Microsoft to shut its 17-year-old innovation lab The Garage

·1 views

Microsoft is closing The Garage, its maker space and innovation program that has run for 17 years and organized the company's Global Hackathon. Garage spaces in 15 regions, including India, may shut starting October 23. CEO Satya Nadella regularly took part in its hackathons, which helped produce the Xbox Adaptive Controller and the Seeing AI app. Employees connect the decision to broader cost reductions at a time when Microsoft is investing heavily in AI infrastructure.

Read the full story at Times of India

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar to be India's flag-bearers at Asian Para Games closing

India has chosen Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar to carry the national flag at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games. Each athlete won two gold medals at the event. Agarwal set records in shooting, while Kumar established a new Games record in the high jump. Their performances are being viewed as a significant milestone for Indian sport. The closing ceremony is taking place in Aichi-Nagoya.

0 comments Read more at Times of India

IndiaTimes of India ·

Drone strike sinks cargo ship off Romania's Black Sea coast; Romania blames Russia

A drone attack sank the Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv near Romania's Black Sea coast. One sailor was killed and three others remain missing. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping in the region. Romania has attributed responsibility for the attack to Russia, amid a series of assaults on vessels in the area.

0 comments Read more at Times of India

IndiaIndian Express ·

India may give foreigners and Indians driving licences in different colour schemes

The government is considering issuing driving licences in distinct colour schemes depending on whether the holder is an Indian citizen or a foreign national. The proposed differentiation would make it easier to identify the status of a licence holder at a glance. The change is being explored as part of ongoing efforts to modernise driving licence design and documentation. Officials have not yet finalised the specific colours or the timeline for implementation. The move is aimed at improving clarity for enforcement agencies and other authorities checking licences.

0 comments Read more at Indian Express

IndiaTimes of India ·

Long-Hidden George Washington Folk Art Sells for $226,600 at Auction

A early 19th-century folk art piece depicting George Washington sold for $226,600 at auction. The work had remained out of public view for about 60 years before coming to market. It belongs to the fraktur tradition of Pennsylvania German heritage and features patriotic imagery. Collectors and institutions drew strong interest because of the piece's excellent condition and rich historical context. The result reflects continuing demand for distinguished American folk art.

0 comments Read more at Times of India