Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted its job offers to candidates requiring H-1B work visas, according to people familiar with the company’s internal hiring policy. The decision follows the Trump administration’s recent move to impose a $100,000 application fee on new H-1B petitions — a significant shift in immigration policy that has prompted widespread reassessment among U.S. corporations employing international talent. The temporary hiring freeze primarily affects Walmart’

Washington, D.C. — City transportation officials are urging caution as pressure mounts to approve autonomous food delivery robots on District sidewalks. Despite growing interest from technology firms eager to deploy their devices across Washington, the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) says it will not rush to authorize the new technology without first addressing safety, accessibility, and regulatory concerns. At a Wednesday hearing before the D.C. Council’s Committee on

NEW JERSEY — Residents across New Jersey may soon notice changes in their mail delivery services as the United States Postal Service (USPS) rolls out a new generation of delivery vehicles and facility upgrades ahead of the busy holiday season. The transformation comes as part of the Postal Service’s sweeping $40 billion nationwide investment aimed at improving delivery speed, safety, and overall efficiency. The new delivery step vans, equipped with advanced technology and safety

Meta has unveiled a significant India-focused update for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, introducing three major features tailored for local users: UPI Lite payment support, full Hindi language integration, and an AI voice inspired by Bollywood star Deepika Padukone. These enhancements aim to improve accessibility, boost engagement, and make the glasses more relatable to Indian consumers. As part of Meta’s broader localisation strategy, the update reflects a growing emphasis on cultural

Concerns about artificial intelligence surpassing human capability have circulated for decades, but the arrival of accessible AI tools has renewed public unease about how these systems might reshape society. In Ohio, one state lawmaker has even proposed legislation to ensure that artificial intelligence systems cannot be legally recognized as people. While the idea may sound like science fiction, a researcher at Ohio State University believes it highlights an important misunderstanding of wha

Two Ohio state lawmakers are proposing legislation that would expand the state’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws to protect residents from the growing threat of deepfakes and unauthorized digital impersonations. The bill seeks to apply the same principles that allow college athletes to profit from their personal brand to everyday Ohioans, ensuring that all individuals have control over how their likeness is used in the digital age. Republican state representatives Adam Mathew

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has announced its Winter Internship Programme for 2025, aimed at students who wish to gain practical experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cybercrime investigation. The programme offers aspiring professionals a platform to learn directly from experts engaged in safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure. Applications must be submitted by October 17, 2025. The in

Livermore, California, has lost out to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in its ambitious bid to host Pacific Fusion’s $1 billion nuclear fusion research facility. The Livermore City Council had earlier approved a proposal packed with financial and tax incentives, but despite the effort, Pacific Fusion selected Albuquerque as the home for its new 225,000-square-foot research center. What Livermore Offered

Anthropic has officially launched its most advanced AI model yet, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and it is already creating headlines in the tech world. The company revealed that the model can autonomously code for 30 continuous hours, completing full applications from scratch. In its most impressive demonstration, Claude Sonnet 4.5 built a chat app similar to Slack and Microsoft Teams with more than 11,000 lines of code, stopping only after the task was fully accomplishe

Google, one of the most influential technology companies in the world, marked its 27th birthday by bringing back its original logo from 1998. The special Doodle displayed on the search engine’s homepage transported users back to the 90s with the company’s very first logo, a symbol of how far it has come in nearly three decades. This celebratory Doodle appeared in several countries including India, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Thailand, reminding millions of users of the

Intel Corp. is reportedly in preliminary talks with Apple Inc. over a potential investment, according to Bloomberg. The chipmaker, which has struggled in recent years against rivals AMD and Nvidia, is seeking new partnerships to strengthen its global position. While the discussions are still in early stages and no agreement is confirmed, the possibility of Apple joining Intel’s revival plan has already stirred investor interest.

Google has rolled out its advanced AI-powered editing tools in Google Photos to more Android smartphones across the United States, moving beyond its Pixel 10 exclusivity. This update is powered by Gemini AI and makes photo editing easier and faster by letting users give natural language commands instead of manually adjusting multiple editing tools. With just a tap on the “Help me edit” option inside the Google Photos app, users can now type or spea

The Diwali season is one of the busiest times of the year for Apple in India, and 2025 is no exception. With the launch of the iPhone 17 series creating a frenzy across major cities, Apple has rolled out attractive festive offers that include instant cashback, no-cost EMIs, and deals across iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watch devices. Buyers in India can now take advantage of discounts that make premium Apple devices more accessible just in time for the

The much-anticipated iPhone 17 launch in India turned into pure chaos on Friday as Apple fans gathered in massive numbers outside the country’s four official Apple Stores. From overnight queues to scuffles breaking out in Mumbai, the craze for Apple’s latest iPhones has clearly reached a fever pitch. At exactly 8 a.m., Apple Stores in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune opened their doors for eager buy

Microsoft’s decision to end free security support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has triggered widespread criticism from consumer watchdogs and advocacy groups. Millions of users are at risk of losing essential security protections, as many Windows 10 devices cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 due to strict hardware requirements. Consumer Reports has directly appealed to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, calling

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could reshape the internet in ways that threaten its openness and diversity. Speaking on WIRED’s Big Interview Podcast, Prince compared one potential outcome to a “Black Mirror” scenario, where a handful of tech giants decide what information people consume, much like patrons of Renaissance art influencing creative output centuries ago.

Google has once again become the focus of global attention after more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects were laid off in recent weeks. The workers, employed through outsourcing company GlobalLogic, were responsible for tasks such as rating responses from Google’s Gemini chatbot, reviewing AI-generated summaries, and ensuring that the systems produced accurate and natural-sounding answers. Despite their specialized roles

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in late July 2025 triggered a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean. While the waves caused minimal damage, the event provided a critical real-world test for Nasa’s Guardian system, an advanced disaster detection technology developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Guardian detected atmospheric disturbances created by the tsunami within 20 minutes of

If you are an NRI parent moving to the United States or already living there, a common question is whether your child’s Indian vaccination certificate will be accepted. The good news is that in most cases the answer is yes, but there are a few important points to keep in mind. Indian vaccination records are generally recognized in the US as long as they are complete, accurate, and clearly documented. The records should include the child’s name, date of birth, vaccine nam

Parenting is challenging on its own, but when a health emergency strikes—whether it involves a parent, child, or another family member—the stress can feel overwhelming. Balancing the responsibilities of caring for children while managing medical needs requires strength, planning, and emotional resilience. With the right approach, parents can provide stability for their children while navigating uncertain times. The first step is to stay calm and organized. Children quick