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20 May 2024

Apple

Apple to boost Siri with AI-powered 'Proactive Intelligence' features

Apple is planning a significant upgrade to its native virtual assistant, Siri, by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), and adding what it calls "Proactive Intelligence," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

20 May 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft to showcase AI advancements at Build 2024 conference

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference is scheduled to take place from May 21-23, 2024.

ByteDance's Doubao is China's newest AI chatbot sensation

ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, has outpaced Baidu Inc. in the race for China's most popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot.

20 May 2024

Pentagon

New US legislation seeks declassification of UFO documents

Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett has proposed a new law, the "UAP Transparency Act," aimed at mandating the declassification of all government documents related to unidentified aerial/anomalous phenomena, or UFOs.

20 May 2024

Elon Musk

South Korea, UK set to co-host second global AI summit

South Korea and the United Kingdom are preparing to co-host the second global AI summit on May 21 and 22 in Seoul.

20 May 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp rolls out new chat filtering feature for iOS

WhatsApp has introduced a new stable update, version 24.10.74, for iOS users available on the App Store.

20 May 2024

Samsung

Samsung Care+ reintroduced in India: Have the benefits changed?

Samsung has introduced the extended warranty and accidental damage protection service, Samsung Care+, in India.

Hollywood agency CAA rolls out AI protection services for celebrities

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a US-based entertainment and sports talent agency, has initiated a program to offer AI protection services for celebrities.

20 May 2024

TCL

TCL reveals world's first tri-foldable smartphone: Check top features

TCL has unveiled the world's first 7.85-inch tri-foldable smartphone at the Society for Information Display (SID) 2024 exhibition.

20 May 2024

Flipkart

Vivo X Fold3 Pro's Indian launch teased; Flipkart availability confirmed

Vivo's highly anticipated Vivo X Fold3 Pro is set to make its debut in India, as indicated by a teaser on e-commerce platform Flipkart.

20 May 2024

Apple

Apple's second-generation AirTag slated for 2025 release: What to expect

Three years after the debut of Apple's bluetooth tracker, AirTag, rumors are swirling about a second-generation version set to launch by 2025.

20 May 2024

Apple

Apple's Mac Pro, Studio to get M4 chip next year

Apple's Mac Studio and Mac Pro are set to receive an upgrade to the M4 chip sometime in mid-2025, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

20 May 2024

Apple

Leak reveals Apple iPhone 16 series's new color options

Apple will introduce some fresh color options for its new iPhone 16 series, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

20 May 2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin completes 7th crewed spaceflight after two-year break

Blue Origin, the spaceflight company owned by Jeff Bezos, successfully flew six paying customers to the edge of space and back on May 19.

20 May 2024

Evan Spiegel

Snapchat focuses on AI with $1.5 billion yearly investment

Snap Inc.'s CEO, Evan Spiegel, has revealed plans to significantly increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for Snapchat.

20 May 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for May 20

Garena Free Fire MAX has released redeem codes for May 20.

19 May 2024

NASA

NASA-backed pulsed plasma rocket system set to revolutionize Mars missions

An innovative rocket system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), is poised to transform future deep space missions to Mars by significantly reducing travel time.

19 May 2024

Samsung

Samsung Flip6 to boast more durable display, less visible crease

Samsung's forthcoming flip-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip6, is anticipated to feature a significant display upgrade, according to a report by South Korean media outlet, TheElec.

Three prominent Indian ministries unite to regulate misleading digital ads

Three high-profile Indian ministries are collaborating to form an inter-ministerial taskforce, according to HT Mint.

19 May 2024

Sun Pharma

Dr. Reddy's, Sun Pharma, Aurobindo recall medicine in the US

Three major pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, and Aurobindo Pharma, are recalling several products from the United States due to manufacturing issues.

19 May 2024

Amazfit

Amazfit BIP 5 Unity smartwatch launched in India at ₹7,000

Amazfit has expanded its smartwatch portfolio in India with the launch of the BIP 5 Unity. This new model follows last year's release of the BIP 5.

Scientists create app to annoy users into reducing smartphone usage

Scientists have developed a novel application, InteractOut, with the aim of reducing excessive smartphone usage.

19 May 2024

Dune

YouTubers develop real-life 'Dune' stillsuit that recycles sweat and urine

Engineers from the popular YouTube channel, Hacksmith Industries, have successfully created a prototype of the "stillsuit" from Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction novel Dune.

19 May 2024

Health & Wellness

Study reveals oxytocin nasal spray reduces acute feelings of loneliness

A recent study conducted by a team of European and Israeli doctors has explored the effects of administering oxytocin, commonly known as the "love hormone," via nasal spray to individuals experiencing social distress.

19 May 2024

Google

Google Pixel 9 series leak reveals wallpapers and color variants

Google, having recently unveiled the mid-range Pixel 8a at its annual I/O event, is still several months away from the official launch of its next flagship series, the Pixel 9.

19 May 2024

Google

Google's 'Audio Emoji' feature now accessible on Pixel phones

Google's innovative Audio Emoji feature, initially launched with the Pixel 8a, is now widely available in the Phone app on Google smartphones.

19 May 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for May 19

Garena Free Fire MAX, a popular battle royale game, has unveiled new redeem codes on May 19, 2024.

Oculus founder predicts AI's role in future war casualties

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Palmer Luckey warned of the potential dangers of deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations.

18 May 2024

Android 15

Android 15 update promises extended standby battery life

The forthcoming Android 15 update, announced at the recent Google I/O 2024 developer conference, is expected to enhance standby battery life by up to three hours on certain devices.

18 May 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge series' specs and renders leaked

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to unveil the Galaxy Book4 Edge series, which will feature two distinct laptops: the Galaxy Book4 Edge and the Galaxy Book4 Edge Pro.

18 May 2024

India

Over 5 million farmland trees vanished in India between 2018-2022

Between 2018 and 2022, India witnessed the disappearance of more than five million large farmland trees due to altered cultivation practices, as per a study published in Nature Sustainability.

Ayaneo announces modernized Game Boy, power bank, mini-PC, and more

Ayaneo, a handheld gaming PC maker, has announced two new emulator-centric pocket computers.

18 May 2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin to resume space tourism program after two-year hiatus

Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, is set to recommence its space tourism program after a nearly two-year hiatus.

18 May 2024

TECNO Mobile

TECNO CAMON 30 series launched in India at ₹23,000

TECNO has introduced its CAMON 30 5G series in India, comprising the CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 Premier 5G.

18 May 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp beta for Android announces pinned message preview feature

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its latest update via the Google Play Beta Program.

18 May 2024

Google Photos

Google Photos introduces new feature to check storage saver eligibility

Google Photos is rolling out a new feature that enables users to identify if an image is unsuitable for the Storage saver.

18 May 2024

YouTube Music

YouTube Music on iOS gets gradient redesign for 'Now Playing'

YouTube Music has introduced a gradient background redesign of its 'Now Playing' feature for iPhone users.

18 May 2024

TikTok

Canadian intelligence chief warns against use of TikTok

David Vigneault, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has cautioned Canadians against using the popular social media app TikTok.

18 May 2024

NASA

NASA astronauts rehearsing moonwalks in Arizona desert: Here's why

NASA is currently engaged in a week-long expedition in the Arizona desert, simulating moonwalk scenarios.

18 May 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI researcher's exit underscores growing rift within the company

Jan Leike, a prominent researcher at OpenAI, resigned earlier this week.