's energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products will be used by the company.
Jio's Standalone 5G network deployment aims to enhance network infrastructure in order to provide consumers and companies with a 5G experience. The capabilities of 5G SA are intended to improve the 5G ecosystem and supply associated services.
Satya Nadella Receives Padma Bhushan in the US.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received the award for distinguished service from India's Consul General in San Francisco, Dr T V Nagendra Prasad. The Padma Bhushan is one of India's highest civilian honours, bestowed annually on the eve of Republic Day. He was also named the company's Chairman in June 2021, an additional role in which he would oversee the effort to determine the board's agenda. The 55-year-old CEO of Microsoft was named one of 17 awardees earlier this year.
Padma Vibhushan (for extraordinary and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher rank), and Padma Shri (distinguished service) are the three categories of awards.
Microsoft Has Laid Off Around 1000 Employees Amid Slowdown: Report
According to media reports, Microsoft has laid off almost 1,000 employees across multiple divisions. The IT giant refused to reveal how many jobs were lost, although a source indicated the layoffs were less than 1,000.
The layoffs happened at various levels, teams, and locations throughout the world. Google, Meta, Oracle, Twitter, Snap, Uber, Spotify, Intel, and Salesforce are among the other IT giants that have either laid off or slowed hiring during the current economic downturn.
Blockchain startup Shardeum raises $18.2 million in funding
Shardeum, a blockchain startup, has raised $18.2 million in seed funding. Close to 50 investors participated in the round, including Jane Street, Struck Crypto, The Spartan Group, Big Brain Holdings, DFG, Ghaf Capital Partners, and Foresight Ventures, among others. The funds raised, according to the business, will be used to expand the company's research and marketing operations, as well as its product and design development team.
When compared to other base-level blockchains such as Ethereum, Shardeum provides a smart contract platform with significantly greater scalability capabilities. The blockchain employs dynamic state sharding technology, which enables it to expand linearly and increase transactions per second with each node added to the network.
