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Chinese hackers infiltrate US Treasury, access secretary Janet Yellen's computer
17 Jan 2025
AppleApple launches dedicated app for its online store in India
Apple has launched a dedicated application for its official online store in India, promising customers an enhanced and personalized shopping experience.
17 Jan 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams—stuck in orbit for 225 days—completes 6-hour-long spacewalk
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has successfully completed her eighth spacewalk, bringing her total extravehicular activity (EVA) time to nearly 57 hours.
17 Jan 2025
Elon MuskMusk reveals reason behind Starship's mid-flight explosion
SpaceX's new-generation Starship rocket met a catastrophic failure, exploding mid-air during the company's seventh test flight event.
17 Jan 2025
AppleApple suspends AI news summary feature after generating fake headlines
Apple has temporarily pulled the plug on its AI-powered news notification summarizer after several cases of incorrect headlines.
17 Jan 2025
GoogleGoogle signs largest biochar carbon removal deal with Indian start-up
Google has signed a deal to purchase 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from Indian start-up Varaha.
16 Jan 2025
GoogleGoogle's upcoming AI feature will block pop-up ads on Chrome
Google is testing a new feature for its Chrome browser to save you from the pain of constant pop-up requests.
16 Jan 2025
Blue OriginJeff Bezos-funded rocket reaches orbit; booster explodes during return
Blue Origin, the space venture founded by Jeff Bezos, has successfully launched its reusable New Glenn rocket on January 16.
16 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump explores options to 'preserve' TikTok in US
President-elect Donald Trump is looking at ways to keep TikTok alive in the US instead of banning it nationwide.
16 Jan 2025
GmailGoogle makes Gemini AI free to use in Gmail, Docs
Google has announced that its Workspace suite users can now access Gemini-powered AI experiences directly from Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet at no extra cost.
16 Jan 2025
SamsungHere's your first look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Samsung is ready to set a new trend in the smartphone industry with its ultra-thin design for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Slim.
16 Jan 2025
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Historic feat for India! ISRO successfully docks satellites in space
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made history by successfully docking its SpaDeX satellites in space.
16 Jan 2025
Reliance JioReliance Jio partners with Polygon Labs to offer Web3 services
Reliance Industries' digital arm, Jio Platforms (JPL), has signed a strategic partnership with Polygon Labs.
16 Jan 2025
Elon MuskSpaceX postpones 7th Starship test flight due to weather concerns
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has delayed its seventh test launch of the Starship spacecraft by 24 hours owing to bad weather.
16 Jan 2025
BerlinBluesky is getting a photo-sharing app 'Flashes'
Bluesky, the decentralized social network, is gearing up to expand its offerings with a new photo-sharing app called Flashes.
15 Jan 2025
Space NewsMeet 'Firefly': India's 1st private earth imaging satellite constellation
Bengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel has launched India's first private earth imaging satellite constellation.
15 Jan 2025
BingMicrosoft removes UI that mimicked Google's look on Bing
Microsoft has quietly removed a deceptive user interface (UI) that mimicked Google's look on its search engine, Bing.
15 Jan 2025
MicrosoftMicrosoft Office apps will soon stop working on Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that it will end support for its Office apps, aka Microsoft 365 apps, on Windows 10 later this year.
15 Jan 2025
SpaceXSpaceX Starship's 7th flight test today: How to watch
SpaceX is gearing up for the seventh test flight of its mammoth Starship rocket today.
15 Jan 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams's spacewalk—first in 12 years—begins tomorrow: How to watch
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Sunita Williams are preparing for the first spacewalk of 2025, onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
15 Jan 2025
App StoreDeveloper behind TBH, Gas creates 'Explode'—a spite app targeting Snapchat
Nikita Bier, a prominent developer and entrepreneur, has launched "Explode," a new messaging app with a unique backstory.
15 Jan 2025
United States of AmericaUS's cap on chip exports may hinder India's AI development
The outgoing Joe Biden administration in the US has proposed a new rule that could potentially affect the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in various countries, including India.
