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EU: Meta to resume AI training with public user content

14 Apr 2025

Android

Apple tops global smartphone sales for Q1 2025, beats Samsung

Apple has become the top smartphone maker in the world in Q1 2025, thanks to the successful launch of its iPhone 16e model and a stronger foothold in emerging markets.

14 Apr 2025

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will notify you when a contact changes their username

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its iOS app, version 25.11.10.72, through the TestFlight beta Program.

14 Apr 2025

Spotify

Spotify launches AI-driven advertising tools in India: What are they?

Spotify has launched its Generative AI Ads and Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) in India.

14 Apr 2025

Sony

Sony increases PS5 prices by 25%—Check affected models, new rates

Sony has announced a price hike for its PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles in select countries.

14 Apr 2025

Samsung

Samsung's new AI tool helps you fix appliances remotely

Samsung has launched its Home Appliances Remote Management (HRM) tool in India, aimed at simplifying remote diagnosis and troubleshooting.

14 Apr 2025

Blue Origin

Blue Origin's all-women space mission launches tonight—When, how to watch

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is all set to launch its 11th human flight today.

14 Apr 2025

Research

3M child deaths linked to drug resistance: What is it

A recent study by leading experts in child health has revealed a staggering statistic: over three million children worldwide died from infections resistant to antibiotics in 2022.

14 Apr 2025

Research

Scientists grow human teeth in lab for the first time

In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at King's College London have successfully grown human teeth in a lab.

14 Apr 2025

Meta

How WhatsApp, Llama AI will improve e-governance in India

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is in talks with a number of state governments in India to improve e-governance.

14 Apr 2025

Apple

Next Vision Pro may use Mac to fix latency issues

Apple is said to be working on two new iterations of its Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.

14 Apr 2025

ChatGPT

OpenAI is 'desperately' looking for AI talent—Check Altman's job offer

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has announced job openings at the company.

14 Apr 2025

Technology

How to smoothly switch accounts in the YouTube app 

Switching between accounts in the Android YouTube app is a simple affair that makes the user experience so much better; so, you can easily switch between your personal, work, or any other account.

14 Apr 2025

Meesho

For Android: How to personalize your Meesho notifications

Personalizing notifications on Meesho app for Android can greatly boost user engagement.

14 Apr 2025

Android 15

Don't update! Samsung's One UI 7 has a major bug

Samsung has reportedly paused the global rollout of its One UI 7 update, based on Android 15.

14 Apr 2025

Apple

From cameras to charging—10 upgrades coming to iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's much-awaited iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are slated to be launched in September this year.

14 Apr 2025

Technology

How to declutter your phone (without deleting any data!)

In today's digital age, our phones are loaded with dozens of apps, hundreds of photos, and thousands of files.

14 Apr 2025

Technology

Tech tricks: Improve your laptop's battery life with these tweaks

Laptops are our go-to devices for work and entertainment, but their battery life could often prove to be a limiting factor.

13 Apr 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI to retire GPT-4, launch new AI models next week

OpenAI is gearing up to launch a new artificial intelligence model, GPT-4.1, possibly as early as next week.

13 Apr 2025

Sun Pharma

Glenmark, Sun Pharma recall products in US over manufacturing issues

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. have started recalling products in the US over manufacturing issues.

13 Apr 2025

Solar Energy

New material converts sunlight into heat, boosts energy efficiency

In a major breakthrough in solar energy technology, scientists have developed a unique material that can directly convert sunlight into heat with remarkable efficiency.

13 Apr 2025

Robots

World's first humanoid robot boxing match is happening next month

Chinese robotics firm Unitree has announced plans to livestream the world's first-ever boxing match between two humanoid robots.

13 Apr 2025

WhatsApp

Meta AI for WhatsApp now remembers your details—for personalized replies

WhatsApp has released its latest Android update, version 2.25.11.13, via the Google Play Beta Program.

13 Apr 2025

Google

Google Messages now allows typing longer messages without scrolling

Google is fixing a common pain point in its messaging app, Google Messages, with a taller text field.

Watch: ISS shares how India looks from space at night

The International Space Station (ISS) has posted stunning images of Earth on social media platform X.

13 Apr 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI's new AI agent will take over software engineering tasks

OpenAI is working on a game-changing AI agent, the Agentic Software Engineer (A-SWE).

13 Apr 2025

Amazon

Amazon delivery drivers could save your life: Here's how

Global e-commerce leader Amazon is reportedly expanding its reach into the healthcare sector to save lives.

12 Apr 2025

WhatsApp

WhatsApp down: Users facing problems in sending messages, posting statuses

WhatsApp users were hit by disruptions today, with many unable to send messages or update their statuses.

12 Apr 2025

Moon

Northern lights to spice up 'Micromoon' tonight: How to watch

Tonight, skywatchers will see the full Pink 'Micromoon' along with the northern lights (auroras).

12 Apr 2025

Ashwini Vaishnaw

India developing 25 chipsets using local IP: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India is developing 25 chipsets on the basis of indigenous intellectual property (IP), Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

12 Apr 2025

Indian Government

Many Indian government websites are now accessible via Hindi URLs

Several Indian government websites have switched to a Hindi web address.

12 Apr 2025

Netflix

OpenAI-powered search is now recommending shows, movies on Netflix

Netflix is testing a new search feature, powered by OpenAI, according to a report by Bloomberg.

12 Apr 2025

YouTube

You could soon set timer to limit YouTube Shorts consumption

YouTube is mulling a feature that would permit users to set a daily timer, restricting their time on Shorts.

