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Technology lifestyle impact

National · 40 updates

Woman Opens Up About Lifestyle Inflation, Reveals Why Rs 1 Crore Salary Won't Make You Rich

She said tech professionals earning Rs 50 lakhs a year often save far less money than government employees making just Rs 12 lakhs.

Woman Recalls Life Before Smartphones, Highlights Technology's Transformation

She shared how the Covid pandemic changed her use of technology.

AI Is Now Fighting AI And China May Have An Edge

When AI attacked, another AI stepped in to stop it

Tech Company Lures Interns With Rs 35 Lakh Package, Then Blames AI And Ghosts Them All

Tech intern lost promised Rs 35 LPA job offer days before internship ended.

Techie Claims Work Has Increased Due To AI: 'It's Making Life Difficult'

Tech worker explains AI shortens project timelines but increases senior staff workload.

Scientists Say Your Brain Wasn't Built For Modern Life

A new study suggests that the human brain evolved for small, close knit communities and immediate challenges, making it harder to cope with today's fast paced, highly connected world.

Quality sleep key to protecting brain health amid rising screen time, say neurologists

Ahead of World Brain Day, observed on July 22, doctors said sleep is not merely a period of rest but a critical biological process during which the brain repairs itself, consolidates memories and clears metabolic waste accumulated during waking hours

"Taking 3 Days Off In India Vs 20 Days In Canada": An IT Worker's Viral Post Reveals A Sad Truth

Gupta explained that in Canada, fixed working hours are respected.

Why Are People Wrapping Their Wallets In Aluminium Foil? The Viral Hack Explained

Users say a simple sheet of kitchen foil can block radio signals.

FPJ Exclusive: 'AI Should Never Be Allowed To Replace Human Judgement,' Fintech CEO Shailesh Dhuri Says On AI-Driven Investing

How RemoteDesk Is Helping Build Trust In India’s Remote & Hybrid Workforce

Meta Lawsuit Shows That If AI Fires You, Proving It Is The Hard Part

A hearing is scheduled for August 24. (Representational)

Walmart Techie Shares Breakdown Of His Rs 74,000 Monthly Expenses In Bengaluru: 'Spend Zero On Commute'

27-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru shares detailed monthly expenses totaling Rs 74,000.

Earning Rs 2 Lakh Monthly But 'Drowning In Debt', Techie Seeks Help: 'I Made Mistakes'

Techie with Rs 2 lakh salary struggles with debt and seeks recovery plan advice.

Tend Your Mind, Transform Your Life

Digital Detox Gains Ground Among Youth As Mindful Screen Habits Improve Mental Well-Being

Physical AI is now mainstream, reveals TCS survey

“Data integration, legacy modernisation, workforce capability, governance, and clearly defined accountability will determine whether promising pilots become repeatable, enterprise-scale deployments,” TCS said in the report.

Japan Unveils 'Human Refrigerator' To Help Workers Beat Extreme Summer Heat

A Japanese company has introduced a one-person cooling booth called the Do Hiemon Box to help people recover quickly from extreme heat as the country experiences increasingly severe summers.

Why tribal communities in Kerala are at the receiving end of digital disconnect

Digital divide threatens their access to essential government services. Many tribal residents lack mobile phones or reliable network coverage, preventing them from obtaining crucial benefits like health cards and pensions. Activists warn that uniform digital policies overlook the unique challenges these communities face

In screenshots we trust

Why screen-captures remain one of the last bastions of freedom

Candidate Using AI Freezes During Interview After Recruiter Asks Him To Share Screen: 'I Let Him Talk'

Interview terminated after candidate's AI-assisted cheating is detected by the recruiter.

'I Would Go Into Hyper-Alert Mode': Man Reveals Manager's Online Status Triggered Workplace Anxiety

The man said his manager's online status triggered workplace anxiety.

AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help children’s language skills?

Language acquisition, at its core, is a social dance. A caregiver’s response, its tonal quality, and content adapted to the child’s level, controls what and if a child learns. This cannot be outsourced to a machine

Opinion: Tech Platforms That Farm Rage With AI Fakes Cannot Claim Neutrality

Cheap to create, free to amplify. The first viral hour is when the damage is done

Move Over Offices! Why Young Indians Are Ditching Traditional Workspaces For Coworking Life

Why The Reverse To-Do List Is The Productivity Hack You Need

Why ‘Just Looking’ Online Is More Addictive Than Buying

The Next Big AI Breakthrough? Billionaire Mark Cuban Says It Will Be A Job Simulator

According to Cuban, AI will reduce the number of day-to-day interactions employees have with colleagues.

Opinion: If You Only Hear The Slurs, You're Missing What Gen Z Is Trying To Say

Despite Rs 2 Lakh Salary And Zero Debt, Bengaluru Techie Says He Feels Poor: "I'm Still Stressed"

Although he feels proud of what he has accomplished, he says he has never felt wealthy.

Apple Delays Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns, Aims To Avoid Meta's Mistakes

Instagram, Facebook Ran AI 'Nudify' Ads From China: Report

Take It Down Act criminalises the publication of non-consensual sexual content.

AI Left Notes For Its Future Self To Escape Human Constraints

An OpenAI AI agent reportedly left notes for future versions to escape

Bengaluru Startup Turns 'Diamond In The Sky' Nursery Rhyme Into Reality

The story behind Cosmic Bloom is as fascinating as the object itself.

How did landline phones work during power cuts?

Imagine there’s a power cut, but your phone still works. Sounds impossible today, but for decades, that’s exactly what traditional landline phones could do.

Opinion: Opinion | In An AI-Anchored World Order, Tech Capital Alone Can't Price Our Future

This is proof of a new revolution in technology-led capital investment that has caused the emergence of what is an AI-anchored world order.

Top tech and startup stories to begin your day

Friendships Day 2026: 5 Top Apps That Help You Find & Make New Friends

Is social media changing how you eat?

Social media influences and trends have been around us for quite long, but ever wondered if it’s actually changing the way you view food and healthy lifestyles?

"High Earner, Not Rich Yet": Couple Earning Rs 5 Lakh Monthly Fears AI Job Loss, Internet Reacts

Many users offered strategic advice.

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