One Thing Today in Tech
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What India's tech startups want in Budget 2024
The well-known expectations remain, such as tax breaks and incentives, but tech startups are also hoping the government will sharpen its focus on supporting them to develop more intellectual property within the country, which is crucial for our long-term security. They want more R&D spends, deeper partnerships with public labs, and simpler rules to help them go after global customers
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Coming up, India to host conference on dual-use tech, software
India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs is organising a national conference on strategic trade controls, in New Delhi on Jan. 30. The conference will focus on India's strategic trade control related to SCOMET and export controls system and international best practices on export of dual-use (industrial and military) goods, software and technologies, according to a government statement on Jan. 28
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Why you should definitely try Google's Circle to Search
The feature will initially be available on Samsung's new Galaxy S24 series and Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones. This is the latest in Google's stack of AI and machine learning-based features for end users on their smartphones that make using the devices ever more user-friendly
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With circle to search, Google's AI makes looking things up ever more human
The feature was unveiled at Samsung's Unpacked event two days ago, and shows off how Samsung is doubling down on its AI bet, integrating Google's tech, alongside its own new Galaxy AI software. Circle to Search is launching January 31 on a few premium Android smartphones, initially including the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Google's own Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro — in all languages and locations where they're available
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Why Apple wants to add 1,200 staff in the heart of Bengaluru
Apple, which has nearly 3,000 employees in India, has a new office in India in Bengaluru. The country's unofficial tech capital is already home to various Apple teams, including in software engineering and hardware technologies, operations, customer support, and other functions, according to Apple
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Apple just added office space in India that can accommodate 1,200 staff
Apple, which has nearly 3,000 employees in India, has a new office in India in the heart of Bengaluru, the iPhone maker said in a statement. The country's tech capital is already home to so many of Apple's teams, including in software engineering and hardware technologies, operations, customer support, and other functions, according to Apple
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VinFast to invest $2 billion to set up an integrated EV manufacturing hub in India
VinFast, an electric vehicle manufacturer from Vietnam, plans to invest up to $2 billion, to set up an EV plant in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, the company said in a press release on Jan. 6, coinciding with the state's global investor summit. Vinfast, plans to invest $500 million in the first phase of the Project, spanning five years from the commencement date, later this year.
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Apple suppliers, Hyundai, others commit to $4.4 bln in electronics, EV push in India
Several multinational electronics and manufacturing companies including Apple's suppliers Pegatron and Tata Electronics, and South Korean auto giant Hyundai have committed to large investments in Tamil Nadu. The investments range from stepping up manufacturing facilities for iPhones to EV batteries and renewable energy projects
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Discord updates mobile app to load faster, improve messaging
Discord, which is where you'll find many of the Gen Z, apart from Instagram, has overhauled its mobile app to work more like, well, a mobile app. The updated app, on both Android and iOS, brings faster app loading, better navigation, improved media sharing and voice and video experience, and an updated night mode. After yesterday's update, which is available in India also, app-open time is reduced by 43 percent on iOS and 55 percent on Android, and users can access more messages when offline, according to the company
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IN-SPACe offers startup seed funding, tech support in urban development, disaster management
IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre), the nodal agency of India's Department of Space responsible for the commercialisation of space tech in private industry or among non-government entities, has announced a seed fund for startups in the areas of urban development and disaster management by using space technology. Applications can be downloaded from the centre's website. The last date to apply is Dec. 20
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Freshworks's Mathrubootham scores another top-hire win with Mika Yamamoto as CCMO
Mika Yamamoto, who will be responsible for leading the company's global marketing and customer experience teams, comes to Freshworks from F5, also a Nasdaq-listed company. Her 30-year career includes several years each at Gartner, Microsoft and Amazon, and shorter stints at SAP and Adobe. She will report to founder and CEO Girish Mathrubootham and President Dennis Woodside