12 Apr 2025

Google

Samsung to launch Google's Android XR smart glasses in 2026

Samsung will release the prototype Android XR glasses demonstrated by Google, a recent report from The Korea Economic Daily has said.

12 Apr 2025

ChatGPT

After Ghibli-style images, ChatGPT now turning users into dolls

OpenAI's image generator for ChatGPT has given birth to a new trend among LinkedIn users, who are turning themselves into toys.

11 Apr 2025

AstraZeneca

'Game-changing' pill that slows breast cancer approved  

In a major healthcare development, the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales will now offer a twice-a-day pill, capivasertib, to women with advanced breast cancer.

11 Apr 2025

Instagram

Instagram tightens safety for Indian teens—Check the new features

Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a set of improved safety measures to protect its teenage user base in India.

11 Apr 2025

Pokemon

Meet PokéTax, an online game that helps you file taxes

In an innovative fusion of gaming and finance, PokeTax, developed by 24-year-old Pryce Adade-Yebesi and his team at Open Ledger, is transforming the tax filing experience.

11 Apr 2025

Research

Three million years ago, human ancestors looked like this

In a major breakthrough, a team of international scientists has reconstructed the face of Lucy, humanity's most famous primate ancestor.

11 Apr 2025

Technology

How to organize app shortcuts for easy access

Navigating a smartphone efficiently can save time and enhance productivity. With numerous apps installed, finding the right one quickly becomes essential.

11 Apr 2025

Technology

How to reduce your smartphone's data usage

Smartphone data usage can add up pretty quickly, resulting in unexpected charges or throttled speeds.

11 Apr 2025

Research

Purple isn't a 'real' color—Scientists explain how we see it

Purple isn't actually a real color. At least not in the way we think.

11 Apr 2025

iPhones

New WhatsApp features are here—You probably didn't notice a few

WhatsApp has recently rolled out a bunch of updates to enhance user experience across platforms.

11 Apr 2025

NASA

NASA is offering $3M for recycling poop on Moon

NASA has announced a $3 million reward for innovative solutions to the challenge of human waste disposal on the Moon.

11 Apr 2025

Microsoft

Microsoft Recall—that records your PC activity—now rolling out

Microsoft has started gradually rolling out a preview of Recall to Windows Insiders. This suggests that Recall's official release may not be far off.

11 Apr 2025

Apple

How Apple airlifted 600-tons of iPhones to beat Trump's tariffs

In a swift response to impending US tariffs, Apple executed a significant logistical operation.

11 Apr 2025

ChatGPT

ChatGPT can now remember all your conversations—Why it's a game-changer

OpenAI has given a major upgrade to the customization and memory capabilities of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT.

Indian start-up's tech allows AI to run on regular PCs

Indian AI start-up Ziroh Labs has developed a cost-effective system, called Kompact AI, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras.

10 Apr 2025

ChatGPT

Emissions from AI chip plants soar fourfold in Asia

According to Greenpeace East Asia, global emissions from electricity consumption for artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturing have increased dramatically.

10 Apr 2025

SpaceX

Starship to reach Mars by 2026 with Tesla's robots: Musk

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has set an ambitious target for the company's Starship spacecraft. He wants to launch it toward Mars by late 2026.

10 Apr 2025

Meesho

Meesho on Android: A guide to using features efficiently

Popular e-commerce platform Meesho offers a host of features on its Android app to improve user experience and make business operations easier.

10 Apr 2025

Technology

How to automate phone tasks using voice commands

Voice commands have revolutionized the way we interact with our smartphones, making it easier than ever to perform tasks without lifting a finger.

10 Apr 2025

Technology

How to speed up an old desktop for free

Reviving an old desktop can be a cheap way to boost performance without shelling out money on new hardware.

10 Apr 2025

Solar System

Is 'Planet Nine' real?—This telescope might finally have the answer

Astronomers have long speculated about the existence of a ninth planet lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system.

10 Apr 2025

YouTube

Schedule your YouTube downloads: A simple guide for Android users

Downloading YouTube videos on Android has become a common practice to watch content offline. But, what if you could schedule these downloads?

10 Apr 2025

Gaganyaan

India will have its own space station by 2035

India's Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, recently unveiled the country's ambitious plans for space exploration at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit.

10 Apr 2025

ChatGPT

These new chips don't use electricity—They compute with light

Two US-based tech start-ups, Lightelligence and Lightmatter, have taken a major leap in computing by introducing photonic chips—computer processors that use light, not electricity, to perform calculations.

10 Apr 2025

Apple

How Apple Watch's warning saved a woman from rare cancer

A New Zealand woman has credited her Apple Watch Series 10's Vitals app with early detection of her blood cancer, potentially saving her life.

10 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

Grok 3 API launched—Musk's 'anti-woke' AI now available for everyone

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) firm, xAI, has launched an application programming interface (API) for its flagship model, Grok 3.

10 Apr 2025

Adobe

Adobe's AI agents will transform photo and video editing—Here's how

Adobe is stepping into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with plans to bring AI agents into its popular software, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

09 Apr 2025

Google

Google Workspace's latest feature makes updating spreadsheets, searching documents easier

Google is supercharging its Workspace suite with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

09 Apr 2025

Google

Google unveils Ironwood, its most advanced AI chip yet

Google has unveiled Ironwood, the newest member of its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) family of accelerator chips.

09 Apr 2025

Google

Meet Gemini 2.5 Flash: Google's latest efficiency-focused AI model 

Google has announced the launch of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 2.5 Flash.