15 Jan 2025
SpaceXSpaceX launches 2 privately-built landers to the Moon
In a major milestone, SpaceX has successfully launched two lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost-1 and iSpace's Hakuto-R Mission 2, on a single Falcon 9 rocket.
15 Jan 2025
OpenAIThis OpenAI model 'thinks' in Chinese. We don't know why
OpenAI's latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, o1, has been seen to "think" in different languages, including Chinese and Persian.
15 Jan 2025
Google ChromeWhy you should switch from Google Chrome to Mozilla Firefox
A growing number of users are switching from Google Chrome to Mozilla's Firefox, with better performance and unique features being cited as the main reasons.
15 Jan 2025
AndroidWhatsApp's latest features let you personalize your chats
WhatsApp has introduced a bunch of new features and design improvements, all aimed at enhancing the user experience.
15 Jan 2025
TikTokTikTok to disable app in US amid looming ban: Report
TikTok is gearing up to disable its app for US users starting Sunday, The Information reported.
15 Jan 2025
North KoreaNorth Korea stole $659M in crypto last year: US government
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have jointly accused North Korean state-backed hackers of stealing over $659 million in cryptocurrency last year.
15 Jan 2025
ChatGPTChatGPT can now perform tasks on your behalf: Here's how
OpenAI has launched a new beta feature, Tasks, for its ChatGPT platform. The new addition makes the platform a proactive AI assistant that can handle and execute scheduled assignments.
14 Jan 2025
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO's SpaDeX mission: Satellite docking may be delayed until March
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) may have to delay the docking of two satellites, which are part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX).
14 Jan 2025
MeeshoWant more control? Tweak Meesho notifications effortlessly
Ever feel like your phone is having a party without you? With Meesho notifications constantly lighting up your screen, it's time to take control! Whether it's sale alerts, order updates, or a flood of promotional messages, adjusting your Meesho notification preferences is your ticket to peace of mind.
14 Jan 2025
AndroidMaster the sound of instant payments with Paytm soundbox
Configuring the Paytm Soundbox for your business is super easy! It's a great way to streamline your transactions, offering instant audio confirmations of payments - no more waiting around or second-guessing.
14 Jan 2025
ZomatoWant to share a menu? Zomato's got the perfect shortcut
Tired of bombarding your friends with a flood of food photos just to share a restaurant menu? Zomato's got your back!
14 Jan 2025
AndroidStay ahead of your finances with PhonePe's easy balance feature
Keeping tabs on your finances is a breeze in the digital age, thanks to apps like PhonePe.
14 Jan 2025
YouTubeSwitch to 'dark mode' on YouTube and protect your eyes
Say goodbye to blinding white screens and hello to smoother scrolling!
14 Jan 2025
SwiggySwiggy's hidden tracker: How to use it like a champ
Hungry and eagerly waiting for your Swiggy order? Tracking your food's journey is now easier than ever on Android!
14 Jan 2025
FlipkartNew Flipkart wishlist tips every smart shopper should know
Ever feel lost in the sea of awesome stuff on Flipkart? Wish you could keep track of all the cool things you want to buy?
14 Jan 2025
FoodFood crisis is imminent. These Nobel laureates have a solution
Over 150 Nobel and World Food prize laureates have made a public appeal for urgent "moonshot" action to avert the impending global hunger crisis.
14 Jan 2025
SamsungSamsung revamps Galaxy trade-in program: Check new changes
Samsung has made major changes to its Galaxy Trade-In program, allowing consumers to trade in their eligible Galaxy smartphones anytime during the year.
14 Jan 2025
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 Slim's launch delayed until May
Samsung is scheduled to host its Unpacked event on January 22, where the tech giant is expected to unveil four new devices.
14 Jan 2025
SpaceXThree Indian start-ups to launch satellites on SpaceX's rocket
Three Indian space start-ups—Digantara, Pixxel, and XDLINX Spacelabs—will launch satellites on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission.
14 Jan 2025
AppleWhy EU is reassessing tech investigations into Apple, Google, Meta
According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta.
