Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 19: India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second women’s T20I in Raipur on Sunday, October 18. This gave captain Smriti Mandhana her first series victory in charge. The hosts took a 2-0 lead after chasing down the target of 103 with 47 balls to spare. Mandhana sealed the victory in style, hitting Olinder Chare for a six. She remained unbeaten on 47 off 25 balls, while opener Shafali Verma led the chase with an explosive 55 off just 25 deliveries. India dominated the powerplay, racing to 76 runs in the first six overs. Shafali was…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 19: OpenAI is developing humanoid robots, with CEO Sam Altman suggesting that the company could showcase a demonstration in 2027. The move signals the artificial intelligence company’s interest in expanding beyond AI models into robotics. Speaking on the Sources podcast, Altman said humanoid robots could be well suited to environments designed for people. “The world is very much designed for people,” he said, adding that matching the human form factor made sense. In an interview with Fortune, Altman indicated that OpenAI could have a demonstration ready in 2027. However, he cautioned that humanoid robots are unlikely to…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 17: Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will reopen to tourists on November 1 after remaining closed since June 29 for the monsoon, according to an official notification issued on Thursday. STR Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni said a maximum of 60 vehicles with a minimum ground clearance of 180 mm would be allowed into the reserve daily. Tourists can enter through the Jashipur gate between 5 am and 9 am. Meanwhile, entry through the Pithabata gate in the Baripada division will be permitted from 8 am to 9 am. Visitors must leave the Joranda…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 17: Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2026 is offering discounts on Echo smart speakers, smart displays and Fire TV streaming devices in India. The deals further include options for adding voice controls to homes and upgrading televisions with streaming services. Customers purchasing eligible Echo speakers, smart displays or Fire TV sticks can also get free Early Access to Alexa Plus, Amazon’s generative AI-powered assistant. It is designed to handle conversational requests, assist with everyday tasks and control compatible smart home devices. The Echo Dot (5th Generation) is priced at Rs 4,499. Meanwhile, the Echo Spot costs Rs 6,999.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 16: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) will conduct a door-to-door voter survey from October 26 to November 7. This will be in order to prepare electoral rolls for the 2027 panchayat and urban local body elections. State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi said draft electoral rolls would be published on January 1, 2027. Meanwhile, final lists would be released on February 10 after verification of claims and objections. Voters will get 20 days to raise objections or seek corrections. Notably, the survey aims to ensure eligible members of a household are listed under the same ward and…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 16: Star Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has officially partnered with Switzerland Tourism as its newest Friendship Ambassador for India. The high profile collaboration was formally announced in Bengaluru. This was in the presence of Switzerland Tourism Chief Executive Officer Martin Nydegger. Under this partnership, the energetic middle-order batter will highlight the European nation’s scenic landscapes, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventures and seasonal attractions across all four seasons to encourage Indian tourists to discover offbeat destinations. This appointment comes during a period of active physical rehabilitation for Rodrigues. This as she continues her recovery from a severe right…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 16: Tesla’s redesigned Roadster has returned to the spotlight with claims of supercar-rilvalling performance and rocket-inspired technology. However, the highest version of the electric sports car will be available only to customers invited by the company. The top-spec Rocket variant features a set of thrusters designed to enable aerial maneuvers. Unveiled at an event in Texas, the second generation Roadster was shown performing rather dramatic stunts. Those including, an airborne barrel roll and a jump over a semi-truck. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also claimed that the car could accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 0.81…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 16: Tech retail giant Amazon has launched two new smart gadgets under the ‘wearable AI’ category. The devices, named Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse, listen to everyday conversations, meetings, and phone calls. They then automatically transform spoken words into clear summaries, to-do lists, and calendar reminders. Thereby, saving users from taking manual notes all the time. Notably, the Bee Frontier is a compact device that can be clipped to your clothes. It can also be worn around your wrist. Priced at $74.99, it is available in three colour options. Further, it features two built-in microphones to block…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 15: Residents of the Northeast can now access visa application services for 14 countries in Guwahati, following the inauguration of the region’s first visa centre on Thursday. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the facility, operated by VFS Global. It will accept visa applications for the following countries: United Kingdom, Japan, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Malta and Morocco. The centre is expected to reduce the need for applicants from Assam and neighboring northeastern states to travel outside the region to submit visa applications. Students planning to study abroad,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, October 15: WhatsApp has introduced a new guest calling feature that allows people to join voice calls without creating an account or installing the app. The feature is rolling out gradually and is designed to make calls easier for people who do not use the messaging platform. According to WhatsApp, guest calls are free, end-to-end encrypted and have no time limits. They support individual and group conversations with up to 32 participants. This makes it suitable for work meetings, online classes and group discussions. To start a guest call, WhatsApp users need to open the Calls tab, tap…