Author: Deshwale Technology Desk

Online services have become an inseparable part of everyday life. Financial transactions, banking, shopping, paying bills, booking appointments, and even watching movies and TV shows are now routinely done online. Commuters purchase transport tickets on apps and scan or swipe them at gates. Passwords and one-time passwords (OTPs) have become a normal part of daily routines, as people manage multiple online accounts simultaneously. Online life is indeed very real. The convenience of online services is undeniable. They save time, reduce the need to carry cash, and improve efficiency. They also have environmental benefits. When commuters use online tickets instead of…

जब घर का इंटरनेट बंद हो जाता है तो ज़्यादातर लोगों को लगता है कि उनका स्मार्ट होम भी काम करना बंद कर देगा। वॉइस असिस्टेंट नहीं चलेगा, ऐप से कंट्रोल नहीं होगा और ऑटोमेशन रुक जाएगा। लेकिन सच्चाई यह है कि एक सही तरीके से बनाया गया स्मार्ट होम इंटरनेट के बिना भी काम करता रह सकता है। इसकी असली वजह है लोकल प्रोटोकॉल। लोकल प्रोटोकॉल ऐसी तकनीक है जो घर के स्मार्ट डिवाइस को आपस में सीधे बात करने की सुविधा देती है। इसमें कमांड क्लाउड या बाहर के सर्वर तक नहीं जाती। Zigbee, Z-Wave और Thread जैसे…

A factory operates through the night without humans on the production floor in a tranquil industrial area in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This facility, run by Polymatech, is being called one of India’s first dark factories. Robots assemble semiconductor chips and printed circuit boards while engineers and technicians stay away from the shop floor. Their presence is limited to maintenance, material replenishment, and system oversight. The machines do not need light or breaks. They move with precision and purpose in near silence. This remarkable setup is a symbol of how far Indian manufacturing has come in adopting automation and robotics. A…

In a significant development, the Thane district court recently approved a divorce for a couple based in Canada through video conferencing. The couple, who were married in Thane in 2022, had been living apart due to personal differences. Their mutual consent divorce petition, filed under the Special Marriage Act, was completed without requiring either party to appear physically in court. This case shows how technology such as video calls, emails, and online submissions can simplify legal procedures that were once slow and stressful. Traditionally, courts insist on physical appearances for divorce hearings, which can cause unnecessary hardship. Couples living abroad…

In recent months, Google has introduced an artificial intelligence tool, code-named Paper Banana, sparking debate across offices, studios, and classrooms. Marketed as a smart assistant for documents, data analysis, and creative work, Paper Banana promises to help professionals across industries. Yet as excitement grows, so do questions: will it actually save time? Will it make tasks like preparing presentations or tables easier? And could it eventually replace human skills or even jobs? To answer this, it is important to understand both what the technology can do and what it cannot. Paper Banana is designed to handle repetitive and time-consuming tasks…

More than three decades after the internet was imagined as a limitless frontier beyond regulation, the same foundational ideas are now influencing how artificial intelligence is entering society and how we think about accountability for its impacts. This legacy, scholars suggest, raises pressing questions over who should bear responsibility when powerful digital technologies cause harm. In February 1996, two pivotal events occurred that continue to cast a long shadow over how digital innovation is governed. Both the ideological framing of the internet and early legal protections for tech platforms laid the groundwork for regulatory gaps that persist today, according to…

India’s roads teeming with over 300 million registered vehicles, yet millions lack standardised security features. As of January 2026, Maharashtra alone reports 27 lakh vehicles non-compliant with High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), prompting strict enforcement. Introduced to curb theft and fraud, HSRP transforms vehicle identification. This article explores its concept, execution, rules, and evolving landscape amid 2026 crackdowns. Image idea: A photo of a modern vehicle displaying an HSRP with visible hologram and snap locks. The Concept Behind HSRP HSRP emerges from the need for tamper-proof vehicle registration. Traditional plates, often duplicated, fuelled crimes like theft and hit-and-runs. The concept…

Human history is not defined only by kings, wars or borders, but by ideas that quietly changed how people lived. Some inventions did more than solve immediate problems. They altered the course of civilization itself. From the moment early humans learned to control fire to the era of the internet, these breakthroughs reshaped society, expanded imagination and redefined what was possible. The discovery and control of fire marked one of humanity’s earliest turning points. Fire provided warmth, protection from predators and the ability to cook food, which improved health and survival. More importantly, it encouraged social bonding. People gathered around…

Meta has rolled out the third edition of its nationwide anti-scam awareness campaign, Scam Se Bacho, reinforcing its efforts to help users identify, question and report online fraud. The renewed initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The latest phase of the campaign was launched with an awareness film featuring veteran actor Neena Gupta, alongside popular digital creators Sukriti Chaturvedi, Yuvraj Dua and Shreyas Mendiratta. Designed to be informative yet relatable, the film uses everyday situations and light humour to explain how online…

When WhatsApp rolled out its updated privacy policy in 2021, most users were not reading legal fine print. They were simply faced with a pop-up message asking them to agree or risk losing access to the app. For millions across India, this did not feel like a choice at all. WhatsApp had become part of everyday life, used for family conversations, office coordination, small businesses, and local services. Accepting the policy was not about preference. It was about staying connected. That is why the update quickly earned the label “take-it-or-leave-it” and sparked widespread unease. At the heart of the controversy…